Stabilization and Degradation of Polymers

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce a call for submissions to a Special issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences dedicated to “Degradation and Stabilization of Polymers”, and focused especially, but not only, on biopolymers and biocomposites. Various types of degradation, including thermal, mechanical, photo-oxidative, hydrolytic, and enzymatic, play an important role in the applicability of polymer materials. The stabilization of polymers is important to preserve their properties, and to ensure their overall performance for the required period of application and/or during reprocessing. However, from a biomedical or environmental point of view, a controlled triggering of degradation as well as a tailored degradation rate is desired. Therefore, knowledge of the mutual relationships between the polymer structure, additives, and polymer material morphology, and the effect of the external stimuli on the polymer material stability/degradability is crucial for achieving materials with targeted properties.

We encourage the submission of both original research articles and topical reviews on the degradation/stabilization of all types of polymer materials, degradation triggering, and/or control. All submitted articles will undergo peer review.

Dr. Jaroslav Mosnacek
Dr. Martin Danko
Dr. Dmitrij Bondarev
Guest Editors

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. International Journal of Molecular Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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