Green Innovation in the Processing of Cellulose Derived Polymers
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Processing and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 134
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cellulose-derived polymers; nanocelluloses; hydrogels; electroconductive properties; sensors; advanced applications
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: cellulose-derived polymers; bio-based polymers; sustainable materials; green processing; green solvents; deep eutectic solvents; resource-efficient manufacturing; closed loop processing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on green innovation in the processing of cellulose-derived polymers, highlighting sustainable strategies that enable the transition from renewable resources to high-performance functional materials. As cellulose continues to gain attention as an abundant, biodegradable, and versatile biopolymer, the development of environmentally responsible processing methods has become essential to its broader industrial adoption.
This Special Issue emphasizes advances in low-impact and energy-efficient processing routes, including solvent-free or benign solvent systems, waste-minimizing technologies, and scalable green manufacturing approaches. Contributions exploring chemical, physical, or biological modification strategies that enhance material functionality while preserving sustainability principles are particularly welcome. Topics of interest also include circular processing concepts, life-cycle-aware material design, and innovative applications spanning biomedical, packaging, electronics, and advanced engineering fields.
By bringing together interdisciplinary research across materials science, chemistry, biotechnology, and engineering, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of emerging green technologies that advance cellulose-derived polymers toward sustainable, high-value, and application-ready solutions.
Prof. Dr. Fabiola Vilaseca
Dr. María Guadalupe Morán Aguilar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cellulose-derived polymers
- bio-based polymers
- sustainable materials
- green processing
- green solvents
- resource-efficient manufacturing
- cellulose functionalization
- circular bioeconomy
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- advanced applications
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