Biopolymer-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications for a Sustainable Future
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 3
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Interests: synthesis, modification and applications of novel nanoporous materials (e.g. hierarchical zeolites); nanomaterials characterization techniques; application of heterogeneous catalysis to obtain fine chemicals; new materials used in the processing of biomass
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Interests: mesoporous materials; biomaterials; functionalization and surface modification; characterization and analysis of materials; heterogeneous catalysis; catalysts' preparation; catalysis on metals; acid-base catalysis; active substance-delivery systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Materials based on biodegradable polymers now constitute a key research area, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics. Due to environmental concerns, the demand for environmentally friendly products is growing rapidly, spurring research into and the development of these materials. The unique properties of biodegradable polymers, both pristine and composite-like, allow for a variety of applications in different sectors. This Special Issue focuses on the latest developments in their synthesis, characterization, modification at the molecular level, and application. Innovative synthesis strategies are mainly carried out to improve the properties of the aforementioned materials. Advanced characterization techniques and research focused on the molecular level, on the other hand, make it possible to clarify the structure–property relationships of the obtained materials, leading to their application in agriculture, medicine, and the food industry, among others.
Dr. Agnieszka Feliczak-Guzik
Dr. Agata Wawrzyńczak
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biodegradable polymers
- biopolymers
- biopolymer-based composite materials
- synthesis and characterization of biopolymer materials
- applications of biopolymers and biopolymer-based composites
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