Biobased Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, Degradability, Environmental Impacts, and Applications
This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Growing environmental concerns and the global shift toward sustainable materials have accelerated research on biobased polymer composites derived from renewable resources, including biomass, natural fibers, bioplastics, biopolyurethanes, and biorubbers. These materials are promising alternatives to petroleum-based composites; however, challenges around their mechanical performance, degradability, long-term stability, and environmental safety remain.
This Special Issue will focus on recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and applications of biobased polymer composites, with particular emphasis on their degradation behavior, environmental impacts, and the generation of micro-/nanoparticles during processing, use, and end-of-life stages. Understanding these aspects is essential for evaluating their true sustainability and ecological impact.
We welcome the submission of original research and review articles that address the structure–property relationships, degradability, environmental impacts, and practical applications of biobased polymer composites.
Dr. Haradhan Kolya
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biobased polymer composites
- degradability
- environmental impact
- microplastics
- polyurethane composite
- rubber
- natural fiber composites
- bioplastics
- aging
- sustainable materials
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Published Papers
Polymers - ISSN 2073-4360