Polymer Surface Modification and Characterization

Dear Colleagues,

Polymer modification greatly improves the performance of polymer materials, or endows them with new functions, thus further broadening the application field of polymers and greatly improving their industrial application value.

The surface properties of polymer materials are closely related to the overall properties of materials. In multiphase systems, the interface properties have an important influence on the overall material properties. It is of great theoretical and practical value to study the surface and interface properties of polymers. This Special Issue mainly introduces the characterization and modification of polymer surfaces and interfaces, including the interface and compatibilization of polymer blending systems, the surface and interface of functional polymer materials, the friction and wear of polymer surfaces, the interface of polymer matrix composites, bonding and adhesives, and other aspects of the basic principles. The aim of this Special Issue is to present the latest experimental and theoretical developments in the field, through a combination of original research papers and review articles from leading research groups around the world.

Prof. Dr. Liangzhi Hong
Dr. Jinbao Xu
Guest Editors

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