Sustainable and Functional Polymer Materials for Environmental Applications
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: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 688
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer sciences; nanohybrids; smart materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing demand for sustainable materials and environmentally responsible technologies has positioned polymer science as a key enabler for addressing pressing environmental challenges. This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in polymer-based materials and systems developed for environmental applications, with an emphasis on material design, structure–property relationships, and application-oriented performance.
Topics of interest include polymeric materials for water and air purification, environmental remediation, separation and membrane technologies, adsorption and catalytic processes, biodegradable and bio-based polymers, and recyclable polymer systems aimed at reducing environmental impact. Contributions on functional polymer composites, nanostructured polymers, and hybrid materials that enhance efficiency, selectivity, and durability in environmental processes are particularly welcome.
Manuscripts addressing polymer synthesis, modification, characterization, processing, and performance evaluation are encouraged, provided that a clear connection to environmental functionality or sustainability-driven outcomes is demonstrated. Studies bridging fundamental polymer science with practical environmental implementation are especially encouraged.
This Special Issue aims to provide a focused platform for disseminating high-quality research on innovative polymer materials that contribute to environmental protection, resource efficiency, and sustainable development.
Dr. Alberto García-Peñas
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- polymer-based environmental remediation
- polymer materials for water and air purification
- polymer membranes and separation processes
- biodegradable and eco-friendly polymers
- functional polymer adsorbents
- polymer nanocomposites for environmental applications
- sustainable polymer materials
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