Sustainable Polymers and Composites from Agro-Industrial Waste
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The sustainable conversion of agricultural (e.g., vegetable residues, straw, husks) and industrial waste (e.g., waste plastics, waste rubber) into value-added polymers and composites presents a promising strategy for reducing environmental pollution and promoting resource circularity. For example, lignocellulosic biomass can be processed into bio-based polymer composites, offering renewable alternatives to petroleum-derived materials while contributing to carbon emission reduction.
In addition, green processing and extraction technologies enable the efficient utilization of agro-industrial residues as feedstocks, additives, or reinforcements in the design of functional and sustainable polymer systems. These advancements not only support the development of environmentally friendly materials but also promote innovation across sectors such as packaging, construction, and energy.
With continuous progress in polymer science, materials engineering, and supportive policy frameworks, the industrial-scale adoption of these technologies is expected to accelerate. In the future, bio-based polymers and composites derived from waste will play a critical role in advancing the global circular economy.
Original research articles, reviews, and short communications focusing on any aspect of sustainable polymers and composites derived from agro-industrial waste are encouraged for submission to this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Jie Chang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainability
- polymers
- composites
- additives
- agro-industrial waste
- biomass
- bio-based materials
- carbon emission reduction
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