Symmetry-Driven Design of Bio-Based Polymer Materials
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemistry: Symmetry/Asymmetry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sustainable chemistry; composites; natural polymers; enzyme immobilization; electrochemical deposition
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Dear Colleagues,
Most common polymer-based materials are produced from typically toxic and volatile compounds originating from limited petrochemical sources. Consequently, the development of environmentally friendly alternatives derived from sustainable resources has become a major focus within contemporary materials science.
We invite contributions to this Special Issue of Symmetry focused on the design, synthesis, characterization and application of bio-based polymer materials. Particular emphasis will be placed on the structural, functional and physicochemical symmetries that govern the performance of polymer materials. Environmental and sustainability concerns have been raised about the global reliance on petrochemical-based polymers; therefore, bio-derived polymers are an attractive alternative due to their renewable origins, reduced environmental impact and potential for biodegradability.
Special attention will be given to the effect of molecular architecture, supramolecular organization and hierarchical symmetries on mechanical strength, thermal behavior, barrier properties and chemical stability. Advanced analytical and computational methods to study symmetry-related structure–property relationships will also be featured.
This Special Issue aims to establish the effect of molecular symmetry on the behavior and performance of bio-based polymer materials and highlight the potential of renewable polymers in meeting the material demands of a circular, environmentally responsible economy.
The submission of original research articles and reviews is welcome. Research may include (but not be limited to) the following areas: polysaccharides, proteins, lignin-based materials, polyesters from biomass feedstocks, novel monomers obtained through green chemistry routes, and bicomposites.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Milica Spasojević Savković
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer materials
- sustainable chemistry
- composites
- natural polymers
- enzyme immobilization
- electrochemical deposition
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