Application of Chemical Technology in Waste Recycling and Reuse
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Chemical Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 39
Special Issue Editors
Interests: comprehensive recovery and disposal of iron-based solid waste (red mud, by-product ferrous sulfate from titanium dioxide production, and spent lithium-ion batteries); research of refractory wastewater treatment processes and mechanism analysis
Interests: high-efficient resource recovery of solid waste from smelting; high-value utilization of spent lithium-ion batteries; separation and recycling of rare and precious metals; wet reprocessing of spent fuel
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the rapid development of the smelting and chemical industries, solid waste continues to increase in quantity. Improper disposal results in wastage of resources and poses serious health risks to millions of people and potential threats to the environment. Therefore, the resource utilization of solid waste is urgently needed.
The objective of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for world-class researchers in the area of solid waste recycling and disposal to communicate their latest, high-quality findings and share their insights for future research and development. The Special Issue is intended to encompass a range of topics, including but not limited to, the following:
- High-value utilization of industrial solid waste and urban mineral resources;
- Resource utilization and harmless disposal of hazardous waste;
- High-value utilization of lithium-containing solid waste;
- Comprehensive recovery and reuse of electronic waste such as spent batteries;
- Stabilization and proper disposal for metalloid-polluted soil and groundwater;
- Resource utilization of clean energy solid waste such as retired photovoltaic and wind turbine blades.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Wei Chen
Dr. Yehuizi Wu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- industrial solid waste
- urban mineral resources
- hazardous waste
- lithium-containing solid waste
- electronic waste
- clean energy solid waste
- resource utilization
- harmless disposal
- stabilization
- comprehensive recovery and reuse
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