Dispersion and Mitigation of Atmospheric Pollutants
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Air Pollution Control".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: thermurban ventilation and urban pollution; carbon neutralization technology; solar energy utilization
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Interests: negative emissions; unusual renewable energies; climate engineering; solar energy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The dispersion and mitigation of atmospheric pollutants in urban environments is a pressing challenge as cities grow and air quality continues to deteriorate. Urban structures such as dense building layouts and limited ventilation, combined with localized thermal effects, contribute to the accumulation of harmful pollutants. Understanding the mechanisms of pollutant dispersion and developing effective mitigation strategies are crucial for improving public health and environmental sustainability.
This Special Issue seeks to gather innovative research focused on the dispersion mechanisms of atmospheric pollutants and explore advanced mitigation strategies to improve urban air quality. We encourage contributions that utilize experimental, modeling, or numerical approaches to advance knowledge in this field and provide practical, real-world solutions. We aim to create a comprehensive platform for researchers and practitioners to exchange insights and discoveries, fostering a deeper understanding of the dispersion and mitigation of atmospheric pollutants.
We welcome interdisciplinary contributions from fields such as environmental science, engineering, urban planning, public health, and more, addressing the complex interactions between urban design, meteorological factors, and pollutant dispersion.
Key areas of interest include the following:
- Pollutant dispersion mechanisms in urban street canyons;
- Wind–heat–pollution coupling and its effects on pollutant dispersion;
- Urban design innovations for improving ventilation, mitigating urban heat islands, and removing pollution;
- Impact of urban blue–green spaces (water bodies and greenery) on pollution dispersion.
Prof. Dr. Tingzhen Ming
Dr. Renaud K. De Richter
Prof. Dr. Chong Peng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- urban pollutant dispersion
- street canyon
- urban heat island (UHI)
- atmospheric pollutant mitigation
- ventilation strategies
- green infrastructure
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