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Polysaccharide and Lignocellulose Materials

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: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 3767

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Dr. Hui Zhang

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College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
Interests: biomass; lignin; cellulose; natural polymers; nano materials

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Polysaccharides are extremely common and widespread in nature. Cellulose, chitosan, alginic acid, starch, and their derivates play crucial roles in a huge number of research areas: health, biopharma, food, cosmetics, chemicals, bioplastics, biotechnology, building, fuels, etc. This Special Issue invites the research community to contribute with its own expertise, passion, and science to expand the boundaries of knowledge by addressing new challenges in the field of polysaccharide and cellulose conversion and utilization. In particular, we welcome works proposing new polysaccharide-based composites, functional materials or nanotechnologies.

This Special Issue is devoted to the most recent research on these topics, covering all aspects concerning the structural modification and application of polysaccharides. Original contributions and comprehensive reviews are welcome.

Dr. Hui Zhang
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • structural modification
  • structural characterization
  • polysaccharide
  • cellulose
  • biomaterials
  • biopharmaceuticals
  • drug delivery
  • bioplastics
  • biosensors
  • flexible wear and devices

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The Use of a Natural Polysaccharide Extracted from the Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia ficus indica) as an Additive for Textile Dyeing
by Lucia Emanuele, Mateo Miguel Kodrič Kesovia, Tanja Dujaković and Simone Campanelli
Polymers 2024, 16(14), 2086; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16142086 - 22 Jul 2024
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The art of dyeing fabrics is one of the oldest human activities. In order to improve the fastness properties of dyeing products, various additives are added to optimize the uniformity of fibers and surfaces and improve dye distribution. Unfortunately, these additives can be [...] Read more.
The art of dyeing fabrics is one of the oldest human activities. In order to improve the fastness properties of dyeing products, various additives are added to optimize the uniformity of fibers and surfaces and improve dye distribution. Unfortunately, these additives can be harmful and very often are not biodegradable. This article reports on the possibility of using a natural additive for dyeing textiles: a polysaccharide extracted from the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus indica). One type of fabric was tested, silk, with different colors. Several samples were prepared and dyed for each color, adding the same additives but also a commercial chemical aid for one of them and the mucilage of Opuntia for another. The fastness of the applied dyes was evaluated by washing at different temperatures with a common liquid detergent. All samples were analyzed before and after washing with a colorimeter to evaluate the color changes. The results of the analyses reported and compared indicate the potential of prickly pear mucilage as an additive for dyeing silk, which is easily accessible, safe, and sustainable compared to other commonly used additives. Full article
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Is Kraft Pulping the Future of Biorefineries? A Perspective on the Sustainability of Lignocellulosic Product Development
by Kalavathy Rajan, Paula Berton, Robin D. Rogers and Julia L. Shamshina
Polymers 2024, 16(23), 3438; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16233438 - 7 Dec 2024
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By reflecting on the history and environmental impact of conventional biorefining, such as kraft pulping, we aim to explore important questions about how natural polymers can be more sustainably sourced to develop bio-products and reduce reliance on plastics. Since the Industrial Revolution, chemical [...] Read more.
By reflecting on the history and environmental impact of conventional biorefining, such as kraft pulping, we aim to explore important questions about how natural polymers can be more sustainably sourced to develop bio-products and reduce reliance on plastics. Since the Industrial Revolution, chemical pulping processes have enabled the mass production of cellulosic products from woody biomass. Kraft pulping, which dominates within modern pulp and paper mills, has significantly contributed to environmental pollution and carbon emissions due to sulfurous byproducts and its high water and energy consumption. While chemical pulping technologies have advanced over time, with improvements aimed at enhancing sustainability and economic feasibility, conventional biorefineries still face challenges related to biomass conversion efficiency and environmental impact. For example, efforts to fully utilize wood resources, such as isolating lignin from black liquor, have made limited progress. This perspective provides a thoughtful examination of the growth of chemical pulping, particularly the kraft process, in the production of consumer goods and its environmental consequences. It also presents key insights into the bottlenecks in developing truly sustainable biomass conversion technologies and explores potential alternatives to traditional chemical pulping. Full article
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