Emerging Trends in Biomass-Derived Functional Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Functional materials derived from biomass sources have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential use in sustainable and environmentally friendly applications. These materials have a wide range of applications in various fields such as energy, catalysis, environmental remediation, healthcare, electronics, and biomedical applications, etc.

The background of this Special Issue is rooted in the growing global interest in sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials derived from fossil fuels. Biomass-derived functional materials offer several advantages, including their abundance, renewability, biodegradability, and low carbon footprint. Researchers and scientists are increasingly exploring the potential of biomass-derived materials to address pressing societal and environmental challenges while also meeting the performance requirements of diverse applications.

The research topic includes (but is not limited to) the following aspects:

• Utilization of biomass as a renewable and environmentally friendly source for the synthesis of functional materials;
• Exploration of novel techniques for the extraction and processing of biomass-derived components;
• Design and characterization of biomaterial-based functional materials with tailored properties, and the applications of these materials in various technological fields;
• Potential impact of biomass-derived functional materials on global challenges such as environmental sustainability and energy security.

Prof. Dr. Adil Aboulkas
Guest Editor

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