Recent Researches in Polymer and Plastic Processing (Second Edition)
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymeric Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 598
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biodegradable films; packaging; flexographic printing; 3D printing; printing inks; plasma modification; wettability and adhesion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the increasing demand for plastics in various industries, it has become crucial to find innovative techniques to process them. Hence, recent research in polymer and plastic processing have focused on improving the efficiency and sustainability of these materials.
A key focus in this field is to develop bio-based materials, derived from renewable sources such as plants, to replace traditional polymers. These bio-based polymers not only reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, but also offer better biodegradability and reduced environmental impact. However, there are challenges in marking, decorating or printing on them. For instance, to print on the plastics developed for packaging, the problem of proper wettability and adhesion of the ink to the non-absorbent substrate must be solved; the solution is to modify the polymeric materials using physical or chemical methods to achieve high-quality printing or to allow for further processing.
Another important research endeavor is the development of new methods to enhance the recycling capabilities of plastics or to devise ways to effectively recycle the ones that are highly non-degradable. Researchers are investigating the potential of new technologies such as chemical recycling, which breaks down plastics at a molecular level, enabling them to be reused more efficiently.
Additionally, researchers are aiming to optimize the processing techniques of polymers and plastics using novel methods, such as 3D printing and injection molding, to achieve higher precision, faster production, better design flexibility, reduce manufacturing costs, and improve the overall quality and performance of the final products.
This Special Issue aims to collate papers addressing any and all aspects of developing sustainable and efficient ways of polymer and plastic processing. Some potential topics include polymer processing, plastic recycling, bio-based polymers, sustainable materials, plasma modification of polymeric materials, films printing, 3D printing, injection molding, efficiency, and sustainability.
Dr. Joanna Izdebska-Podsiadły
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer processing
- plastic recycling
- bio-based polymers
- sustainable materials
- plasma modification of polymeric materials
- films printing
- 3D printing
- injection molding
- efficiency
- sustainability
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