Phase Transitions in Polymer and Polymer-Based (Nano)Composites

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue “Phase Transitions in Polymers and Polymer-Based (Nano)Composites” focuses on complex phenomena, such as phase transitions (glass, melting, crystallization) in polymers and composites/nanocomposites based on polymeric matrices. Cooperative transitions and order–disorder transitions related to the self-assembly of copolymers and block copolymers are also considered, including phase transition in magnetically and/or electrically ordered systems, together with investigations on phase transitions in liquid crystals and polymer liquid crystals. Contributions focused on transition processes in confined materials or at the interface between nanofillers and polymeric matrices are also welcomed. Manuscripts focused on the transition from the volume (bulk) behavior to the surface behavior in (nano)materials as well as on percolation-related phenomena in polymer (nano)composites are also invited.

The issue aims to collect outstanding manuscripts focused on the original design of experiments, experimental data, new materials and processes, and combined physical and chemical properties, including applications and interdisciplinary contributions.

Both experimental and theoretical contributions will be considered. Manuscripts focused on potential applications of phase transitions are encouraged.

The publication of manuscripts will be subjected to the peer-review model supported by the journal.

Prof. Mircea Chipara
Dr. Daniel Lepadatu
Dr. Robert Vajtai
Guest Editors

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