Polymer Physics and Theory
A section of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360).
Section Information
This section "Polymer Physics and Theory" of Polymers aims to rapidly publish high-quality contributions that report on novel research findings regarding theoretical, computational, and experimental studies of the physico-chemical properties of polymeric systems both at equilibrium and beyond equilibrium. The focus is on the properties and features of both real and model systems. We emphasize: a) the development of multiscale modeling methodologies, constitutive equations, and new theories; b) the implementation of efficient algorithms and machine learning schemes for structure–property relationship quantification; and c) experimental studies for the preparation and characterization of new polymeric materials, including instrumentation and development of new measuring devices. While purely computational studies should help uncover or predict microscopic mechanisms underlying macroscopic measurable phenomena, theoretical studies should result in novel methods and solutions (exact or approximate), and may be supplemented by numerical investigations. The outcome of both types of contributions should ideally confront with existing experimental data, or suggest additional experiments. Purely experimental studies should help uncover or further explore novel phenomena and systems of potential relevance for applications. Investigations that aim at verifying theoretical predictions are also highly welcome.
Keywords
- elasticity, mechanical properties, elastic properties, optical properties, transport properties, viscosity, diffusivity
- simulation, molecular dynamics, Brownian Dynamics, Monte Carlo, dissipative particle dynamics
- lattice models, atomistic models, coarse-graining, multiscale modelling, hierarchical modelling
- theory, field theoretic simulations, self-consistent field theory
- entanglements, topological constraints
- solutions and melts, block copolymers, mixtures, blends, brushes, ring polymers, nanocomposites, gels, networks, micelles, biological polymers, DNA, complexation, morphology, self-assembly, phase behavior
- machine learning, data mining, big data
- nonequilibrium thermodynamics
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Modelling and Simulation of Proteins, Biopolymers and Biocompatible Materials (Deadline: 5 October 2023)
- Computational Modeling and Simulation of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 5 October 2023)
- Thermal Transport in Polymers (Deadline: 15 October 2023)
- Recent Advancement in Polymerization Kinetics (Deadline: 20 October 2023)
- Synthesis and Characterization of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) for Sensing Applications (Deadline: 20 October 2023)
- Simulation and Calculation of Polymer Composite Materials (Deadline: 20 October 2023)
- Failure of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 25 October 2023)
- Research on Polymer Simulation, Modeling and Computation (Deadline: 30 October 2023)
- Fire Behavior of Flame-Retardant Polymers (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Computational and Experimental Approaches in Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Advances in Polymerization and Kinetic Studies (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Development in Polymer Rheology (Deadline: 10 November 2023)
- Understanding Polymers from Atomistic Level to Their Production (Deadline: 15 November 2023)
- Recent Developments in Polymerization Kinetics (Deadline: 15 November 2023)
- Semiflexible Polymers III (Deadline: 15 November 2023)
- Study of the Mechanical and Rheological Behavior of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 20 November 2023)
- Transport Processes of Polymers through Nanometric Pore Membranes (Deadline: 25 November 2023)
- Advances in Polymeric Additive Manufacturing (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Molecular Simulation of Polymers (Deadline: 5 December 2023)
- Application of Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Composite Materials Research (Deadline: 5 December 2023)
- Organic Polymeric Materials and Their Theoretical and Experimental Studies (Deadline: 15 December 2023)
- Polymer Dynamics: From Single Chains to Networks and Gels (Deadline: 25 December 2023)
- Polymers, Biomolecules and Nanocomposites: Computational Perspectives (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Computational Modeling and Simulations of Polymers (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Polymer Modified Electrode Materials (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Recent Advances in Flame Retardant Polymers (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Advanced Polymers for High-Performance Batteries (Deadline: 5 January 2024)
- Polymer Materials in Sensors, Actuators and Energy Conversion II (Deadline: 15 January 2024)
- New Technologies of Epoxy Resin (Deadline: 20 January 2024)
- Novel Conjugated Polymers and Conductive Polymers (Deadline: 25 January 2024)
- Thermal Properties Analysis of Polymers (Deadline: 31 January 2024)
- Physical Properties of Foods Based on Milk Protein/Plant Protein (Deadline: 5 February 2024)
- Research Progress on Mechanical Behavior of Polymers (Deadline: 10 February 2024)
- Novel Polymer Composites for Energy Storage Applications (Deadline: 10 February 2024)
- Advancements in Rheology and Processing of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 15 February 2024)
- Advances in Interfacial Compatibility of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 20 February 2024)
- Polymer Materials for Wastewater Treatment (Deadline: 20 February 2024)
- Multiscale Molecular Simulation of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 25 February 2024)
- Polymers Physics: From Theory to Experimental Applications (Deadline: 25 February 2024)
- Mechanical Properties and Structure of Polymers and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 25 February 2024)
- Polymer Materials: Microstructure and Macroproperties Representation (Deadline: 25 February 2024)
- Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 28 February 2024)
- Molecular Simulation and Modeling of Polymers II (Deadline: 28 February 2024)
- Mechanical and Structural Properties of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Recent Advances in Polymer-Functionalized Inorganic Nanomaterials (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Self-Assembling Structure and Dynamics of Multicomponent Polymer Systems (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Time-Dependent Mechanical Behavior of Polymers and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polymers (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Polymer Theory and Simulation (Deadline: 20 March 2024)
- Mechanical Properties and Numerical Modelling of Polymeric Biomaterials (Deadline: 30 March 2024)
- Modeling and Simulation of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 March 2024)
- Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of Polymer-Based Composites (Deadline: 30 April 2024)
- Rheological Properties of Polymers and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions: