High Performance Bio-Based Polymer Blends and Composites
A Special Issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360) belonging to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027 | Viewed by 2133
Editor
Interests: polylactide (PLA); stereocomplex polymers; bio-based polymer blends; biodegradable polymers; polymer crystallization; polymer processing; biocomposites
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing demand for sustainable and high-performance materials has driven intensive research on bio-based polymer blends and composites, particularly those based on polylactide (PLA) and related biodegradable polymers. Through advanced blending, compatibilization, and composite design strategies, the intrinsic limitations of bio-based polymers—such as low heat resistance, brittleness, and limited durability—can be effectively addressed. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for recent advances in the design, processing, structure–property relationships, and performance optimization of high-performance bio-based polymer blends and composites. Topics of interest include PLA-based systems, stereocomplex formation, fiber- and particle-reinforced biocomposites, polymer foams, and application-driven studies for biomedical, packaging, and engineering applications. Both fundamental investigations and applied research contributions are welcome.
Dr. Yottha Srithep
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bio-based polymers
- polylactide (PLA)
- polymer blends
- biocomposites
- polymer foams
- biomedical and packaging applications
- stereocomplex polymers
- sustainable materials
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