Recycling of Metal-Based Compounds for Energy and Technology Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Metals play a crucial role in supporting the global economy and the wellbeing of humankind. Via supporting the constantly increasing demands of metal-based products, the extraction of mineral resources has increased, over the last decade, at a faster rate than economic growth. This trend is forecasted to steadily increase in the near future, thus leading to concerns over the exploitation of the Earth´s natural resources and over the environmental impact of the extraction of metal source causes.

In this scenario, the recycling of metals from materials or products that reached their end of life allows saving resources and energy while simultaneously preventing the depletion of virgin natural sources and the release of harmful pollutants into the environment.

In facing challenges ahead of our society such as climate change, energy supply, energy storage, and transportation, the sustainability (e.g. recyclability and/or use of recycled materials) of the developed materials and technologies must be kept into account.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to publish original high-quality research papers, as well as review articles addressed to the recycling and/or development of energy-related materials and technologies. Potential topical areas include, but are not limited to:

• Recycling in Hydrogen Technology
• Recycling in Battery Technology
• Recycling in Carbon Capture and Utilization Technologies
• Recycling in Solar Energy Harvesting Applications
• Recycling of Catalysts Relevant to Energy Applications
• Recycling in the Transportation Sector

Dr. Claudio Pistidda
Guest Editor

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