Advanced Composite Materials Based on Cellulose
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 August 2023) | Viewed by 384
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cellulose; functionalization; modification and characterization; cellulose-based nanocomposite materials; cellulose/CaCO3 composites; cellulose-based biomaterials; electrospinning of cellulose fibers
Interests: cellulose-based adsorbents; wastewater treatment; waste valorization as adsorbents; adsorption of heavy metal ions and organic dyes onto lignocellulosic and cellulose-based waste; circular economy concept for textile waste
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Industrial expansion in parallel with the continuous growth of the economic development of human society enables the detection of numerous environmental problems and contributes to applying new technologies to solve existing problems. In light of that, scientists and experts from different industries are required to be more aware of challenges faced due to the availability of resources and use more sustainable and renewable raw materials. Cellulose, as a fascinating biopolymer of almost inexhaustible quantity, can be expected to become a vital resource for advanced materials since it offers a plethora of outstanding properties such as biodegradability, renewability, lightweight, high mechanical properties (in its native form), good reactivity, easy adjustment/tailoring of surface/bulk properties, etc.
Among traditional applications in the textile and paper industry, nowadays cellulose is rapidly used for the production of different composite materials. Namely, the expanded demand for cellulose-based materials and advancements in composite technology has intensified the research on the development of advanced composite materials based on cellulose. Substantial research on cellulose-based composites in active and intelligent food packaging, biomaterials, lightweight construction materials, cellulose-based sensors, and electronics should be carried out. On the other hand, there is an urgent need for reducing the environmental and climate pressures from the different industries and considering how to move towards sustainable advanced composites. To accomplish the concept “LESS WASTE, MORE VALUE”, the waste that occurred during the production of cellulose-based advanced composites should be revalorized as an adsorbent for different inorganic and organic pollutants from wastewater.
The present Special Issue is dedicated to advanced composite materials based on cellulose. Special emphasis can be put on the functionalization, characterization, and structure-properties relationship to achieve appropriate advanced composite materials for targeted applications and functionalities. Studies concerning the conversion of waste that occurred during the production of cellulose-based composite materials to valuable adsorbents and thus closing the loop of composite products are also welcomed.
It is our pleasure to invite academics and experts from the industry to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. We aim to present original articles, short communications, and reviews on topics related to advanced composite materials based on cellulose.
Prof. Dr. Dusica B. Stojanovic
Guest Editor
Dr. Aleksandra Ivanovska
Assistant Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Molecules is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- light-weight construction materials
- green cellulose composites
- advanced cellulose materials
- electrospinning of cellulose-based fibers
- active and intelligent food packaging
- materials for biomedical applications
- multifunctional cellulose composites
- cellulose-based composite scaffolds
- bacterial cellulose-based materials
- advanced nanocellulose aerogels
- nanocellulose-based membranes
- all-cellulose composites (ACC)
- electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials
- revalorization/recycling of cellulose-based composites
- cellulose-based sensors
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
