2026 July - 22 articles
With the increasing prevalence of lithium–ion batteries, the recycling of battery materials is becoming increasingly important. Functional recycling represents a promising approach in this context, one that is often based on aqueous treatment s...
Textile waste represents a growing environmental challenge, while also offering opportunities for material recovery and the development of higher-value recycled products. This study investigated the potential of post-consumer textile waste for the pr...
In most developing countries, the composition of municipal solid waste (MSW) arriving at final disposal sites (FDSs) differs from that at the source due to informal segregation of potentially recyclable waste (PRW) during its management, as well as b...
This study aims to systematically investigate packaging waste repurposing in humanitarian logistics. It aims to bridge the theory–practice gap by providing a consolidated evidence-based analysis of how packaging is repurposed, the driving motiv...
The growing generation of end-of-life tires and the structural deficiencies of tertiary road networks in developing regions represent two interconnected challenges that call for integrated engineering solutions. Although recycled tire geocells have b...
Rapidly increasing manufacturing waste intensifies the need for highly efficient and economically feasible waste-to-resource technologies. This research presented an upcycling strategy that transforms silver (Ag)-bearing waste into functional silver...
Integrated circuits (ICs), a major fraction of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), represent an important secondary source of gold (Au). However, recovering high-purity Au from ICs remains challenging due to the high silicon dioxide con...
Construction and demolition waste valorization as recycled aggregates remains largely underdeveloped in North African urban contexts. This study presents the first normatively referenced characterization of recycled aggregates from ten sites in Fez,...
Concrete remains the most widely used construction material owing to its affordability, local availability, mechanical performance, durability, and versatility. However, its production has a significant environmental impact, and its service life may...
Copper smelter slag represents a significant secondary resource of critical metals, while flotation tailings serve as an abundant sulfur-bearing waste stream. This study investigated a waste-on-waste sulfation roasting approach for the selective reco...
Bio-based packaging is receiving increasing attention due to the environmental impact of fossil-based plastics. However, its practical implementation requires further evidence on material processing and functional performance. This study evaluated th...
Conventional valorization of blast furnace slag commonly involves granulation, fine grinding, mechanical activation, or chemical activation, which increase energy demand and processing complexity. This study investigated a minimally processed blast f...
The wood furniture sector, heavily reliant on wood panels, faces supply risks and generates significant waste, which can be managed through recycling or energy recovery. This study investigates the environmental impacts of wood waste end-of-life mana...
Urban mining is gaining importance as demand for critical metals continues to rise. Waste light-emitting diode (LED) lamps are a valuable secondary source of gallium, rare earth elements, precious metals, and base metals, yet accurately quantifying t...
To improve the efficiency of AD for tetracycline-containing wastewater, this study systematically investigated the effects of ZVI and PAC on pollutant removal, VFA metabolism, biogas production, and sludge physicochemical characteristics. RSM was emp...
The transition to a circular economy (CE) in the automotive sector is increasingly critical amid rising resource pressures and climate imperatives. In India, this shift is influenced by regulatory initiatives, corporate sustainability goals, and life...
This study examines the transformation of environmental governance processes in recreational tourism in Turkey and Lithuania through artificial intelligence (AI)-supported waste management applications. The research focuses on the contributions of AI...
Due to large-scale macroalgal blooms, nutrient enrichment, and changes in ocean circulation brought on by climate change, beach-accumulated seaweed (BAS) has quickly become a global environmental and waste-governance concern. Despite degradation and...
The particular microstructure of hot-deformed Nd-Fe-B magnets leads to difficulties in finding a direct recycling route. In this work, a combination of field-assisted sintering technology/spark plasma sintering (FAST/SPS) and spark plasma texturing (...
The increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) raises concerns about the security of critical raw material supply and the management of hazardous waste. Efficient recycling can alleviate these issues by transforming spent batteries into high-...
Tailings are solid waste generated during mining and mineral processing. Their tremendous accumulation not only encroaches on arable land but also pollutes the environment. Currently, tailings are considered a viable alternative to natural fine aggre...
Floating wetlands have emerged as a sustainable alternative for improving water quality, and although some studies have investigated their performance, there is still much to be understood regarding their integration with energy-generating technologi...
