Editorial Board
- Polymer Chemistry Section
- Polymer Analysis and Characterization Section
- Polymer Physics and Theory Section
- Polymer Processing and Engineering Section
- Polymer Applications Section
- Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers Section
- Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science Section
- Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites Section
- Polymer Networks and Gels Section
- Polymer Membranes and Films Section
- Polymer Fibers Section
- Smart and Functional Polymers Section
- Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology Section
- Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science Section
Please note that the order in which the Editors appear on this page is alphabetical, and follows the structure of the editorial board presented on the MDPI website under information for editors: editorial board responsibilities.
Members
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Institute of Membrane Research, Max-Plank-Str. 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
Interests: polyimides; block copolymer membranes; crosslinking of polymer membranes; gas/liquid separations
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Interests: polyimides; block copolymer membranes; crosslinking of polymer membranes; gas/liquid separations
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Department of Chemistry, University of Milan, via C. Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
Interests: biodegradable and biocompatible polymers; bioinspired polymers with flame-retardant activity; phytotoxicity of polymers; composite resins from natural fibers for water purification; composite hydrogels as scaffolds for tissue regeneration; polymers from renewable sources
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Interests: biodegradable and biocompatible polymers; bioinspired polymers with flame-retardant activity; phytotoxicity of polymers; composite resins from natural fibers for water purification; composite hydrogels as scaffolds for tissue regeneration; polymers from renewable sources
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Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM), Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP), University of Mons (UMONS), B-7000 Mons, Belgium
Interests: plastic degradation; development of environmentally degradable plastics; structure–property–process relationships in plastic materials
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Interests: plastic degradation; development of environmentally degradable plastics; structure–property–process relationships in plastic materials
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Chemical Process Engineering and Forest Products Research Centre (CIEPQPF), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: particle technology, including particle characterization; multiphase processes, including modelling and experimental; rheology of suspensions; tomographic techniques for multiphase flow visualization; aggregation/flocculation of particles; valorization of ligno-cellulosic materials—development of natural polyelectrolytes and lignin-based surfactants; remediation of soils; microplastics identification and removal
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Interests: particle technology, including particle characterization; multiphase processes, including modelling and experimental; rheology of suspensions; tomographic techniques for multiphase flow visualization; aggregation/flocculation of particles; valorization of ligno-cellulosic materials—development of natural polyelectrolytes and lignin-based surfactants; remediation of soils; microplastics identification and removal
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Instituto de Química Física Rocasolano, IQFR-CSIC, Serrano 119, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Interests: laser micro- and nanoprocessing of polymers; mechanisms of laser ablation of polymers; laser-induced period surface structures in polymers; polymer thin films; applications of modified polymers; functional polymers
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Interests: laser micro- and nanoprocessing of polymers; mechanisms of laser ablation of polymers; laser-induced period surface structures in polymers; polymer thin films; applications of modified polymers; functional polymers
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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Texas Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA
Interests: durability, damage tolerance and strength-life relationships in material systems; performance and life prognosis, aging, material state changes and long-term behavior; fuel cell science and engineering; functional materials
Interests: durability, damage tolerance and strength-life relationships in material systems; performance and life prognosis, aging, material state changes and long-term behavior; fuel cell science and engineering; functional materials
University of Coimbra, CEMMPRE-ARISE, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: polymer-based composites; polymer-based nanocomposites; mechanical behavior
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Interests: polymer-based composites; polymer-based nanocomposites; mechanical behavior
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Institute of Physics and Freiburg Materials Research Center, Albert-Ludwig-University of Freiburg, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
Interests: behavior and properties of polymers at interfaces and surfaces; growth processes (crystallization) of complex systems; molecular self-assembly and formation of functional structures on surfaces
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Interests: behavior and properties of polymers at interfaces and surfaces; growth processes (crystallization) of complex systems; molecular self-assembly and formation of functional structures on surfaces
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Department of Chemistry, SBCS, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
Interests: functional nanomaterials; nano gels; drug delivery systems; catalysts; sensors
Interests: functional nanomaterials; nano gels; drug delivery systems; catalysts; sensors
