Bio-Based Polymers for Sustainable Future
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 402
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bio-based polymers; material science; plasma modification of fibrous polymers; chemical modification of textiles and fibrous polymers; textile finishing; nanotechnology in textiles (synthesis of Ag and ZnO by chemical and “green” methods); use of natural phytochemicals in textiles; dyeing with natural dyes; extraction of dyes and pigments from waste plant material
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Dear Colleagues,
To create a healthier, safer, and more sustainable future, it is essential to reduce pollution, improve waste management, and protect our ecosystems. In this context, bio-based polymer materials, produced from renewable resources such as forestry, agricultural, food processing, and paper mill waste, as well as other biomass and microorganisms, offer an excellent foundation for the development of sustainable materials.
The Special Issue, “Bio-Based Polymers for Sustainable Future", welcomes original research and review articles focused on the production, modification, characterization, applications, recycling, and biodegradation of bio-based polymers, with the aim of promoting sustainability and advancing a climate-friendly industry.
Dr. Marija Gorjanc
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bio-based polymers
- bio-based composites
- bio-based textiles
- bio-based polymers for 3D printing
- bio-based packaging
- functional bio-based polymers
- recyclability and biodegradation of bio-based polymers
- LCA of bio-based polymers
- application of bio-based polymers
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