Green Chemistry, Wastes Valorisation and Circular Bioeconomy
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Chemical Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (8 October 2023) | Viewed by 1658
Special Issue Editor
Interests: water and wastewater treatment; modeling and simulation; development of environmental bioprocesses
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the call for papers for a special issue of “Sustainability” journal that will focus on green chemistry, waste valorization, and circular bioeconomy. The main concern of this special issue is to highlight recent advances in these critical areas of science and technology, as well as the challenges and opportunities for their large-scale implementation. Attention will be focused on realistic and low-cost solutions to reduce waste generation, promote the use of renewable resources, and increase the efficiency of their use.
Green chemistry focuses on the development of chemical processes that minimize the use of toxic and hazardous substances and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Waste valorization, on the other hand, is an approach that uses waste as a raw material to produce new products and energy, rather than burying or incinerating it. Finally, circular bioeconomy is an economy based on renewable material cycles and environmentally friendly processes.
This special issue aims to bring together original research articles, reviews of the literature, research reports, and case studies that focus on recent developments in these fields. Contributions may include, but are not limited to:
- Innovations in product and process design for green chemistry and circular bioeconomy.
- Advances in waste valorization technologies, including biomass-to-energy conversion technologies.
- Resource and waste management strategies that maximize raw material recovery and minimize environmental impacts.
Researchers, academics, and professionals are encouraged to submit their work for this special issue. We are confident that this special edition will contribute to the understanding and advancement of these critical areas, and we look forward to receiving your submissions.
Prof. Dr. Hatem Dhaouadi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- waste valorization
- biomass-to-energy conversion
- raw material recovery
- green chemistry
- circular bioeconomy
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