Cellulose-Based Polymer Composites and Their Emerging Applications
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: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cellulose-based materials; nanomaterials; biopolymers; green chemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With growing interest in sustainable and renewable materials, cellulose—a biodegradable and abundant biopolymer—has emerged as a versatile component in advanced polymer composite systems. These composites offer unique mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties and are increasingly utilized in packaging, biomedical devices, electronics, and structural materials.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue on “Cellulose-Based Polymer Composites and Their Emerging Applications” in Polymers. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest research and developments in cellulose-based composites, aligning with Polymers’ focus on structure–property relationships, as well as the synthesis and application of polymeric materials. We welcome contributions exploring novel fabrication techniques, functionalization methods, characterization, and potential applications in emerging technologies.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) bio-based polymer blends, nanocellulose composites, green synthesis methods, biodegradable packaging materials, and smart cellulose-based systems.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Suryani Saallah
Prof. Dr. Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cellulose
- nanocellulose
- biopolymers
- bio-based materials
- biodegradable composites
- functional materials
- sustainable materials
- smart materials
- nanocomposites
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