This topical collection of Discovery Electrochemistry explores cutting-edge electrochemical technologies designed for waste recycling and resource recovery. As global environmental concerns grow, innovative solutions for converting waste into valuable resources are becoming increasingly critical. Electrochemical methods offer unique advantages, such as high selectivity, energy efficiency, and environmental compatibility, making them ideal for processing diverse waste streams, including industrial, electronic, and mining wastes, etc. This issue will highlight recent advancements in electrochemical techniques, such as electrocatalysis, electrochemical oxidation, electrocoagulation, and electrochemical membrane processes, and their potential applications in the circular economy. Contributions will focus on the development of new materials, optimization of process parameters, and the integration of electrochemical systems into existing waste management strategies. The goal is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and promote the adoption of electrochemical technologies as sustainable solutions for waste minimization and resource recovery.
Keywords:
Electrochemical Waste Recycling; Resource Recovery; Electrocatalysis; Electrocoagulation; Circular Economy; Waste Minimization; Green Electrochemical Processes