Preparation and Application of Bio-Based Materials
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomolecular Crystals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 576
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Interests: nanoparticle; synthesis; self-assembly; biomaterials; lignin; cellulose and nano-cellulose; cellulose crystals; nanobiocomposites
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development and application of bio-based materials are crucial for addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable practices. This Special Issue seeks to highlight the latest advancements in the synthesis, characterization, and practical applications of bio-based, biocrystal, sustainable, and biodegradable materials. Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The synthesis and characterization of bio-based materials: Advanced techniques for characterizing the structure, properties, and crystallization behavior, including electron microscopy techniques, atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), electron density analysis, and intermolecular interaction studies;
- Bio-inspired and biodegradable synthesis of materials;
- The design of coordination complexes bearing bio-based ligands;
- The assembly and applications of bio-based materials as well as crystallization pathway studies.
This Special Issue, entitled "Preparation and Application of Bio-Based Materials", aims to showcase the latest research findings and innovative methodologies. We invite researchers, scientists, and engineers to contribute their original research articles, review articles, and communications to facilitate a comprehensive discourse on the preparation and application of bio-based materials.
Dr. Pawan Kumar Mishra
Dr. Claudia Graiff
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bio-based materials
- biocrystals
- sustainable materials
- nanocellulose
- coordination chemistry
- ligands
- biodegradation
- chemicals from biomass
- biomolecules
- metal complexes
- green composites
- renewable resources
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