The Sustainable Development of New Materials and Products from Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027 | Viewed by 1116
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mesoporous materials; heterogeneous catalystsl; mesoporous adsorbents; functionalization agent
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: Schiff base derivatives (low molecular weight compounds and polymers); aromatic polysulfones and chitosan based materials; experience in synthesis and experimental data analysis (infrared spectroscopy, proton nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, polarized light microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, small and wide angle X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy)
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Amid global efforts to mitigate plastic pollution and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, biobased and biodegradable polymers have emerged as pivotal alternatives to traditional petroleum-derived plastics, driving the sustainable transformation of materials and manufacturing industries. This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge research based on the synthesis, characterization methods and practical advancements in the sustainable development of new materials and products based on these eco-friendly polymers.
Because of their properties, like a good thermal stability, low density and minimal health risks, these biobased polymers represent useful candidates for industrial applications. Key topics include the exploration of renewable biomass feedstocks (e.g., agricultural residues, algae); the design and synthesis of high-performance biodegradable polymers and materials for lowering CO2 emissions; the optimization of green processing technologies and performance enhancement to meet industrial demands. It also covers life-cycle assessment, policy support and market promotion strategies for biobased products. Despite significant progress, challenges such as high production costs, limited scalability and inconsistent biodegradation in real-world conditions persist.
We invite original empirical studies, technical reviews and case analyses that offer innovative solutions for these environmental problems. By integrating insights from materials science, chemical engineering and environmental science, this issue aims to accelerate the commercialization of eco-friendly polymer products, contributing to a circular economy.
Dr. Borcǎnescu Silvana
Dr. Manuela Maria Iftime
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymers
- biodegradable materials
- sustainable development
- circular economy
- green manufacturing
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