Renewable building blocks, natural polymers, and biopolymers
Raw materials based on natural resources (triglycerides, lignin, flavonoids, etc.), their application for the synthesis of biopolymers.
Natural polymers and their derivatives (polysaccharides, proteins, lignin, etc.); modification, functionalization, and plasticization.
Microbial production of biopolymers; synthesis and properties of bio-based and biodegradable polymers (polyesters, polyhydroxyalkanoates, polyamides, polyolefins, etc.).
Macromolecular design and engineering, novel synthetic routes, controlled polymerization of sequence-specific polymers, functional modification of polymers.
Biopolymer blends, biocomposites, processing technologies, and application
Biopolymer blends and composites; natural fiber reinforcement and (nano)composites with biopolymer matrices; hybrid nanomaterials, surface modification, coupling, deformation and failure mechanisms.
Natural, bio-based, and sustainable plastics additives: process aids, plasticizers, impact modifiers, stabilizers, flame retardants, pigments, etc.
Development and optimization of sustainable processing technologies for biopolymers; rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, electrospinning.
Biopolymers market, applications in packaging, construction, automotive industry, agriculture, cosmetics, electronics, optics, energy, sensors and actuators, wastewater treatment, superabsorbents, wound dressings, etc.
Biopolymers in life sciences and healthcare
Smart and functional polymers, stimuli-responsive hydrogels, self-healing, and shape memory behavior of polymers and hydrogels.
Colloidal systems, surfaces, and interfaces: thin films, polymer brushes, and membranes; self-assembly and nanoparticles; nanomedicine.
Controlled delivery of drugs and genes; polymeric drugs, antimicrobial applications; bioadhesive formulations; injectable soft materials and implants; polymers in diagnostic imaging and biosensing.
Bio-mimetic and bio-inspired systems; enzyme immobilization; scaffold fabrication, cell-scaffold interactions, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Bioeconomy aspects, biomass-based value chains, circularity and environmental sustainability
Biorefineries, biomass conversion, sustainable production of monomers and polymers from organic wastes and side streams.
Sustainable chemicals and materials in biomass-based value chains.
Waste management, recycling, cascading use, circular use of materials, design for circularity; degradation and stability, biodegradation, biodeterioration, and composting.
Environmental impact assessment, life cycle analysis, and certification.
