Research on Resource Utilization of Solid Waste
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 2127
Special Issue Editor
Interests: functional porous materials; nanomaterials; solid waste resource utilization
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Dear Colleagues,
The rapid development of human civilization has resulted in a significant increase in the production of solid waste, much of which has no practical value. Due to the enormous quantities involved, the diversity of types of waste, and its complex components, solid waste has occupied substantial land resources and poses significant threats to environmental quality. To address these concerns, several treatment techniques, including incineration, landfill, and solidification, have been developed. Currently, the resource utilization of solid waste has attracted increasing attention and popular methods include the production of building materials, the extraction of precious metals, the recycling of useful components, the construction of road materials, and soil reclamation technologies. This Special Issue aims to consolidate cutting-edge research on the harmless treatment and resource utilization of solid waste for diverse applications.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles, critical reviews, and perspective papers addressing scientific advances and technological innovations in solid waste resource utilization. Submissions may span theoretical investigations, experimental studies, and industrial case studies. Contributions can be based on multidisciplinary backgrounds, including chemistry, environmental science, materials science, nanotechnology, mineral engineering, civil engineering, etc.
Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- The synthesis of functional materials;
- The development of civil engineering materials;
- The extraction of critical metals;
- The recycling of useful components;
- Other emerging applications.
I am looking forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Ning Yuan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- solid waste
- adsorption
- catalysis
- buildings
- concrete
- environments
- energy
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