Feature issue introduction: light, energy and the environment, 2017.

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Energy Research
• Optics and Photonics

Background:

• The Energy, Light and the Environment (LEE) 2017 congress convened researchers to discuss advancements in energy, light, and environmental science.
• This feature issue is based on presentations from the LEE 2017 congress held in Boulder, CO.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compile and present 13 selected research articles stemming from the LEE 2017 congress.
• To showcase extended research work presented by congress attendees.
• To highlight contributions and advancements in energy, light, and environmental fields.

Main Methods:

• Voluntary submissions from congress attendees were collected.
• Presentations from the LEE 2017 congress were reviewed.
• Selected works were extended into complete research articles for publication.

Main Results:

• 13 peer-reviewed research articles are featured in this issue.
• The articles represent a diverse range of topics within energy, light, and environmental science.
• The selected papers showcase the latest research from leading experts in the field.

Conclusions:

• This feature issue provides a valuable collection of current research in energy, light, and environmental science.
• The compilation serves as a record of advancements presented at the LEE 2017 congress.
• It offers insights into future research directions and interdisciplinary collaborations.