Topic Editors


Advanced Composites for Waste Valorization and Pollutant Degradation
Topic Information
Dear Colleagues,
The efficient treatment of water, air, and solid waste is vital to addressing global environmental challenges, particularly in relation to the management of emerging and persistent pollutants. The development of carbon-based materials, multicomponent composites, and other advanced composite materials derived from waste sources offers innovative, sustainable solutions, which align with “waste-to-value”, to foster the transition to a circular economy. This Topic focuses on transforming global waste streams—including biomass residues, industrial byproducts, and electronic waste—into functional materials for applications in both liquid and gaseous phases. These materials, such as carbon-based materials and hybrid composites, have demonstrated exceptional performance in adsorption, advanced oxidation, and catalytic processes. Their applications range from water treatment and the removal of contaminants of emerging concern to air purification and toxic gas degradation. We invite submissions on topics addressing the following:
- Advanced composite materials for (photo)(electro)catalysis and (photo)Fenton processes;
- Biomass valorization into adsorbents or catalysts;
- Waste-derived materials for purification and pollutant degradation in aqueous or gaseous steams;
- Adsorption and kinetic studies in liquid and gaseous phases;
- Separation and purification technologies;
- Sustainable approaches to pollutant remediation and resource recovery.
Join us in advancing cutting-edge materials for environmental sustainability and waste valorization.
Dr. Iwona Kuzniarska-Biernacka
Dr. Ana Sofia Mestre
Topic Editors
Keywords
- advanced composite materials
- waste valorization
- biomass-derived materials
- nanoporous carbon
- circular economy
- pollutant degradation
- adsorption and catalysis
- advanced oxidation processes
- sustainable water and air treatment
Participating Journals
Journal Name | Impact Factor | CiteScore | Launched Year | First Decision (median) | APC | |
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Clean Technologies
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4.1 | 6.1 | 2019 | 33.5 Days | CHF 1600 | Submit |
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Materials
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3.1 | 5.8 | 2008 | 13.9 Days | CHF 2600 | Submit |
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Molecules
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4.2 | 7.4 | 1996 | 15.1 Days | CHF 2700 | Submit |
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Recycling
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4.6 | 6.8 | 2016 | 20.9 Days | CHF 1800 | Submit |
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Water
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3.0 | 5.8 | 2009 | 17.5 Days | CHF 2600 | Submit |
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Nanomaterials
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4.4 | 8.5 | 2010 | 14.1 Days | CHF 2900 | Submit |
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Catalysts
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3.8 | 6.8 | 2011 | 13.9 Days | CHF 2200 | Submit |
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