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:
- Mechanical Behaviors and Properties of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- New Horizons in Polymeric-Based Advanced Materials: Fracture and Mechanical Behavior (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Mechanics of Polymer-Based Soft Materials (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Studies, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in the Structure and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Advanced Spectroscopy for Polymers: Design and Characterization (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Design and Synthesis of Dendrimers (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Surface and Interface Analysis of Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Mechanical Behaviour of Polymeric-Based Systems Used in Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Mechanical and Durability Properties of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Application and Characterization of Cellulose-Based Polymers (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Aging Behavior and Durability of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Polymer–Water–Solid Interfaces: Molecular Mechanisms and Separation Processes (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Polymers (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Novel Developments in Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Research Progress on Mechanical Behavior of Polymers, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Sustainable Polymeric Materials for Environmental and Biomedical Applications: Synthesis, Characterization, and Performance (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Transparent Wood: Current Achievements and Ongoing Challenges (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Fire Safety in Polymeric Composite Materials: Design, Simulation, and Testing (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Property Testing and Optimization in Novel Resin-Based Direct Restorative Materials (Deadline: 10 October 2026)
- Mechanical Behaviors of Polymer and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Thermo-Mechanical and Physical Behavior of Advanced Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Polymer Degradation and Aging: Mechanisms and Environmental Impacts (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Fabrication of Colouristic and Functional Polymers with Special Focus on the Sustainability and Efficiency (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Process–Structure–Properties Relationships in Polymers and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advanced Structures and Polymer Composites: From Microstructure to Structural Response (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advancements in Mechanical Properties and Material Testing in Polymer Science, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Mechanical Properties and Behaviors of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 21 December 2026)
- Polymers in Civil Engineering: Characterization, Production and Sustainable Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
