**Preface to "Polymer Processing and Surfaces"**

Polymer processing and surfaces are considered as key parameters for developing unique materials for various applications. At the same time as developing the next generation of polymeric and composite materials, the material resources, utility properties of the product, its economy aspects, as well as environmental issues can be optimized. The surface of the filler or final product is of particular interest with respect to the interaction with their surroundings; hence its modification can positively affect the stimuli-responsive character, adhesion, absorption, tribological properties, or biomedical applications among others.

This book, which consists of 26 articles written by research experts in their topic of interest, reports the most recent research on polymer processing with an emphasis on the surface properties. Several novel and fascinating methods related to the polymer fabrication, biointerfaces, surface modification, characterization, sensitivity to the surroundings, and applications are introduced.

> **Michal Sedlaˇc´ık** *Editor*
