High-Performance Polyurethanes
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart and Functional Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 58
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer chemistry; coatings & adhesives; foams & elastomers; structure–property; surface & interfaces; modification & functionalization; smart and functional polymers; green, sustainable & bio-based polymers; nanostructured & composites; processing, recycling & upcycling; extrusion; compatibilization & compatibilizers; chain extenders; vitrimers; modifiers; additives; depolymerization; irradiation; omniphobic; self-cleaning; self-healing; anti-dirt; anti-ice; paper coatings; films; single-use plastics; thermoplatics & thermosets; emulsion
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polyurethanes represent one of the most versatile classes of polymers, with tunable structures and properties that enable applications ranging from coatings, adhesives, and foams to biomedical devices and advanced composites. In recent years, the demand for high-performance polyurethanes has grown considerably due to the need for materials that combine durability, chemical resistance, mechanical robustness, and environmental adaptability and biocompatibility for use in biomedical devices and implants.
This Special Issue aims to bring together recent advances and state-of-the-art developments in the synthesis, structural design, processing, and performance evaluation of high-performance polyurethanes. Of particular interest are approaches that expand the functionality of polyurethanes through novel chemistry, nanostructuring, hybrid materials, sustainable feedstocks, processing methods, and innovative applications, including biomedical devices and healthcare technologies. Contributions that explore structure–property relationships, bioactivity, biocompatibility, recyclability, durability, sustainability, advanced characterization, and modeling are also welcome.
This Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers to showcase how polyurethanes can be engineered to meet the requirements of demanding environments, while simultaneously promoting cross-disciplinary dialog and encouraging the development of new research directions in polyurethane science and technology.
Dr. Muhammad Naveed
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polyurethanes
- coatings & adhesives
- foams & elastomers
- nano, hybrid & composites
- green, sustainable & bio-based modification & functionalization
- processing, recycling & upcycling
- biomedical, biocompatibility & degradation
- smart & functional
- structure–property
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