The book presents the selected papers presented at the 4th International Congress of Applied Chemistry and Environment (ICACE-4) that took place on December 12-14, 2024. This congress is organized every two years by the Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Clean Processes (Faculty of Sciences - University of Monastir, Tunisia), in partnership with ATuTeD (Tunisian Association of Sustainable Technologies). The conference promotes sharing ideas and emerging technologies and fosters research and development collaborations amongst academia, research institutions, and relevant industries. The topics of the conference will cover topics from the thematic sections: (1) Environment and Climate Change, (2) Clean Processes and Renewable Energy, (3) Sustainable Textiles and Circular Economy, (4) Green Chemistry and Natural Substances, and (5) Biomaterials and Nanotechnology.

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Dr. Nizar Meksi is a professor at National School of Engineers of Monastir (University of Monastir, Tunisia) in the Department of Textile Engineering. He is also working as a researcher at the Laboratory of the Environment Chemistry and Clean Processes of Faculty of Sciences of Monastir (University of Monastir, Tunisia). He was graduated in 2000 at National Engineering School of Monastir in the specialty of Textile Chemistry, before getting two Master degrees (2001 and 2003) from University of Lille 1 and University of Littoral in France. Then, he performed a PhD in chemistry (2009) at the Faculty of Sciences of Monastir in France. Finally, in 2014, he has got the diploma Postdoctoral Qualifications (Habilitation) in Textile Engineering from the University of Monastir. His research interests focus on the development of novel cleaner processes in textile industry, the chemical modification and grafting of textile polymers as well as the microencapsulation and its applications. A particular focus is given for the use of Life cycle assessment methodology to evaluate environmental impacts of the developed durable processes. During his career, he elaborated and coordinated several research projects with industry, and supervised various post-graduation students. He has been member of scientific committees and organizing committees and participated in national/international evaluation boards. Sonia DRIDI-DHAOUADI is a professor of Chemistry at the Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies of Monastir (Tunisia) and a member of the Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Clean Processes (LR21ES04). She holds a PhD in Process Engineering from INPL-ENSIC Nancy, France (1997) and a Habilitation to Supervise Research in Chemistry from the University of Monastir (2012). Her research focuses on water pollution treatment by adsorption, the valorization of solid wastes into activated carbons, ecofriendly textile dyeing, and life cycle assessment of industrial processes. As the coordinator of several national and international research projects, she has developed innovative processes, including textile dyeing in supercritical CO2. She is the author of numerous scientific publications, a holder of multiple patents, and supervises PhD and master's students in her fields of expertise. Her commitment also extends to academic project management, participation in capacity-building initiatives, and the evaluation of collaborative research programs. Dr. Ibtissem MOUSSA is an assistant professor in the Department of Textile Engineering at the Higher Institute of Technological Studies of Ksar-Hellal (University of Monastir, Tunisia), and a member of the Environmental Chemistry and Clean Processes Laboratory (LR21ES04) at the Faculty of Sciences (University of Monastir, Tunisia). She obtained her engineering diploma in Textile Chemistry from the National Engineering School of Monastir (ENIM) in 2013 and earned her PhD in Textile Engineering from the same institution in 2018. Her research focuses on the valorization of agricultural and industrial by-products for the development of ecofriendly materials and biopolymers. She specializes in the extraction and application of natural dyes for intelligent textiles and color-indicator fabrics. Her work emphasizes sustainable processes and circular economy strategies. She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications and patents. She has actively participated in organizing committees, serving as president of one, and has been involved in national and international research project committees.