Advances in Resource Regeneration and Circular Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Substantial advancements have been achieved in technologies and systems pertaining to material cycles and waste management. However, realizing a circular economy necessitates not only the development of innovative technologies that enable resource regeneration and establish circular flow systems, but also transformative frameworks that support the transition of business models and lifestyles from linear to circular paradigms. For instance, there is an urgent need for technologies that can efficiently recover and recycle resources from complex and difficult-to-recycle waste streams such as composite materials and electronic waste. To ensure high-quality recycling, technological innovations at the material sorting level must be complemented by active public engagement in waste separation practices.

This Special Issue seeks to showcase novel concepts, experimental investigations, and practical case studies that advance the technological and systemic foundations of resource regeneration and circular flow systems, thereby contributing to the broader goal of achieving a sustainable circular economy. Submissions addressing all types of waste are welcome, especially those taking an interdisciplinary approach.

Original research articles and reviews are welcome in this Special Issue. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

- Waste collection and sorting technologies;

- Waste treatment technologies;

- Waste recycling technologies;

- Energy recovery;

- Waste management using IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence);

- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA);

- Digital Product Passport (DPP);

- Design for the environment;

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Tomohiro Tabata
Dr. Peii Tsai
Guest Editors

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