Research and Innovations in Green Monomers and Macromolecular Materials
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 November 2024) | Viewed by 221
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biobased or/and biodegradable polymers; polyesters; (bio)degradation; prediction study
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Interests: biodegradable or/and compostable polymers; biocomposites; (bio)degradation; composting
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Interests: polyester synthesis; (bio)degradation studies; organic recycling; biodegradable polymers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Green monomers and macromolecular materials, which include both bio-based and/or biodegradable materials and those that can be recycled, offer significant environmental benefits by reducing dependence on fossil fuels, minimizing waste, and contributing to a circular plastics economy. By promoting the use of sustainable monomers and polymers and encouraging recycling, these innovative materials play a crucial role in addressing the growing concerns over plastic pollution and the need for more eco-friendly alternatives in various industries. In addition to medical applications, green macromolecular materials are increasingly being used as sustainable solutions in consumer and packaging applications, reducing dependence on conventional plastics made from fossil-based resources. This Special Issue aims to present the state-of-the-art advancements in the field of green monomers and macromolecular material, with particular focus on bio-based and biodegradable, but also recyclable, polymers that contribute to the creation of resource-efficient, eco-friendly, and sustainable polymer materials for the circular economy. Reviews, original scientific research articles, case reports, letters, and short communications covering aspects of the current trends in the expansion of such materials are all welcome.
Dr. Joanna Rydz
Dr. Marta Musioł
Dr. Wanda Sikorska
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green monomers and macromolecular material for a sustainable future
- current barriers and future needs of green macromolecular materials
- latest breakthroughs and approaches in molecular sciences
- bio-based and/or biodegradable polymers based on natural, renewable, and synthetic polymers
- synthesis, design, characterization, and development of innovative, technologically advanced, adaptable, and multifunctional green polymers in chemistry, biology, and medicine
- relationships between structure, properties, functions, and performance of green polymers
- sustainability, recycling, and environmental issues of green macromolecular materials
- commercial applications: concepts, methodologies, and tools
- 3D printing for personalized consumer products
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