Polymers | Selected Papers in 2023–2024 in the Section “Polymer Analysis and Characterization”

We are pleased to invite you to read our selected papers in Polymers (ISSN: 2073-4360) in the “Polymer Analysis and Characterization” Section, which are listed below:

1. “Detecting Multi-Scale Defects in Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing of Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: A Review of Challenges and Advanced Non-Destructive Testing Techniques”
by Demeke Abay Ashebir, Andreas Hendlmeier, Michelle Dunn, Reza Arablouei, Stepan V. Lomov, Adriano Di Pietro and Mostafa Nikzad
Polymers 2024, 16(21), 2986; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16212986
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/21/2986

2. “Characterization Methods to Determine Interpenetrating Polymer Network (IPN) in Hydrogels”
by Ceren Cona, Katherine Bailey and Elizabeth Barker
Polymers 2024, 16(14), 2050; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16142050
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/14/2050

3. “Degradation Behavior of Biodegradable Man-Made Fibers in Natural Soil and in Compost”
by Pia Borelbach, Rodion Kopitzky, Jörg Dahringer and Patrick Gutmann
Polymers 2023, 15(13), 2959; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15132959
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/13/2959

4. “Digital Light Processing Route for 3D Printing of Acrylate-Modified PLA/Lignin Blends: Microstructure and Mechanical Performance”
by Sofiane Guessasma, Nicolas Stephant, Sylvie Durand and Sofiane Belhabib
Polymers 2024, 16(10), 1342; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16101342
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/10/1342

5. “Effect of 3D Printing Process Parameters and Heat Treatment Conditions on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of PEEK Parts”
by Honglei Zhen, Bin Zhao, Long Quan and Junyu Fu
Polymers 2023, 15(9), 2209; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15092209
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/9/2209

6. “Innovative Strategies for Technical-Economical Optimization of FDM Production”
by Dragoș Gabriel Zisopol, Maria Tănase and Alexandra Ileana Portoacă
Polymers 2023, 15(18), 3787; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15183787
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/18/3787

7. “Limited Optimal Plastic Behavior of RC Beams Strengthened by Carbon Fiber Polymers Using Reliability-Based Design”
by Sarah Khaleel Ibrahim and Majid Movahedi Rad
Polymers 2023, 15(3), 569; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15030569
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/3/569

8. “Pyrolysis of Waste Tires: A Review”
by Wenwen Han, Deshang Han and Hongbo Chen
Polymers 2023, 15(7), 1604; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15071604
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/7/1604

9. “Review of Developed Methods for Measuring Gas Uptake and Diffusivity in Polymers Enriched by Pure Gas under High Pressure”
by Jae Kap Jung
Polymers 2024, 16(5), 723; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16050723
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/5/723

10. “Synthetic Polyisoprene Rubber as a Mimic of Natural Rubber: Recent Advances on Synthesis, Nanocomposites, and Applications”
by Jorge A. Cruz-Morales, Carina Gutiérrez-Flores, Daniel Zárate-Saldaña, Manuel Burelo, Héctor García-Ortega and Selena Gutiérrez
Polymers 2023, 15(20), 4074; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15204074
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/20/4074

11. “The Influence of Printing Layer Thickness and Orientation on the Mechanical Properties of DLP 3D-Printed Dental Resin”
by Andrei Zoltan Farkas, Sergiu-Valentin Galatanu and Riham Nagib
Polymers 2023, 15(5), 1113; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15051113
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/5/1113

12. “Thermomechanical Properties of Virgin and Recycled Polypropylene—High-Density Polyethylene Blends”
by Hannah Jones, Jake McClements, Dipa Ray, Colin S. Hindle, Michail Kalloudis and Vasileios Koutsos
Polymers 2023, 15(21), 4200; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15214200
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/21/4200