Innovations in Sustainable Resource Recovery and Recycling Technologies
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2025 | Viewed by 91
Special Issue Editors
Interests: materials processing engineering; mineral materials; clean coal technology
Interests: civil engineering; geotechnical engineering; computational modeling; sustainable construction materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
(1) In today’s world, the effective use of resources and sustainable development are of paramount importance, and non-renewable resources, such as petroleum, coal and metal ores, are an important material basis for the development of human society and the functioning of the economy. However, long-term dependence on these resources has led to a series of environmental and economic problems, with their limited reserves and increasingly tight supply, as well as the inefficiency of traditional recycling methods. In the scientific context, over-exploitation has resulted in the rapid depletion of resources, triggering serious environmental pollution and ecological damage. In this context, the research on technological innovation in the recycling of non-renewable resources is of great significance. It can reduce the generation and emission of waste and the negative impact on the ecosystem in the environmental aspect, e.g., advanced metal ore recycling technology can reduce the land destruction and water pollution in mining; regarding the economic aspect, it can reduce the demand for new resources, save the cost of mining, improve the efficiency of resource utilization, and enhance the competitiveness of the industry, e.g., innovative oil refining and recycling technology can improve the quality and added value of oil products. From the perspective of resource security, it can ensure the stability of national and regional resource supply, reduce external dependence, and enhance the autonomy and risk resistance of economic development. In conclusion, exploring technological innovation in the recycling of non-renewable resources is an urgent need and an important way to cope with the resource crisis, realize sustainable development, protect the environment and guarantee stable economic growth. This Special Issue will discuss the latest achievements and trends in this field and will contribute to the promotion of related technological advances and applications.
(2) This Special Issue aims to focus on the latest technological innovations in the field of recycling of non-renewable resources, to discuss in depth the development trends, challenges and opportunities of related technologies, to promote interdisciplinary research cooperation and to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the promotion of efficient recycling of non-renewable resources.
(3) Suggest themes.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Research, Development and Application of New Non-Renewable Resource Recycling Technology;
- Intelligent Equipment and Systems in Non-Renewable Resource Recycling;
- Efficient Recycling Strategies for Specific Non-Renewable Resources;
- Environmental Impact Assessment and Optimization Methods of Non-Renewable Resource Recycling;
- The Promotion and Constraints of Policies and Regulations on the Technological Innovation of Non-Renewable Resource Recycling;
- Opportunities and Challenges of Cross-Regional Technical Co-operation in Non-Renewable Resource Recycling.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Yanfeng Li
Prof. Dr. Baolin Xing
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- non-renewable resources
- recycling
- technological innovation
- environmental sustainability
- economic benefits
- industrial applications
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