Natural-Based Polymers for Functional Devices
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Circular and Green Polymer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (5 March 2023) | Viewed by 2535
Special Issue Editors
Interests: catalysis; polymers; natural resources; energy; functional devices
Interests: polymers; material characterization; nanoparticles/composites/tech; bioplastics; complex fluids/transport
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
Natural-based polymers can be generally categorized into two classes, (1) naturally derived polymers from plants, animals, and microorganisms and (2) purified, physically and/or chemically modified natural polymers. Natural-based polymers have various advantages, such as greater sustainability, high mechanical and electrochemical stability, high biocompatibility, etc. In recent decades, rapid developments in chemistry and nanotechnologies have led to an arsenal of synthetic protocols which enable scientists to make potentially useful polymer compounds with elegance and accuracy. The versatility in functional groups and structures facilitates the application of natural-based polymers in electrolytes, photocatalysts, electrocatalysts, electronic and photoelectric devices, etc. This Special Issue calls for full research papers, communications, and review articles on the synthesis, characterization, and applications of natural-based polymers in functional devices. The Special Issue serves to report cutting-edge technologies and explore potential solutions for energy depletion and environmental challenges.
Dr. Laibao Zhang
Dr. Keisha B. Walters
Prof. Dr. Erick S. Vasquez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural polymer
- biomaterial
- energy device
- catalyst
- membrane
- electrolyte
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