Polymer Analysis and Characterization
A section of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360).
Section Information
The Section “Polymer Analysis and Characterization” of Polymers aims to rapidly publish contributions on all aspects of polymer characterization. In fact, it is very important to characterize polymer-based systems (such as polymers, copolymers, and micro-and nano-polymer composites, just to name a few) in order to establish strong structure–property relationships. These characterizations can potentially lead both to a deep knowledge of the materials’ performances and to the possibility of choosing the best performing systems for specific applications. We encourage the submission of manuscripts that provide novel competently researched articles and reviews that report on significant advances in the field. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Characterization and analysis of polymers, polymeric materials and polymer additives;
- Characterization of polymerization mechanisms;
- Characterization of polymer systems through advanced spectroscopy methods;
- Structure-property relationships in polymers and polymer composites;
- Surface properties of polymer systems;
- Measurement of molecular mass, size, conformation in polymer systems;
- Morphological characterization of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Mechanical behavior of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Rheological behavior of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Thermal behavior of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Flame retardancy of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Structure-property-processing relationships in polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Biodegradability of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites.
Keywords
FT-IR spectroscopy; NMR spectroscopy; mechanical characterization; thermal characterization; morphological characterization; flame retardancy; surface properties; thermal stability; biodegradation; molecular weight; crystallization behavior; barrier properties; rheological behavior; structure-property relationships
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Advanced Analytical Methods for Applied Polymeric Science (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Polymer Fiber and Nanowire Reinforced Materials (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Polymers in Food Science (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- 3D Printing of Functional Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Polymeric Materials in Modern—Contemporary Art II (Deadline: 5 October 2023)
- Advanced Study on Polyurethane (Deadline: 20 October 2023)
- Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Trends and Advancements (Deadline: 20 October 2023)
- Mechanical and Physical Properties of 3D Printed Polymer Materials (Deadline: 21 October 2023)
- Reverse Engineering of Rubber Products in Science and Practice (Deadline: 25 October 2023)
- Polymer-Based Hydrogel Materials (Deadline: 25 October 2023)
- Advances in Waste Based Polymer Composites (Deadline: 25 October 2023)
- Chemical Characterization of Lignocellulosic Polymers and Derived Products (Deadline: 25 October 2023)
- Interfacial Phenomena in Polymer Systems (Deadline: 25 October 2023)
- Research on the Mechanical Properties of Additively Manufactured Polymers (Deadline: 30 October 2023)
- Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Natural Polymer Materials (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Polymer Porous Composite Materials: Structure and Properties (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Novel Copolymers: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Polymer Spectroscopy (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Advanced Polymeric Materials: Structure Property Relationships (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Polymeric Metamaterials: Design, Fabrication, Testing and Modeling (Deadline: 15 November 2023)
- Fracture Mechanics of Soft Polymer Composites and Polymeric Advanced Materials (Deadline: 15 November 2023)
- Crystalline Polymer Materials for Soft Electronics (Deadline: 20 November 2023)
- Advanced Study on Polymer Eucommia ulmoides Rubber (Deadline: 20 November 2023)
- Mechanics of Polymeric Structures across Scales (Deadline: 25 November 2023)
- Photoactive Polymer Materials (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Advances in Functional Polymer Coatings: Preparation and Application (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Polymer Composite Analysis and Characterization II (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Characterizations for the Polymer Aging (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- New Progress in Polymer Electrolytes (Deadline: 1 December 2023)
- Advanced Natural Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 15 December 2023)
- Thermodynamics of Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications (Deadline: 15 December 2023)
- Synthesis and Applications of Polymeric Adsorbent Materials (Deadline: 15 December 2023)
- Hybrid and Composite Polymer Materials (Deadline: 15 December 2023)
- Flame Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 15 December 2023)
- Dielectric Properties of Polymer Based Materials (Deadline: 20 December 2023)
- Aging Behavior and Durability of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Advances in Polymer-Based Materials for Corrosion Protection II (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Supramolecular Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Application (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Advanced Polymers for Global Net-Zero Carbon Emission (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Advanced Spectroscopy Methods in Polymer-Based Materials Analysis and Characterization (Deadline: 15 January 2024)
- Structure and Properties of Polymeric Materials in Additive Manufacturing II (Deadline: 15 January 2024)
- Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Polymer Composites: Prepare and Characterization (Deadline: 20 January 2024)
- Dielectric and Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymer-Based Materials: Optimization, Testing Methods, Data Evaluation and Applications (Deadline: 25 January 2024)
- Advances in Mechanical Behavior of Polymers (Deadline: 25 January 2024)
- Developments in the Thermal, Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Polymer-Based Composites (Deadline: 25 January 2024)
- Flame-Retardant Properties of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 25 January 2024)
- Electrospinning Techniques and Advanced Textile Materials (Deadline: 31 January 2024)
- Properties and Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites (Deadline: 31 January 2024)
- Polymeric Materials for Wood Adhesives: Preparation and Characterization (Deadline: 31 January 2024)
- Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites (Deadline: 31 January 2024)
- Polymer-Based Thermoelectric Composites and Flexible Devices (Deadline: 31 January 2024)
- Biomechanical Properties of Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 15 February 2024)
- Mechanical and Structural Behavior for Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 February 2024)
- Recent Advances in Crystallization and Self-Assembly of Polymers (Deadline: 25 February 2024)
- Advanced Hybrid Composite Materials for Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 25 February 2024)
- Characterization and Application of Self-Assembled Block Copolymers (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Advances in Rubbers (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Multiscale–Multiphysics Modelling and Characterisation of Multiphase Polymer-Based Bituminous Materials (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Magnetic Polymer Materials (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Biopolymer Matrices for Incorporation of Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 15 March 2024)
- Mechanical Behaviors and Properties of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 20 March 2024)
- Carbon-Based Polymer Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications (Deadline: 25 March 2024)
- Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Study (Deadline: 31 March 2024)
- Electromagnetic Polymer Materials and Composites (Deadline: 31 March 2024)
- Thermal Behavior of Polymer Materials II (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
