Sustainable Polymer Synthesis
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Circular and Green Polymer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 August 2024) | Viewed by 297
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer chemistry; catalysis
Interests: polymer synthesis; environmentally sustainable flame retardant materials; cellulosic combustion and bush fires; waste recycling/management; adaptation of the existing processes/strategies towards more effective means of combustion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The aim of sustainable development is to meet our current needs while ensuring that future generations have the same opportunities and resources. Achieving this goal involves embracing the use of sustainable materials. This Special Issue focuses on creating eco-friendly methods for producing new sustainable polymer materials. Shifting towards sustainable approaches in polymer synthesis is crucial to combating the chronic environmental pollution and economic losses caused by the prevalent use of unsustainable materials worldwide. As such, the purpose of this Special Issue is to encourage scientists worldwide to share their accomplishments in developing green synthesis methods and techniques for significant sustainable polymers, including plastics, functional polymers, conducting polymers, etc. The research presented in this Special Issue should emphasize strategies such as utilizing alternative raw materials (such as bio-based sources), employing green solvents and catalysts, and adopting environmentally friendly techniques.
Potential topics include all aspects of improving the sustainability of polymer synthesis, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Green solvents;
- Sustainable catalysts;
- Sustainable plastics;
- Bio-derived polymers;
- Sustainable monomers;
- Environmentally friendly polymerization;
- Polymerization catalysts;
- Cost analysis;
- Polymerization techniques.
Dr. Liwei Ye
Dr. Paul Joseph
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green solvents
- sustainable catalysts
- sustainable plastics
- bio-derived polymers
- sustainable monomers
- environmentally friendly polymerization
- polymerization catalysts
- cost analysis
- polymerization techniques
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