30th Anniversary of Molecules—Recent Developments in Biobased Polymers
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 722
Special Issue Editors
Interests: synthesis and characterization of polyesters; development of biobased polymers; biodegradable polymers; polymer composites and nanocomposites; synthesis and characterization of copolymers; polymer blends; recycling of polymers with various techniques; enzymatic hydrolysis studies; modification of natural polymers; polymers for wastewater treatment pollutant removal; polymers for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications; drug–polymer solid dispersions; drug targeting; drug nanoencapsulation and microencapsulation
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Interests: biobased polymers; sustainable polyesters; polymer composites and nanocomposites; synthesis and characterization of copolymers; polymer blends; polymer recycling; modification of natural polymers
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In light of the 30th anniversary of Molecules, we are pleased to announce the launch of a Special Issue titled "30th Anniversary of Molecules—Recent Developments in Biobased Polymers". Over the years, Molecules has grown to become a vital platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge scientific research, and this milestone would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our authors, peer reviewers, readers, and editorial team. We sincerely thank all those who have contributed to the journal’s success.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest developments and innovations in the field of biobased polymers, a topic of growing significance in sustainable science and technology. We invite the submission of full-length research articles and high-quality review papers focusing on the following areas:
- The synthesis, characterization, and properties of novel biobased polymers.
- Innovative approaches to functionalizing or processing biobased materials.
- The applications of biobased polymers in various fields, including packaging, medicine, and environmental science.
- Advances in the biodegradability, recyclability, and lifecycle analysis of biobased materials.
- The development and validation of analytical techniques for studying biobased polymers.
We particularly welcome contributions that demonstrate the application of advanced methodologies, including green chemistry principles or analytical techniques, to real-world challenges in this domain.
Join us in celebrating this milestone by sharing your groundbreaking work and helping us chart a path toward a more sustainable future through the advancement of biobased polymer research.
Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Bikiaris
Dr. Eleftheria Xanthopoulou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biobased polymers
- sustainability
- biodegradability
- polymer recycling
- polymer composites
- polymer processing
- green chemistry
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