Design, Performance and Applications of Biocomposites
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2026 | Viewed by 118
Special Issue Editors
Interests: metal forming; computational methods; mathematical modeling; plastic deformation; composites; metals; biocomposites; waste; recycling
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Interests: biocomposite polymers; finite element analysis; rapid tooling; injection molding; CFD analysis
Interests: polymer biocomposites with natural fillers; production and processing of biocomposites; computational methods; microstructural calculations of composites
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials has led to the development of biocomposite polymers as promising alternatives to conventional composite materials. Biocomposites consist of natural fillers, mainly in the form of fibers, and bio-based or biodegradable polymer matrices, and have a lot of advantages in comparison to conventional materials, e.g., reduced environmental impact, renewable resource utilization, and improved sustainability.
In recent years, substantial progress has been made in the design and engineering of biocomposites, including improvements in fiber–matrix interfacial bonding, the development of high-performance bio-based polymers, and the use of hybrid and nano-reinforced composite systems. Advances in material processing technologies and characterization methods have further enabled the optimization of the mechanical, thermal, and durability properties of materials.
This Special Issue aims to present recent developments in the design, characterization, performance evaluation, and applications of biocomposites. We invite contributions that explore innovative material solutions, advanced processing techniques, and emerging applications of sustainable composite materials. Original research articles, review papers, and short communications are welcome.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: biocomposite design; natural fiber–reinforced polymers; biocomposites with waste; bio-based and biodegradable polymers; fiber surface modification; composite processing technologies; mechanical and thermal performance; durability and environmental resistance; multifunctional biocomposites; sustainability and life cycle assessment; industrial applications of biocomposites.
Dr. Marta Wójcik
Dr. Ivan Gajdos
Dr. Grzegorz Janowski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biocomposites
- natural fillers
- natural filler reinforcement
- sustainable materials
- environmentally friendly materials
- biodegradable materials
- fiber–matrix interface
- composite performance
- life cycle assessment
- advanced composite applications
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