Advanced Study on Lignin-Containing Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 954
Special Issue Editors
Interests: lignin; wood chemistry; lignocellulose; lignin nanoparticles; biocomposites; bio-based polymers
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Interests: bionanocomposites; natural fibers composites; lignin nanoparticles; nanocellulose; active packaging; polymeric nanocomposites
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Aromatic lignin, along with structural polysaccharides such as cellulose and hemicellulose, contribute to the exceptional strength of plant cell walls on the nanoscale and wood on the macroscopic scale, providing humanity with a versatile building and crafting material for thousands of years.
The extensive processing of lignocellulosic biomass for various uses, including construction, pulp and paper, and food production, results in significant residual biomass and, in particular, lots of lignin in side and waste streams. This byproduct has recently been increasingly utilized as a foundational element for developing specialized materials tailored to address specific research applications.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to explore a wide range of lignin-based or lignin-containing polymer composites that have been applied to tackle contemporary, innovative research challenges within the context of a circular bioeconomy. Original research and review articles are welcome.
Dr. Florian Zikeli
Dr. Debora Puglia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lignin
- biobased polymers
- biocomposites
- lignocellulose
- cross-linked polymers
- phenolic compounds
- resins
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