Advances in Polymer Biotechnology: Sustainable Materials, Biocatalysis, and Industrial Applications
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biocatalysis; enzymes; green chemistry; sustainable polymers; microalgae biorefinery; biofuels; industrial biotechnology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will focus on recent advances in polymer biotechnology, exploring innovative strategies for the design, synthesis, functionalization, and application of polymers across diverse industrial sectors. The aim is to gather contributions that demonstrate how biotechnology tools, such as enzymes, microbes, and molecular engineering, can be integrated with polymer science to produce sustainable, high-performance, and multifunctional materials.
Key topics will include studies on bio-based and biodegradable polymers, biocatalytic polymer modification, smart and responsive materials, nanocomposites, and polymer-based systems for energy, environmental, and industrial applications. Special attention will be given to studies that bridge experimental, computational, and modeling approaches, as well as translational works that connect academic research with industrial innovation.
We expect to receive original research articles, reviews, short communications, and perspectives covering recent breakthroughs and emerging trends. This Special Issue will serve as a platform to stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration and enhance the visibility of innovative research in polymer biotechnology.
Prof. Dr. José Cleiton Sousa dos Santos
Guest Editor
Dr. Leonardo Farias Serafim
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- polymer biotechnology
- sustainable materials
- biocatalysis
- bio-based polymers
- biomanufacturing
- smart materials
- polymer nanocomposites
- industrial biotechnology
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