Application of Radiation Technology in Environmental Protection
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025 | Viewed by 166
Special Issue Editor
Interests: radiation chemistry; environmental chemistry; radio and nuclear chemistry; environmental protection technology; chemical processes; pollution control
* PhD, D.Sc, Professor INCT
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Radiation technologies, including electron beam, gamma, and X-ray radiation, have gained widespread attention due to their ability to solve complex environmental problems. These technologies are increasingly used in water and air purification, soil decontamination, waste management, and energy-efficient industrial processes. With the escalating demand for cleaner and greener solutions, radiation technologies could transform environmental management practices and align them with the Sustainable Development Goals.
This Special Issue will highlight the growing significance of radiation-based technologies in addressing global environmental challenges. We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that cover, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Water and Wastewater Treatment: Radiation-driven removal of contaminants, emerging pollutants, microplastics, and pathogens.
- Air Pollution Control: Advanced oxidation processes for the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other airborne pollutants.
- Solid Waste and Plastic Management: Recycling, degradation, and valorization of plastic and other solid wastes using radiation technology.
Prof. Dr. Yongxia Sun
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- radiation
- water
- air
- sludge
- pollutants
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