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Valorization of Biopolymer from Renewable Biomass
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Valorization of Biopolymer from Renewable Biomass

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 1487

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado

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Departamento de Química y Física Aplicadas, Universidad de León, León, Spain
Interests: proteins; protein-based materials; bioplastics; matrices; horticulture; soy; micronutrients; fertilization; slow-release fertilization; controlled-release fertilizers; biomaterials; scaffolds; tissue engineering; emulsions; composites
Dr. Víctor Manuel Pérez Puyana

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Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
Interests: biopolymers; food waste recovery; rheology; innovative processing technologies; functional foods; sustainability
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Prof. Dr. Alberto Romero García

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Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
Interests: biopolymers; bioplastics; by-products; colloids; emulsions; freeze-drying; gelation; hydrogels; nanomaterials; rheology; scaffolds; tissue engineering
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The valorization of biopolymers derived from renewable biomass is a crucial area of research aimed at sustainable resource utilization and reducing the dependence on fossil fuels. Biopolymers, such as cellulose, starch, chitin, and proteins, are abundant in various biomass sources, including agricultural residues, forestry byproducts, and waste streams from the food processing industries. These biopolymers possess unique properties that make them promising candidates for the development of eco-friendly materials, including biodegradable plastics, films, coatings, and composites. Aiming to explore them, this Special Issue will focus on the recovery and valorization of renewable biomass rich in biopolymers in order to transform it into resources for the production of energy and new products, with original research reports, review articles, communications, and perspectives in all areas pertinent to this topic being welcomed.

Dr. Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado
Dr. Víctor Manuel Pérez Puyana
Prof. Dr. Alberto Romero García
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • biodegradable
  • biopolymers
  • biomass
  • eco-friendly materials
  • renewable
  • sustainability
  • valorization

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Extraction of Nanocellulose from the Residue of Sugarcane Bagasse Fiber for Anti-Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) Application
by Krairop Charoensopa, Kotchaporn Thangunpai, Peifu Kong, Toshiharu Enomae and Wat Ploysri
Polymers 2024, 16(11), 1612; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16111612 - 6 Jun 2024
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Nanocellulose contains a large number of hydroxyl groups that can be used to modify its surface due to its structure. Owing to its appealing features, such as high strength, great stiffness, and high surface area, nanocellulose is currently gaining popularity in research and [...] Read more.
Nanocellulose contains a large number of hydroxyl groups that can be used to modify its surface due to its structure. Owing to its appealing features, such as high strength, great stiffness, and high surface area, nanocellulose is currently gaining popularity in research and industry. The extraction of nanocellulose from the leftover bagasse fiber from sugarcane production by alkaline and acid treatment was successful in this study, with a production yield of 55.6%. The FTIR and XPS results demonstrated a difference in the functional and chemical composition of untreated sugarcane bagasse and extracted nanocellulose. SEM imaging was used to examined the size of the nanocellulose with ImageJ software v1.8.0. TGA, DTG, and XRD analyses were also performed to demonstrate the successful extraction of nanocellulose in terms of its morphology, thermal stability, and crystal structure before and after extraction. The anti-S. aureus activity of the extracted nanocellulose was discovered by using an OD600 test and a colony counting method, and an inhibitory rate of 53.12% was achieved. According to the results, nanocellulose produced from residual sugarcane bagasse could be employed as an antibacterial agent. Full article
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Eco-Friendly and High-Performance Bio-Polyurethane Adhesives from Vegetable Oils: A Review
by Sena Maulana, Eko Setio Wibowo, Efri Mardawati, Apri Heri Iswanto, Antonios Papadopoulos and Muhammad Adly Rahandi Lubis
Polymers 2024, 16(11), 1613; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16111613 - 6 Jun 2024
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Current petrochemical-based adhesives adversely affect the environment through substantial volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during production, contributing to air pollution and climate change. In contrast, vegetable oils extracted from bio-resources provide a compelling alternative owing to their renewability, abundance, and compatibility with adhesive [...] Read more.
Current petrochemical-based adhesives adversely affect the environment through substantial volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during production, contributing to air pollution and climate change. In contrast, vegetable oils extracted from bio-resources provide a compelling alternative owing to their renewability, abundance, and compatibility with adhesive formulation chemistry. This review aimed to critically examine and synthesize the existing scholarly literature on environmentally friendly, sustainable, and high-performance polyurethane adhesives (PUAs) developed from vegetable oils. The use of PUAs derived from vegetable oils promises to provide a long-term replacement while simultaneously maintaining or improving adhesive properties. This quality renders these adhesives appropriate for widespread use in various sectors, including construction, automotive manufacturing, packaging, textile, and footwear industries. This review intended to perform a comprehensive assessment and integration of the existing research, thereby identifying the raw materials, strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in knowledge concerning vegetable oil-based PUAs. In doing so, it responded to these gaps and proposes potential avenues for future research. Therefore, this review accomplishes more than merely evaluating the existing research; it fosters the advancement of greener PUA technologies by identifying areas for improvement and innovation towards more sustainable industrial practices by showcasing vegetable oil-based PUAs as viable, high-performance alternatives to their petroleum-based counterparts. Full article
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