Towards Advanced and Sustainable Bio-Based Materials for Green Technologies
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Biological Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
Interests: chitosan; cellulose; functional materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The urgent need to mitigate climate change and reduce dependence on fossil resources has accelerated research on the use of bio-based materials as viable alternatives for green technologies. Derived from renewable biomass products, such as polysaccharides, proteins, and plant oils, these materials offer inherent advantages including biodegradability, low toxicity, and versatile functionalization potential. Recent advances in polymer chemistry, nanotechnology, and solvent engineering have enabled the development of bio-based systems with enhanced mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties, broadening their applicability to coatings, packaging, energy, and environmental remediation. At the same time, innovations in green solvents, such as ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents, are opening pathways for sustainable processing and recycling. By integrating materials science with process engineering and life-cycle thinking, the field is rapidly progressing toward scalable, multifunctional solutions that align with circular economy principles and industrial sustainability goals.
This Special Issue, ‘Towards Advanced and Sustainable Bio-based Materials for Green Technologies’, highlights recent advances in the design, development, and application of sustainable materials derived from renewable resources. With growing concerns over environmental impact and resource scarcity, bio-based materials present transformative opportunities for green technologies across diverse sectors. This Special Issue will explore innovative strategies for synthesizing and modifying natural polymers, green solvents, and functional nanocomposites to achieve enhanced performance and circularity. Topics of interest include chitosan- and cellulose-based multifunctional coatings, ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents for sustainable processing, and bio-derived materials with tailored properties. Emphasis will also be placed on scalable methods, life-cycle assessment, and interdisciplinary approaches that bridge fundamental research with industrial applications. By gathering cutting-edge contributions from across materials science, chemistry, and process engineering, this Special Issue aims to showcase how bio-based innovations can accelerate the transition toward a sustainable and circular economy.
Dr. Dongkun Yu
Dr. Qiaoling Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bio-based materials
- green technologies
- sustainable polymers
- chitosan and cellulose
- green solvents
- functional coatings
- nanocomposites
- circular economy
- sustainable process design
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