Smart Biopolymers and Sensors
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart and Functional Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 416
Special Issue Editor
Interests: food processing and engineering; biodegradable polymeric films; chemical engineering; food chemistry; food analysis; starch
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Dear Colleagues,
Smart, intelligent, or responsive biopolymers are materials derived from biological sources that exhibit responsive behaviors to external stimuli such as temperature, pH, light, or magnetic fields. These materials have gained significant attention due to their potential applications in various industries, offering sustainable and innovative solutions. Biopolymers are typically sourced from renewable resources like plants, algae, and microorganisms, making them a more sustainable option. Their biodegradability ensures they break down naturally, reducing the environmental footprint and addressing the growing concern over plastic waste. Despite their advantages, their adoption faces several challenges. The production cost is often higher than that of conventional polymers, and there are still technical problems in scaling up manufacturing processes. Furthermore, novel applications and materials are still required, as well as advances in current known smart biopolymers. Smart biopolymers represent a promising frontier in material science, potentially transforming various industries through their responsive and sustainable properties.
Prof. Dr. Fabiano André Narciso Fernandes
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- development and applications of smart biopolymers and sensors
- synthesis and production methods
- biomedical applications
- food packaging or coating innovations
- agricultural applications
- mechanical, physical, and chemical properties
- recycling and reusability
- 3D printing of smart biopolymers and sensors
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