Unveiling the Role of Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Monomers on Bio-Based Polymer Properties
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Life Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 404
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will collect research on the evaluation and study of the application of bio-based polymers obtained from symmetrical and unsymmetrical bio-based monomers.
Symmetry covers an important role in our daily life. In chemistry, symmetry can be found everywhere, including at the atomic, molecular, and supramolecular level. Indeed, the macroscopic properties of polymers could be significantly affected by subtle structural changes in the building blocks, either in a beneficial or detrimental manner. For example, a polymer obtained from a symmetric monomer could be crystalline while the one obtained from an unsymmetrical monomer could be amorphous. Therefore, it is of essential importance to investigate the structure−property relationships of polymeric materials and provide new insight for realizing the optimal thermal and mechanical characteristics.
In this Special Issue, we aim to explore the role of symmetry of monomers in bio-based polymers, and we invite you to submit your contributions.
Dr. Arianna Brandolese
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular symmetry
- plane of symmetry
- biomass upgrading
- polymers
- oligomers
- complexes
- biodegradable
- polymers properties
- design and fabrication of polymers
- biodegradable
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