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Protein-Based Biopolymers
This special issue belongs to the section “Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers“.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recently, protein-based biopolymers such as silk fibroin, silk sericin, wool keratin, collagen, gelatin, soy protein, etc. have attracted researchers’ attention because they have unique properties, including good biocompatibility, excellent cytocompatibility, and biodegradability. Owing to these useful properties, studies on the protein-based polymers have been extensively performed to apply them to various products, including cosmetics, biomedical products, and ecofriendly products.
In this Special Issue, researchers from both academia and industry are invited to submit their latest studies on protein-based biopolymers. The objective of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for knowledge and experience exchange on the preparation, structure, properties, and applications of protein-based biopolymers.
Dr. In Chul Um
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- extraction and preparation of protein-based biopolymers
- structural characterization and evaluation of properties of protein-based materials
- application of protein-based polymers
- protein-based materials from agricultural products
- fabrication of protein-based polymers in various forms, including fiber, film, sponge, powder, gel, nonwoven, and textile
- silk fibroin, silk sericin, spider silk, collagen, gelation, keratin, soy protein
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Published Papers
Polymers - ISSN 2073-4360