Advances in Bio-Based Polymers for Sustainable Packaging
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomaterials; composites; biodegradable polymers; paper/tissue paper; bioproducts from forest residues; packaging
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the opening of the submission of papers for a Special Issue dedicated to recent advances in research on bio-based polymers applied to sustainable packaging. This Special Issue aims to bring together innovative studies and reviews that contribute to the development of environmentally friendly packaging materials, with a focus on sustainability, performance and commercial viability.
We invite researchers, academics and professionals in the field to submit their papers addressing topics such as
- New bio-based polymers for packaging;
- Synthesis and modification processes of sustainable polymers for coatings and reinforcements;
- Physical, chemical and mechanical properties of biopolymeric materials;
- Evaluation of packaging biodegradability/compostability and environmental impact;
- Applications and case studies in sustainable packaging;
- Technical challenges and future perspectives in the field.
Submissions will be peer-reviewed and selected based on relevance, originality and scientific rigor. We count on your contribution to drive the advancement of science and technology in sustainable polymers for a greener future.
Dr. Joana Costa Vieira
Dr. Maria Emilia da Costa Cabral Amaral
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- bio-based polymers
- biodegradability
- compostability environmental impact
- materials properties
- packaging
- sustainability
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