Novel Research on By-Products and Treatment of Waste
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 5
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Interests: the characterization and monitoring of the anaerobic digestion of wastewater and wastes; the integration of waste and wastewater into the circular economy; waste valorization; environmental pollution analysis; the determination of microplastics
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Interests: anaerobic digestion; biogas; anaerobic fermentation; bio-hydrogen; microbial fuel cell; bio-electro systems; bioelectrochemistry; energetic valorisation of wastes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing demand for sustainable waste management solutions has intensified interest in the valorization of waste and by-products, as well as the development of innovative treatment technologies. This Special Issue aims to collect original research and comprehensive reviews on novel strategies for the treatment, recovery, and reuse of a wide range of waste streams and secondary materials—whether originating from industrial processes, agricultural activities, or from waste treatment operations themselves.
Special attention will be given to by-products that are not always at the center of valorization strategies, such as digestates, leachates, and other residual outputs generated during processes like anaerobic digestion, composting, and wastewater treatment. Emphasis will be placed on technologies that enhance the value of these materials, including biological, physicochemical, and integrated treatment systems. Contributions related to circular economy approaches, process optimization, resource recovery, and environmental impact assessments are particularly welcome.
This Special Issue encourages submissions that explore the technical, environmental, and economic dimensions of waste and by-product management, aiming to foster sustainable, efficient, and low-impact practices. By showcasing recent scientific advances and practical case studies, it seeks to contribute to the transition from waste disposal to resource recovery and reuse within a circular economy and industrial ecology framework.
Dr. Carlos Morales-Polo
Prof. Dr. Francisco Jesús Fernández Morales
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- industrial by-products
- waste-derived streams
- digestate valorization
- waste valorization
- anaerobic digestion
- circular economy
- resource recovery
- waste-to-resource strategies
- environmental biotechnology
- sustainable waste management
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