Cellulose Functionalization and High-Value Utilization
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editors
Interests: organic synthesis; cellulose modification
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cellulose, the most abundant renewable polymer on Earth, offers vast opportunities for developing advanced and sustainable materials. Among its many research directions, cellulose functionalization unlocks its full potential, enabling tailored structures and properties for high-value applications.
This Special Issue, “Cellulose Functionalization and High-Value Utilization,” is dedicated to innovative strategies that expand the possibilities of cellulose through chemical, physical, and biological functionalization. We particularly welcome contributions on the following:
- Novel methods and pathways for cellulose functionalization;
- Functionalized nanocellulose and related advanced materials;
- Applications of functionalized cellulose in energy, environment, health, and smart technologies;
- Biodegradability, recyclability, and life-cycle aspects of functionalized materials;
- Industrial perspectives and challenges in scaling up functionalization processes.
Our aim is to showcase research that demonstrates how functionalization transforms cellulose into advanced materials with high impact, bridging fundamental science and technological applications. We invite original research articles, reviews, and short communications that push the boundaries of cellulose functionalization and utilization.
We look forward to your contributions to this exciting field.
Dr. Luísa M. Ferreira
Dr. Ricardo Chagas
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cellulose functionalization
- surface modification
- chemical derivatization
- green chemistry
- scale-up challenges
- industrial utilization
- renewable resources
- sustainable polymers
- functional materials
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