Miscellaneous Applications of Polymer Materials: Adsorption, Catalysis, Degradation and Environment Protection—2nd Edition
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymeric Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 585
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Interests: synthesis of porous functional polymers and carbons; functionalization of polymer/carbon surface; characterization of synthesized materials, porosity of materials, thermal properties of polymers/carbons; testing of polymeric/carbon microspheres in purification and separation techniques (SPE)
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Dear Colleagues,
Currently, polymers are probably the most abundant materials commonly used by humans, with applications ranging from the everyday to high-tech, smart and intelligent uses. Many modern branches in fields such as medicine, pharmacy, electronics, optics, the automotive industry, and chemistry cannot work and develop effectively without using the specific and designed properties of polymers. Furthermore, in order to obtaine even more desirable properties, it is common practice to combine the features of various materials, as is the case with blends, composites and polymer hybrid materials. New products obtained in this way can meet increasingly complex needs.
At present, a number of new challenges exist for scientists. Biocompatibility, biodegradability and environmental friendliness have become particularly coveted characteristics in polymeric materials. For this reason, the synthesis and application of green and sustainable polymers are in the spotlight, and so too for biopolymers.
Another significant aspect in the field is environmental protection. After the end of their life cycle, polymers should be properly disposed of. Therefore, the devolopment of recycling and new pioneering techniques used in this area of the field is particularly important.
We invite you to submit a manuscript(s) for this Special Issue, entitled “Miscellaneous Applications of Polymer Materials: Adsorption, Catalysis, Degradation and Environment protection—2nd Edition”. We are also open to any interesting ideas regarding the utilization of new polymeric materials. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.
Dr. Magdalena Sobiesiak
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymeric materials
- polymeric blends, composites and hybrid materials
- biopolymers
- biodegradable and ecofriendly polymers
- green and sustainable polymers
- characteristics and properties of polymeric materials
- degradation of polymers
- recycling and related techniques
- applications of polymeric materials in adsorption, catalysis and environment protection (purification of water and air from xenobiotic and anthropogenic pollutants)
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