Sustainable Polymers and Polymer Recycling Technologies
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: closed (31 January 2026) | Viewed by 1105
Special Issue Editors
Interests: material science; polymers; biopolymers; biodegradability; circular economy; engineering
Interests: material science; polymers; biopolymers; biodegradability; circular economy; engineering; chemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing environmental impact of plastic waste has led to a growing interest in sustainable solutions within the field of polymer science. This Special Issue aims to collect original research and reviews focused on sustainable polymers and advanced polymer recycling technologies. Topics of interest include the development of bio-based and biodegradable polymers, mechanical and chemical recycling approaches, and innovative strategies to improve polymer circularity. Particular emphasis will be placed on organic recyclability through industrial and home composting, as a promising route toward the end-of-life valorization of biodegradable plastics. Contributions addressing characterization, processing, life cycle assessment, and real-world applications of sustainable polymers are also welcome. We encourage multidisciplinary submissions that bridge materials science, environmental engineering, and industrial innovation.
Dr. Estefanía Lidón Sánchez-Safont
Dr. Jose Gamez-Perez
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- sustainable polymers
- polymer recycling
- biodegradable polymers
- compostable plastics
- circular economy
- bio-based materials
- mechanical recycling
- chemical recycling
- end-of-life strategies
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
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