Green Materials Chemistry for Engineering Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical and Molecular Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
Interests: green materials chemistry; luminescence; coordination compound; optoelectronics; catalysis
Interests: advanced materials' behavior; materials engineering; metal matrix composites; ceramic matrix composites; carbon fiber reinforced polymers; non-destructive evaluation
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Dear Colleagues,
The rapid growth of industrial activity and rising demand for sustainable technologies have highlighted the urgent need for eco-friendly materials in engineering. Green Materials Chemistry addresses this by combining renewable feedstocks (e.g., plant-derived monomers), energy-efficient syntheses (such as microwave-assisted or solvent-free methods), and end-of-life recyclability (mechanical reprocessing or biodegradation). Through the use of bio-based polymers (cellulose, chitosan, polylactic acid), green solvents (deep eutectic mixtures, supercritical fluids), and recyclable catalysts (organocatalysts, metal–organic frameworks), researchers can create high-performance materials with reduced carbon footprints and minimal waste. These innovations support cleaner energy devices, advanced water-treatment systems, and fully recyclable structural components, moving us toward a circular, resource-efficient economy.
Therefore, we are pleased to invite you to contribute to our Special Issue entitled “Green Materials Chemistry for Engineering Applications.” This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of sustainable materials, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches that bridge chemistry, materials science, and engineering.
We encourage the submission of high-quality manuscripts, research articles and reviews that explore the following (but not limiting) topics:
- Bio-based Polymers and Composites: Renewable monomers, bioplastics, natural fiber-reinforced composites;
- Green Solvent Systems and Catalysis: Ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, biocatalysts for polymerization and functionalization;
- Energy-Harvesting and Storage Materials: Sustainable electrode materials for batteries and supercapacitors, photocatalytic and piezoelectric systems;
- Environmental Remediation and Water Treatment: Adsorbents, photocatalysts, and membranes for pollutant removal and resource recovery;
- Circular Economy and Recycling Strategies: Closed-loop recycling, chemical upcycling, and cradle-to-cradle design of engineering materials;
- Next-Generation Energy Materials: Design and synthesis of advanced luminescent compounds for high-efficiency solid-state lighting and innovative sensitizers to boost the performance of dye-sensitized, perovskite, and organic solar cells.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and to advancing the field of sustainable materials together.
Sincerely,
Dr. Gioele Colombo
Dr. Evangelos Z. Kordatos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green materials chemistry
- bio‐based polymers
- sustainable catalysis
- eco‐friendly solvents
- luminescent energy materials
- solar cell sensitizers
- water remediation materials
- circular economy
- chemical recycling
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