Advances in Natural Biodegradable Polymers
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Circular and Green Polymer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 557
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biopolymers; polysaccharides; biodegradable; polymer composites; hydrogels
Interests: polymer chemistry; food preservation; food science; microbiology
Interests: biopolymers; polysaccharides; biodegradable; polymer composites; hydrogel
Interests: biodegradable polymers; copolymers and nanocomposites; biochemical engineering; biopolymers; colloids and interfaces; enzyme immobilization; biorefinery; enzymatic polymerization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Increasing environmental concerns and the increasing need for sustainable materials have driven significant interest in natural biodegradable polymers. These polymers, derived from renewable resources, offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional synthetic polymers. They find applications across various fields, including packaging, agriculture, biomedical engineering, and more. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advancements in the synthesis, characterization, and application of natural biodegradable polymers, promoting innovative research that addresses both performance and environmental sustainability.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and communications on topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Synthesis and processing of natural biodegradable polymers;
- Characterization of mechanical, thermal, and biodegradation properties;
- Applications in packaging, agriculture, antibacterial, and biomedical fields;
- Development of bio-based composites;
- Advances in green and sustainable polymer technologies;
- Chitosan, cellulose, pectin and Starch for sustainable packaging and other fields.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this Special Issue, which will advance the knowledge and application of natural biodegradable polymers in various industries.
Dr. Qingfei Duan
Dr. Fengsong Liu
Dr. Zuman Dou
Prof. Dr. Chunzhao Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural biodegradable polymers
- chitosan
- cellulose
- pectin
- sustainability
- renewable resources
- eco-friendly materials
- bio-composites
- green technology
- biocompatibility
- biodegradability
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