Towards Green Polymers Through Biomass Conversion and Utilization
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: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 506
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biomass conversion; biomass-derived materials; lignin; collagen-based materials; nanostructured materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The 4th National Symposium on Cellulose and Biomass, organized by the Chinese Chemical Society, will focus on advancing research in cellulose science, biomass conversion, and sustainable material innovation. This symposium aims to bridge fundamental research with industrial applications, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations to address global challenges in renewable resource utilization. Key themes include the following:
- Biomass valorization for high-value chemicals and functional materials;
- Advanced characterization of cellulose-based composites;
- Catalytic technologies for green synthesis and energy efficiency;
- Bio-based materials for environmental and energy
Dr. Zhicheng Jiang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cellulose
- lignin
- fine chemicals
- functional materials
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