Advanced Biomass Macromolecules for Biomedical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

In the development of polymer compounds, there is a strong need for replacing fossil-based products with biodegradable and/or natural bio-based ones. This replacement could resolve numerous issues, such as the reduction of oil stocks and their geographical localization, plastic pollution, carbon footprint and sustainability. The exploration and efficient utilization of natural biomass macromolecules is key to a sustainable future. Natural biomass macromolecules are the most abundant natural resource, and exhibit good properties (e.g., film-forming, biodegradability, biocompatibility). They have been widely applied in the food, pharmaceutical and agriculture industries. This Special Issue aims to focus on areas related to biomass macromolecule technologies, science, and functionalization, and their potential use in biomedical applications (e.g., antibacterial materials, drug carriers, tissue engineering). It will cover biomass macromolecules preparation, characterization, performance, and application evaluation. Potential topics include but are not limited to the research areas above.

Dr. Xugang Dang
Dr. Caihong Wang
Guest Editors

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