Towards Sustainability: Advanced Research on Environmental Analysis and Air Pollution

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, the pressing challenges posed by environmental degradation and air pollution have become increasingly evident, underscoring the critical need for advanced research focused on environmental analysis and air pollution. The scientific community has long recognized the detrimental effects of air pollutants on both the environment and human health, making it imperative to delve deeper into an understanding of these complex issues and to develop sustainable solutions.
Environmental analysis plays a pivotal role in assessing the quality issues of our natural surroundings, helping us to identify the sources of pollution, to monitor environmental changes, and to evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures. Air pollution, in particular, stands out as a significant environmental concern with far-reaching consequences; from industrial emissions and vehicular exhausts to agricultural practices and urban development, the sources of air pollutants are diverse and widespread. 
Against this backdrop, advanced research on environmental analysis and air pollution holds immense importance in shaping a sustainable future. By exploring new avenues of inquiry, embracing cutting-edge technologies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, researchers can advance our understanding of environmental dynamics and develop strategies to mitigate pollution effectively. As we strive to achieve sustainable development goals and combat the adverse impacts of climate change, investing in advanced research on environmental analysis and air pollution emerges as a critical pathway towards building resilient and environmentally conscious societies.

In light of these considerations, this Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in research, highlight innovative approaches to environmental analysis, and underscore the importance of collective efforts to tackle air pollution. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome and research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• New technologies to monitor or measure atmospheric composition;
• New improvement in air quality modelling;
• Formation mechanism of secondary air pollutants;
• Application of machine learning in addressing air pollution issues;
• Emission inventory of greenhouse gases and air pollutants;
• New practices in air quality management;
• Impact of air pollution on human health;
• Interactions between climate change and air pollution;
• New findings on air–surface exchange of pollutants.

We look forward to receiving your contributions. 

Dr. Ling Huang
Dr. Jiani Tan
Dr. Kun Zhang
Dr. Qing Mu
Guest Editors

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• air pollution monitoring
• emission inventory
• air quality modeling
• air pollution management
• climate change
• secondary air pollutants
• machine learning
• remote sensing
• atmospheric deposition