This Special Issue aims to highlight advancements across various domains—including biobased and biodegradable polymers, biomedical applications, polymeric blends, energy and environmental applications, and polymer processing and engineering— from researchers throughout Latin America. Submit your manuscript by October 31, 2025.
ACS Applied Polymer Materials announces a call for papers for a special issue dedicated to groundbreaking research and innovations from Latin American countries devoted to achieving sustainable development goals.
We also welcome submissions from Latin American researchers working abroad.
Polymer research is crucial for advancing sustainable solutions and addressing global challenges. By developing biobased and biodegradable polymers, researchers can reduce reliance on fossil fuels and minimize environmental impact. Innovations in polymeric blends, nanocomposites, and hybrid materials enhance the performance and functionality of products across various industries, from agriculture to healthcare. Additionally, polymers play a vital role in renewable energy systems and environmental remediation, contributing to water conservation, filtration, and ecosystem protection. Advances in polymer processing and engineering, such as 3D printing and digital manufacturing, enable more efficient and locally adapted production methods. Overall, polymer research drives progress towards a circular economy, fostering sustainable development and improving quality of life.
Articles in the following areas are welcome.
Sustainable Polymers and Circular Economy:
- Biobased and biodegradable polymers
- Recycling and life cycle analysis tailored to local contexts
- Reverse logistics and waste management innovations
Biomedical and Biotechnological Applications:
- Advances in tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, and healthcare applications
- Biopolymers that are derived from local resources for medical use
Polymeric Blends, Nanocomposites, and Hybrid Materials:
- Innovations in nanostructures, polymer blends, and multifunctional composites
- Applications in agriculture, packaging, and lightweight structures
Energy and Environmental Applications:
- Polymers for renewable energy systems and environmental remediation
- Materials addressing water conservation, filtration, and ecosystem protection
Advances in Polymer Processing and Engineering:
- 3D printing and digital manufacturing
- Locally adapted polymer processing and industrial applications (case studies)
We invite researchers, scientists, and industry experts to submit their original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to the advancement of these topics. Submissions should provide novel insights, practical applications, and innovative solutions that address current challenges and future directions in the field.
Organizing Editors
Dr. Omar Azzaroni, Associate Editor, ACS Applied Polymer Materials
Universidad Nacional de la Plata, Argentina
Dr. Daniel S. Correa, Associate Editor, ACS Applied Polymer Materials
Embrapa Instrumentação, Brazil
Dr. Bruno F. Urbano Cantillana, Guest Editor
Universidad de Concepción, Chile
Dr. Cristina Hoppe, Guest Editor
Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina
Dr. Luiza Amim Mercante, Guest Editor
Federal University of Bahia, Brazil
Dr. Edvani Curti Muniz, Guest Editor
State University of Maringa, Brazil
Submission Information
We welcome submissions for this Special Issue through October 31, 2025. For more information on submission requirements, please visit the journal’s Author Guidelines page.
Authors are welcome to submit any manuscript that fits within the scope of the Special Issue. Papers accepted for publication for this Special Issue will be available ASAP (as soon as publishable) online. After all submissions have been published, they will then be compiled online on a dedicated landing page to form the Special Issue. Manuscripts submitted for consideration will undergo the full rigorous peer review process expected from ACS journals.
Open Access: There are diverse open access options for publications in American Chemical Society journals. Please visit our Open Science Resource Center for more information.
How to Submit
- Log in to the ACS Publishing Center.
- Select the "Journals" tab.
- Choose ACS Applied Polymer Materials.
- Click "Submit."
- Select your manuscript type, and, under "Special Issue Selection”, choose “Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Through Polymer Science: Contributions from the Rio Grande to La Patagonia."
If you have any general questions regarding submission to this Special Issue, please contact Dr. Jhoan Toro-Mendoza (jtoro-mendoza@acs-i.org).
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