Biopolymer for Agricultural and Environmental Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Biopolymers are sustainable materials with high potential for use in environmental and agricultural applications. Environmentally friendly and biodegradable, they present promising solutions to challenges such as improving agricultural productivity and reducing the negative effects of synthetic materials on the environment. The main topics of this Special Issue include recent developments in the creation, description, and use of biopolymers in fields such as soil conditioning, water management, agrochemical controlled release, bioremediation, and pollution control. Scholars and researchers are encouraged to submit original research articles, reviews, and case studies that examine novel applications of biopolymers, how they interact with natural ecosystems, and methods for increasing their production scale for wider use. We particularly welcome contributions that highlight interdisciplinary methods that combine environmental engineering, biology, and materials science. This Special Issue aims to promote the development of sustainable methods that benefit the environment and agriculture by encouraging discussions on the adaptability and potential of biopolymers.

Prof. Dr. Ricardo I. Castro Cepeda
Guest Editor

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