Advanced Biopolymer-Based Nanocomposites and Hybrid Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The exploitation of naturally occurring polymers to engineer advanced nanocomposites and hybrid materials is the focus of increasing scientific activity, explained by the growing environmental concerns, and the interest in the peculiar features and multiple functionalities of these macromolecules. In fact, natural polymers, such as polysaccharides (e.g., cellulose, chitin, chitosan, starch, alginate, dextran, fucoidan, heparin, hyaluronan, and pullulan) and proteins (e.g., albumin, apoferritin, casein, collagen, fibrinogen, and gelatin), present a remarkable potential for the design of all kinds of materials for application in a multitude of domains, for example, in mechanics, optics, electronics, energy, environment, biology, and medicine.

This Special Issue will collect the work of world-leading scientists on the current developments in the field of multifunctional bio-based nanocomposites and hybrid materials with a particular emphasis on their production methodologies, properties, and prominent applications. Thus, any material related to biopolymer-based nanocomposite and hybrid materials manufactured with a plethora of partners, including (but not confined to) natural polymers, bioactive compounds, and inorganic nanoparticles, is more than welcome for the Special Issue “Advanced Biopolymer-Based Nanocomposites and Hybrid Materials”.

Prof. Armando J. D. Silvestre
Dr. Carmen S. R. Freire
Prof. Dr. Carla Vilela
Guest Editors

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