Editorial Board for section 'Polymer Processing and Engineering'
- Polymer Chemistry Section
- Polymer Analysis and Characterization Section
- Polymer Physics and Theory Section
- Polymer Processing and Engineering Section
- Polymer Applications Section
- Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers Section
- Circular and Green Polymer Science Section
- Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites Section
- Polymer Networks Section
- Polymer Membranes and Films Section
- Polymer Fibers Section
- Smart and Functional Polymers Section
- Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology Section
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Please note that the order in which the Editors appear on this page is alphabetical, and follows the structure of the editorial board presented on the MDPI website under information for editors: editorial board responsibilities.
Members
Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Biology and Chemical and Biological Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Biotech. Center 4005 110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180-3590, USA
Interests: chemoenzymatic synthesis of acidic oligosaccharides; samarium-catalyzed carbon glycoside synthesis; synthesis of UDP-sugars; synthesis of nanomaterial-carbohydrate conjugates
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Interests: chemoenzymatic synthesis of acidic oligosaccharides; samarium-catalyzed carbon glycoside synthesis; synthesis of UDP-sugars; synthesis of nanomaterial-carbohydrate conjugates
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94550, USA
Interests: multiscale modeling with a focus on structural, mechanical, degradation, and rheological properties; rubber, melt, foam, nanocomposites, smart/responsive polymers, and polymer ink (for 3D printing)
Interests: multiscale modeling with a focus on structural, mechanical, degradation, and rheological properties; rubber, melt, foam, nanocomposites, smart/responsive polymers, and polymer ink (for 3D printing)
Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Institute Polytechnic of Leiria, Rua de Portugal, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal
Interests: energy storage devices; additive manufacturing; X-ray and Neutron scattering; functional materials; electrically conductive polymers; electrochemistry; digital twins
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Interests: energy storage devices; additive manufacturing; X-ray and Neutron scattering; functional materials; electrically conductive polymers; electrochemistry; digital twins
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Technological Institute of Materials (ITM), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Plaza Ferrándiz y Carbonell 1, 03801 Alcoy, Spain
Interests: biopolymer composites; polymer characterization; green compatibilizers; chain extenders from renewable resources; circular economy; polymers and composites with functional properties; natural fibers composites; recycling
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Interests: biopolymer composites; polymer characterization; green compatibilizers; chain extenders from renewable resources; circular economy; polymers and composites with functional properties; natural fibers composites; recycling
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Industrial Engineering Department, University of Salerno, I-84084 Fisciano, Italy
Interests: analysis and simulation of injection moulding of thermoplastics; structure development in polymer processing; volume accuracy and stability in polymer processing; processing and degradation of biodegradable polymers
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Interests: analysis and simulation of injection moulding of thermoplastics; structure development in polymer processing; volume accuracy and stability in polymer processing; processing and degradation of biodegradable polymers
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Materials Engineering Centre (MEC), WMG, University of Warwick, Bhattacharyya Way, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
Interests: multifunctional composites; nanocomposites, structure-processing-property relationships; bioinspired composites; self-reinforced polymer composites; biobased composites; polymer fibres; conductive polymer composites
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Interests: multifunctional composites; nanocomposites, structure-processing-property relationships; bioinspired composites; self-reinforced polymer composites; biobased composites; polymer fibres; conductive polymer composites
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George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
Interests: polymer physics and mechanics; nonlinear solid mechanics; computational mechanics; soft active materials; shape memory polymers; light activated polymers; polymers with dynamic covalent bonds (vitrimer); 3D/4D printing; design of functional structures using active polymers and 3D printing
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Interests: polymer physics and mechanics; nonlinear solid mechanics; computational mechanics; soft active materials; shape memory polymers; light activated polymers; polymers with dynamic covalent bonds (vitrimer); 3D/4D printing; design of functional structures using active polymers and 3D printing
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Systems Science and Technology, Akita Prefectural University, Akita 015-0055, Japan
Interests: plastic molding of polymers and its composites; jointing of polymers with other materials; functional polymers and composites; utilization of biomass materials; biomaterials and issue engineering
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Interests: plastic molding of polymers and its composites; jointing of polymers with other materials; functional polymers and composites; utilization of biomass materials; biomaterials and issue engineering
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Instituto de Química Física Rocasolano, IQFR-CSIC, Serrano 119, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Interests: laser micro- and nanoprocessing of polymers; mechanisms of laser ablation of polymers; laser-induced period surface structures in polymers; polymer thin films; applications of modified polymers; functional polymers
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Interests: laser micro- and nanoprocessing of polymers; mechanisms of laser ablation of polymers; laser-induced period surface structures in polymers; polymer thin films; applications of modified polymers; functional polymers
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: polymer-based composites; polymer-based nanocomposites; mechanical behavior
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Interests: polymer-based composites; polymer-based nanocomposites; mechanical behavior
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Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Gr. Ghica-Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
