Green Polymers from Renewable Resources
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Circular and Green Polymer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2024 | Viewed by 305
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable polymers; cellulose; PLA; nanoparticles; glycerol carbonate
Interests: cellulose nanocrystals; surface chemistry; energy storage; nanocellulose; nanoparticles
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Within the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs), it is necessary to implement green polymers, such as cellulose, polylactic acid, and polyvinyl alcohol, developed from natural resources. These green polymers have the advantage that they are compostable after use and do not generate socio-environmental problems; green polymers are acceptable for the SDGs of the 2030 agenda. Green polymers are a challenge when researching their synthesis and chemical modifications or obtaining composites due to their gas permeability, short life, and lower degradability by light or heat, water, microorganisms, etc. There are problems with their processability and end uses in biomedicine, packaging, electrical conductors, etc.
This issue will expose the research challenges and solutions of researchers in the “green polymers” field, which are adapted to the UN SDGs, giving us a chance to help our planet with sustainable polymers. We encourage researchers to submit original research articles, reviews, and perspectives addressing various aspects of green polymers from renewable resources for the Special Issue. Research articles may cover (1) Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Modifying of Biodegradable Polymers, (2) Characterization Techniques for Green Polymers, (3) Applications of Green Polymers in Packaging, (4) Biomedical Applications of Green Polymers, and (5) Environmental Impact Assessments of Green Polymers.
Prof. Dr. Ana Beatriz Morales-Cepeda
Dr. Carlos Fernando Castro-Guerrero
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- biodegradable polymers
- sustainable materials
- bio-based polymers
- renewable resources
- eco-friendly plastics
