Sustainable Polymer Chemistry and Processing

Dear Colleagues,

Polymeric materials are an integral part of almost every aspect of modern life. Advances in polymer chemistry and processing have achieved a remarkably advanced state, enabling the precise manipulation of polymers and their precursors to develop high-performance materials.

However, the majority of these materials rely on fossil fuel-based polymers, which are non-renewable and mostly non-biodegradable or non-compostable. Additionally, polymer processing to achieve optimal materials often involves toxic solvents, high-cost technologies, or significant water and energy consumption, making their life cycles environmentally inefficient.

Given the growing demand for high-performing polymers, alongside the need for more environmentally friendly materials and processes, considerable efforts have been devoted to discovering sustainable polymers, recycling used materials, and transitioning toward greener processes.

This Special Issue aims to encourage reporting on new sustainable polymers and processes as drivers of environmentally friendly advancements, showcasing their capacity to transform polymer processing, usage, and end-of-life management. By highlighting these developments, we seek to pave the way for the creation of sustainable methodologies and materials, fostering a greener future in polymer science.

Dr. Guillermo Javier Copello
Dr. Jonas Jose Perez Bravo
Guest Editors

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