Polymers in Civil Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Polymers are pivotal in modern civil engineering, serving as versatile materials with diverse applications. Both natural and synthetic polymers are integral to various construction processes and innovations, influencing the design, durability, and performance of infrastructures. The exploration of polymers in this context spans multiple scientific and engineering disciplines. It is vital to integrate technological advancements with insights from chemical, physical, environmental, and civil engineering sciences to fully harness the potential of polymeric materials in civil engineering.

Therefore, having an in-depth understanding of polymers' physical, chemical, and environmental properties is crucial for their innovative development and implementation. This Special Issue invites original research articles and comprehensive reviews that study various facets of polymers in civil engineering. Potential topics include, but are not restricted to, the following:

• Advancements in polymeric materials for structural applications;
• Durability and lifecycle assessment of polymeric materials in civil engineering;
• Synthesis and modification of polymers for enhanced performance;
• Modeling and simulation of polymeric behavior in civil structures;
• Characterization techniques for polymeric materials in construction;
• Processing and fabrication methods for polymeric civil engineering materials;
• Smart and functional polymeric materials for intelligent infrastructures;
• Environmental impact and sustainability of polymeric materials in civil engineering;
• Mechanical and physical characterization of polymers and polymer-based composites.

Dr. Yongcheng Ji
Prof. Dr. Luciano Feo
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.