Extraction and Resource Utilization of Biomass Waste for Derived Polymers
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 565
Special Issue Editors
Interests: renewable energy; lignocellulosic and algal biomass; bio-waste valorization; wood engineering; air toxicology
Interests: wood modification; wood heat treatment; biomass fuels; material science; forest products
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Dear Colleagues,
The extraction and utilization of biomass waste offer a sustainable pathway for converting agricultural, forestry, aquatic, and industrial byproducts into value-added polymers with diverse technological applications. This strategy focuses on recovering naturally occurring macromolecules, including polysaccharides (cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, starch, and pectin), chitin and its derivative chitosan, and structural proteins such as collagen, gelatin, and keratin. In addition, bio-based polymers derived from renewable feedstocks, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA/PHB), further expand the potential of biomass-derived materials. These polymers can be sourced from crop residues, food processing streams, and animal byproducts that are often discarded, thereby promoting waste reduction, circular resource use, and the replacement of fossil-based inputs. Beyond their environmental benefits, biomass-derived materials foster innovation in fields ranging from biodegradable plastics and renewable energy technologies to advanced biomedical and functional applications. Biomass valorization therefore presents both ecological and economic opportunities for advancing sustainable material science.
We warmly invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners to submit their original contributions to this Special Issue on “Extraction and Resource Utilization of Biomass Waste for Derived Polymers.” We particularly welcome manuscripts presenting novel insights, innovative methodologies, or practical applications in this field. Your contributions will help advance knowledge, stimulate meaningful discussion, and shape future research directions in this important area. We look forward to your submissions and to collaborating with the global research community to make this Special Issue a valuable resource for the field.
Dr. Ria Aniza
Prof. Dr. Anélie Pétrissans
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomass waste valorization
- bio-based polymers
- polysaccharides (cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, starch, pectin)
- chitin and chitosan
- protein-based biopolymers (collagen, gelatin, keratin)
- polylactic acid (PLA) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA/PHB)
- biodegradable plastics
- circular economy
- sustainable material science
- advanced biomaterials
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