Advances in Polymer Recycling Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

Covalent Adaptive Networks (CANs) are cross-linked polymers that incorporate dynamic covalent bonds, which endow them with the mechanical robustness of thermosets while preserving the reprocessability and recyclability characteristic of thermoplastics. Due to their exceptional stability and stimulus-responsive reconfigurability, CANs have emerged as a promising solution to pressing environmental challenges.

This Special Issue, entitled “Advances in Polymer Recycling Technologies”, will serve as a distinctive international forum for researchers engaged in CAN-related research to disseminate their latest achievements. Contributions are welcome in areas including, but not limited to, the following:

• Development of new dynamic covalent bonds and reaction mechanisms;
• Strategies for enhancing bond-exchange kinetics and material durability;
• Innovative recycling and upcycling approaches for CAN-based systems;
• Fundamental understanding of network topology and dynamic behavior;
• Computational design and predictive modeling for CAN performance;
• Advanced applications exploiting the unique reconfigurability of CANs.

We look forward to receiving your contributions to advancing both the scientific understanding and technological implementation of these versatile and sustainable polymer systems

Prof. Dr. Fei Gao
Dr. Yinjun Chen
Dr. Qingshi Wu
Guest Editors

Dr. Wang Li
Guest Editor Assistant

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