New Advance in Polymers: Structuralization to Functionalization
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 January 2026
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Structuralization and functionalization are key strategies in tailoring polymers for specific applications. This Special Issue aims to present research on these two strategies to advance the study of polymers for a wide range of applications.
- Structuralization involves controlling the architecture of polymers, such as their molecular weight, chain configuration (linear, branched, crosslinked), and crystallinity. These structural elements significantly influence properties like strength, flexibility, thermal stability, and processability.
- Functionalizationcan be used for the introduction of chemical groups or functionalities onto polymer chains, either during synthesis or through post-modification. This enables tunable properties such as hydrophilicity, conductivity, biocompatibility, or reactivity with other materials. Functionalized polymers are widely used in areas like drug delivery, sensors, and smart materials.
Together, these processes allow for the design of polymer materials with precise mechanical, chemical, and physical characteristics to meet the demands of technologies.
Dr. Wei Wu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer material
- molecular weight
- chain configuration
- polymer chains
- chemical groups
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