Future Trends and Perspectives of Novel Polymeric Materials and Their Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Polymer-based materials have a superior status in all engineering sciences that attempt to address modern technology requirements. Particular applications require using advanced materials that must comply with the criteria of complex combinations of properties. What is desired most of such materials is they be lightweight, show durability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and have optoelectrical properties and starting materials that originate from renewable resources . Special attention is also paid to reducing the burden on the natural environment, manufacturing simplicity, and cost efficiency.

Advanced polymeric materials on special request are possible thanks to suitably designed chemical compositions, adequately chosen polymerization techniques, and precisely characterized properties. In particular, the knowledge gained through a multifaceted analysis of the properties improves the material performance and prediction of the causes of material failure during use. This also coincides with the continuous development of material engineering towards multidisciplinary approaches and advanced testing methods.

This Special Issue is to showcase research regarding the preparation and characterization of novel monomers, polymers, and polymeric materials. Explorations of detailed material characteristics in the context of potential applications and deeper discussions on structure–property relationships are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Izabela Barszczewska-Rybarek
Guest Editor

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