Green Biopolymer Composites for Circular Economy
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 4
Editors
Interests: biopolymers; green extraction; polysaccharides; proteins; biodegradable films; rheology
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Interests: biomaterials; scaffolds; tissue regeneration; nanofibers; polymeric matrices; biocompatible hydrogels
Interests: starch; biodegradable polymers; food science and technology; physicochemical properties; biopolymers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue focuses on the development, characterization, and application of polymers derived from renewable natural resources and their composite materials. It highlights the growing importance of sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, promoting the use of biopolymers such as starch, cellulose, chitin, and proteins. The contributions in this Special Issue address novel processing techniques, chemical modifications, and strategies to enhance the mechanical, thermal, rheological, biological, and biodegradability properties of these composites. In addition, it explores a wide range of applications, including biodegradable food packaging, pharmaceutical uses, and construction biomaterials. Emphasis is placed on circular economy, environmental impact reduction, and the valorization of agro-industrial by-products. Overall, this Special Issue advances the field of eco-friendly materials and supports the transition toward more sustainable and green technologies and industrial production.
Dr. Juan Carlos Cuevas-Bernardino
Dr. Nayeli Rodríguez-Fuentes
Dr. Heidi A. Fonseca-Florido
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biopolymers
- natural composites
- sustainable materials
- renewable resources
- agro-industrial by-products
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