Processing and Joining of Green Polymer Composites
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 416
Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plastics are widely used due to their versatility, low cost, and ease of processing, but their non-biodegradable nature has created an urgent environmental crisis. Developing high-performance green composites, especially biodegradable or bio-based polymers reinforced with natural fibers or fillers, has become a critical solution. Despite the growing number of studies on green polymer composites, most reported products remain limited to films or small, simple-shaped components, which are insufficient for many practical applications. To enable green composites to truly replace conventional plastics, it is essential to advance the processing of such materials into products with complex geometries and larger dimensions. This requires the development of advanced forming technologies, including both processing and joining techniques, tailored to the unique characteristics of bio-based materials.
This Special Issue, entitled “Processing and Joining of Green Polymer Composites”, aims to present cutting-edge research on processing and joining techniques for polymer composites, with a particular focus on bio-based systems. Its scope includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Processing techniques for green polymer composites, including emerging methods such as additive manufacturing, compression molding, and thermoforming.
- Joining techniques for green polymer composites, such as ultrasonic welding, laser transmission welding, and adhesive bonding optimized for bio-based materials.
- Morphological characterization of the reinforcement–matrix interface, with emphasis on interfacial adhesion and compatibility.
- Mechanical and other functional properties of green polymer composites, including durability, thermal stability, and environmental performance.
- Evaluation of environmental effects, such as biodegradability, life cycle assessment, and long-term service behavior.
Dr. Haiyu Qiao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer
- polymer composites
- green polymer composites
- manufacturing techniques
- joining techniques
- interface
- morphological characterization
- mechanical properties
- environmental evaluation
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