CNR-IPCF, National Research Council—Institute for Chemical and Physical Processes, Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy
Interests: polymeric materials; phase transitions; crystallization and melting; relaxations; physical ageing; thermal properties; mechanical and viscoelastic properties; interphases; morphology; composites; nanocomposites
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Interests: polymeric materials; phase transitions; crystallization and melting; relaxations; physical ageing; thermal properties; mechanical and viscoelastic properties; interphases; morphology; composites; nanocomposites
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Department of Chemistry and Biology and INSTM Research Unit, Università di Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano -Salerno, Italy
Interests: structural characterization of polymeric materials; polymer films; oriented polymeric materials, and chiral optical materials
Interests: structural characterization of polymeric materials; polymer films; oriented polymeric materials, and chiral optical materials
Cellular Materials Laboratory (CellMat), Condensed Matter Physics Department, Universidad de Valladolid, 47011 Valladolid, Spain
Interests: cellular polymers; nanocellular polymers; cellular nanocomposites; biocellular polymers; polyurethane foams
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Interests: cellular polymers; nanocellular polymers; cellular nanocomposites; biocellular polymers; polyurethane foams
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Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Seville, Spain
Interests: proteins; polymers; biopolymer; scaffolds; rheology; by-products; food packaging; composite film
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Interests: proteins; polymers; biopolymer; scaffolds; rheology; by-products; food packaging; composite film
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Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Gr. Ghica-Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
Interests: synthesis and characterization of phenolic, epoxy and vinyl-ester resins; extractions and characterization of natural products; theoretical aspects regarding polymers adhesive and cohesive capacity; correlation of molecular structure characteristics with adhesive properties of macromolecular compounds; aspects regarding synthetic adhesives properties and characterization, methods of control and their testing; complex capitalization of the vegetable biomass, respectively of polymer waste products through pyrolysis; synthesis and characterization of interpenetrating polymer networks; studies of thermal degradation and polymers compatibility (study of decomposition processes, establishing the mechanisms and kinetics of thermal degradation); studies of polymers photochemical behavior. Recent researches regarding polymers aging under light, especially UV radiation from the solar spectrum, as well as polymers photostabilization
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Interests: synthesis and characterization of phenolic, epoxy and vinyl-ester resins; extractions and characterization of natural products; theoretical aspects regarding polymers adhesive and cohesive capacity; correlation of molecular structure characteristics with adhesive properties of macromolecular compounds; aspects regarding synthetic adhesives properties and characterization, methods of control and their testing; complex capitalization of the vegetable biomass, respectively of polymer waste products through pyrolysis; synthesis and characterization of interpenetrating polymer networks; studies of thermal degradation and polymers compatibility (study of decomposition processes, establishing the mechanisms and kinetics of thermal degradation); studies of polymers photochemical behavior. Recent researches regarding polymers aging under light, especially UV radiation from the solar spectrum, as well as polymers photostabilization
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Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
Interests: biomaterials; edible film and coatings; nanoemulsion; natural compound; active food packaging; smart packaging materials; food shelf life
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Interests: biomaterials; edible film and coatings; nanoemulsion; natural compound; active food packaging; smart packaging materials; food shelf life
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Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland
Interests: cavitation during tensile drawing of polymers; structure and properties of amorphous phase in semicrystalline polymers; plastic deformation of semicrystalline polymers, multilayer coextrusion
Interests: cavitation during tensile drawing of polymers; structure and properties of amorphous phase in semicrystalline polymers; plastic deformation of semicrystalline polymers, multilayer coextrusion
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, 8140 Christchurch, New Zealand
Interests: kinetics; modeling and theory of radical polymerization; emulsion polymerization
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Interests: kinetics; modeling and theory of radical polymerization; emulsion polymerization
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Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials Institute, Via Campi Flegrei 34, CNR, 80078 Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
Interests: recycling of polymer-based formulations and nanocomposites; green polymer composites involving bio-based matrix and/or natural reinforcing fibers; polymer materials with improved functional properties; mechanical and damage behavior of composite laminated structures
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Interests: recycling of polymer-based formulations and nanocomposites; green polymer composites involving bio-based matrix and/or natural reinforcing fibers; polymer materials with improved functional properties; mechanical and damage behavior of composite laminated structures
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Junior Research Group Nanomaterias, Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Interaktion 1, 33619 Bielefeld, Germany
