1st Edition
Embracing the Circular Economy Framework An integrated Approach to Balance Consumption and Production
1. Turning Food Waste into Construction Materials: Innovation in Sustainability
Rakesh Kumar Pandey, Kuldeep Kumar, M. Prakash, C. Vaidevi, G.V. Subhash
2. Recent Trends and Advancing Bio-composites: Unlocking the Potential of Biomass Based Materials
Pandian Chithamparam, Narayanan Venkateshan, Azhaguchamy Muthukumaran
3. Renewable Energy from Biomass and Wastewater Treatment Technologies
M. Ravi Chandra, Y. Subbareddy, Naresh Kumar Rotte
4. Utilisation of agricultural waste as a source of chemical additives
Thobo Motlhalamme, Amani Gabriel Kaningini, Mashapa Elvis Malobane
5. Natural and Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers: From Materials Design to Circular Economy Applications
R. Parameswari, P. Madhan Kumar, J. Lesitha Jeeva Kumari, K. Kasthuri, R. Ganesamoorthy, R. Babujanarthanam, M.D. Lakshmi Priya
6. Biodegradable Materials: Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future
Devipriya Anbumani, Kayal Vizhi Dhandapani, Ranganathan Babujanarthanam
7. Environmental Impacts of Industrial Materials and the Role of Biodegradation
S. Aravindan
8. Biomass, Waste, and Sustainable Alternatives for Renewable Energy: Technologies, Pathways, and Sustainability Perspectives
P. Baraneedharan, S. Beer Mohamed
9. Bioenergy and the Circular Economy
Ali Afkham, Maryam Sarkhosh
Meenakshi Kaniyur Chandrasekaran, Manikandan Vani Raju, Rathi Muthaiyan Ahalliya, Nirmaladevi Panneerselvam
11. Algal Biomass as a Renewable Feedstock for Biocomposites
Nirmaladevi Panneerselvam
12. Integrating Technology, Society, and Economy: Impacts on Health and Industry
T. Praveena, K. Kalaimathi, B.V. Naveena
13. Circular Economy 2.0: Integrating Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Enhanced Resource Efficiency
Harsath Ram Govindan Radha Krishnan, Azhaguchamy Muthukumaran
14. Biodegradable Materials in the Circular Economy: Environmental, Economic, and Social Dimensions
P.S. Reethy, R. Jayarani
15. Developing biocomposites from biomass: A path to sustainable and eco-friendly products
Praveen Ramakrishnan, Abdulkadhar Mohamed Jalaludeen, S. Beer Mohamed
16. The Geopolitics of Material Circularity: Global Flows, African Realities, and the Recyclability Imperative
D. Letsholathebe, K. Kanimozhi, S. Vinodhini
17. Unlocking Value: A Circular Systems Approach to Plastics
K. Kanimozhi, S. Vinodhini, V. Shanmuga priya, D. Letsholathebe
18. Integrating Recyclable Materials into Sustainable Civil Engineering: Principles, Applications, and Future Directions
Ramaiah Singaravadivelan, Ashokan Ramkumar
19. Biologically Degradable Materials - Advancing Circular Bioeconomy Through Sustainable Material Innovation
B. Pranav, Chinnadurai Kuppusamy
20. Education for Sustainable Development in the Circular Economy: Nano-Glassy Fiber - Reinforced Normal-Strength Supports Using Bio-Amalgams
K. Kanimozhi, S. Vinodhini
21. Sustainable Construction Materials Derived from Food Waste for Circular Economy Development
Pandian Chithamparam, Harsath Ram Govindan Radha Krishnan, Azhaguchamy Muthukumaran
22. Agro-Waste to Advanced Materials: Circular Economy Solutions in the African Context
Abdoulaye Dialloa, Sosse Ndiayed, Mamadou Tairou Diallo, Layti Diarrad, Alle Dioumd, B.D. Ngom
23. Plant Based Circular Economy Systems Opportunities Challenges and Innovations in Africa
Emma Panzi Mukhokosi, Abdoulaye Diallo, Mamadou Taïrou Diallo, Emmanuel Mushebo, Fabian I. Ezema
24. Advancing Circular Economy Practices in Africa - Pathways to Sustainable Development and Resource Efficiency
Belle Ebanda Kedi Philippe, Eya’ane Meva Francois
25. Circular Economy Approaches for Sustainable Consumption and Production Systems
Force Tefo Thema, Moss Mokgolela, Ketlhatlogile Mosepele
Biography
Kaviyarasu Kasinathan is a researcher specializing in nanoscience, sustainable materials, and energy technologies. Formerly a Senior Researcher at the UNESCO Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (U2ACN2), he is now an Associate Professor at the Institute for Catalysis and Energy Solutions (ICES), University of South Africa (UNISA). As the author of 340 scientific publications, he has achieved an h-index of 89 and authored more than 22,779 citations. He has made significant contributions to advanced nanomaterials, energy storage systems, catalysis, and sustainable technology. Through his research, he emphasizes the value of waste, sustainable materials, and environmentally sustainable energy solutions through the integration of nanotechnology and circular economy principles. He specializes in developing advanced nanomaterials for applications such as energy storage, catalysis, environmental remediation, and sustainable technologies. As part of his work, Dr. Kasinathan increasingly emphasizes