Wood-Based Biopolymers as Active Elements in New Green Silicone Composites

Composite materials made with silicones have tunable porosities and functionalities. Such materials have been studied as a new class of carbon dioxide sorbents since their properties make its highly efficient for capturing and storage of carbon dioxide, providing a pathway for capturing and thus reducing the anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide. Wood-based biopolymers (lignin and cellulose) are the go-to materials for the development of sustainable, environmentally friendly and commercially viable composites. Silicone composites with wood-based biopolymers are biodegradable and use a naturally abundant, carbon-rich material. These characteristics are perfectly fit for researchers interested in introducing easily degradable green bio-based structures in silicones as a method for the development of materials consistent with the concept of sustainable development. This chapter reviews and analyzes the results of the authors and those reported in the literature on the above-mentioned directions.