Polymer Analysis and Characterization
A section of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360).
Section Information
The Section “Polymer Analysis and Characterization” of Polymers aims to rapidly publish contributions on all aspects of polymer characterization. In fact, it is very important to characterize polymer-based systems (such as polymers, copolymers, and micro-and nano-polymer composites, just to name a few) in order to establish strong structure–property relationships. These characterizations can potentially lead both to a deep knowledge of the materials’ performances and to the possibility of choosing the best performing systems for specific applications. We encourage the submission of manuscripts that provide novel competently researched articles and reviews that report on significant advances in the field. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Characterization and analysis of polymers, polymeric materials and polymer additives;
- Characterization of polymerization mechanisms;
- Characterization of polymer systems through advanced spectroscopy methods;
- Structure-property relationships in polymers and polymer composites;
- Surface properties of polymer systems;
- Measurement of molecular mass, size, conformation in polymer systems;
- Morphological characterization of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Mechanical behavior of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Rheological behavior of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Thermal behavior of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Flame retardancy of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Structure-property-processing relationships in polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Biodegradability of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites.
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Polymer Materials from Natural Resources (Deadline: 31 May 2023)
Multifunctional Polymers Used in Agricultural Application and Environmental Treatment
(Deadline: 31 May 2023)- Synthesis and Applications of Polymeric Adsorbent Materials (Deadline: 10 June 2023)
- Polymer-Inorganic Materials Composite and Its Potential Application (Deadline: 15 June 2023)
- Advanced Spectroscopy Methods in Polymer-Based Materials Analysis and Characterization (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Rheology, Structure, and Properties of Polymers and Composites (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Spectroscopic Polymer and Polymer Composites Characterization (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Research in Bionic Smart Polymers (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Development in High Thermal Conductivity Polymer-Based Composites (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Polymeric Porous Materials and Derivatives for Advanced Applications (Deadline: 5 July 2023)
- Advanced Polymer-Based Composites (Deadline: 15 July 2023)
- Advances in Structure-Property Relationship of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 20 July 2023)
- Polymer Materials in Building and Construction (Deadline: 20 July 2023)
- Flame-Retardant Properties of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 July 2023)
- Relationships of Polymer Materials and Sustainability (Deadline: 25 July 2023)
- Characterization of Polymer Food Packaging Material (Deadline: 25 July 2023)
- Advanced Natural Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 25 July 2023)
- Wood-Based Composites: Materials, Manufacturing and Engineering (Deadline: 25 July 2023)
- Structure and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 25 July 2023)
- Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 July 2023)
- Dielectric and Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymer-Based Materials: Optimization, Testing Methods, Data Evaluation and Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2023)
- Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Electroactive Polymers II (Deadline: 5 August 2023)
- Advances in Cellulose-Based Polymers and Their Composites (Deadline: 5 August 2023)
- Polymer Materials: Microstructure and Macroproperties Representation (Deadline: 10 August 2023)
- Advances in Rheology of Polymers (Deadline: 15 August 2023)
- Advances in Rubbers (Deadline: 15 August 2023)
- Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Study (Deadline: 15 August 2023)
- Advances in Energy Harvesting Based Piezoelectric Polymers (Deadline: 15 August 2023)
- Multifunctional Nanocomposites for Photoelectrocatalytic Applications (Deadline: 15 August 2023)
- Polymer Based Composites for Energy Driven and Sensing Applications (Deadline: 15 August 2023)
- Physical, Chemical, and Mechanical Properties of Different Polymers in Dentistry and Correlated Areas (Deadline: 15 August 2023)
- Carbon-Based Polymer Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications (Deadline: 20 August 2023)
- Polymer Blends and Injection Molding (Deadline: 25 August 2023)
- Organic-Inorganic Functional Hybrid Polymer Composites (Deadline: 25 August 2023)
