Biocomposites composed of the polymeric matrix and reinforcing fibres have emerged as new innovative materials with multiple applications and as an alternative to traditional composite materials. To be classified as biodegradable and green, biocomposites need to align with the green chemistry principles which are part of the sustainability concept. This review presents the recent advances in biocomposite development and discusses how these satisfy the green chemistry principles to position biocomposites as green and sustainable materials. Special attention is paid to the aspects of their sourcing, synthesis and modification methods, and preserved biodegradation and/or recyclability qualities to fulfil favourable end-of-life options. Furthermore, the design of poly(lactic) acid– and mycelium-based biocomposites is presented in case studies to discuss the above aspects.

由聚合物基体和增强纤维组成的生物复合材料已经成为具有多种应用的新型创新材料，并替代了传统的复合材料。要归类为可生物降解和绿色，生物复合材料必须符合绿色化学原理，而绿色化学原理是可持续性概念的一部分。这篇综述介绍了生物复合材料开发的最新进展，并讨论了这些技术如何满足绿色化学原理，从而将生物复合材料定位为绿色和可持续的材料。要特别注意其来源，合成和修饰方法的各个方面，以及保留的生物降解和/或可循环利用的质量，以实现有利的报废选择。此外，