Biomass-Based Composite Materials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 September 2023) | Viewed by 1697
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The introduction of biomass in composite production has been extensively studied and adopted by the industry. This can be attributed to the wide availability of biomass, the lower cost of biomass, and its proven technical feasibility and enhanced product quality. Recently, focus has been placed on the development of functional biomass-based composites, wherein the specifically treated biomass is not only able to reinforce the composite, but could also deliver a specific functionality to the product made thereof. This integrated feature adds value to the conventional biomass-based composites.
Thus, this Special Issue focuses on reports of biomass treatments and their incorporation and performance in composites to deliver specific applications. The main scope covers, but can be expanded beyond, the following core areas:
- Functional biomass-based composites;
- Stress transfer mechanism and interfacial properties for biomass-based composites;
- Synthesis and application of biomass-based composites;
- Treatment/modification of biomass material for the preparation of composites;
- Characteristics of biomass-based composites related to their application.
Dr. Guan Seng Tay
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- functional composites
- biomass-based composites
- biomedical applications
- composite membranes
- plant-based by-products
