Recent Advances in Bio-Based Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation, Waste Valorization and Circular Economy

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is focused on the most recent advances in the development of bio-based nanomaterials applicable for the elimination of contaminants from the environment (water, soil and air) and resource recovery from wastes towards a circular economy.

The following topics are welcome in this Special Issue:

• Rational design and synthesis of biopolymer-based nanomaterials, including nanocomposites, hybrid materials and surface-modified nanomaterials, for applications in the adsorption and/or degradation of pollutants;
• Assessment of the environmental impact and ecotoxicity of the bio-based nanomaterials;
• Resource recovery from wastes using bio-based nanomaterials;
• Mechanistic and computational studies regarding adsorption and reactions at the interfaces with bio-based nanomaterials.

Dr. Ana Luísa Daniel da Silva
Dr. Sofia Farias Soares
Guest Editors

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