Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Solutions: Innovations and 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 2025 | Viewed by 920
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer science; surface analysis techniques; thin-film deposition; chemical composition analysis
Interests: biocompatibility; electrospinning; energy harvesting; filtration; polymer modifications; synthetic polymers
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing environmental concerns associated with plastic pollution and resource depletion have driven a surge in research on biodegradable polymers. These materials offer a promising alternative to conventional plastics by combining performance with environmental responsibility. This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of biodegradable polymers aimed at sustainable solutions across various sectors, including packaging, agriculture, biomedicine, and consumer products. The topics of interest include the following: the development of novel polymer architectures, bio-based feedstocks, degradation mechanisms, life-cycle assessments, and innovative processing technologies. Emphasis is also placed on interdisciplinary approaches that integrate materials science, chemistry, biotechnology, and engineering to overcome current limitations and scale up viable alternatives.
By showcasing state-of-the-art research and emerging trends, this Special Issue seeks to foster dialogue within the scientific community and catalyze further innovation in creating polymers that meet both performance and environmental criteria. As global efforts toward a circular economy accelerate, biodegradable polymers will play an increasingly vital role in shaping a more sustainable future.
We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Rashid Dallaev
Dr. Nikola Papež
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biodegradable polymers
- sustainable materials
- bio-based plastics
- green chemistry
- polymer degradation
- environmental sustainability
- circular economy
- eco-friendly materials
- biopolymer applications
- renewable resources
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