Biopolymers and Biocomposites for Industrial, Packaging, and Medical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Currently, with the aim of reducing dependence on fossil resources, progress is being made in the development of polymeric materials from natural resources. On the other hand, the incorporation of new phases or reinforcements to matrices is giving rise to a wide range of new biocomposites with improved properties with an application range from the automotive industry, aeronautics, and prototyping to medicine, dentistry, or packaging. In this area, the environmental implications of the processes are of great relevance, then the use of residues in the synthesis of biocomposites and the studies of life cycle assessment (LCA) of the processes and products obtained are of great interest.

For these reasons, researchers are invited to contribute review articles as well as original papers that will stimulate advances in knowledge related to biopolymers and biocomposites and their environmental implications. Potential topics for this issue include (but are not limited to)

• Synthesis processes and development of new biopolymers and biocomposites;
• Waste valorization in the formulation of biocomposites;
• Biocomposites reinforced with synthetic/natural filling;
• Applications of new formulations in different sectors (automotive, aeronautical, prototyping, medicine, dentistry or packaging);
• Evaluation of properties of biopolymers and biocomposites (mechanical, thermal, optical, bactericide, compatibility, etc.);
• Simulation of processes and materials;
• Environmental impact assessments of synthesis and manufacturing processes;
• Life cycle assessment of processes and products.

Dr. Maria Dolores la Rubia Garcia
Guest Editor

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