Polymer Physics and Theory
A section of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360).
Section Information
This section "Polymer Physics and Theory" of Polymers aims to rapidly publish high-quality contributions that report on novel research findings regarding theoretical, computational, and experimental studies of the physico-chemical properties of polymeric systems both at equilibrium and beyond equilibrium. The focus is on the properties and features of both real and model systems. We emphasize: a) the development of multiscale modeling methodologies, constitutive equations, and new theories; b) the implementation of efficient algorithms and machine learning schemes for structure–property relationship quantification; and c) experimental studies for the preparation and characterization of new polymeric materials, including instrumentation and development of new measuring devices. While purely computational studies should help uncover or predict microscopic mechanisms underlying macroscopic measurable phenomena, theoretical studies should result in novel methods and solutions (exact or approximate), and may be supplemented by numerical investigations. The outcome of both types of contributions should ideally confront with existing experimental data, or suggest additional experiments. Purely experimental studies should help uncover or further explore novel phenomena and systems of potential relevance for applications. Investigations that aim at verifying theoretical predictions are also highly welcome.
Keywords
- elasticity, mechanical properties, elastic properties, optical properties, transport properties, viscosity, diffusivity
- simulation, molecular dynamics, Brownian Dynamics, Monte Carlo, dissipative particle dynamics
- lattice models, atomistic models, coarse-graining, multiscale modelling, hierarchical modelling
- theory, field theoretic simulations, self-consistent field theory
- entanglements, topological constraints
- solutions and melts, block copolymers, mixtures, blends, brushes, ring polymers, nanocomposites, gels, networks, micelles, biological polymers, DNA, complexation, morphology, self-assembly, phase behavior
- machine learning, data mining, big data
- nonequilibrium thermodynamics
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Thermal Transport in Polymers (Deadline: 25 March 2023)
- Modelling and Simulation of Proteins, Biopolymers and Biocompatible Materials (Deadline: 30 March 2023)
- Research on Polymer Simulation, Modeling and Computation (Deadline: 30 March 2023)
- Understanding Polymers from Atomistic Level to Their Production (Deadline: 31 March 2023)
- Molecular Simulation and Modeling of Polymers (Deadline: 15 April 2023)
- Controlled Self-Assembly and Biofunctionalization in Polymer Science (Deadline: 15 April 2023)
- Computational and Experimental Approaches in Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 20 April 2023)
- Recent Advancement in Polymerization Kinetics (Deadline: 25 April 2023)
- Polymer Theory and Simulation (Deadline: 25 April 2023)
- Advances on Material Behaviour, Process Control, and Part Design in Additive Manufacturing (Deadline: 25 April 2023)
- Fire Behavior of Flame-Retardant Polymers (Deadline: 30 April 2023)
- Advances and Machine Learning Approaches for the Health Monitoring and Integrity Assessment of Structures (Deadline: 30 April 2023)
- Transport Processes of Polymers through Nanometric Pore Membranes (Deadline: 5 May 2023)
- Organic Polymeric Materials and Their Theoretical and Experimental Studies (Deadline: 10 May 2023)
- Semiflexible Polymers III (Deadline: 10 May 2023)
- Research Progress of Branched Polymers (Deadline: 20 May 2023)
- Polymer Dynamics: From Single Chains to Networks and Gels (Deadline: 25 May 2023)
- Recent Developments in Polymerization Kinetics (Deadline: 25 May 2023)
- Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Polymer Physics and Theory (Deadline: 31 May 2023)
- Polymer Materials for Wastewater Treatment (Deadline: 31 May 2023)
- Shape Memory Polymers IV (Deadline: 31 May 2023)
- Polymer-Protein Interactions (Deadline: 31 May 2023)
- Recent Polymer-Based Advanced Materials: Designing, Structural Analysis and Use in Wastewater Remediation (Deadline: 5 June 2023)
- Synergistic Interactions in Complex Formulations (Deadline: 5 June 2023)
- Molecular Simulation of Polymers (Deadline: 5 June 2023)
- Multiscale Simulation and Modeling in Polymers (Deadline: 15 June 2023)
- Polymers Physics: From Theory to Experimental Applications (Deadline: 20 June 2023)
- Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of Polymer-Based Composites (Deadline: 20 June 2023)
- Challenges and Innovations in Flame Retardant Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 25 June 2023)
- Selected Papers from the 1st International Conference and Scientific Exhibition on Living Materials Systems (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Recent Advances in the Design and Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Self-Assembling Structure and Dynamics of Multicomponent Polymer Systems (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Advanced Polymers for High-Performance Batteries (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Machine Learning and Simulation of Polymers (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Properties of Hydrogel Materials (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Conjugated Polymers and /or Oligomers for Organic Electronics and Biological Applications (Deadline: 5 July 2023)
- Polymers-Based Formulations through Design of Experiments Approaches (Deadline: 20 July 2023)
- Polymer Materials in Sensors, Actuators and Energy Conversion II (Deadline: 20 July 2023)
- Conductive Polymer Composites: Structure, Properties and Applications (Deadline: 20 July 2023)
- Novel Polymer Composites for Energy Storage Applications (Deadline: 25 July 2023)
- Advances in Polymerization and Kinetic Studies (Deadline: 30 July 2023)
- Chitosan, Its Derivatives and Nanoparticles Based on Chitosan: Synthesis, Characterization and Application (Deadline: 31 July 2023)
- Simulation Methods of Polymers Involving Field Theory (Deadline: 31 July 2023)
- Physical Properties of Foods Based on Milk Protein/Plant Protein (Deadline: 31 July 2023)
- Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Carbon Fibers (Deadline: 31 July 2023)
- Polymers and the Circular Economy Model (Deadline: 5 August 2023)
- Mechanical and Dynamic Characterization of Polymeric Composites II (Deadline: 15 August 2023)
- Multiscale Molecular Simulation of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 20 August 2023)
- New Technologies of Epoxy Resin (Deadline: 20 August 2023)
- Multiscale Modelling of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 August 2023)
- Crystallisation Behaviour of Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 30 August 2023)
- Computational Modeling of Polymers II (Deadline: 31 August 2023)
- Time-Dependent Mechanical Behavior of Polymers and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 5 September 2023)
- Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 10 September 2023)
- Computational Modeling and Simulations of Polymers (Deadline: 15 September 2023)
- Recent Advances in Polymer-Functionalized Inorganic Nanomaterials (Deadline: 20 September 2023)
- Mechanical Properties and Numerical Modelling of Polymeric Biomaterials (Deadline: 20 September 2023)
- Advanced Polymers for Wastewater Treatment and Toxicant Removal (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Structural Rheology of Polymer Melts, Solutions and Compositions on Their Base II (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Modeling and Simulation of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions: