Green Synthesis: Biosourced Polymeric Nanocomposites

Dear Colleagues,

The growing demand for sustainable materials has driven interest in biosourced polymers and their nanocomposites. This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in the green synthesis of polymeric nanocomposites derived from renewable biomass sources (e.g., polysaccharides, proteins, lignin, vegetable oils). We invite contributions covering novel extraction and functionalization routes, environmentally friendly processing methods (including solvent-free, water-based, or enzymatic approaches), and the resulting structure–property relationships. Emphasis is placed on the dispersion of nanofillers (nanocellulose, chitosan nanoparticles, layered silicates, carbon dots) within biosourced matrices to achieve enhanced mechanical, barrier, thermal, or antimicrobial performance. Applications in packaging, agriculture, biomedicine, and coatings are welcome. Both original research and critical reviews that advance the circular economy and reduce reliance on fossil-based polymers are encouraged. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers to share green and scalable solutions for next-generation biopolymer nanocomposites.

Prof. Dr. Xiaoyu Li
Prof. Dr. Zhaojun Wei
Guest Editors

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