Electrochemistry in Sustainable Resource Recycling
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2025) | Viewed by 1133
Special Issue Editors
Interests: electrocatalysis energy conversion; pollution control chemistry; catalytic elimination of industrial nitrogen-containing wastewater; nanomaterials
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Dear Colleagues,
Electrochemistry plays a crucial role in the sustainable recycling of resources, providing energy-efficient and environmentally friendly methods for the extraction, recovery, and reuse of valuable materials. In comparison to conventional chemical and mechanical recycling methods, electrochemical recycling powered by renewable solar or wind energy is more selective and efficient, significantly minimizing the reliance on chemical reagents and reducing hazardous waste generation. This approach has garnered considerable attention in metal recycling, wastewater treatment, and electronic waste processing through methods such as electrorefining, electrowinning, and electroplating. Therefore, electrochemistry emerges as a pivotal issue for sustainable development.
The aim of this Research Topic is to publish the most recent findings and high-quality works on electrochemistry recycling of metals, inorganic nitrite/phosphorous/sulfur-containing species, organic compounds, plastics, and biomass waste, with a special focus on energy efficiency, reaction mechanisms, and practical application potential.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Electrochemistry recycling of metals;
- Dynamics and thermodynamics of pyrolysis reaction in biomass boiler;
- Electrochemistry recycling of inorganic nitrite/phosphorous/sulfur-containing species;
- Electrochemistry recycling of organic compounds;
- Lithium-ion battery thermal management;
- Electrochemistry recycling of plastics and biomass waste;
- Advanced electrocatalysts for electrocatalytic recycling.
Prof. Dr. Yi Huang
Dr. Yanbiao Shi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- electrochemistry
- resource recycling
- sustainable development
- electrocatalyst
- electrocatalysis
- metal recycling
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