Call for papers - Turning waste into wealth: prospects and possibilities for upcycling

Guest Editor

Saurabh Shukla, PhD, Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Catania, Italy

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 21 March 2025

BMC Environmental Science is calling for submissions to our Collection on the environmental benefits, technological innovations, economic implications, and societal relevance of upcycling.

New Content Item This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production, and SDG 13: Climate Action.

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Meet the Guest Editor

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Saurabh Shukla, PhD, Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Catania, Italy

Dr Saurabh Shukla is currently working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Catania, Catania, Italy. He has also worked as Senior Project Associate at CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, India, after gaining experience as a Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Palermo, Italy. His research interests include monitoring of surface and ground water resources with emphasis on novel techniques of remediation through inclusion of nanotechnology. He is also involved in development of suitable methods of solid waste management and resource recovery. He is serving Environment, Development and Sustainability as an Associate Editor, and engaged as Guest Editor and reviewer with many reputed journals.

About the Collection

BMC Environmental Science is calling for submissions to our Collection on upcycling. This process presents a promising approach to reduce waste, conserve resources, and minimize environmental impact. Important strides have been made in developing upcycling techniques for various materials, such as plastics, textiles, and electronic waste. Additionally, research has highlighted the potential of upcycling in promoting circular economy principles and reducing the reliance on virgin resources. Continued research in this field holds the potential for significant advances, including the development of advanced upcycling technologies, the integration of upcycling into industrial processes, and the exploration of upcycling's role in mitigating climate change.

This Collection aims to explore the diverse facets of upcycling, including its environmental benefits, technological innovations, economic implications, and societal relevance. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Improving the physical and chemical properties of upcycled materials to match or exceed those of virgin materials
Chemical treatments and additives in enhancing the durability, flexibility, and other properties of upcycled products
Life cycle assessments (LCA)
Improved energy requirements for upcycling processes
Biodegradable polymers and biotechnology
Mechanical properties and testing
Automation and robotics in upcycling
Environmental impact and waste reduction
Economic viability and market trends
Innovative fabrication techniques

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production, and SDG 13: Climate Action.

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Turning waste into wealth: prospects and possibilities for upcycling" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.