Advances in Cellulose-Based Materials: Characterization and Application
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer materials; cellulose; polylactic acid; 3D printing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue “Advances in Cellulose-Based Materials: Characterization and Application” focuses on the latest developments in polymer science and engineering related to cellulose and nanocellulose materials. As the most abundant natural polymer on Earth, cellulose continues to inspire innovative research in sustainable polymer technology and advanced material design.
Traditional synthetic polymers face growing challenges in sustainability and environmental impact. Cellulose-based polymeric materials offer a renewable alternative with exceptional biodegradability, tunable properties, and versatile processability. Recent advances in polymer chemistry and processing have enabled breakthroughs in cellulose dissolution, functionalization, and composite formation, opening new possibilities for advanced polymeric materials.
We welcome both research and review articles that explore the polymer science aspects of cellulose materials, from fundamental research to practical applications. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Cellulose-based polymer blends and composites;
- Cellulose derivative polymers and their applications;
- Polymer modification and functionalization of cellulose chains;
- Cellulose-based composites and hybrid materials;
- Structure-property relationships in cellulose polymers;
- Cellulose-based hydrogels and soft materials;
- Polymer processing of nanocellulose composites;
- Nanocellulose in biomedical applications (tissue engineering, drug delivery);
- Cellulose-based energy storage and electronic devices.
Dr. Mohamed Ragoubi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cellulose-based materials
- nanocellulose
- sustainable materials
- biodegradable polymers
- cellulose derivatives
- polymer modification
- sustainable polymers
- polymer processing
- polymer characterization
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