Recyclable Supramolecular Polymer Materials
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Macromolecular Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editor
Interests: supramolecular polymers; polymer recycling; dynamic covalent chemistry; sustainable polymers; reversible polymer networks; green chemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing demand for sustainable materials has enhanced interest in the development of recyclable polymer systems. Among them, supramolecular polymers—assembled through reversible and dynamic non-covalent interactions—offer unique opportunities for designing materials with tunable properties, excellent recyclability, and a low environmental impact. These materials not only address the challenges associated with traditional polymer waste but also propose novel directions in adaptive and multifunctional material design.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest advances in the field of recyclable supramolecular polymer materials, including the design of novel supramolecular motifs, the enhancement of their recyclability and mechanical performance, understanding their dynamic behavior, and exploring their application in sustainable technologies. We welcome the submission of articles that focus on both fundamental studies and practical implementations.
Dr. Bo Qin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- supramolecular polymers
- recyclable materials
- dynamic covalent chemistry
- non-covalent interactions
- self-healing materials
- sustainable polymers
- polymer recycling
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