Resource Recovery and High-Value Utilization of Renewable Energy Solid Waste

Dear Colleagues,

The global transition to renewable energy is creating a pressing waste management challenge due to the large-scale retirement of photovoltaic modules and lithium-ion batteries, generating renewable energy solid waste. This Special Issue addresses the urgent problems of environmental pollution and resource waste caused by the large-scale retirement of new energy products. In this issue, we aim to explore innovative pathways for resource recovery and high-value utilization, with a primary focus on advanced technologies for efficient, low-cost recycling and material purification. Beyond these technical advances, this issue will also explore the fundamental mechanisms and necessary supportive policy frameworks that enable a circular economy. By integrating these interdisciplinary perspectives, this collection aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial implementation, providing a comprehensive reference to advance the sustainable lifecycle of new energy technologies.

We invite colleagues to contribute original research articles or reviews to this Special Issue with a focus on identifying value in end-of-life new energy products and closing the material loop for a sustainable future.

Dr. Feihong Guo
Guest Editor

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