Sustainable Polymer Pathways in Advanced Textile Development
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Fibers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 83
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer processing; fiber composite; material recycling; sustainabile development; advanced materials; smart textiles
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The textile industry is rapidly evolving, with growing emphasis on sustainability, high-performance materials, and innovative manufacturing processes. This Special Issue will highlight the latest advances in polymer science and engineering applied to textiles, including bio-based polymers, recycled materials, functional coatings, and smart textiles.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore the following:
- Sustainable polymer synthesis and modification for textile applications;
- Advanced fabrication techniques, including 3D printing, electrospinning, and fiber engineering;
- Functional and smart textiles with enhanced properties (mechanical, thermal, chemical, or environmental responsiveness);
- Recycling, circular economy, and life-cycle assessment of polymer-based textiles.
This Special Issue will serve as a platform for researchers, industry experts, and textile engineers to share insights and accelerate the development of eco-friendly, high-performance textile materials. Contributions that combine scientific rigor with practical application are particularly encouraged.
Dr. Ali Fazli
Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable polymers
- advanced textiles
- textile engineering
- smart textiles
- functional coatings
- fiber fabrication
- eco-friendly textiles
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