Synthesis, Production and Applications of Cellulose
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 133
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymers and composites; elastomers, thermosets and thermoplastics; natural fibers & cellulose; membranes for hydrogen production & utilization| organic & inorganic fillers; design, characterization & modeling
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on recent progress in the synthesis, production, modification, and application of cellulose and cellulose-based materials. As the most abundant renewable biopolymer, cellulose offers remarkable versatility for a wide range of industrial and technological uses. This issue welcomes studies addressing chemical and physical modification routes, novel processing strategies, and advanced characterization techniques. Contributions may cover topics such as cellulose extraction and purification, functionalization for improved performance, incorporation into composites, and the development of cellulose-based membranes, films, or packaging materials. Submissions dealing with cellulose valorization from agricultural residues or industrial by-products are encouraged, as are those exploring emerging applications in fields including energy conversion, environmental remediation, biomedicine, and sustainable materials. Both fundamental research and application-oriented studies are welcome, with a particular interest in approaches that advance the understanding of structure–property relationships and enable scalable solutions for industry.
Dr. Fatima-Zahra Semlali
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cellulose functionalization
- cellulose derivatives
- sustainable materials
- biopolymers and composites
- papermaking
- functional papers and packaging
- cellulose membranes
- electrochemical applications
- renewable resources
- green chemistry
- industrial applications
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