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Innovations in Energy Management Systems for Reducing Anthropogenic Pollutants from the Environment
The emergence of smart cities resulted in heavy urbanization, characterized by the migration of a high density of populations. Unchecked anthropogenic activities most often led to improper energy management and resulted in the accumulation of pollutants and hazardous substances that are alarmingly rising. Recent advances in sustainable energy sources and innovative power generators offer an unprecedented approach to the sustainable management of the environment. Next-generation optical sensors can also act as high-efficiency optical generators that are remarkably efficient in converting solar electromagnetic radiation to electricity. Optical power generators are an ideal choice for electric vehicles which generate ten folds higher electricity than normal solar panels and thus perform equivalent to fossil fuels but without emission of pollutants. Next-generation advanced power generators like piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) would radically transform using low-power devices. Capable of mechanical strains (like vibrations and friction) to electrical energy, they can use them to charge a connected device by simply wrapping it on any reliable source. Its compact size, accompanied by its versatility, makes it an ideal choice for low-power electrical appliances for a very long time. Also, it reduces the accumulation of pollutants in the environment. Virtual power plants and smart grids are more efficient in monitoring energy production and distribution. Smart monitoring of energy distribution increases the efficiency of energy allocation and utilization of resources. The transformation of smart city infrastructures to climate-responsible buildings fitted with small-scale power generators (solar and wind) reduces the requirement for electricity. It can generate electricity on its own and greatly improve sharing of electricity. Added to this, the adoption of Mobility as a service (MaaS) would certainly reduce the number of private vehicles, which significantly contribute to the emission of greenhouse gasses and pollutants. Also, the implementation of virtual power plants, identification of new power source, and innovative ways to use hydrogen to generate electricity further brings sustainability to the environment by reducing greenhouse gasses and toxic pollutants.

Energy management systems are an appropriate strategy for developing a sustainable environment. However, potential challenges in smart energy management need to be evaluated before global adoption and recommendation. There is a large knowledge gap in adopting alternative energy generators that needs improvement. The efficiency of energy production using renewable energy sources is sparse, which requires more research advancements. Establishing virtual power plants and smart grids for electricity conservation is challenging due to its high capital investments, which need to be improved. Adopting energy-efficient infrastructure is a paradigm shift that needs people's support and new highly limited startups. Public awareness about electricity conservation and maintaining a pollution-free environment needs more improvements. On substantial improvement, innovative energy management systems would certainly reduce environmental pollutants and pave the way for integrating renewable energy sources. This attribute would open countless opportunities and serve as a driving force for sustainable urban systems.

Therefore, this special issue serves as an ideal platform for researchers, environmentalists, activists, and entrepreneurs interested in the sustainability of renewable energy sources to present their unpublished works, reviews, and perspectives on Innovations in Energy Management Systems for Reducing Anthropogenic Pollutants from the Environment. The major focus of the special issue is to bring out novel technologies for the conservation of electricity for sustainability to the environment.

The range of topics includes, but is not limited to:

  • Recent trends in the development of energy-efficient appliances for optimization of domestic and industrial consumption of energy
  • Advances in cooperative support of smart techniques in the adoption of novel business models for energy management systems
  • Current trends in innovative storage technologies for restructured energy systems and crisis management
  • Role of advanced microgrids architectures for positive renewable energy communities and pollution reduction
  • Integrated modeling, and control of integrated multi-asset energy systems for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions
  • Impact of anthropogenic activities in pollution accumulation of the environment
  • Role of general awareness in construction and maintenance of the sustainable environment
  • Nanotechnology in pollution reduction: Effect of heterogeneous and nanostructured catalysts for reducing emissions
  • Advances in the production of sustainable bioreactors for high throughput biomass conversion to cleaner energy
  • Emerging frontiers in Renewable energy control and smart grid-interfacing techniques
  • Energy loss detection in the intelligent grid and microgrid for enhanced power supply for resource optimization
  • Green vehicles: Role of electric-powered cars in reduction of pollutants and promotion of sustainable environment
  • Revolutionizing future energy infrastructure for commercial production of clean energy.
Manuscript Submission – Key Dates:
Submission Deadline: 10th March, 2024
Author Notification: 20th June, 2024
Revision and Resubmission Deadline: 25th September, 2024
Paper Acceptance: 05th December, 2024

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Guest Editor Details:

Prof.Nhlanhla B.W. Mlita
Director
Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL),
University of South Africa, South Africa
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Dr.Tlou Maggie Masenya
Senior Lecturer,
Department of Information Studeies,
Durban University of Technology,
Durban, South Africa
Email address: tloum@dut.ac.za
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Dr.Joel Chigada
Associate Professor
Department of Information Systems
University of the Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa
Email address: jchidaga@uwc.ac.za
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