Interests: synthesis and characterization of phenolic, epoxy and vinyl-ester resins; extractions and characterization of natural products; theoretical aspects regarding polymers adhesive and cohesive capacity; correlation of molecular structure characteristics with adhesive properties of macromolecular compounds; aspects regarding synthetic adhesives properties and characterization, methods of control and their testing; complex capitalization of the vegetable biomass, respectively of polymer waste products through pyrolysis; synthesis and characterization of interpenetrating polymer networks; studies of thermal degradation and polymers compatibility (study of decomposition processes, establishing the mechanisms and kinetics of thermal degradation); studies of polymers photochemical behavior. Recent researches regarding polymers aging under light, especially UV radiation from the solar spectrum, as well as polymers photostabilization
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Interests: synthesis and characterization of phenolic, epoxy and vinyl-ester resins; extractions and characterization of natural products; theoretical aspects regarding polymers adhesive and cohesive capacity; correlation of molecular structure characteristics with adhesive properties of macromolecular compounds; aspects regarding synthetic adhesives properties and characterization, methods of control and their testing; complex capitalization of the vegetable biomass, respectively of polymer waste products through pyrolysis; synthesis and characterization of interpenetrating polymer networks; studies of thermal degradation and polymers compatibility (study of decomposition processes, establishing the mechanisms and kinetics of thermal degradation); studies of polymers photochemical behavior. Recent researches regarding polymers aging under light, especially UV radiation from the solar spectrum, as well as polymers photostabilization
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Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
Interests: polymer sand related materials; structure; properties; synthesis; characterization; extrusion; molding; automotive; packaging; biopolymers; synthetic polymers; polymer modification
Interests: polymer sand related materials; structure; properties; synthesis; characterization; extrusion; molding; automotive; packaging; biopolymers; synthetic polymers; polymer modification
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575, Singapore
Interests: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; 3D bioprinting; laser–material interactions; laser-based advanced manufacturing
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Interests: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; 3D bioprinting; laser–material interactions; laser-based advanced manufacturing
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Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, I-80055 Portici (NA), Italy
Interests: multiscale and multifunctional thermoplastic cellular materials; innovative foaming processes; new polymer processing technologies (extrusion, foaming, blow molding, injection molding, additive manufacturing, laser sintering, microfluidic, etc.); multifunctional composites based on thermoplastic matrices; thermoplastic composite laminates; stimuli responsive lightweight materials
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Interests: multiscale and multifunctional thermoplastic cellular materials; innovative foaming processes; new polymer processing technologies (extrusion, foaming, blow molding, injection molding, additive manufacturing, laser sintering, microfluidic, etc.); multifunctional composites based on thermoplastic matrices; thermoplastic composite laminates; stimuli responsive lightweight materials
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Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Fisciano (SA), Italy
Interests: molding; effect of thermomechanical history on final structure of polymeric materials; analysis and numerical simulation of the injection molding process of thermoplastic materials; polymeric materials characterization; atomic force microscopy
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Interests: molding; effect of thermomechanical history on final structure of polymeric materials; analysis and numerical simulation of the injection molding process of thermoplastic materials; polymeric materials characterization; atomic force microscopy
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
Interests: bioabsorbable medical devices; drug delivery; tissue engineering; nanofibers; core-shell microspheres; polymer processing; water (gas) assisted injection molding; micro/nano optical/electrical devices; micro/nano-structure fabrication
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Interests: bioabsorbable medical devices; drug delivery; tissue engineering; nanofibers; core-shell microspheres; polymer processing; water (gas) assisted injection molding; micro/nano optical/electrical devices; micro/nano-structure fabrication
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Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam 686 560, Kerala, India
Interests: nanomaterials; polymer blends; fiber-filled polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; aging and degradation; pervaporation phenomena; sorption and diffusion; interpenetrating polymer systems; recyclability and reuse of waste plastics and rubbers; elastomer crosslinking; dual porous nanocomposite scaffolds for tissue engineering; polymer nanocomposites for electronic applications; water purification; energy storage
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Interests: nanomaterials; polymer blends; fiber-filled polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; aging and degradation; pervaporation phenomena; sorption and diffusion; interpenetrating polymer systems; recyclability and reuse of waste plastics and rubbers; elastomer crosslinking; dual porous nanocomposite scaffolds for tissue engineering; polymer nanocomposites for electronic applications; water purification; energy storage
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Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Interests: polymer blends; melt grafting of polymers; nanocomposites; recycling and value-added reuse of plastics; super tough hydrogels; confined crystallization of polymers
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Interests: polymer blends; melt grafting of polymers; nanocomposites; recycling and value-added reuse of plastics; super tough hydrogels; confined crystallization of polymers
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Mechanical and Construction Engineering Department, Northumbria University, Newctle Upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK
Interests: bio-inspired responsive materials/surfaces/structures; mechanics of thin film materials and soft matters; micro-device; flexible electronics
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Interests: bio-inspired responsive materials/surfaces/structures; mechanics of thin film materials and soft matters; micro-device; flexible electronics
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School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
Interests: additive manufacturing; computational materials science; micromechanics; contact mechanics and tribology
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Interests: additive manufacturing; computational materials science; micromechanics; contact mechanics and tribology
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Polymer Research Institute, The State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610017, China
Interests: materials engineering; polymer processing; foams
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Interests: materials engineering; polymer processing; foams
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