Catalytic Technologies for Solid Waste Management, Utilization, and Sustainability
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 220
Special Issue Editor
Interests: solid waste; recycled aggregate; concrete; building materials; nano-materials; fiber; cement; sustainability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Solid waste management is a pressing global issue, with traditional methods like landfilling and incineration causing environmental pollution and resource wastage. Catalytic technologies offer a transformative solution, enabling efficient waste processing and resource recovery. This special issue, titled "Catalytic Technologies for Solid Waste Management, Utilization, and Sustainability", aims to present the latest advancements in this field.
We invite submissions on various aspects, including catalytic conversion of solid waste into valuable products through processes like pyrolysis, gasification, and hydrothermal liquefaction. Research on catalysts that enhance waste treatment efficiency, selectively remove hazardous substances, and minimize by-products is also welcome. Additionally, we seek studies on the development of novel catalytic materials and systems, exploring their design principles and preparation methods.
This special issue will provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and scientists to share their insights and innovations. By highlighting cutting-edge research, we hope to drive further development in catalytic waste management and promote sustainable practices. Submissions should be original, high-quality contributions that advance the understanding and application of catalytic technologies in solid waste management.
Dr. Xuefei Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- solid waste
- catalytic pyrolysis
- gasification catalysts
- hydrothermal liquefaction
- waste-to-energy conversion
- catalyst design
- hazardous waste treatment
- resource recovery
- sustainable waste management
- catalytic oxidation
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