Bio-Based Strategies for Sustainable and Functional Polymer Composites

Dear Colleagues,

The growing demand for sustainable and high-performance materials is driving new developments in polymer composites. This Special Issue focuses on recent bio-based strategies that improve the sustainability, recyclability, and functionality of polymer composites through advances in fibers, matrices, and interfacial engineering. Natural and recycled reinforcements, surface modifications, and innovative polymer formulations are enabling the development of materials with enhanced mechanical performance, durability, and added functionalities such as fire retardancy or acoustic damping.

We welcome contributions addressing both fundamental and applied aspects, including the design of bio-based matrices and compatibilizers, the development of hybrid or functionalized fibers, and circular approaches to polymer processing and end-of-life management. Experimental, computational, and life-cycle studies that contribute to understanding and optimizing these systems are also encouraged.

This Special Issue aims to highlight the most recent advances and emerging trends that integrate sustainability and performance in polymer composites, paving the way toward greener, smarter, and more durable materials.

Dr. Carlos A. Fuentes
Guest Editor

Dr. Carla N. Schnell
Guest Editor Assistant

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