Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Functional Polymers

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, “Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Functional Polymers”, will focus on advances in functional polymers preparation, based on their direct synthesis and chemical modification. Functional organic polymers are applied in many areas, such as solid-phase organic synthesis, separation, chromatography, adsorbents, ion exchangers, drug-delivery systems, sensors, catalysts, membranes, and templates. Each application requires customized properties in the polymer, including the form and size of particles and their chemical compositions. The prospective applications of polymer functionality are especially considered. Functionality can be introduced into the polymer network by applying functional monomers that can also play the role of crosslinking agents. A more challenging route of polymers functionalizing is chemical post-modification using reactive groups present in their structure. Applying the grafting to or grafting from approach, the surface of polymers can also be modified by the other types of polymers. In this Special Issue, original articles, reviews, mini-reviews, and short communications covering the most recent advances in the preparation, applications, and characterization of functional polymers are welcome.

Dr. hab. Marta Grochowicz
Dr. hab. Magdalena Sobiesiak
Guest Editors

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