Appreciation to Professor Peter A. Thrower for his longstanding editorial contribution to TANSO and Carbon Reports

This Special Article acknowledges Professor Peter A. Thrower’s longstanding editorial contributions to TANSO and Carbon Reports. Through years of meticulous proofreading of English abstracts, he has played a crucial role in supporting the Japanese carbon community and strengthening its international presence. This article documents his sustained and substantial contributions from both editorial and broader community perspectives. It features short messages from the recent Editors-in-Chief of TANSO and Carbon Reports, longstanding colleagues and friends, and the current President of The Carbon Society of Japan. We sincerely appreciate his continued dedication, even under challenging personal circumstances.