Eco-Friendly Polymeric Materials: Innovations for Sustainable Packaging and Environmental Protection
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: 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 575
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biorefinery; cellulose; lignin; hemicelluloses; nanocellulose; agro-wastes; valorization; bio-polymers; sustainable materials
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Interests: biorefinery; antioxidants; extractives; nanocellulose; coating; packaging solutions; agri-food residues; valorization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Eco-friendly polymer materials aim to be the most promising materials to develop sustainable packaging and environmental solutions. These materials are designed to be biodegradable, recyclable or compostable among other characteristics, and made from renewable resources with a clear challenge of minimizing the plastic use and the carbon footprint. Research in this field focuses on developing sustainable polymers/composites that maintain functionality and durability but with a lower ecological impact. These innovations promote more responsible consumption and foster a greener and more sustainable future in several industries.
Dr. Luis Serrano
Dr. Araceli García
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- packaging
- renewable materials
- bio-composites
- biorefinery
- wastes
- environment
- remediation
- biodegradability
- bio-polymers
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