Application and Characterization of Multifunctional and Sustainable Polymers and Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2025 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editors
Interests: multifunctional composite materials; self-healing materials; 3D printed nanocomposites; structural health monitoring
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Interests: 3D printing; smart materials; multifunctional materials; nanocomposites; polymers; carbon nanotubes; graphene nanoplatelets; anti-icing; shape memory; structural health monitoring
Interests: acoustics; ultrasonics; NDE; NDT; resins; epoxy; applied polymers; cure kinetics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue on “Innovation in Polymers and Composites: Design and Characterization and Multifunctional and Sustainable Applications” in the journal Polymers aims to gather together cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of polymer and composite materials. The primary objective is to highlight innovations that enhance the design, characterization, and application of these materials, focusing on multifunctional properties and sustainability.
This Special Issue encompasses a broad range of topics related to polymers and composites including, but not limited to:
- The design and development of polymers composites；
- Innovative techniques for designing new high-performance polymers and composites, including nanocomposites；
- Advances in material synthesis and processing methods, including strategies for recovery and recycling；
- The development of novel smart polymers and composites, including polymer blends and nanocomposites.
This Special Issue invites contributions from researchers and practitioners in academia and industry, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and challenges in the field. Through this collection of articles, the Special Issue seeks to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration, ultimately driving forward the development of advanced, sustainable polymeric materials.
Prof. Dr. Alberto Jiménez Suárez
Dr. Alejandro Cortés Fernández
Dr. Gonzalo Seisdedos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart polymers
- self-healing
- shape memory
- vitrimers
- covalent adaptable networks (CANs)
- recycling
- non-destructive testing (NDT)
- nanocomposites
- structural health monitoring (SHM)
- bio-based polymers
- thermoset
- cure kinetics
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