Recycling and Reuse of Polymers
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: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 170
Special Issue Editor
Interests: asphalt; pavement materials; microwave treatment; environmentally sustainable biomaterials; water quality modeling
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Amidst the escalating global challenge of plastic waste, there is an urgent need for innovative recycling and reuse strategies for polymers. This Special Issue of Polymers aims to gather cutting-edge research addressing the synthesis, characterization, mechanisms, methodologies, and applications of polymer recycling and reuse. It encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, from mechanical and chemical recycling processes to thermal degradation and energy recovery.
The scope of this Special Issue spans novel techniques for enhancing material properties, such as compatibilizers for mixed polymer blends, and green solvents and enzymatic catalysts for sustainable chemical recycling. Moreover, it explores the transformation of recycled polymers into high-value products across various sectors, including automotive, energy, agriculture, and construction, fostering a circular economy. This Special Issue serves as a platform to promote groundbreaking advancements, cultivating collaboration between academia and industry towards achieving a zero-waste future for polymers.
Key topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Mechanical and chemical recycling processes;
- Additives and fillers for recycled polymers;
- Energy recovery and thermomechanical degradation;
- Applications of recycled polymers in various sectors;
- Waste characterization and economic analyses.
Dr. SK Faisal Kabir
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer recycling
- sustainable polymers
- circular economy
- waste management
- polymer upcycling
- repolymerization techniques
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