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Feature Papers in Macromolecular Chemistry, 2nd Edition

A Special Issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049) belonging to the section "Macromolecular Chemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 770

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Interests: polymer-based composites; nanocomposites; polymer processing; mechanical properties; rheological behavior
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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a Special Issue, titled “Feature Papers in Macromolecular Chemistry, 2nd Edition”. This is a collection of important, high-quality papers (original research articles or comprehensive review papers) published in open-access format by prominent scholars invited by the Editorial Office and Guest Editors. The aim of the Special Issue is to provide readers an overview of current trends while inspiring future investigations in macromolecular chemistry and its interdisciplinary frontiers.

This Special Issue highlights significant advancements and pioneering directions in macromolecular chemistry. We welcome submissions across the broad spectrum of polymer science, including but not limited to novel synthetic methodologies, structure–property relationships, bio-based and biodegradable polymers, stimuli-responsive systems, polymer composites, and macromolecular characterization.

Dr. Pietro Russo
Dr. Sonia Trombino
Dr. Roberta Cassano
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Keywords

  • synthesis and application of novel polymers
  • controlled/living polymerization
  • polymerization mechanisms and kinetics
  • supramolecular polymers and self-assembly
  • polymer recycling and degradation

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Drug Release Behavior of Enrofloxacin Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Synthesized via Electron Beam Irradiation
by Xiang Li, Zixian Zheng, Jie Gao and Tao Chen
Molecules 2026, 31(14), 2447; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules31142447 - 13 Jul 2026
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Traditional thermal polymerization for imprinted polymers suffers from long reaction time and initiator residues. This study proposes an initiator-free and fast reaction electron beam irradiation technique to synthesize enrofloxacin (ENRO) molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) for sustained drug release. ENRO-based MIPs were prepared using [...] Read more.
Traditional thermal polymerization for imprinted polymers suffers from long reaction time and initiator residues. This study proposes an initiator-free and fast reaction electron beam irradiation technique to synthesize enrofloxacin (ENRO) molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) for sustained drug release. ENRO-based MIPs were prepared using methacrylic acid (MAA) as a functional monomer and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) as a crosslinker under electron beam irradiation within 2 h. The structure was characterized by SEM, FTIR, DSC, and TG. Drug loading capacity was determined via solvent elution, and drug release behavior was evaluated in simulated physiological environments. The MIP exhibited a high drug loading ratio of 13.27% and porous morphology (SEM). FTIR confirmed complete template removal, while thermal analysis indicated uniform drug dispersion and enhanced stability. Cumulative release was pH-dependent: 72.12% at pH 7.4 (physiological) and 41.67% at pH 1.2 (gastric). Drug release kinetics followed the Korsmeyer–Peppas model (R2 > 0.88), dominated by Fickian diffusion. Electron beam irradiation enables initiator-free synthesis of ENRO-based MIP with high loading capacity and pH-responsive sustained release, offering significant potential for targeted antibiotic delivery. Full article
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