Degradable Polymers: Synthesis, Applications, and Environmental Impact
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Macromolecules".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 638
Special Issue Editors
Interests: degradable polymers; biodegradable polylactic acid composites; biomass
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Interests: polymer chemistry; polymer synthesis; catalytic olefin polymerization; organometallic catalysts; metal-catalyzed polymerization; polyolefins
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Degradable polymers play a crucial role in achieving carbon neutrality and reducing plastic pollution. This Special Issue explores the transformative potential of degradable polymers in addressing global sustainability challenges. We invite cutting-edge research and reviews spanning polymer synthesis (e.g., novel catalysts, green chemistry approaches), diverse applications (packaging, biomedical devices, agriculture), and degradation mechanisms (enzymatic, hydrolytic, microbial). Moreover, it aims to bridge scientific innovation with actionable strategies for sustainability. By fostering dialogue across chemistry, environmental science, and engineering, we aspire to chart a roadmap for degradable polymers as catalysts for a waste-free future.
Dr. Ce Sun
Prof. Dr. Haiyang Gao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- degradable polymer
- synthesis
- degradation mechanisms
- sustainability
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