Biomass Valorization and Conversion for Sustainable Polymer Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: structure/processing/properties relationships in polymers; biopolymers; micro- and nano- composites; polymers and biopolymers degradation and stabilization
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Dear Colleagues,
The valorisation of biomass is recognised as a key strategy in addressing contemporary environmental and industrial challenges. As urban and industrial waste streams continue to increase in volume, there is an urgent need for sustainable alternatives to conventional materials. The question that needs to be addressed is how environmental impacts can be reduced.
Contributions are invited for publication in a Special Issue entitled "Biomass Valorization and Conversion for Sustainable Polymer Composites and Development". The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight cutting-edge research and innovative approaches for converting biomass into high-performance, low-impact materials. The potential for biomass to drive sustainable material innovation is significant, given its status as a renewable and underutilised resource. This is evidenced by its presence in a variety of forms, ranging from agricultural residues to urban biowaste.
The present Special Issue has been conceived with the aim of exploring multidisciplinary strategies for the development of bio-based materials, green composites, and biochar-filled composites, with a view to supporting the transition towards a circular and low-impact economy. The subject matter is commensurate with the scope of the journal, with a particular emphasis on sustainable development, resource efficiency, and environmentally conscious material engineering.
We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies that cover topics including, but not limited to:
- Biochemical and thermochemical conversion routes for material applications
- Novel composite formulations using biomass-derived components
- Bio-based polymer synthesis and processing
- Integration of biomass into material development frameworks
- Innovative waste valorization strategies
- Circular design principles in material science
- Emerging technologies for sustainable composite production
I look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and working together to advance sustainable biomass technologies.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Dr. Nadka T. Dintcheva
Dr. Giulia Infurna
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomass valorization
- sustainable materials
- bio-based products
- green composites
- circular economy
- biorefinery
- waste-to-resource
- bioenergy
- renewable feedstocks
- sustainable development
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