Advances in Waste Based Polymer Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Analysis and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 October 2023) | Viewed by 270
Special Issue Editors
Interests: water and wastewater treatment; adsorption; waste management; polymer composites; membrane fabrication; RO fouling; scaling
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Waste management and recycling are key to achieving a circular economy and sustainable development, being beneficial for the economy, society, and environment. Recently, researchers have shifted their focus toward the extraction and preparation of various polymers and polymer composites from waste-based sources. This has not only helped to manage waste sustainably, but also provide cost-effective options for polymer production. Globally, more than a hundred million tons of synthetic polymers are produced per year; thus, the production of waste-based polymers, especially from renewable sources such as agricultural waste, is an environmentally friendly and economically efficient option. However, the extraction, and purification of polymers from wastes and their structure–property relationships require further optimization, understanding, and researcher attention.
Considering the significance of this research area, this Special Issue is introduced to encourage experts from all over the world to share a platform to showcase their advanced research and exchange ideas. Some examples of topics of interest are given below:
- The extraction and characterization of recycled polymers and polymer composites from agricultural wastes.
- Green chemistry in extraction and the synthesis of waste-based polymers and composites.
- Structure–property relationships of waste-based polymers.
- Novel applications of waste-based polymers such as in water and wastewater treatment.
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ahamd Al-Ghouti
Dr. Mohammad Yousaf Ashfaq
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- waste recycling
- waste-based polymer
- polymer composite
- biopolymers
- synthetic polymer
