Recent Advances in Polymer Synthesis and Modification

Dear Colleagues,

At present, polymeric materials constitute a rapidly developing branch of the global economy, which is confirmed by the dynamic growth in their production. This is due to their numerous advantages, mainly their low specific weight, high mechanical strength, ability to be repeatedly processed and formed into products of different shapes, high chemical resistance, favorable electrical properties, resistance to corrosion, and high resistance of most of them to photo- and biodegradation. Notwithstanding the above, new technical and technological solutions and new kinds of polymer materials are constantly being sought. This is usually carried out at the stage of polymer synthesis or as a result of its chemical or physical modification.

This Special Issue is dedicated to the problems of synthesis and modification of various polymers (standard, engineering, high-performance, biodegradable, bio-based, conductive, etc.). Presentation of research results in the field of recent advances in polymer synthesis and modification as well as of important trends in this area is welcome. Reviews, full papers, and short communications focused on this area are invited.

Dr. Rafał Malinowski
Guest Editor

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