Applied Research on Polymer and Natural Fiber Composite Processing
A special issue of Fibers (ISSN 2079-6439).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 91
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cellulose derivatives; nanomaterials; polymer composites; polymer films; structure–properties relationship; catalytic membranes; semiconducting behavior; ferromagnetic and optical properties
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Applied Research on Polymer and Natural Fiber Composite Processing is a Special Issue of Fibers focusing on the prompt publication of articles concerning the applied research on the processing of polymers and natural fibers. Its wide scope lies in the diversity of content in this area, drawing together results from polymer and natural fiber manufacture and practical application.
As polymer and natural fiber research is growing around the globe, the aim of this Special Issue is to establish itself as a significant information tool not only for the international polymers and natural fibers researchers in academia but also for those working in the industry.
The scope of the issue covers the highly interdisciplinary field of polymer and natural fiber manufacture and application, including the following:
Polymers and natural fibers;
Functional modification of polymers and natural fibers;
Physical and chemical treatment;
Fabrication and techniques process of polymer and natural fiber composites;
Physical, mechanical, and chemical properties;
Biodegradability;
Sustainable industrial application of polymer and natural fiber composites.
Original full-length papers, communications on research of unusual urgency and significance, and review articles on important topics will be considered for publication in this issue.
Dr. Monica Silva
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymers and natural fibers
- functional modification of polymers and natural fibers
- physical and chemical treatment
- fabrication and techniques process of polymers and natural fibers composites
- physical, mechanical, and chemical properties
- biodegradability
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