Sustainable Development of Advanced Polymer Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2024 | Viewed by 975
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
To achieve a sustainable future and mitigate the effects of climate change, it is essential to reduce our environmental impact and strive for net-zero emissions. Advanced polymer composites have the potential to play a critical role in this journey by providing lightweight and durable materials that can be used in a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, automotive, construction, and renewable energy. However, as with any technological advancement, it is crucial to ensure that the development and use of these composites do not counteract sustainable development initiatives.
To ensure the sustainable development of advanced polymer composites, it is necessary to adopt a holistic approach that covers all stages of the composite's life cycle. This includes, but is not limited to, designing composites with environmentally friendly and socially responsible raw materials, optimizing processing and manufacturing to minimize energy consumption and waste generation, and developing end-of-life options that reduce environmental impact. Additionally, it is crucial to consider the entire value chain and promote sustainable practices among all stakeholders.
This Special Issue aims to address the challenges and opportunities related to the sustainable development of advanced polymer composites. It will cover all stages of the composite's life cycle, including the novel design and synthesis of building blocks (including the use of recycled/reclaimed materials), processing and manufacturing methods that increase efficiency, improving performance and integrating functionalities for a prolonged service life and reduced waste generation, and the reuse of and various end-of-life options for polymer composites with reduced environmental impacts. Overall, this Special Issue takes a holistic approach to promote a circular economy for advanced polymer composites to ensure the sustainable development of the field.
Dr. Han Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable materials
- sustainable manufacturing
- natural fibre composites
- bio-based polymers and composites
- nanocomposites
- energy materials
- life cycle assessment
- circular economy for polymer composites
- green chemistry
- composite recycling
