Advances in Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polymeric Materials (2nd Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to publish papers that deal with the thermomechanical and electrical properties of polymers and their composites with other materials. It is important to recognize the applicability of various fillers in polymers composites in order to create new composites and modify existing composites. Advancements in the engineering of polymeric materials, including the search for innovative polymer composites with specific properties, resulted in the expansion of their application, especially in automotive, construction, energy, packaging, and medical industries. The practical application of new polymeric materials requires knowledge of their mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, as well as the recognition of changes in these properties during the operation and destruction of polymers. The environmental aspect of research is important, including the combustion/co-combustion of polymers, the thermal use of polymer waste with energy recovery, as well as other uses of recycled polymer materials. It is important to conduct model studies on changes in the properties of polymeric materials and the computer simulation of the exploitation and thermal processes of polymers.

Dr. Adam Gnatowski
Dr. Agnieszka Kijo-Kleczkowska
Guest Editors

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• thermomechanical and electrical properties of polymers and composites
• structure of polymeric materials
• combustion of polymeric materials
• co-combustion of polymeric materials with fuels and waste
• thermal analysis TG/DTG, DTA, DSC, QMS of polymers and composites
• emission of pollutants during thermal processes
• modeling and computer simulation of polymeric materials properties change
• modeling and computer simulation of exploitation and thermal processes
• recycling of polymeric materials

• Advances in Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polymeric Materials in Materials (13 articles)