Topic: Decarbonization via Resources Recovery
Guest Editor(s)
Special Issue Introduction
In response to the climate crisis, resource recovery has emerged as a vital strategy for sustainable decarbonization. This Special Issue, Decarbonization via Resources Recovery, focuses on cutting-edge research that transforms underutilized materials from various sectors—such as seawater, minerals, industrial by-products, and solid waste—into valuable carbon-sequestering resources. By leveraging innovative technologies, including electrochemical methods, this issue explores how the recovery and repurposing of resources can contribute to global carbon reduction efforts.
A key focus of this issue is the extraction of carbon-absorbing materials such as magnesium (Mg) and calcium (Ca) from non-traditional feedstocks. Electrochemical processes offer an exciting avenue for efficiently capturing these elements from sources like desalination brine, mining tailings, and waste streams, enabling the creation of sustainable materials that can be used in construction, manufacturing, and other industries. While electrochemical methods are highlighted for their potential, the issue encompasses a broader spectrum of resource recovery technologies, from carbon capture and utilization (CCU) to waste-to-energy conversion, all of which play a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Beyond technical innovations, this Special Issue also addresses the broader ecological, economic, and policy dimensions of resource recovery. Topics such as circular economy frameworks, resource efficiency, and policy mechanisms that incentivize low-carbon technologies will be explored, providing a holistic view of the decarbonization landscape.
Decarbonization via Resources Recovery offers a platform for interdisciplinary research that bridges the gap between scientific discovery and real-world application. By focusing on the sustainable recovery of resources, this Special Issue not only advances the field of carbon mitigation but also presents scalable solutions that have the potential to reshape industries and economies as we move toward a low-carbon future.
A key focus of this issue is the extraction of carbon-absorbing materials such as magnesium (Mg) and calcium (Ca) from non-traditional feedstocks. Electrochemical processes offer an exciting avenue for efficiently capturing these elements from sources like desalination brine, mining tailings, and waste streams, enabling the creation of sustainable materials that can be used in construction, manufacturing, and other industries. While electrochemical methods are highlighted for their potential, the issue encompasses a broader spectrum of resource recovery technologies, from carbon capture and utilization (CCU) to waste-to-energy conversion, all of which play a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Beyond technical innovations, this Special Issue also addresses the broader ecological, economic, and policy dimensions of resource recovery. Topics such as circular economy frameworks, resource efficiency, and policy mechanisms that incentivize low-carbon technologies will be explored, providing a holistic view of the decarbonization landscape.
Decarbonization via Resources Recovery offers a platform for interdisciplinary research that bridges the gap between scientific discovery and real-world application. By focusing on the sustainable recovery of resources, this Special Issue not only advances the field of carbon mitigation but also presents scalable solutions that have the potential to reshape industries and economies as we move toward a low-carbon future.
Keywords
CO2 removal, decarbonation, resources recovery, sustainability, waste, energy, materials
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Submission Information
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Submission Deadline: 15 Sep 2025
Contacts: Leah Yang, Assistant Editor, Leah@carbonfootprintsjournal.net
