Eco-Design of Polymeric Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The need for sustainable polymeric materials is constantly increasing, along with the necessity of transitioning toward a circular economy. Designing new polymeric materials while considering each step of their lives, including their end-of-life management, is becoming a challenge that both academics and those in industry must face. This Special Issue is therefore focusing on research topics that would help to reach this goal, such as the following:

• Synthesis of sustainable and green polymers.
• Biobased polymeric formulations.
• Chemical and physical recycling technology development.
• Design of lightweight materials.
• Wastes’ and industrial coproducts’ valorization as well as upcycling.
• Design of sustainable fillers and composites.
• Elaboration of biodegradable materials.

We also welcome and encourage investigations that establish the structure–properties relationships of sustainable materials, since it permits the rationalization of their designs. 

Dr. Jean-Mathieu Pin
Prof. Dr. Patrick Lee
Guest Editors

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