Sustainable Product Development Using Biobased Polymers, Polymer Nanocomposites, Nanocellulose, Cellulose, Starch-Based Bioplastics and Natural Fiber Polymer Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Fibers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 November 2023) | Viewed by 315
Special Issue Editors
Interests: natural fiber polymer composites; biocomposites; bioplastic blends; biomaterials; nanocellulose; rheology and mechanical properties; additive manufacturing; injection molding; extrusion molding
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Interests: thermoplastic starch (TPS); polymer nanocomposites; bioplastic blends; natural fiber polymer composites; nanocellulose; physicochemical characterization; compostable materials; rheological properties; biodegradable polymer; polymer functionalization
Interests: thermoplastic starch (TPS); natural fiber polymer composites; bioplastic blends; nanocellulose; polymer nanocomposites; compostable materials; rheological properties; biodegradable polymer; composite materials; polymer functionalization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable product development (SPD) can be defined as the process of designing, manufacturing and marketing products in a way that meets the current needs of society, while minimizing their impact on the environment and preserving resources for future generations. By integrating sustainability principles into the product development process, SPD seeks to create products that not only meet customer needs, but also contribute to a more sustainable future.
In this regard, the exploration of innovative and sustainable materials, such as biobased polymers, polymer nanocomposites, nanocellulose, cellulose, starch-based bioplastics and natural fiber polymer composites, is a crucial aspect of SPD.
These sustainable materials offer several advantages over traditional materials, such as commodity petroleum-based plastics. One of the main advantages is their sustainability. For example, unlike petroleum-based plastics, biobased polymers are made from renewable sources, such as corn starch, sugarcane, potatoes, plant fibers and natural fibers, among others, and the raw materials used for their production can be replenished relatively quickly.
Another significant advantage over traditional plastics is their biodegradability. For example, biobased polymer nanocomposites are biodegradable and can, under certain conditions, break down in the environment over time, thus reducing the amount of waste in landfills. Additionally, these materials can offer improved performance in certain applications compared to traditional materials, e.g., they can exhibit enhanced resistance to heat, moisture and chemical degradation. This makes them suitable for creating sustainable and environmentally friendly products, such as water bottles, car parts, packaging materials, paper products, disposable cutlery and bicycle frames for a wide range of applications, including packaging, agriculture and the automotive industry.
Therefore, potential topics of this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Sustainable product development;
- Natural fiber polymer nanocomposites;
- Biodegradable packaging;
- Injection molding;
- Biobased polymers;
- Polymer nanocomposites;
- Nanocellulose;
- Cellulose.
Prof. Dr. Miguel Ángel Hidalgo Salazar
Prof. Dr. Alex Valadez-González
Prof. Dr. Jose Herminsul Mina Hernández
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer nanocomposites
- nanocellulose
- cellulose
- biodegradable packaging
- injection molding
- sustainable product development
- biobased polymers
- starch-based bioplastics
- natural fiber polymer composites
