Sustainable Polymer Composites: Waste Reutilization and Valorization
A special issue of Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sustainable materials; bio-based polymers; polymer blends and composites; plastic recycling and rheology of polymers and plastics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The demand for greener, smarter materials is rapidly reshaping the future of composites. This Special Issue invites cutting-edge contributions that explore the science, engineering, and transformative potential of sustainable polymer composites—those designed with environmental responsibility at their core.
We seek bold research that reimagines composite materials through the lens of sustainability, including the creative reuse of waste plastics and fillers, the integration of bio-derived and biodegradable polymers, and the advancement of eco-efficient manufacturing techniques. Studies focusing on recyclability, design for circularity, and life-cycle-oriented thinking are particularly encouraged.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Polymer composites made with industrial or post-consumer waste streams;
- Bio-based and biodegradable polymer matrices and reinforcements;
- Composite recycling, repair, and repurposing technologies;
- Innovative processing methods that lower energy and material footprints;
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and sustainability metrics for composites;
- Functional performance of eco-composites in real-world applications.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that challenge conventional thinking and push the boundaries of sustainable materials development. This Special Issue aims to inspire solutions that not only perform but also endure responsibly in a changing world.
Dr. Reza Salehiyan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bio-based composites
- waste-derived fillers
- recycled polymers
- LCA
- composite recycling
- biodegradable polymers
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