Biopolymers from Renewable Resources as Materials for Membrane Synthesis
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (6 November 2023) | Viewed by 242
Special Issue Editors
Interests: chemistry of macromolecular compounds; methods of physico-chemical characterization of biopolymeric materials; drug-controlled release systems: films, membranes, sponges; biomaterials with photonics applications
Interests: biopolymers in tissue engineering; gel-based membranes; electrochromic smart windows; physical–chemical characterization of materials and nanocomposites; controlled drug delivery systems; biomaterials with applications in photonics; environmental biotechnology; antimicrobial activity; enzymatic degradation; macromolecular compounds chemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on “Biopolymers from renewable resources as materials for membrane synthesis” is dedicated to collecting the most relevant research on biopolymers used in the synthesis of membranes with high-potential applications. Derived from renewable resources, natural polymers such as collagen, chitin, chitosan, alginate or a combination of them are important candidates in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, water treatment or packaging, having at the same time a positive effect on the reduction in environmental pollution produced by synthetic materials. The investigation of new methods to extract biopolymers, especially from biowaste or raw materials, is important for introducing cost-effective and simple technologies regarding membranes synthesis.
As a result of the increased importance of biopolymers, this Special Issue presents research focused on the sources and extraction methods of biopolymers, as well as the structure and properties of biopolymer-based membranes.
Both original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: Biopolymer isolation and characterization for membrane synthesis; Biopolymer-based membranes for tissue engineering; Natural renewable resources for membrane synthesis; environmental protection; The combination of different natural polymers in the form of membranes for water treatment; Biomembranes for food packaging.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Roxana Gabriela Zgârian
Dr. Graţiela Teodora Tihan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biopolymer isolation and characterization for membrane synthesis
- biopolymer-based membranes for tissue engineering
- natural renewable resources for membrane synthesis
- environmental protection
- the combination of different natural polymers in the form of membranes for water treatment
- biomembranes for food packaging
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