Recycling of Biological Materials
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2024 | Viewed by 5196
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomaterials; waste valorization; sustainability; circular economy; production techniques; environmental management; water treatment; waste reuse
Interests: production techniques; food crops; sustainable development; environmental management; waste management; water management; wastewater
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Interests: pomology; food quality; primary and secondary metabolites; antioxidant activity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the call for papers for a Special Issue on "Recycling of Biological Materials" in the context of sustainable development and the circular economy. In recent years, we have witnessed a growing awareness of the importance of addressing environmental challenges and promoting practices that minimize negative impacts on ecosystems. In this regard, the recycling of biological materials emerges as an essential strategy to promote resource reuse, conservation, and the transition towards a more circular economy.
This Special Issue aims to bring together original research and technical contributions that address various facets of recycling biological materials. Researchers are encouraged to submit works that explore new methodologies, technologies, and innovative approaches to the management and processing of biological materials in the context of sustainable development.
Relevant thematic areas for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:
- Characterization and classification of recyclable biological materials.
- Methods and techniques for collection, separation, and processing of biological materials.
- Emerging technologies for recycling biomaterials.
- Modeling and simulation of biological material recycling systems.
- Life cycle assessment and environmental impact evaluation in the recycling of biological materials.
- Process optimization and logistics in the recycling of biological materials.
- Design and development of recyclable products and materials based on biomaterials.
- Education and awareness strategies on recycling biological materials.
- Policies and regulatory frameworks to promote the recycling of biological materials.
Furthermore, researchers are encouraged to submit works that address the challenges and opportunities related to the effective implementation of circular economy practices in the recycling of biological materials. This may include aspects such as:
- Economic analysis and feasibility assessment of biological material recycling systems.
- Social and ethical aspects of recycling biological materials.
- Case studies and best practices in the recycling of biological materials across different industries and sectors.
- Integration of digital technologies and information systems in biological material recycling systems.
- Innovations in waste management and resource recovery through the recycling of biological materials.
- Value chain analysis and collaboration among key stakeholders in the biological material recycling chain.
We look forward to receiving contributions from researchers and experts in this field, presenting original research findings, critical reviews, and innovative perspectives. Selected contributions will be published in this Special Issue, aiming to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and advancement in the field of recycling biological materials within the context of sustainable development and the circular economy.
We invite you to submit your research and contributions to this Special Issue, and we look forward to receiving high-quality papers that drive knowledge and understanding of the challenges and opportunities in recycling biological materials.
Dr. Dámaris Núñez-Gómez
Prof. Dr. Pablo Melgarejo Moreno
Prof. Dr. Pilar Legua Murcia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- recycling
- biological materials
- sustainable development
- circular economy
- resource conservation
- waste management
- biomaterials
- environmental impact
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