Functional Polymer Materials in Chemical Engineering Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart and Functional Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editors
Interests: functional fluorosilicone polymer: design, synthesis, and reaction mechanism; nano-material fabrication: surface and interface, structure control and property; polymer nanocomposites, particularly multifunctional silicone foam composites; smart fire warning and strain/gas-responsive sensors: from design to application
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2. Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Material Technology, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
Interests: flame retardant polymers; polymer foams; aerogels; battery safety
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Functional polymer materials represent a cutting-edge interdisciplinary field that integrates fundamental polymer science with chemical engineering principles to develop next-generation polymeric materials with tailored properties and enhanced performance. This specialized area focuses on the rational design, controlled synthesis, precision processing, and targeted application of advanced polymeric systems to address critical challenges across multiple industrial sectors.
We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that highlight innovative approaches in the design, synthesis, characterization, and industrial implementation of polymers with precisely engineered functionalities. Special emphasis is placed on conductivity, self-healing capabilities, adsorption performance, and flame retardancy, which are currently drawing significant attention and discussion within the field. These focus areas represent some of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving domains in contemporary polymer science, offering substantial potential for transformative technological advancements.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers working at the forefront of functional polymer development, offering insights into the latest breakthroughs and future directions in this dynamic field. We welcome both experimental and theoretical studies that advance our understanding of these advanced materials and their chemical engineering applications.
Dr. Long-Cheng Tang
Dr. Yang Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functional polymers
- chemical engineering
- conductivity
- self-healing capabilities
- adsorption performance
- flame retardancy
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