Polymer Innovations: Advancements in Bioplastics and Bio-Sustainable Materials
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Circular and Green Polymer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2024 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymeric composites and nanocomposites; mechanical behavior of materials; biodegradation of polymers; natural fibers; ligninocellulosic nanoparticles
Interests: infrared spectroscopy; molecular characterization; FTIR imaging microspectroscopy; biodegradable polymers
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing effects of global warming and environmental pollution have directed scientific research towards responsible consumption and production patterns. In this context, emphasis has been oriented towards the development and innovation of sustainable polymeric and biosustainable materials. Increasingly, efforts are being made to adopt sustainable production processes and green technologies to reduce environmental pollution and risks to human health. This Special Issue on “Polymer Innovations: Advancements in Bioplastics and Bio-Sustainable Materials” will curate recent advances (research papers, communications, and review articles) in the design of innovative polymeric systems synthesis, characterization, and utilization.
Topics will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Bio-based polymers;
- Bio-based composites and nanocomposites;
- Bio-based additives and fillers;
- Biodegradation and disintegration of polymeric systems.
Dr. Francesca Luzi
Dr. Simona Sabbatini
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- bio-based and natural polymers
- polymeric composites and nanocomposites
- synthesis of innovative polymers
- bio-based additives and fillers
- biodegradation and disintegration in composing condition of polymeric based systems
- characterization (thermal, mechanical, morphology, chemical, etc.)
- manufacturing (extrusion, 3D printing, electrospinning, injection moulding, thermoforming, hot-press moulding, etc.)
- molecular characterization
- vibrational analysis