Interests: carbon nanofibers; needle-free electrospinning; mycelium Pleurotus Ostreatus /polymer nano-composites; 3D printing; 2D/ 3D design process; pattern design; fashion design; smart textiles
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Interests: carbon nanofibers; needle-free electrospinning; mycelium Pleurotus Ostreatus /polymer nano-composites; 3D printing; 2D/ 3D design process; pattern design; fashion design; smart textiles
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GEMTEX Textile Research Laboratory, Roubaix, France
Interests: functional materials; microencapsulation; textile surface functionalization; polymer chemistry; biomaterials; thermal properties; degradation; control drug release; polymer fibers; coating & amp; smart materials
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Interests: functional materials; microencapsulation; textile surface functionalization; polymer chemistry; biomaterials; thermal properties; degradation; control drug release; polymer fibers; coating & amp; smart materials
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Department of Polymer Physics, Elastomers & Energy Applications, Institute of Polymer Science & Technology (ICTP-CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Interests: graphene chemistry; graphene–polymer nanocomposites; multifunctional materials; smart textiles; sustainable nanocomposites
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Interests: graphene chemistry; graphene–polymer nanocomposites; multifunctional materials; smart textiles; sustainable nanocomposites
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Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
Interests: nanostructured carbon materials; polymers at interfaces; carbon fiber composites; structural supercapacitors
Interests: nanostructured carbon materials; polymers at interfaces; carbon fiber composites; structural supercapacitors
1. Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
2. Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
Interests: Ionic liquids; polymer recycling; reversible deactivation radical polymerizations; ionic polymerizations; high-throughput experimentation; self-assembly of polymers; drug delivery systems
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2. Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
Interests: Ionic liquids; polymer recycling; reversible deactivation radical polymerizations; ionic polymerizations; high-throughput experimentation; self-assembly of polymers; drug delivery systems
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Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Interests: nanomaterials; nanoparticles; electrospinning; bioadhesion; in vitro model
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Interests: nanomaterials; nanoparticles; electrospinning; bioadhesion; in vitro model
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Department Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, C.so Duca dgeli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy
Interests: photopolymerization; hydrogels; biorenewable materials
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Interests: photopolymerization; hydrogels; biorenewable materials
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BBG-DiSB, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cagliari State University, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
Interests: biomimetic catalysis; applied enzymology; fungal phenol oxidases
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Interests: biomimetic catalysis; applied enzymology; fungal phenol oxidases
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POLYMAT and Polymer Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 20018 San Sebastian, Spain
Interests: rheological properties; linear and non-linear dynamic viscoelasticity; elongational flow; PVT measurements; polymer characterization and processing; copolymers; polymer blends; polymer nanocomposites; adhesives; coatings and gels
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Interests: rheological properties; linear and non-linear dynamic viscoelasticity; elongational flow; PVT measurements; polymer characterization and processing; copolymers; polymer blends; polymer nanocomposites; adhesives; coatings and gels
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Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, Italy
Interests: food chemistry; safety; food safety; food supplements and functional foods; nutraceuticals; sustainability; novel foods; nano-nutraceuticals; recovery from byproducts of the agri-food area; formulation and assessing of novel nutraceuticals; food contaminants; contaminants; risk assessment; mycotoxins and secondary metabolites; chemistry and food education
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Interests: food chemistry; safety; food safety; food supplements and functional foods; nutraceuticals; sustainability; novel foods; nano-nutraceuticals; recovery from byproducts of the agri-food area; formulation and assessing of novel nutraceuticals; food contaminants; contaminants; risk assessment; mycotoxins and secondary metabolites; chemistry and food education
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Department of Chemical Engineering Materials Environment, Sapienza University of Rome, Via del Castro Laurenziano 7, 00161 Rome, Italy
Interests: functional polymers and composites; stimuli-responsive polymers; carbon-based nanomaterials; graphene-based nanocomposites; materials for biomedical applications; biosensors and biointerfaces
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Interests: functional polymers and composites; stimuli-responsive polymers; carbon-based nanomaterials; graphene-based nanocomposites; materials for biomedical applications; biosensors and biointerfaces
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School of Sciences and Technologies, Università di Camerino, Via Gentile III da Varano 7, 62032 Camerino, Italy
Interests: mechanical properties; sisal; coir; damage; composite laminates; low speed; defects; infrared photography; eddy currents
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Interests: mechanical properties; sisal; coir; damage; composite laminates; low speed; defects; infrared photography; eddy currents
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