Advances in Cellulose and Lignocellulosic Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanocellulose; lignocellulose fibers; polymer composites; bionanocomposites; polylactic acid; polyhydroxyalkanoates; structural characterization; thermal properties; mechanical characterization; polymer processing
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Interests: nanocellulose; chemical modification; polymer composites; bionanocomposites; polylactic acid; poly(3-hydroxybutyrate); structure; thermal characterization; mechanical properties; surface treatment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing global interest in sustainability and the transition toward a circular bioeconomy have driven significant advances in the development of bio-based materials. Among these, composites containing cellulose and lignocellulosic materials represent key alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. This Special Issue, Advances in Cellulose and Lignocellulosic Composites, aims to bring together the latest research efforts on material synthesis, interface engineering, composite processing, and application development. Topics range from surface modification and green fabrication techniques to extensive characterization and sustainability assessment. Contributions exploring both fundamental and applicative aspects of the field are welcome. Particular emphasis will be given to the use of nanocellulose and lignocellulosic fibers in biodegradable polymer composites for cutting-edge applications such as biomedical devices, pharmaceuticals, drug delivery, packaging, paper, food, bioenergy, water remediation and many others.
Dr. Denis Mihaela Panaitescu
Dr. Adriana Nicoleta Frone
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- cellulose
- biopolymers
- polymer nanocomposites
- functionalization
- characterization
- biodegradation
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