Biodegradable Polymers
A topical collection in Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This collection belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Editors
Interests: Biodegradable and natural polymers; Processing of polymers; Polymeric composites and nanocomposites; Active packaging materials; Biodegradation of polymers; Circular Economy
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Interests: Biodegradable and natural polymers; Biodegradation of polymers; Polymeric composites and nanocomposites; Mechanical behaviour of materials; Thermal properties; Active packaging materials; Active packaging; Ligninocellulosic materials; Circular economy.
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Topical Collection Information
Biodegradable polymers represent a rapidly evolving area of materials science, offering promising solutions to the growing environmental challenges vs conventional, petroleum-based plastics. These polymers are capable of breaking down into natural by-products through the action of enzymes, microorganisms, or other biological processes, making them particularly attractive for applications where sustainability and environmental impact are critical concerns.
To this end, we are launching a Topic collection of Polymers, entitled "Biodegradable polymers". This collection aims to collect contributions on the recent advances in form of research papers, communications, and review articles, exploring the study of polymeric systems with biodegrdation properties, promoting scientific and academic cooperation and guidance for the development/design and application of polymer based materials.
Emphasis is placed on both natural and biodegradable polymers. The collection highlights novel approaches in processing techniques, structure–property relationships, strategies for enhancing mechanical performance and biodegradability, as well as those aproachs focused not only in their biodegradability but also on their mechanical or chemical recyclability.
Contributions also investigate the environmental impact and/or life cycle assessment of biodegradable polymers, along with their potential in various sectors such as packaging, agriculture and consumer goods. The collection aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and stimulate further innovation in the development of sustainable materials in line with the principles of the circular economy and global efforts to reduce plastic pollution.
Dr. Marina Patricia Arrieta Dillon
Prof. Dr. Francesca Luzi
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- • Polymeric composites and nanocomposites
- • Study of biodegrdadation process
- • Sustainable development
- • Engineering applications
- • Polymeric additives
- • Characterization (thermal, mechanical, rheological, morphology, barrier, phisico-chemical analysis, etc.)
- • Manufacturing and processing (i.e.: extrusion, aditive manufacturing, injection moulding, thermoforming, hot-press moulding, electrospinning, etc.).
