Recent Advances in Bio-Based Polymer Composites

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to explore cutting-edge developments in sustainable materials, particularly with regard to bio-based polymers and their composites. Various reinforcing agents also of bio-based origin have received extensive attention within materials science and engineering; in particular, the use of natural fibers in the reinforcement of various polymers has been widely studied in recent years. The application of various reinforcing agents in biopolymer matrices and their effect on the mechanical, thermal, process-related or biodegradable properties of these materials are within the scope of this Special Issue. Therefore, this Special Issue welcomes the submission of articles that address renewable sourcing to novel fabrication techniques, biodegradation and recycling; this also includes the exploration of different paths for the more sustainable development of composite materials and their application in various sectors, from the packaging to agricultural or automotive industries. 

Dr. Zaida Ortega
Guest Editor

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• biopolymers
• composites
• biocomposites
• natural fibers
• bio-based materials
• sustainability
• characterization
• biodegradation
• recycling
• environmental impact