Recycling and Repurposing of Waste Materials for Sustainable Green Composites

Dear Colleagues,

The construction and materials industries are undergoing a significant transition toward sustainability and resource efficiency. The increasing generation of industrial and construction waste poses both an environmental challenge and an opportunity to develop innovative, low-carbon composites. This Special Issue, titled “Recycling and Repurposing of Waste Materials for Sustainable Green Composites”, will bring together recent advances in the utilization of waste-derived materials, including mineral residues, polymers, ceramics, metals, and biomass, to produce high-performance, durable, and eco-efficient composites. Emphasis will be placed on novel processing methods, material characterisation, performance optimisation, life-cycle assessment, and the integration of digital or circular approaches in design and manufacturing. Studies exploring hybrid systems, geopolymer matrices, fibre reinforcement, additive manufacturing, and real-world applications in infrastructure and building rehabilitation are particularly welcome. Our goal is to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and highlight practical strategies that support circular economy principles, carbon neutrality, and the sustainable transformation of material-intensive industries.

Dr. Rajab Abousnina
Guest Editor

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