Sustainable Polymers and Composites from Biorenewable Resources

Dear Colleagues,

The 21st century poses vast challenges for researchers all around the globe, especially regarding the effective use of sustainable polymers and their materials for different applications. With this focus, sustainable polymers and composites from biorenewable sources are now rising as one of the most feasible alternatives to traditional synthetic polymers/materials for a variety of industrial applications.

This Special Issue of Polymers will cover the most recent advancements in the bio-based polymers and respective materials. Potential topics include, but are not limited to the following:

• Biorefining and biorefineries
• Biopolymers
• Biocomposites; natural rubber
• Biobased additives for polymers
• Green chemicals precursors
• Multifunctional or smart biobased polymers and composites
• New insights into the sustainable polymers and their applications
• Natural fiber-based polymers and composites
• Polymer blends from natural resources
• Rational design and understanding of sustainable polymers from different biorenewable resources
• Synthesis and characterization of natural fiber-derived cellulosic materials (micro/nano)

Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar Thakur
Guest Editor/Editorial Board Member

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