Focus and Scope

Biomaterials and Polymers Horizon scope includes (but not limited to) aspects such as Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence: Biofilms, nanomaterials; antiviral and anticancer; Biorefining, and Biomaterials: Design and development of biomaterials, bioprocesses, and bioenergy from biorenewable materials;  Polymers: Chemistry; analysis and characterisation; polymer physics and theory; polymer processing and engineering; biomacromolecules, biobased polymers and nanocomposites;  Nanoelectronic Materials: Piezoelectric, dielectric, thermoelectric and electrochromic materials for sensing, energy harvesting, and storage; Additive Manufacturing (4D/ 3D printing): Polymers, composites, hydrogels & membranes; Coatings: Smart, self-healing, superhydrophobic and self-cleaning nanocoatings; Composites: Synthesis, processing, structural and functional properties, and theoretical studies (modelling and simulation) of bio-composites, functional and self-healing  composites; Hydrogels: Synthesis, characterisation and applications in nutrient recovery, control delivery, water purification and biomedical; Membranes: Sustainable membrane for water treatment, biomedical and energy storage; Recycling: Resource recycling and waste utilisation across industries (food, paper, metal, plastic, textiles, and electronics).

The journal strongly supports work towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, namely: G3 (Good health and well-being); G6 (Clean water and sanitation); G7 (Affordable and clean energy); G9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure); G12 (Responsible consumption and production); G14 (Life below water) and G15 (Life on land) and articles written to support these developments will be particularly welcomed.