New Insight into Polymer Dynamics
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Physics and Theory".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2024 | Viewed by 147
Special Issue Editor
Interests: optoelectronic film materials and quantum device designs; theoretical calculations and molecular dynamics simulations of low-dimensional systems and nanoporous materials; polymer dielectric composites for electric insulation and radar absorption/transmission; multiphysics finite-element simulations of electrical equipment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Molecular configuration, electronic properties (electronic-states) and thermodynamic properties of polymeric molecules establish foundations for the various macroscopic properties of polymer materials, such as electrical insulation, infrared absorption, water absorption and elasticity. Non-bonding interactions, aggregation states and the energy (potential energy and kinetic energy) evolution of polymer molecular chains in polymer materials account for the intrinsic mechanism behind material physical characteristics such as thermal stability, phase transition, and electrical or mechanical strength. The first-principle calculations and molecular dynamics simulations are capable of building up molecular-level models for polymer-based materials in order to evaluate and predict their electrical, thermal and mechanical properties, whilst elucidating molecular-scale mechanisms and regulating the relationship between micro-structure and macro-properties to lay theoretical foundations for the optimization and design of advanced and applicable polymer-hosted composites.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to report the latest research achievements on polymer modification or design through theoretical calculations or molecular dynamics simulations, while the content of published articles can also be extended to experimental research. We especially welcome research papers that combine theoretical and experimental approaches.
Dr. Weifeng Sun
Guest Editor
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.
Keywords
- polymer dielectrics
- first-principle calculation
- molecular dynamics
- electrical insulation
- cable accessory elastomer
- polyethylene
- polypropylene
- epoxy resin
- silicone rubber
- chemical modification
- polymer–matrix nanocomposite
