Biodegradable and Bio-Based Coatings for Functional Textiles

A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 97

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Department of Chemical Engineeging and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
Interests: the development and production of polymeric biomaterials, with an emphasis on emulsions, coatings, films, and surface-modifying systems

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Graduate Program in Nanoscience, Processes and Advanced Materials—PPGNPMat, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Blumenau, Brazil
Interests: sustainable processes and advanced materials; functional coatings and smart systems; development and application of micro- and nanomaterials for environmental, energy and industrial applications; composites, polymers, and fibers engineering; photocatalytic and reactive materials for pollution control; process optimization and waste reduction in industrial operations; extraction and utilization of bio-based compounds; innovation and sustainability at the interface of textile; chemical engineering; materials science and environmental technologies; eco-friendly and high-performance materials
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Graduate Program in Textile Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Blumenau, Brazil
Interests: product development; textile finishing; textile effluent treatment

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Sustainable innovation has become a key driver reshaping the global textile industry, which has long faced challenges related to its high resource consumption and environmental impact. In this context, biodegradable and bio-based coatings for functional textiles represent a strategic frontier integrating renewable raw materials, advanced functionalities, and environmentally responsible end-of-life behavior.

These coatings, derived from natural and renewable sources such as polysaccharides, proteins, and biopolyesters, offer a range of enhanced properties—including antimicrobial activity, UV protection, and moisture regulation—while reducing the reliance on fossil-derived inputs and promoting circular design principles. Their application responds to the growing regulatory pressure and consumer demand for eco-conscious materials, positioning them as valuable tools for transforming textile production into a more competitive and sustainable system.

This Special Issue will bring together recent scientific and technological advances in the development, characterization, and application of biodegradable and bio-based coatings in textiles. This collection aims to promote innovation in textile finishing, support the transition toward more resilient, low-impact textile systems aligned with the goals of a circular economy, and provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the development, characterization, and application of biodegradable and bio-based coatings for functional textiles. Emphasis will be placed on sustainable approaches that integrate renewable raw materials and environmentally friendly processing techniques to create high-performance textiles with added functionalities, such as antimicrobial activity, UV protection, moisture regulation, and the controlled release of active compounds.

For this Special Issue, we welcome the submission of original research articles, reviews, and short communications addressing, but not limited to, the following topics:

  • The development and formulation of bio-based and biodegradable coatings from natural or renewable sources;
  • The functionalization of textiles with sustainable coatings for enhanced performance;
  • Processing techniques for coating application;
  • The physicochemical and mechanical characterization of coated textiles;
  • The durability, washability, and biodegradation behavior of bio-coated textiles;
  • Life cycle assessment (LCA) for bio-based textile coatings and regulatory perspectives on and environmental impacts of these coatings;
  • Applications in healthcare, sportswear, packaging, smart textiles, and protective clothing.

We encourage contributions from researchers in the fields of material and environmental science, textile engineering, chemistry, and biotechnology that aim to support sustainable innovation in the textile industry.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Ana Paula Serafini Immich
Prof. Dr. Carlos Rafael Silva De Oliveira
Prof. Dr. Catia Rosana Lange De Aguiar
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Coatings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • coatings
  • bio-based
  • eco-friendly
  • renewable
  • biodegradable

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