Biobased Polymers and Their Structure-Property Relationships

Dear Colleagues,

Plastic pollution and the reduction in the use of oil-derived plastics has become a daily theme in social and scientific debate, leading to advancements in the development of biobased polymers. These materials, produced from annually renewable resources, are promising candidates to be eco-friendly substitutes for oil-based plastics, contributing to the global effort to create a circular economy and minimize the environmental footprint.

Huge research efforts have focused on improving biobased polymer properties to achieve the versatility and advantageous characteristics that typify widely used diffused oil-based plastics. This Special Issue considers this context, delving into the relationship between the structures of biobased polymers based on processing and their properties, which determine their applications across various industrial fields.

Here, we present an overview of recent developments in biobased polymer research to shed light on the links between polymers’ architectures and their mechanical, chemical and physical properties.

Research articles, reviews, and short communications focused on the various aspects of structure–property relationships of biobased polymers are welcome, with our aim being to push the boundaries of the sustainability of polymer science.

Dr. Alessandra Longo
Dr. Maria Laura Di Lorenzo
Guest Editors

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