Particle Matter Diminishing Solutions and Strategies for Air Polluted Cities
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Air, Climate Change and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 928
Special Issue Editors
Interests: solid waste management; hazardous waste; ceramics; circular economy; natural fibers
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Interests: air pollution; water pollution; circular economy; drinking water treatment system; water treatment sludge.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pollution has profound impacts on human health, the environment, and Earth's systems, including climate regulation. Its reach is global, affecting our well-being through contaminated food, water, and air. Among this, particle matter (PM) is one the main treats to human health. These particles are microscopic solids or liquid droplets that are so small that they can be inhaled. Some particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter can get deep into your lungs and some may even get into your bloodstream. The following Special Issue seeks groundbreaking research that provides innovative solutions for addressing urban pollution, ranging from technical advancements to cultural initiatives and regulatory approaches. We welcome original research papers, review articles, and case studies that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Circular economy models for PM reduction
- Vehicle technology improvement to reduce PM
- Industrial case studies to reduce PM
- Culture and education strategies to reduce PM
- Regulations towards PM reduction
- Strategies to reduce PM in developing countries
- PM effects on human health
- Characterization and evaluation of PM in large cities
Prof. Dr. Henry Alonso Colorado Lopera
Prof. Dr. Mauricio Correa-Ochoa
Dr. Jeiser Rendón
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- particle matter
- pollution
- contamination
- polluted air
- pollutants
- PM10
- PM2.5
- public health
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