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Materials from renewable resources have attracted increasing attention in recent decades as a result of environmental concerns and due to the depletion of petroleum resources. Polymeric materials from renewable sources have a long history. They were used in ancient times and later accompanied the development of man and civilization. Currently, they are widespread in many areas of life and used, for example, in packaging and in the automotive, construction and pharmaceutical industries.The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the progress in the manufacturing, characterization, and applications of environmentally friendly polymeric blends from renewable resources. The following aspects were investigated: (i) synthesis of composites based on natural llers; (ii) chemical modi cation of polymers or fillers in order to improve interfacial interactions; (iii) potential applications of the biobased materials.

Environmental science, engineering & technology --- lignin --- microspheres --- composites --- polymeric material --- fractionation --- porosity --- radiation grafting --- cotton linter --- phosphate adsorption --- dynamic studies --- bio-polyethylene --- barley straw --- thermomechanical fibers --- interface --- automotive industry --- natural fiber --- polypropylene --- stiffness --- curauá fibers --- microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) --- unsaturated polyester resins --- thermogravimetric analysis (TG) --- mechanical analysis --- dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) --- LignoBoost® kraft lignin --- potentiometric sensors --- carbon nanotubes --- impedance spectroscopy --- transition metals --- rice nanofibers --- biocomposites --- casting --- mechanical properties --- thermal properties --- rigid polyurethane foams --- lignocellulosic materials --- filler --- chemical treatment --- mechanical characteristics --- pyrolysis process --- Caragana korshinskii biochar --- physicochemical properties --- adsorption characteristics --- nitrate nitrogen --- bio-oil --- polyurethanes --- hemp shives --- bio-filler --- oil impregnation --- sugar beet pulp --- thermal conductivity --- polyurethane composites --- lavender --- kaolinite --- hydroxyapatite --- high-ball milling process --- antibacterial activity --- wood-resin composites --- unsaturated polyester resin --- recycled PET --- wood flour --- renewable resources --- silver nanoparticles --- lignin --- microspheres --- composites --- polymeric material --- fractionation --- porosity --- radiation grafting --- cotton linter --- phosphate adsorption --- dynamic studies --- bio-polyethylene --- barley straw --- thermomechanical fibers --- interface --- automotive industry --- natural fiber --- polypropylene --- stiffness --- curauá fibers --- microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) --- unsaturated polyester resins --- thermogravimetric analysis (TG) --- mechanical analysis --- dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) --- LignoBoost® kraft lignin --- potentiometric sensors --- carbon nanotubes --- impedance spectroscopy --- transition metals --- rice nanofibers --- biocomposites --- casting --- mechanical properties --- thermal properties --- rigid polyurethane foams --- lignocellulosic materials --- filler --- chemical treatment --- mechanical characteristics --- pyrolysis process --- Caragana korshinskii biochar --- physicochemical properties --- adsorption characteristics --- nitrate nitrogen --- bio-oil --- polyurethanes --- hemp shives --- bio-filler --- oil impregnation --- sugar beet pulp --- thermal conductivity --- polyurethane composites --- lavender --- kaolinite --- hydroxyapatite --- high-ball milling process --- antibacterial activity --- wood-resin composites --- unsaturated polyester resin --- recycled PET --- wood flour --- renewable resources --- silver nanoparticles

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Materials from renewable resources have attracted increasing attention in recent decades as a result of environmental concerns and due to the depletion of petroleum resources. Polymeric materials from renewable sources have a long history. They were used in ancient times and later accompanied the development of man and civilization. Currently, they are widespread in many areas of life and used, for example, in packaging and in the automotive, construction and pharmaceutical industries.The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the progress in the manufacturing, characterization, and applications of environmentally friendly polymeric blends from renewable resources. The following aspects were investigated: (i) synthesis of composites based on natural llers; (ii) chemical modi cation of polymers or fillers in order to improve interfacial interactions; (iii) potential applications of the biobased materials.

