Bio-Based and Recyclable Polymer Composites for Circular Economy
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 181
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biopolymer; biomaterials; polymer hydrogel; polymer blend and composite; polymer processing; recyclable polymer composites
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue “Bio-Based and Recyclable Polymer Composites for Circular Economy” focuses on the latest developments in polymer science and engineering related to sustainable materials design, with a special emphasis on bio-based feedstocks and recyclability strategies. In the context of a global transition toward circular economy models, polymer composites derived from renewable resources and designed for closed-loop life cycles are a pivotal pathway for reducing environmental impact and enhancing resource efficiency. Recent advances in polymer synthesis, blends, composite engineering, characterization/testing, performance, application and environmental sustainability, and lifecycle management have enabled significant progress in developing materials that maintain high performance while supporting circular material flows.
We welcome the submission of both research and review articles that explore the polymer science and engineering aspects of bio-based and recyclable composites. The focus research areas of this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced recyclable polymer composites;
- Chemical and mechanical recycling strategies for polymers;
- Biodegradable and recyclable polymer composite systems;
- Life cycle assessment and circularity metrics for polymer materials;
- Performance and durability of bio-based polymer composites;
- Circular design for polymer-based products;
- Advanced characterization of structure–property relationships for sustainable polymer blends and composites.
Dr. Tongsai Jamnongkan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bio-based polymers
- recyclable polymer composites
- circular economy
- sustainable materials
- polymer blends
- polymer recycling
- lifecycle assessment
- green composites
- eco-design
- polymer compatibilization
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