Pyrometallurgy and Waste Recycling: Experiment and Simulation
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editor
Interests: extractive metallurgy; powder metallurgy; thermodynamic; chemical metallurgy; non-ferrous metal recycling
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Dear Colleagues,
Due to the growth and expansion of humanity, the annual amount of industrial and domestic waste produced is ever-increasing, with the total amount exceeding hundreds of millions of tons. With growing environmental concerns, scientists are now focusing their research efforts on the increasingly important problems of waste processing and the development of practical methods for its utilization. The creation of new, advanced materials using cutting-edge technologies necessitates the development of novel and significantly more complex recycling methods compared to those used for natural resources, presenting a substantial challenge for researchers in the field. The economic value of waste as a source of raw materials is a concept that has already achieved widespread recognition within both the manufacturing sector and the scientific community, signifying a significant shift in perspective towards resource management. It is critically important to emphasize the fact that innovative and advanced waste processing technologies are constantly being developed, incorporated into industrial processes, and integrated into the global economy on a daily basis. The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide a detailed account of the methods that can be used for streamlined the processing and subsequent industrial and agricultural utilization of this waste, thus promoting resource recovery. This Special Issue presents scholarly insights into the latest technological advancements.
Prof. Dr. Jei-Pil Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- high-temperature metal recovery
- secondary resource utilization
- thermodynamic simulation
- slag treatment and valorization
- sustainable extractive metallurgy
- zero waste technology
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