The transition toward a circular economy is transforming the chemical industry by encouraging resource efficiency, waste minimization, and continuous material reuse. Sustainable manufacturing seeks to replace traditional linear production models with processes that maximize resource recovery, reduce environmental impact, and extend product lifecycles. Catalysis plays a significant role in enabling recycling technologies, biomass conversion, and environmentally responsible chemical production.
Current research explores chemical recycling, renewable feedstocks, plastic upcycling, solvent recovery, industrial symbiosis, and low-carbon manufacturing strategies. Advanced catalytic systems are being developed to convert waste streams into valuable chemicals, fuels, and raw materials while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. Life cycle assessment and circular process design are becoming essential tools for evaluating environmental performance and long-term sustainability.
This scientific session invites presentations covering circular production systems, sustainable process engineering, waste valorization, catalyst innovation, and industrial sustainability strategies. Participants will examine practical solutions that support resilient manufacturing systems while contributing to global environmental and economic sustainability goals.