Green and Low-Carbon Comprehensive Utilization of Solid Waste Resources
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 28
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Interests: underground backfill; minning and tailing recycling
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Interests: paste backfill; green mining; particle rheology
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Interests: efficient carbon capture from solid waste; high-performance carbon-sequestering construction materials; self-healing concrete; green low-carbon concrete; machine learning-based prediction of concrete properties; paste backfill mining; solid waste utilization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global transition toward sustainability demands urgent innovation in managing solid waste, a critical challenge exacerbated by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and resource-intensive practices. Traditional waste disposal methods contribute significantly to environmental pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and resource depletion. To align with circular economy principles and climate goals, there is a pressing need to develop technologies and strategies that transform solid waste into valuable resources through green and low-carbon pathways.
This Special Issue of Buildings focuses on "Green and Low-Carbon Comprehensive Utilization of Solid Waste Resources", showcasing cutting-edge research, policies, and practices that address the sustainable management, recycling, and resource recovery of industrial, municipal, and mining-related solid waste. We seek contributions that emphasize innovative solutions to reduce environmental footprints, mitigate carbon emissions, and enhance resource efficiency across sectors.
We welcome contributions that cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the following:
- Green Technologies for Solid Waste Transformation:
- Advanced recycling techniques for construction waste, tailings, industrial by-products, and electronic waste;
- Low-energy processes for converting waste into construction materials (e.g., recycled aggregates, geopolymers);
- Biotechnological and chemical approaches for organic waste treatment and bioresource recovery.
- Low-Carbon Strategies in Waste Management:
- Integrating renewable energy systems (e.g., biogas, waste-to-energy) into waste processing;
- Carbon emission reduction through industrial symbiosis, electrifying waste treatment, and carbon capture in waste-derived products;
- Lifecycle assessment (LCA) and carbon footprint analysis of waste utilization pathways.
- Circular Economy and Policy Frameworks:
- Designing circular supply chains for waste reuse in industries such as cement, metallurgy, and agriculture;
- Policy incentives, regulatory frameworks, and economic instruments for promoting closed-loop systems;
- Social and economic impacts of community-based waste recycling initiatives.
- Innovative Materials and Applications:
- Development of eco-friendly materials from waste streams (e.g., slag-based cement, plastic-reinforced composites);
- Utilizing waste-derived materials in carbon sequestration, soil remediation, and green infrastructure.
- Case Studies and Scalable Solutions:
- Successful examples of industrial-scale solid waste recycling projects;
- Lessons from cross-sector collaborations and technological commercialization.
We invite researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to submit original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to advancing solid waste management practices. Submissions should emphasize practical applicability, environmental benefits, and their feasibility for large-scale implementation.
This Special Issue will support the global transition towards a regenerative, resource-efficient economy. We look forward to receiving your contributions and to advancing knowledge and practices that will shape a sustainable future.
Dr. Huazhe Jiao
Dr. Mingqing Huang
Dr. Zhuen Ruan
Dr. Lei Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- solid waste management
- green technologies
- low-carbon strategies
- innovative materials
- waste-to-resource
- comprehensive utilization
- circular economy
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