Processing and Application of Bio-Based Polymeric Compounds

Dear Colleagues,

Bio-based polymer compounds are partially or totally bio-based polymers. They are obtained from biomass, renewable resources representing all the organic matter produced by Nature and living organisms (plant, animal, and microorganism origin).

Biobased building blocks or biomacromolecules are chemically modified and/or polymerized. The end-product “biocomposites” are obtained following a phase of formulation and implementation. For this purpose, many processing techniques may be applied (extrusion, molding, calendaring, casting, reinforcing, thermoforming, etc.) to adopt their uses for various long-term applications.

This approach is associated with the development of innovative biosourced macromolecular architectures with new functionalities for advanced applications. It is a global valorization approach, and involves the recovery of different biomasses that are part of greener chemistry for doubly sustainable materials, environmental preservation and a favorable bioeconomy. These architectures make it possible in certain cases to develop flexible materials with an improved lifespan and recyclability while providing specific usage functions.

This Special Issue aims to showcase the progress, opportunities, and challenges in processing techniques of bio-based polymeric compounds and their applications. 

Prof. Dr. Faissal Aziz
Dr. Mounir El Achaby
Guest Editors

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