Preparation and Application of Functionalized Polymer Fabrics, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Fibers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nano-biomass; self-assembly of nano-biomass; biomass; polymer
Interests: biomass; aliginate fiber; liquid metal; flame-retardant materials
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Dear Colleagues,
A major challenge encountered in functionalized fabrics is the construction of polymer fabrics capable of multiple functions or specialized functions that meet the requirements of people’s lives. Functionalized polymer fabrics developed using various polymers and fabrication techniques help to promote progress in science and technology and improve people’s quality of life. However, traditional fabrics do not possess all of the properties required to achieve superior function. This Special Issue aims to highlight the preparation and application of functionalized polymer fabrics, including the discovery and development of natural and synthetic fabrics, the composite architecture strategy, the design and optimization of surface modifications, wearable smart fabrics, and the relationship between the composition and functions of different structures. Recent novel functionalized polymer fabrics have been demonstrated to have great potential in constructing structural designs and functional applications, offering a great opportunity for new preparations and functionally customized applications to surpass older functional polymer fabrics. This Special Issue will comprise a collection of peer-reviewed articles that present original breakthrough research, comprehensive reviews, perspectives, and highlights that advance the frontier of functionalized polymer fabrics.
Dr. Kaitao Zhang
Dr. Xiankai Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced fibers
- polymer fabrics
- functionality
- integrity
- textile technology
- intelligent fabric applications
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