Emerging Smart Applications of Functional Polymeric Materials

Dear Colleagues,

In the last decade, the rapid development of science and technology has promoted the exploration of functional polymer systems. Functional polymeric materials and films can produce unique physical/chemical properties, including optical, electrical, thermal, and magnetic properties, thus leading to a wide range of applications in energy, bionics, sensing, and other intelligent fields. This Special Issue focuses on the most recent advances in research on the development of functional materials and their emerging smart applications. We would be delighted if you would agree to join us in this endeavor by submitting your most recent original research articles and reviews to this Special Issue. The topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Stimulus-responsive polymer materials and films;
• Functional polymeric materials and films in energy storage and conversion;
• Polymeric film-based flexible electronics and soft robotics;
• Nature-inspired self-assembly of functional polymers.

Prof. Dr. Jinhui Wang
Prof. Dr. Zhuanpei Wang
Dr. Congyuan Wei
Guest Editors

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