Biopolymer Processing, Utilization and Applications
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2026 | Viewed by 2493
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biopolymers; textiles; bacterial nanocellulose; modification; biopolymers in medicine; biopolymeric membranes in fuel cells
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Dear Colleagues,
Living organisms produce biopolymers, which are characterized by their inherent heterogeneity and complexity. The benign nature of biopolymers makes them particularly relevant for a wide range of contemporary applications. Their unique properties have long captured research interest, especially as society faces challenges such as sustainability, waste management, energy efficiency, and more. Biopolymers like cellulose, chitin, collagen, silk, and DNA are frequently studied for their structure, organization, and behavior at various length levels, contributing to advancements in material science and applications ranging from food science (e.g., stabilization and dietary fiber supplementation) to medical devices and fuel cell components. Their functions are retained or even upgraded upon compounding with non-biopolymeric components, making them suitable matrices, fillers or active components of advanced composite materials.
In this context, this issue aims to explore advances and challenges in biopolymer research, also focusing on the following topics:
- Biopolymers extraction and post-processing;
- Current trends in biopolymer processing in complex shapes;
- Biopolymers use in medicine and pharmacy;
- Biopolymers utilization in technical fields;
- Advanced methodologies in biopolymers characterization;
- Valorization of biopolymers-rich waste in value added products.
In the frame of this Special Issue, we invite the submission of original research and review articles, mini-reviews and prospective studies referring to the topics above.
Dr. Selestina Gorgieva
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biopolymeric nano- and micro particles
- biopolymers in composites
- bacteria-derived biopolymers
- biopolymers in packaging
- biopolymers in energy
- biopolymers in medicine
- biopolymers as adsorbents
- degradation of biopolymers
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