Functional Polymer-Based Materials

Dear Colleagues,

We are still going through unprecedented times in which there are serious issues related to the production and distribution of polymeric components that are much needed for everyday life. The main driver for the growth of the global economy in the post-pandemic period is expected to be hinged on fast-paced construction and more efficient transportation coupled with better logistic strategies. In the forefront of such a concerted drive, the advent and wider usage of novel, smart, and functional materials is of paramount importance. For this Special Issue, “Functional Polymeric Materials”, we welcome the submission of original articles and reviews (i.e., overviews, in-depth reviews, and critical treatises) exploring, but not limited to, the following topics:

1. Novel synthetic macromolecules with tailor-made properties
2. Sustainable and bio-sourced polymeric materials
3. Biodegradable and biocompatible polymers
4. Polymeric components as drug delivery systems
5. Water-soluble polymers and their applications
6. Polymeric network and gels
7. Porous polymers
8. Smart and stimuli responsive polymers
9. Fibre-forming and natural polymers
10. High-temperature- and fire-resistant polymers
11. Inorganic and hybrid materials
12. Degradation and recycling of polymeric products
13. Conformational behaviours and theoretical aspects of macromolecules

Dr. Paul Joseph
Dr. Svetlana Tretsiakova-McNally
Dr. Malavika Arun
Guest Editors

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