Recycling, Valorization and Utilization of Polymer Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid development of society, associated with the increase in energy needs, causes the increased release of emissions, resulting in various changes. The effects of climate change are just one of the environmental problems that are in the spotlight and raising concern, suggesting a greater need to identify, quantify and remedy the effects of human activities on the environment. As a way to minimize environmental impacts, the search for sustainable materials and energy from renewable sources becomes necessary.

This Special Issue aims to highlight the technological advances in the use of polymers for the production of material with added value and renewable energy. We welcome manuscripts on the following topics related to the use of polymer waste:

• Polymer recycling;
• Polymer conversion;
• Energy recovery;
• Aerobic and anaerobic biodegradability;
• Value-added products;
• Biochars with added value;
• Use of polymers for gas cleaning;
• Electrochemistry and polymers.

Dr. Roberta Mota Panizio
Dr. Paulo Alexandre Mira Mourão
Dr. Pedro Silva Romano
Prof. Dr. José Luz Silveira
Prof. Dr. Manuel Jesús Hermoso-Orzáez
Guest Editors

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