Current Advances in Biodegradable Polymers
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: synthesis, degradation, and characterization of synthetic and natural polymers; chemical recycling of synthetic polymers
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biodegradable polymers are extremely important for sustainable development, recycling, and environmental preservation. These polymers, by decomposing naturally, also reduce the current dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels, such as petroleum, and, consequently, the synthesis of synthetic polymers that have poor biodegradability. The degradation of the material causes morphological and structural changes that have a significant impact on the physical and chemical characteristics of this type of polymeric material, converting it into smaller chains, oligomers, simpler substances, or smaller elements such as water, carbon dioxide, and biomass, which are ultimately absorbed by the environment. This Special Issue aims to present all recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and degradation mechanisms of biodegradable polymers, as well as their application, processing, computational modeling, economic and environmental impact, and combination with other compounds or polymers to form composites and nanomaterials. This Issue is primarily aimed at researchers who wish to contribute to the generation of knowledge which will have a significant impact on the understanding of the relationships between the structure, properties, and behavior of biodegradable polymers before, during, and after their use, and, above all, on the environment and society.
Prof. Dr. Aurelio Ramírez-Hernández
Prof. Dr. Alejandro Aparicio-Saguilán
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural and synthetic polymers
- biodegradation
- synthesis
- characterization
- composites
- nanomaterials
- processing
- environmental impact
- molecular modeling
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