Valorization of Waste and Plant Biomasses for Functional Polymer-Based Material Development
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 69
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer-based systems; waste valorization; mechanical characterization; structural properties
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Interests: biomaterials; waste valorization; extraction method; biomedical application
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to highlight contributions exploring how waste and/or plant biomasses can be transformed into valuable resources for producing functional materials. The process of valorization refers to recovering valuable components with both functional and structural properties from organic wastes or byproducts, such as agricultural residues, wood wastes, or other plant materials, and converting them into useful products with high added value, like biofuels, biodegradable plastics, or advanced functional materials.
The valorization of waste and plant biomasses addresses both sustainability and waste management concerns by reducing environmental pollution and efficiently utilizing renewable resources. The development of functional materials from these biomasses can contribute to the creation of eco-friendly, cost-effective alternatives in various industries, including electronics, construction, biomedical, and packaging.
There are no restrictions on the processes employed for waste valorization, including extraction and thermochemical conversion. Similarly, all types of advanced materials, such as crystalline, amorphous, nanocomposites, composites, thermosets, and thermoplastics, as well as a broad range of polymers, can be considered. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses different applications ranging from energy storage and water purification to packaging and health-related products. Both original research articles and review papers are welcome.
Dr. Donatella Duraccio
Dr. Giovanna Gomez D’Ayala
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant biomass
- waste valorization
- advanced materials
- sustainability
- polymer characterization
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