<i>CleanMat</i>: Advancing Chemistry and Materials Science for a Sustainable Future

Since the dawn of industrialization, the environment has been both a beneficiary and a casualty of human progress. The rapid advancement of society has brought remarkable achievements but also pressing challenges such as pollution, waste, and resource scarcity. The crucial importance of environmental stewardship lies in our ability to harness chemistry and materials science to create solutions that restore balance to our ecosystems. With the launch of CleanMat, the premier Wiley open access journal dedicated to environmental innovation through chemistry and materials science, we celebrate the transformative potential of these disciplines in shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future. At the core of CleanMat's mission is a commitment to addressing environmental challenges by advancing our understanding of detection, treatment, upcycling, and recycling processes. By exploring the fundamental and applied science behind waste utilization and pollution mitigation, CleanMat paves the way for innovative technologies that can resolve pressing global issues including air, water, and soil contamination. With a sharp focus on sustainability, this journal aims to be a catalyst for transformative research that defines our present and shapes our environmental legacy. As part of Wiley's Forward Series, CleanMat is poised to revolutionize the dissemination of environmental research by fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas among scientists, engineers, and innovators across the globe. With the unwavering support of the international research community, CleanMat is led by a distinguished editorial board representing diverse regions and expertise, ensuring the journal upholds the highest standards of excellence and inclusivity. A cornerstone of CleanMat's philosophy is its open-access publication model, which guarantees that all articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide. This commitment to accessibility ensures that groundbreaking research reaches a broad audience, inspiring action and collaboration across disciplines. The journal's dedicated editorial team maintains an efficient and transparent peer-review process, with an average turnaround time of approximately 1 month, ensuring timely dissemination of impactful findings. CleanMat welcomes a rich tapestry of contributions, including original research articles, comprehensive reviews, insightful perspectives, and concise communications that reflect the dynamism of this critical field. As the Editors-in-Chief of CleanMat, we take great pride in and eagerly anticipate welcoming you to the inaugural issue of our transformative journal. This milestone marks the beginning of a journey to redefine the role of chemistry and materials science in addressing environmental challenges. Through CleanMat, we aim to foster collaboration, ignite innovation, and drive meaningful progress toward a sustainable future where human ingenuity harmonizes with the natural world. Welcome to CleanMat, where chemistry and materials science converge to empower sustainability, and where the possibilities for environmental solutions are as boundless as the challenges we strive to overcome. The authors declare no conflicts of interest. The authors have nothing to report.