Emerging Technologies in Solid Waste Recycling and Reuse

Dear Colleagues,

With the increasing global population and industrial expansion, waste generation has become a critical environmental and economic challenge. Traditional disposal methods, such as landfilling and incineration, are being reconsidered due to their environmental impacts, prompting the need for innovative recycling and reuse technologies. Advances in material recovery, waste-to-energy conversion, and circular economy principles have opened new pathways for sustainable waste management.

The integration of digital tools, artificial intelligence, and automation in waste sorting and processing is further revolutionizing the sector, enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental footprints.

This Special Issue seeks high-quality research contributions focusing on innovative solutions for waste minimization, resource recovery, and sustainable reuse. We would also highly appreciate literature reviews and state-of-the-art articles.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Novel recycling processes, biodegradable and recyclable materials;
• Waste valorization strategies;
• Effluent purification processes using waste;
• Development of new materials through the use of waste;
• Smart waste management systems;
• Life cycle assessment (LCA) of recycling technologies;
• Policy frameworks supporting circular economy initiatives;
• Contributions exploring the role of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as IoT, machine learning, and robotics, in optimizing waste recycling and reuse processes;
• Circular economy in waste management.

Thank you, and I hope you consider participating in this Special Issue.

Sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Ruan L. S. Ferreira
Dr. Cinthia Maia Pederneiras
Dr. Saraiva Pereira Jéssyca Emanuella
Guest Editors

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