Preparation and Application of Biodegradable Polymers
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 July 2024 | Viewed by 133
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer film; nanocomposites; polymer modification; biobased materials; antimicrobial film: antioxidant film: food preservation; polylactic acid; polycaprolactone; release kinetics; nanoparticles; controlled release; surface modification; barrier property
Interests: polymer film; nanocomposites; food preservation; active food packaging film; antimicrobial film; antioxidant film; biodegradable polymer; polylactic acid; polycaprolactone; release kinetics; essential oil; nanoparticles; controlled release; surface modification; barrier property; mushroom preservation; indicator film; food production residue
Interests: biodegradable polymers; polylactic acid; functional polymer materials; polymer film; nanocomposites; polycaprolactone; molecular dynamic simulation; dissipative dynamics simulation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to participate in our Special Issue of Polymers entitled "Preparation and Application of Biodegradable Polymers". This Special Issue aims to bring together outstanding work from researchers and experts worldwide to explore the crucial role of biodegradable polymers in the ever-evolving fields of sustainability and environmental conservation. Biodegradable polymers have emerged as key materials for replacing conventional plastics, offering promise in addressing plastic pollution issues and reducing reliance on finite petroleum resources.
We invite contributions from academics and professionals, including original research papers and reviews to cover the following topics:
- Methods for the preparation of biodegradable polymers, including research on biodegradable polymers of natural and synthetic origin, and studies on composite materials;
- Properties and characterization of biodegradable polymers, such as thermal properties, mechanical performance, and degradation mechanisms;
- Applications of biodegradable polymers in various fields, including packaging, medical, agricultural, and environmental conservation;
- Research on the sustainability and environmental impact of biodegradable polymers, including life cycle assessments and analysis of degradation products;
We look forward to showcasing the latest research findings and industry trends in this Special Issue to foster collaboration and the exchange of knowledge in the field of biodegradable polymers. We encourage all interested authors to actively submit their work to advance research and applications in this area.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us. We eagerly await your participation!
Dr. Mingwei Yuan
Prof. Dr. Yuyue Qin
Dr. Dengbang Jiang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- biodegradable polymers
- sustainable materials
- biopolymers
- polymer degradation
- composite materials
- biodegradable packaging
- green chemistry
- polymer characterization
- biodegradable polymer applications
- renewable resources
- plastic alternatives
- biomaterials
- polymer blends
