Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Bio-Based Polymer Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The urgent demand for sustainable materials has accelerated research into bio-based polymers as viable alternatives to conventional fossil-derived plastics. This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and mechanical performance of bio-based polymer materials, providing a comprehensive overview of their potential and challenges in industrial and consumer applications.

Topics covered include novel synthetic strategies for producing polymers from renewable feedstocks, advances in structural and physicochemical characterization techniques, and detailed studies of mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties that determine their applicability. Special emphasis is placed on the correlation between molecular architecture, processing conditions, and the resulting macroscopic properties of these materials.

In addition, contributions explore composite and hybrid bio-polymers, additive manufacturing approaches, and aspects of biodegradability and recyclability, highlighting pathways toward circular material design. Collectively, the articles in this issue aim to bridge the gap between fundamental material science and practical engineering solutions, paving the way for next-generation sustainable polymers that combine performance with environmental responsibility.

Dr. Marwa Tallawi
Guest Editor

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