Development in Polymer Recycling
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid accumulation of polymer waste poses severe environmental and resource challenges, driving urgent needs for advanced recycling and high-value utilization strategies. This Special Issue, "Development in Polymer Recycling", highlights fundamental research, innovative technologies, and scalable engineering solutions to transform polymer waste into valuable resources. Key topics include novel recycling methods, optimization of mechanical/chemical processes for mixed plastics, and industrial-scale applications, such as upcycling polymers into high-performance materials. We emphasize the importance of bridging academic discoveries (e.g., polymer degradation mechanisms), technological innovations (e.g., energy-efficient recycling process), and industrial implementation (e.g., industrial process development). This issue aims to accelerate the transition toward a circular polymer economy, reducing reliance on virgin plastics and minimizing environmental footprints. Contributions spanning fundamental science, process engineering, and lifecycle analysis are encouraged to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and sustainable impact.
Dr. Weizhong Zheng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer recycling
- high-value utilization
- mechanical recycling
- chemical upcycling
- mixed plastic separation
- plastic upcycling
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