Functional Polymers: Interaction, Surface, Processing and Applications: 3rd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue will focus on the interaction between polymers and other compounds, the surface modification and/or functionalization of polymers, processing parameters, and the application of functional polymers, including polymers, polymeric blends, composites, and hybrids. Effective approaches for the characterization of polymeric materials are very important for investigating their interaction and surface properties. Appropriate surface modification may help enhance the performance of polymers. The use of suitable processing approaches and the optimization of processing parameters may help manipulate the nanostructures, mesostructures, textures, and performance of polymeric nanomaterials, films, membranes, parts, and devices. The surface, chemical, physical, electrical, mechanical, optical, and thermal properties of functional polymers can be tuned to facilitate their applications in various fields. This Special Issue will cover review and research papers on the interaction, surface, and processing of functional polymers for environmental/energy/biomedical applications.

Prof. Dr. Chi-Jung Chang
Guest Editor

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