Processing, Manufacturing Techniques, and Applications of Polymers and Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Processing and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymers; organic chemistry; coating; corrosion; composite materials; molecular simulations
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymers and composites are leading the way in modern material science, driving innovation across industries such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and sustainable energy. This Special Issue focuses on the latest advances in the processing and manufacturing of polymer and composite materials, with an emphasis on scalable production, precise engineering, and new technologies like additive manufacturing and smart processing. It explores how the structure of these materials relates to their mechanical, thermal, and functional performance, including improvements made with nanofillers, hybrid reinforcements, and advanced curing techniques.
This issue also highlights how tailored polymers and composites help solve challenges in areas like lightweight design, durability, energy storage, and environmental sustainability. By bringing together research from basic science and industrial applications, this issue aims to connect new innovations with real-world use, offering a guide for future developments in this exciting field.
We invite contributions from researchers, engineers, and industry professionals working on the latest advances in the processing, manufacturing, properties, and applications of polymers and composites. We welcome original research articles, review papers, and case studies that highlight recent progress in this field.
Dr. Omar DAGDAG
Guest Editor
Dr. Omar Dagdag
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymers
- composites
- manufacturing techniques
- additive manufacturing, properties, nanocomposites, sustainable materials and structural applications
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