Polymer Circularity Towards Carbon Neutrality

Dear Colleagues,

The circular use of polymers in different engineering areas is important for the sustainable development of resources, which adds value to engineering practices and environmental protections. In fact, these end-of-life polymers can be strategically recycled and reused in various practices for reapplication towards carbon neutrality. It has been widely reported to date that waste polymers can be used for asphalt modifiers, plastic/rubber composite materials, and polymer-fiber-reinforced concrete, in full consideration of performance enhancement, cost-effectiveness, and environmental protection. However, advanced green technologies related to polymer circularity need to be further explored and outputted to widen their scientific applications. Therefore, investigations of this research topic are of great significance and are necessary for circular economics and ecological environments.

Dr. Xiaobin Han
Dr. Xiong Xu
Dr. Song Xu
Dr. Zhilong Cao
Guest Editors

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