Functionalization, Characterization, and Applications of Polymeric and Hybrid Materials-Series II

Dear Colleagues,

Polymeric and hybrid materials are important and versatile materials that can be tailored to overcome current challenges in materials science. The development of novel advanced materials able to fulfill the needs in diverse application areas is reaching more specific applications with consequent societal benefits. However, regardless of the technology used, physical, chemical and structural properties of hybrid and polymeric materials are dependent on the starting materials and on the selected functionalization methods. Additionally, a proper characterization assumes particular relevance in this rapidly developing area of advanced materials.

The present Special Issue aims to discuss all aspects regarding relevant innovation, functionalization and characterization of polymeric and hybrid materials in its different forms (membranes, fibers, hydrogels, etc.). We welcome full articles, short communications or review articles in topics related with new breakthroughs for polymeric and hybrid materials as well as their applications in the health, conservation and restoration, environment and industrial fields. This Special Issue represents a good opportunity for researchers from different areas to present their research, to contribute to the establishment of more detailed correlations between methods, structure and materials properties and to highlight new challenges to achieve more efficient materials performances.

Dr. Maria Helena Casimiro
Dr. Bernardo Monteiro
Guest Editors

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