Advancements in Polymer Functionalization Methods Toward Smart, Sustainable and High-Performance Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymeric Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
2. Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, 16 Dorodna St., 03-195 Warsaw, Poland
Interests: gamma radiation; electron beam radiation; polymer materials; medical device polymers; polymer characterization; biomedical polymers; biopolymers; coordination compounds; radiation modification; oxidative stress; free radicals; antioxidants; structural biology; material testing
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Interests: graft copolymerization; radiation-induced processes; polymer functionalization; nanocomposites; radiation grafting and functionalized materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in polymer science have enabled transformative material innovations through precise post-synthesis modifications. The scope of polymer functionalization has expanded to include remote activation methods such as radiation, plasma, and photonic techniques. This allows the creation of smart and sustainable materials for biomedical, energy, and environmental applications.
This Special Issue invites original research and comprehensive reviews focusing on the emerging functionalization strategies that address modern challenges. Contributions are welcome in areas including, but not limited to, the following: radiation-grafted polymers for drug delivery systems, environmentally benign modifications, multifunctional nanocomposites, and structurally responsive biomaterials. Our goal is to consolidate the current state of the art in polymer modification with a forward-looking perspective that promotes innovation, sustainability, and performance.
Dr. Hanna Lewandowska
Guest Editor
Dr. Nelson Rotich
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- polymer functionalization
- smart materials
- radiation-induced processes
- sustainable polymers
- nanocomposites
- biomedical polymers
- graft copolymerization
- oxidative stress resistance
- post-synthetic modification
- environmental applications
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