Embracing the Circular Economy for a Promising Future in Sustainable Polymer Production
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Circular and Green Polymer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2025 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biopolymers; bioprocess; biomanufacturing; biomaterials
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Interests: biopolymers; chitosan; bioactive compounds
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, a collaborative effort of the scientific community, is dedicated to the dissemination of innovative research on biopolymer production. With a strong focus on a sustainable approach to the circular economy, it aims to bring new insights that will further advance the biopolymer industry, promote the minimization of resource input and waste production, and maximize efficiency, value, and sustainability.
The scope of this Special Issue encompasses the use of a wide range of residues from agro-industry, marine and aquaculture sources, and the food transformation industry, among others, to produce sustainable biomaterials for several applications. This includes the characterization and modification of materials and proven applications, all within the framework of the circular economy approach.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Keiko Shirai
Dr. Neith Aracely Pacheco López
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biopolymers
- polymers
- green chemistry
- circular economy
- sustainability
- biodegradability
- bioeconomy
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