Plant-Derived Biopolymers and Natural Polymers

Dear Colleagues,

Currently, the focus of cutting-edge research is on revealing the complex structure–property correlation of plant-derived biopolymers and natural polymeric systems which require a more profound understanding.

The main objective of this Special Issue of Polymers is to offer a critical zoom into the functional properties of these polymers, considering their synthesis, thermo-mechanical properties, and applications.

The papers published within the Special Issue entitled “Plant-Derived Biopolymers and Natural Polymers” will address key aspects of this domain, covering, but not limited to, the following topics:

• Biodegradability and environmental impact, with a focus on different degradation mechanisms and end-products from soil, marine, or compost environment exposure.
• Modification potential through chemical or physical modifications (e.g., grafting, crosslinking, and blending) which could augment functionality or properties for targeted applications.
• Structure–property relationships dealing with the impact of molecular structure and morphology over macroscopic behaviour for materials design.

This collection will provide readers with multidisciplinary knowledge combining principles from materials physics, chemistry, and biology in the study of biological processes related to complex structures at the molecular level.

We look forward to receiving your papers on plant-derived and natural polymers.

Dr. Celina Maria Damian
Guest Editor

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