Advanced Polymer Blends: From Processing to Characterisation and Application
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (5 August 2024) | Viewed by 11896
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer processing; rheology; biopolymers; polylactide; polymer nanocomposites; polymer blends; multifunctional nanostructures; microcellular polymer foams
Interests: polymer processing; polymer rheology; polymer blends; polymer nanocomposites; biodegradable polymers; conductive polymer nanocomposites
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Dear Colleagues,
Polymer blends are mixtures of two or more different polymers that are combined to create a new material with unique properties, and the objective of blending polymers is to achieve a combination of properties from the constituent polymers that cannot be obtained from a single polymer alone. By blending polymers, it is possible to create materials with enhanced mechanical, thermal, electrical, or optical properties, as well as improved processability and cost efficiency.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles, reviews, and perspectives on topics related to polymer blends, including but not limited to:
- Novel processing techniques for polymer blends;
- Characterization of polymer blends using advanced analytical techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, microscopy, rheology);
- Compatibilization of polymer blends and their analyses;
- Theoretical modeling and simulation of polymer blend properties;
- Applications of polymer blends in various fields (e.g., packaging, biomedical, automotive, construction);
- Development of polymer blends with improved properties such as mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance;
- Recycling and sustainability of polymer blends;
- Role of functional particles in tuning the properties of polymer blends towards a specific application.
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Reza Nofar
Dr. Reza Salehiyan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer blends
- processing
- characterization
- rheology
- compatibilizer
- mechanical properties
- physical properties
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