Catalysis in Polymerizations
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 805
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanoparticles; polymers; catalysts; hydrogen; carbon dioxide; biomass
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Interests: design, synthesis and characterization of organometallic compounds and transition metal complexes; design, synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous catalysts; H2 production; photocatalysis; ring-opening polymerization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue aims to bring together a collection of high-quality papers focused on the polymerization catalyst field, which represents one of the most active and influential areas of scientific research. The development of homogeneous/heterogenous catalysts that allow us to obtain polymers with controlled properties is essential for creating new advanced materials with customized properties that can be used in various applications, from packaging and biomedical devices to energy storage and eco-friendly plastics. Catalyzed polymerizations can occur through several mechanisms, such as coordination–insertion polymerization, ring-opening polymerization (ROP), metathesis polymerization, radical polymerization, and catalyst transfer polymerization. Special emphasis will be given to metal-based catalysts, organocatalysts, and single-site systems that provide high activity, selectivity, and control over polymer microstructure, including aspects like molecular weight distribution, tacticity, and end-group fidelity. Attention will also be focused on studies that explore catalyst performance in conditions relevant to industry, the use of low-cost, earth-abundant metal systems, and innovative strategies for achieving circularity in polymer life cycles. All studies, both experimental and theoretical, in the form of articles, reviews, and short beginnings, are welcome. The aim is precisely to create a Special Issue that acts as a platform to share current and new knowledge in the field of catalyzed polymerizations.
Dr. Antonio Buonerba
Guest Editor
Dr. Salvatore Impemba
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- heterogeneous catalyst
- homogeneous catalyst
- polymer
- olefin
- cyclic ester
- ring-opening polymerization
- metathesis polymerization
- radical polymerization
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