Green and Sustainable Science & Technology (GSS)

Section Information

Green and Sustainable Science & Technology focuses on developing methods, materials, and technologies that reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and support long-term ecological and economic sustainability. It addresses challenges related to pollution, energy use, waste generation, and the transition to cleaner and more resilient systems.

Modern research in this field includes green chemistry, sustainable materials, renewable energy systems, circular economy practices, life-cycle assessment, environmental remediation, and climate-smart technologies. Advances in nanotechnology, biotechnology, digital tools, and systems engineering continue to strengthen sustainable innovation across industries.

This section publishes research articles, applied studies, reviews, and case reports addressing sustainable processes, eco-friendly technologies, green manufacturing, pollution reduction, resource recovery, and integrated approaches that promote environmental and societal well-being.

Scope

Green Chemistry and Clean Manufacturing
- Environmentally benign synthesis and catalysis
- Solvent-free, energy-efficient, and low-emission processes
- Replacement of hazardous chemicals and reduction of by-products
- Industrial process intensification and chemical safety improvements
Sustainable Materials and Eco-Design
- Biobased, biodegradable, and recyclable materials
- Sustainable polymers, composites, and packaging solutions
- Material life-cycle optimization and carbon footprint reduction
- Design strategies for durability, reuse, and minimal waste
Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy Technologies
- Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and bioenergy systems
- Energy storage, batteries, and hydrogen technologies
- Grid integration, efficiency improvements, and smart energy systems
- Green fuels, carbon capture, and decarbonization pathways
Circular Economy and Resource Recovery
- Recycling, upcycling, and waste-to-resource technologies
- Valorization of industrial, agricultural, and municipal wastes
- Product life-cycle extension and circular system design
- Economic and environmental assessment of resource loops
Pollution Control and Environmental Remediation
- Air, water, and soil pollution monitoring and mitigation
- Advanced treatment processes and pollutant removal technologies
- Bioremediation, phytoremediation, and nature-based solutions
- Management of emerging contaminants and nanomaterials
Life-Cycle Assessment and Sustainability Metrics
- Environmental impact assessment and carbon accounting
- Material, energy, and emission flow analysis
- Eco-efficiency, sustainability indicators, and decision-support tools
- Comparative evaluation of green technologies and systems
Urban Sustainability and Green Infrastructure
- Low-impact design and nature-based urban solutions
- Green buildings, sustainable transport, and resource-efficient cities
- Heat-island mitigation, urban ecology, and climate resilience
- Smart-city technologies for environmental performance
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Technologies
- Strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Carbon-neutral and climate-resilient technologies
- Adaptation tools for agriculture, water, and infrastructure systems
- Integration of climate science into sustainable policy and planning