Cellulose and Biomass Materials for Sustainable Packaging and Environmental Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 126
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable packaging; biocomposites; biochar; lignin chemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cellulose- and biomass-derived materials are gaining significant global attention as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. Their biodegradability, renewability, and adaptable structural properties make them excellent candidates for high-performance packaging and environmentally focused applications. The functionality of cellulose-based systems is shaped by factors such as fiber composition, lignin content, chemical or physical modification strategies, and processing parameters, all of which influence barrier behavior, mechanical strength, and long-term durability.
This Special Issue will highlight recent progress in the development and application of cellulose, nanocellulose, lignocellulosic fibers, and biobased composites. Key areas of interest include surface engineering, water and oil barrier improvement, molded fiber product design, nanocellulose reinforcement, and eco-friendly coating technologies. We also encourage submissions exploring environmental applications such as adsorption, filtration, wastewater treatment, and pollution reduction using biomass-based materials.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive overview of innovative material design approaches, structure–property relationships, and scalable processing methods that strengthen the commercial and environmental impact of cellulose and biomass materials.
It is my pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript. Full articles, reviews, and communications are welcome.
Dr. Xuefeng Zhang
Guest Editor
Dr. R. M. Oshani Nayanathara
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- cellulose
- biomass
- nanocellulose
- biocomposites
- sustainability
- cellulose-based materials
- biomass for sustainable packaging
- nanocellulose and fiber engineering
- biobased barrier coatings
- environmental applications of lignocellulosics
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