Modification of Natural Biodegradable Polymers
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biodegradable polymers; antimicrobial materials; biodegradable packaging; biocomposites; modification of biodegradable materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of Polymers titled "Modification of Natural Biodegradable Polymers".
The rapid development of specialized applications for polymeric materials in various technological sectors and other aspects of life demands increasingly higher qualitative standards. The widespread use of these materials has led to a significant burden on the natural environment, primarily due to the growing amount of plastic waste. Therefore, it is essential to promote the mass-scale application of biodegradable polymers. This Special Issue aims to gather research from experts worldwide to explore the crucial role of biodegradable polymers in addressing plastic pollution.
This Special Issue aims to focus on progress in the field of natural biodegradable polymers. It covers the following topics: (1) methods for the preparation of biodegradable polymers; (2) research on biodegradable polymers of natural and synthetic origin; (3) research on biocomposites and composite materials; (4) the properties and characterization of biodegradable polymers; (5) applications of biodegradable polymers in various fields; (6) modification of biodegradable materials; and (7) research on life cycle assessments and the analysis of degradation products.
Prof. Dr. Magdalena Stepczyńska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural biodegradable polymers
- biodegradable polymer applications
- renewable resources
- biomaterials
- biopolymers
- biodegradable polymer characterization
- degradation
- biodegradable packaging
- sustainable materials
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