lignin --- microspheres --- composites --- polymeric material --- fractionation --- porosity --- radiation grafting --- cotton linter --- phosphate adsorption --- dynamic studies --- bio-polyethylene --- barley straw --- thermomechanical fibers --- interface --- automotive industry --- natural fiber --- polypropylene --- stiffness --- curauá fibers --- microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) --- unsaturated polyester resins --- thermogravimetric analysis (TG) --- mechanical analysis --- dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) --- LignoBoost® kraft lignin --- potentiometric sensors --- carbon nanotubes --- impedance spectroscopy --- transition metals --- rice nanofibers --- biocomposites --- casting --- mechanical properties --- thermal properties --- rigid polyurethane foams --- lignocellulosic materials --- filler --- chemical treatment --- mechanical characteristics --- pyrolysis process --- Caragana korshinskii biochar --- physicochemical properties --- adsorption characteristics --- nitrate nitrogen --- bio-oil --- polyurethanes --- hemp shives --- bio-filler --- oil impregnation --- sugar beet pulp --- thermal conductivity --- polyurethane composites --- lavender --- kaolinite --- hydroxyapatite --- high-ball milling process --- antibacterial activity --- wood–resin composites --- unsaturated polyester resin --- recycled PET --- wood flour --- renewable resources --- silver nanoparticles --- n/a --- curauá fibers --- wood-resin composites

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Entitled “Natural Fiber-Based Composites”, this Special Issue has the objective to give an inventory of the latest research in the area of composites reinforced with natural fibers. Fibers of renewable origin have many advantages. They are abundant and cheap, they have a reduced impact on the environment, and they are also independent from fossil resources. Their ability to mechanically reinforce thermoplastic matrices is well known, as their natural heat insulation ability. In the last twenty years, the use of cellulosic and lignocellulosic agricultural by-products for composite applications has been of great interest, especially for reinforcing matrices. The matrices can themselves be of renewable origin (e.g., proteins, starch, polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, polyamides, etc.), thus contributing to the development of 100% bio-based composites with a controlled end of life. This Special Issue’s objective is to give an inventory of the latest research in this area of composites reinforced with natural fibers, focusing in particular on the preparation and molding processes of such materials (e.g., extrusion, injection-molding, hot pressing, etc.) and their characterization. It contains one review and nineteen research reports authored by researchers from four continents and sixteen countries, namely, Brazil, China, France, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, and Vietnam. It provides an update on current research in the field of natural fiber based composite materials. All these contributions will be a source of inspiration for the development of new composites, especially for producers of natural fibers, polymer matrices of renewable origin and composite materials. Generally speaking, these new materials are environmentally friendly and will undoubtedly find numerous applications in the years to come in many sectors. Dr. Philippe Evon Guest Editor

Technology: general issues --- biopolymers --- sunflower protein concentrate --- municipal bio-waste --- urea --- slow-release fertilizers --- lime mortar --- mucilaginous plants --- bio-products --- Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) characterization --- cellulosic --- fiber --- flame retardant --- ecofriendly --- cotton --- coating --- exterior wall paints --- stain resistance --- western city --- volatile organic compounds (VOCs) --- cellulose nanofiber --- pretreatment --- lignin --- hemicellulose --- physicochemical properties --- natural-fiber-reinforced polymer composites --- chemical treatments --- natural fibers --- manufacturing techniques --- green composites --- amaranth stem --- bark --- pith --- insulation blocks --- hardboards --- green composite --- nonwoven --- sound absorption --- structure --- profiling --- natural dye --- Himalayan balsam --- invasive plant --- printing --- textile --- paper --- olive stone --- biocomposite --- LCA --- circular economy --- filler --- sericin --- poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) --- cotton fabrics --- electrospinning --- microcapsules --- chitosan --- essential oil --- bio functional material --- chitin nanofiber --- composite particle --- Pickering emulsion polymerization --- polystyrene --- scaled-down --- wastewater treatment --- differential scanning calorimetry --- tensile properties --- proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy --- packaging --- hybrid yarns --- hemp --- PA11 --- woven fabric --- bio-based composite --- mechanical characterisation --- biobased carbon materials --- meso- and microporous carbons --- dye adsorption --- chemical adsorption --- electrostatic interactions --- flax tows --- ultrasound --- gamma treatment --- DVS --- environmental analysis --- mechanical properties --- composite materials --- linseed flax --- straw --- fibre mechanical extraction --- shives --- mean fibre length --- mean fibre diameter --- geotextiles --- antibacterial activity --- kapok fibre --- polycaprolactone --- sound-absorption performance --- fractal dimension --- epoxy --- sustainability --- flame retardancy --- coffee wastes --- biowaste --- n/a

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