Advances in Multifunctional Polymeric Spheres and Their Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Physics and Theory".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hybrid materials; functional composites; energy conversion; magnetic nanoparticles
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer-based nano- and microspheres have garnered significant attention due to their diverse applications, ranging from drug delivery systems in biomedicine to efficient sorbents in environmental remediation. Recent advancements in fabrication techniques, including electrospinning and emulsion polymerization, allow for precise control over their size and surface characteristics, further enhancing their performance. Additionally, chemical modifications enable the precise control of polymeric spheres for specific applications, including the development of stimuli-responsive materials that facilitate on-demand drug release. Composite formations with inorganic materials offer the possibility to explore systems that exhibit enhanced functionalities, paving the way for innovations in nanomedicine, tissue engineering, biosensing and other important industrial applications. The interdisciplinary nature of this research area stimulates collaboration across fields, addressing complex challenges and accelerating the translation of materials into practical solutions. Implementing sustainability policies is also a concern for scientists, resulting in the need to develop biodegradable polymers and recycling strategies. The aim of this Special Issue is to examine the state of the art in this field and establish new future directions that are vital for the advancement of scientific knowledge and practical applications in various disciplines.
Dr. Robert Pazik
Dr. Emilia Zachanowicz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymeric spheres
- hybrid materials
- functional composites
- polymer functionalization
- fabrication techniques
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