Biomass-Derived Polymers II

Dear Colleagues,

Further to the success of the Special Issue of Polymers “Biomass-Derived Polymers”, we are delighted to reopen the Special Issue, now titled “Biomass-Derived Polymers II”.

Most of the currently used polymers, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, are petroleum derivatives whose durability is an important feature. However, this is not always an advantage due to disposal problems after use. With the objective of a more sustainable circular economy, the utilization of renewable resources, including biomass, as feedstock for the production of polymer‐based materials is becoming increasingly important. Although conventional biomass-derived polymers are relatively soft and weak and lack thermoplasticity, new approaches have been developed for obtaining biomass-derived polymers with high mechanical and thermal stability and improved thermal processability.

This Special Issue will highlight recent advances in the understanding of the structures of polymers available in nature, such as cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, chitin, and pectins, in the form of biomass constituents or as byproducts from various technological processes; chemical and physical modification techniques for the processing of biomass and fiber to improve their properties and compatibility; material properties; and, most importantly, their possible applications.

Prof. Dr. Barbara Gawdzik
Dr. Olena Sevastyanova
Guest Editors

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