Bio-Based and Biomimetic Liquid Crystalline Polymeric Systems: From Fundamental Self-Assembly to Functional Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 135
Special Issue Editors
2. Soft and Biofunctional Materials Group, Cenimat/I3N, NOVA University Lisbon, Caparica, Portugal
Interests: liquid crystalline systems; polymeric and bio-based materials; cellulose nanostructures; biomimetic approaches; functional photonic systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bio-based and biomimetic liquid crystalline polymeric systems have emerged as a promising class of advanced materials, combining structural order with functional versatility. This Special Issue will highlight recent advances in the design, synthesis, and characterization of liquid crystalline polymers derived from renewable resources or inspired by natural systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding fundamental self-assembly mechanisms, structure–property relationships, and the role of hierarchical organization in determining material performance. Contributions addressing innovative processing techniques, stimuli-responsive behavior, and sustainable approaches are particularly encouraged. This Special Issue also explores emerging applications across diverse fields, including biomedicine, soft robotics, optoelectronics, and environmentally responsive materials. By bridging fundamental science and practical applications, this collection will provide insights into how bio-based and biomimetic strategies can drive the development of next-generation liquid crystalline systems with enhanced functionality and reduced environmental impact.
Dr. Ana Catarina Trindade
Dr. João Paulo Canejo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- liquid crystalline polymers
- bio-based materials
- biomimetic systems
- self-assembly
- sustainable polymers
- smart materials
- stimuli-responsive systems
- hierarchical structures
- functional materials
- advanced applications
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