Preparation and Application of Functional Organosilicon Polymers
A Special Issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360) belonging to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 72
Editor
Interests: self-assembly of diblock copolymers; porous thermosetting resins and their applications; functional fluoro-silcone polymers; high-performance polyimides and the modification
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Organosilicon polymers represent a unique class of hybrid materials that bridge the gap between organic and inorganic chemistry. Distinguished by the remarkable flexibility of the Si–O backbone and the versatility of organic side groups, these materials offer an unparalleled combination of properties, including exceptional thermal stability, low surface energy, high gas permeability and excellent biocompatibility. Recent advances in controlled polymerization techniques, such as ring-opening polymerization (ROP) and hydrosilylation, have enabled the precise synthesis of well-defined architectures, including block copolymers, hyperbranched polymers and network gels. This precision synthesis allows for the deliberate incorporation of functional moieties, paving the way for smart, responsive and stimuli-adaptive materials. Consequently, functional organosilicon polymers are finding transformative applications across diverse fields, from high-performance elastomers and protective coatings to advanced drug delivery systems, flexible electronics and membrane-based separation technologies. This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research in the rational design, green synthesis and emerging applications of these versatile polymers, addressing current challenges and future directions in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Xinbo Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- silicon polymers
- modification
- preparation methodology
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