Sustainable Polymeric Composites from Polysaccharides
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 November 2025 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymers from renewable resources; natural polymers; biopolymers; biodegradable polymers; biobased polymers; polysaccharides; starch; cellulose; chitosan; chitin; protein; polymer processing; polymer engineering; polymer physics; polymer blends; polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; sustainable materials; biodegradable materials; functional materials; bioplastics; processing-structure-property relationship
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Interests: starch, chitosan; polysaccharide-based films; functional packaging materials; novel starch resources; grains and agricultural wastes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polysaccharides, as abundant and renewable biomaterials, offer immense potential for developing sustainable polymeric composites with applications in packaging, biomedicine, agriculture, etc. This Special Issue will highlight recent advances in the design, processing, characterization, and application of polysaccharide-based composites, emphasizing sustainability throughout their lifecycles. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following: (1) novel extraction and modification techniques for polysaccharides (e.g., cellulose, chitosan, starch); (2) green fabrication methods (e.g., solvent-free processing, 3D printing); (3) performance optimization (mechanical, barrier, or bioactive properties); (4) biodegradability and environmental impact assessment; (5) scalable production and industrial applications. Contributions may cover fundamental research, technological innovations, or case studies that align with circular economy principles. By bridging gaps between material science, chemistry, and engineering, this Special Issue will provide a platform for sharing cutting-edge solutions to global sustainability challenges.
Prof. Dr. Fengwei Xie
Dr. Ying Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polysaccharides
- sustainable composites
- biodegradable polymers
- green processing
- chitosan applications
- starch-based materials
- eco-friendly packaging
- mechanical properties
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