Biodegradable and Functional Polymers for Food Packaging
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 October 2025 | Viewed by 802
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food packaging; biodegradable polymers; physical properties
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Interests: polymers; synthesis and characterisation; computational polymer science
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The demand for sustainable polymer applications has surged across various industries, driven by the global commitment to addressing environmental challenges and fostering innovation. This Special Issue of Polymers focuses on cutting-edge research and advancements in polymer science, particularly in the fields of sustainable food packaging, wastewater treatment, predictive microbiology, and computational approaches to polymer synthesis and catalysis.
We welcome contributions in the form of original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore the following:
- Development and characterisation of biodegradable or recyclable polymers for eco-friendly food packaging solutions;
- Applications of advanced polymer materials in the purification of industrial and domestic wastewater;
- Integration of polymers in predictive microbiology to enhance food safety and shelf-life monitoring;
- Computational modelling and simulation studies addressing polymer design, synthesis, and catalytic behaviour.
This Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between fundamental research and practical applications, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to promote sustainable and innovative solutions.
Join us in shaping the future of polymers for a sustainable world.
Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Ortega-Toro
Dr. Joaquín Hernández-Fernández
Guest Editors
Dr. Rafael González-Cuello
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- sustainable polymers
- biodegradable packaging
- wastewater treatment
- predictive microbiology
- computational polymer science
- polymer catalysis
- food safety materials
- green chemistry
- eco-friendly materials
- polymer synthesis and characterisation
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