- Advanced Polymer Materials from Natural Resources (Deadline: 25 August 2023)
- Patterning Polymer and Polymeric Scaffold Surfaces through Colloidal Lithography (CL) for Multimodal Applications (Deadline: 25 August 2023)
- Current Directions and Innovations in Fluorescence Techniques for Characterization of Polymers and Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 30 August 2023)
- Modification and Application of Polyurethane (Deadline: 31 August 2023)
- Applications of Polysaccharide-Based Materials (Deadline: 31 August 2023)
- Structure-Properties Relationships in Polymers (Deadline: 31 August 2023)
- Properties, Structure and Environmental Impact of Organic and Inorganic Polymer Composites (Deadline: 5 September 2023)
- Polymeric Hydrogels with Shape Deformation Behaviors (Deadline: 5 September 2023)
- Detection and Diagnosis of Polymer Composites for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Application (Deadline: 10 September 2023)
- Thermal Behavior of Polymer Materials II (Deadline: 15 September 2023)
- Natural and Industrial Waste Based Polymer Composites: Processing, Characterization and Applications (Deadline: 15 September 2023)
- Biopolymer Matrices for Incorporation of Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 20 September 2023)
- Characterization and Properties of Block Copolymers (Deadline: 20 September 2023)
- Advances in Thermal Behavior of Polymers and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 September 2023)
- Research Progress in Polymeric Chemical Sensors (Deadline: 20 September 2023)
- Development in Photoactive Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 20 September 2023)
- Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Natural Polymer Materials (Deadline: 25 September 2023)
- Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (Deadline: 25 September 2023)
- Structure and Properties of Polymeric Materials in Additive Manufacturing II (Deadline: 25 September 2023)
- Aging of Polymer Material (Deadline: 25 September 2023)
- Advanced Analytical Methods for Applied Polymeric Science (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Polymer Fiber and Nanowire Reinforced Materials (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Polymers in Food Science (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- 3D Printing of Functional Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Polymeric Materials in Modern—Contemporary Art II (Deadline: 5 October 2023)
- Advanced Study on Polyurethane (Deadline: 20 October 2023)
- Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Trends and Advancements (Deadline: 20 October 2023)
- Mechanical and Physical Properties of 3D Printed Polymer Materials (Deadline: 21 October 2023)
- Reverse Engineering of Rubber Products in Science and Practice (Deadline: 25 October 2023)
- Polymer-Based Hydrogel Materials (Deadline: 25 October 2023)
- Advances in Waste Based Polymer Composites (Deadline: 25 October 2023)
- Chemical Characterization of Lignocellulosic Polymers and Derived Products (Deadline: 25 October 2023)
- Interfacial Phenomena in Polymer Systems (Deadline: 25 October 2023)
- Failure of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 25 October 2023)
- Research on the Mechanical Properties of Additively Manufactured Polymers (Deadline: 30 October 2023)
- Polymer Porous Composite Materials: Structure and Properties (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Novel Copolymers: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Polymer Spectroscopy (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Advanced Polymeric Materials: Structure Property Relationships (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Polymeric Metamaterials: Design, Fabrication, Testing and Modeling (Deadline: 15 November 2023)
- Fracture Mechanics of Soft Polymer Composites and Polymeric Advanced Materials (Deadline: 15 November 2023)
- Crystalline Polymer Materials for Soft Electronics (Deadline: 20 November 2023)
- Advanced Study on Polymer Eucommia ulmoides Rubber (Deadline: 20 November 2023)
- Mechanics of Polymeric Structures across Scales (Deadline: 25 November 2023)
- Photoactive Polymer Materials (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Polymer Composite Analysis and Characterization II (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- New Progress in Polymer Electrolytes (Deadline: 1 December 2023)
- Electrospinning Techniques and Advanced Textile Materials (Deadline: 15 December 2023)
- Thermodynamics of Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications (Deadline: 15 December 2023)
- Hybrid and Composite Polymer Materials (Deadline: 15 December 2023)
- Flame Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 15 December 2023)
- Aging Behavior and Durability of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Advances in Polymer-Based Materials for Corrosion Protection II (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Magnetic Polymer Materials (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Advanced Polymers for Global Net-Zero Carbon Emission (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions: