Synthesis and Applications of Cellulose Composite
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editor
Interests: research and development of new sustainable products and materials; food packaging technology; textile technology; biotechnology; material science; cellulose engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The advancement of sustainable materials has become a critical focus in modern scientific research, with cellulose composites emerging as a promising solution for various industrial applications. Cellulose, being the most abundant biopolymer, offers exceptional biodegradability, renewability, and mechanical properties. By incorporating cellulose into composite materials, researchers and engineers can develop environmentally friendly alternatives with enhanced functionalities for applications in packaging, biomedical fields, structural materials, energy storage, and beyond.
This Special Issue on "Synthesis and Applications of Cellulose Composite" aims to highlight recent innovations in the preparation, characterization, and utilization of cellulose-based composites. Contributions in this issue will explore novel synthesis methods, structural modifications, and functional enhancements that improve the performance of cellulose composites. The integration of cellulose with various matrices, including polymers, metals, and ceramics, offers unique opportunities to design advanced materials with tailored properties. Additionally, the development of green processing technologies aligns with the global drive towards sustainability and resource efficiency.
Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel synthesis strategies for cellulose-based composites;
- Characterization and performance evaluation of cellulose composites;
- Functionalization and modification of cellulose for composite applications;
- Biodegradability, recyclability, and sustainability aspects of cellulose composites;
- Application of cellulose composites in packaging, textile, medical, structural, and energy-related fields;
- The role of nanocellulose in composite materials;
- Computational modeling and simulation of cellulose composite properties;
- Processing technologies and manufacturing advancements.
To maximize the impact of this Special Issue, authors are encouraged to share supplementary materials such as experimental data, modeling files, and simulation codes. These contributions will facilitate further advancements in the field and support the broader scientific community in developing next-generation cellulose composite materials. We look forward to your valuable contributions and hope you consider participating in this Special Issue.
Dr. Francisco A.G. Soares Silva
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cellulose composites
- biodegradability
- sustainability
- nanocellulose
- functionalization
- renewable materials
- green processing
- mechanical properties
- polymer composites
- recyclability
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