Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Polymers

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue explores recent advancements in the mechanical and thermal characterization of polymeric materials, effectively integrating experimental investigations with advanced modeling strategies. The primary objective is to provide a comprehensive understanding of structure–property relationships, investigating how internal morphology and chemical composition influence macroscopic performance under diverse operational conditions.

The collection welcomes contributions that bridge the gap between laboratory testing and theoretical predictions, covering a broad spectrum of materials, including sustainable polymers, nanocomposites, and advanced manufacturing components. Key topics include thermal stability, viscoelastic behavior, and fracture mechanics, analyzed through both empirical data and constitutive modeling. By combining physical characterization with computational simulations, this Special Issue aims to foster the development of predictive tools for the design and optimization of high-performance polymers in modern engineering applications.

As a renowned scientist in this topic, you are invited to submit full paper, or review to enrich this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Giovanni Spinelli
Prof. Dr. Vittorio Romano
Guest Editors

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