Enabling Circular Economy: The Overlooked Role of Inorganic Materials Chemistry

Circular economy is considered a new chance to build a more sustainable world from both the social and the economic point of view. In this Essay, the possible contribution of inorganic chemistry towards a smooth transition to circularity in inorganic materials design and production is discussed by adopting an interdisciplinary approach.

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Circular economy is seen as a new opportunity to build a more sustainable world socially and economically. This essay discusses the potential contribution of inorganic chemistry to the smooth transition towards circularity in inorganic materials design and production through an interdisciplinary approach.