Development and Application of Polymers in Sustainable Green Materials
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 18 January 2025 | Viewed by 47
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer blends for enhanced properties; smart polymers for controlled release; recycling and upcycling of polymer waste; polymers in renewable energy applications; bio-inspired polymers for environmental remediation; life cycle assessment of polymer materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on the “Development and Application of Polymers in Sustainable Green Materials” aims to delve into innovative solutions in sustainable materials, focusing on the pivotal role of polymers. In the context of pressing concerns about environmental protection and resource efficiency, the application of sustainable green polymers emerges as critically important to the development of eco-friendly materials. As versatile compounds, polymers provide a promising direction for sustainable development, impacting various aspects of society, ecology, health, and the economy on both the local and global scales.
This Special Issue provides a comprehensive platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas regarding both the development and application of polymers in creating sustainable green materials. Aligned with the multidisciplinary scope of the journal Sustainability, this Special Issue explores the intricate connections between polymers and various facets of sustainability.
By emphasizing the role of polymers in enhancing material properties, controlled release, waste recycling, renewable energy applications, and environmental remediation, this Special Issue aims to facilitate collaboration and knowledge dissemination. Specifically, we discuss the diverse applications of sustainable green polymers, addressing contemporary environmental challenges such as pollution, resource depletion, and climate change.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles and reviews covering a range of research areas including, but not limited to:
- Polymer blends for enhanced properties;
- Smart polymers for controlled release;
- Recycling and upcycling of polymer waste;
- Polymers in renewable energy applications;
- Bio-inspired polymers for environmental remediation;
- Life cycle assessment of polymer materials.
We invite contributions that showcase innovative applications of green sustainable polymers, contributing to the overarching goal of sustainability. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Kun Wei
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- polymer blends for enhanced properties
- smart polymers for controlled release
- recycling and upcycling of polymer waste
- polymers in renewable energy applications
- bio-inspired polymers for environmental remediation
- life cycle assessment of polymer materials
