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Special collection

Synergising Science, Technology, and Society for a Low-Carbon and Sustainable Future

Closed to submissions·Announced

This special collection invites multidisciplinary contributions that explore the integration of scientific innovation, technological advancement, and societal engagement to address pressing global sustainability challenges. Aligned with the journal's focus, it seeks original research and reviews that offer practical and inclusive solutions in areas such as low/zero carbon buildings, smart cities, renewable energy technologies, innovative materials, urban planning, environmental assessment, AI in sustainability, sustainable agriculture, and climate change adaptation. Emphasis will be given to works that highlight the role of cross-sector collaboration, community-based strategies, and policy-relevant insights in driving low-carbon, resilient development and sustainable future. This special issue aims to bridge the gap between theory and implementation, supporting the transition toward a more sustainable and equitable future in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Guest editors

  • Mardiana Idayu Ahmad

    Universiti Sains Malaysia

  • Mohammad Aliff Shakir

    Universiti Sains Malaysia

Papers in this collection

5 papers, in the order they were published.

  1. Review

    A review on the chemical and physical characteristics of biodiesels produced from animal fat waste

    Volume 2 · pp. 38–56 · 3 February 2026 · PDF ·

    Binhweel, F., Shalfoh, E., Senusi, W. and Alsaadi, S.

  2. Technical Article

    Comparative Analysis of PVA-bonded Oil Palm Trunk and Rubberwood Composite Boards with NaCl and CaCO3 Additives

    Volume 2 · pp. 57–71 · 3 February 2026 · PDF ·

    Yusof, M., Lamaming, J., Sulaiman, M.S., Mohd Ghani, R.S. and Mohd Razali, S.

  3. Technical Article

    Predictive Modeling of Energy and Exergy Effects from Injector Placement in HCCI Engines Running on Diethyl Ether and Biogas Using Machine Learning Techniques

    Volume 2 · pp. 72–101 · 10 February 2026 · PDF ·

    Samavedam, A.S., CV, P., Sreekanth, M., P, T. and M, F.

  4. Technical Article

    Health-Aware Digital Twins for Building Control under Climate Extremes: An Exposure-State Control Framework

    Volume 2 · pp. 179–203 · 24 April 2026 · PDF ·

    Samaei, S.R. and Riffat, J.