Biopolymers from Renewable Sources

Dear Colleagues,

The depletion of fossil resources and the high environmental impact caused by the lack of biodegradability of synthetic polymers have promoted an urgent need of searching for sustainable and more eco-friendly resources such as biopolymers. In this context, biorefineries have emerged as potential solutions for processing biomass from different origins (lignocellulosic, marine) into a portfolio of marketable biopolymers and bio-based products.

Thus, this Special Issue is devoted to novel extraction methods and valorisation routes of biomass, being of particular interest the extraction, modification and application of its constituents. Potential topics for publication include but are not limited to the following:

• Valorization of new biomass sources
• Biopolymer extraction and characterization via sustainable methods
• Biopolymer modification
• Novel applications of the extracted biopolymers
• Sustainability and/or techno-economic analysis of biomass valorization processes

Dr. Amaia Morales
Dr. Xabier Erdocia
Dr. Leyre Sillero
Dr. Izaskun Dávila
Dr. Fabio Hernández
Guest Editors

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