sustainable materials design, waste monetization, and environmentally responsible energy solutions, integrating nanotechnology with circular economy principles. Developing low-carbon and resource-efficient technologies is his objective through his interdisciplinary research on nanostructured materials, green synthesis strategies, and electrochemical energy systems. Several of his publications highlight innovative approaches to converting waste resources into value-added functional materials, which support sustainable production and responsible consumption. His research has addressed emerging challenges in materials science, biotechnology, and sustainability. He has written and edited several international academic books and research publications. In addition to his editorial contributions to leading academic publishers, he has also contributed to books exploring biological model systems, nanotechnology applications, and the development of sustainable materials. As part of his current book project, Embracing the Circular Economy Framework: An Integrated Approach to Balance Consumption and Production, he examines how scientific innovation, sustainable resource management, and policy frameworks can work together to advance the transition toward a circular economy.
Syed Beer Mohamed is a distinguished materials scientist, educator, and academic leader whose career spans more than three decades of teaching, research, and innovation. He is widely recognized for his contributions to materials science, nanotechnology, composites, and advanced engineering education. Born and raised in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr. Beer Mohamed pursued abroad and rigorous academic path in his career. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Physics and Electronics, followed by a Master of Science from Bharathidasan University, Trichy. He then advanced his specialization with a Master of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering (Materials Science) from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy. Driven by a passion for deepening his expertise, he earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science from University Putra Malaysia. Dr. Beer Mohamed’s academic journey provided a firm foundation for an expansive professional career that blends teaching, research, and leadership. He has served in key academic and research positions across institutions globally and in India. Dr. Beer Mohamed’s academic journey provided a firm foundation for an expansive professional career that blends teaching, research, and leadership. He has served in key academic and research positions across institutions globally AIST, Tsukuba, Nagoya University (Japan), Oklahoma University USA, National University Singapore, King Faisal University, B. S. Abdur Rahman University and Central University of Tamil Nadu. Throughout his career, Dr. Beer Mohamed has guided numerous students and researchers, contributed to peer-reviewed international journals, conferences and patents, and played a leadership role in institutional research initiatives and innovation councils. His commitment to academic excellence, mentorship, and international collaboration has established him as a respected figure in both Indian and global scientific communities. Beyond his formal roles, Dr. Beer Mohamed is known for championing research that bridges fundamental science and practical engineering challenges - especially in areas critical to sustainable technology and energy materials - making a lasting impact on future generations of engineers and scientists.
Rasiah Ladchumananandasivam is a Professor Emeritus with extensive academic and research experience in the fields of Textile Engineering, Materials Science, and Engineering. His research has focused particularly on renewable materials, polymer and ceramic composites, recycling technologies, and sustainable energy systems. Throughout his academic career, he has been actively engaged in teaching, supervising postgraduate and doctoral research, and participating in international collaborative projects. His work integrates fundamental scientific principles with practical industrial applications, particularly in areas related to sustainable materials and circular economic practices. Dr. Ladchumananandasivam has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed research papers, book chapters, and edited volumes, contributing significantly to the advancement of research in sustainable materials, environmental technologies, and renewable resource utilization. He has served in academic institutions across several countries and has guided many postgraduate and doctoral researchers. In recognition of his academic contributions and services to higher education and research, he has been honored with the title of Professor Emeritus.
