Surface and Interface Analysis of Polymeric Materials
This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Analysis and Characterization".
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymers are essential in the development of coatings and water-based lotions, offering outstanding performance and a wide range of applications across various materials. Polymers at surfaces and interfaces play a key role in many applications, such as composite materials, nanocomposites, blend compatibilizers, friction, adhesion, surface modification, superhydrophobic surfaces, biofouling, bioelectronics, chemical and biochemical sensors, and the biocompatibility of implants and artificial organs. Continuous innovation in materials and the application of nanotechnology will further improve polymer performance, reveal new functionalities in specialized fields, and offer more competitive solutions for various industries. This Special Issue will collect state-of-the-art articles and reviews related to applications and fundamentals of polymers at surfaces and interfaces. We welcome scholars to actively submit papers.
Dr. Yupeng He
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- surface interface chemistry
- blends
- water-based emulsions
- viscosity reducer
- environmental coatings
- polymer preparation processes
- supramolecular polymers
- polymer characterization and functions
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Published Papers
Polymers - ISSN 2073-4360