State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Italy, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2025) | Viewed by 412
Special Issue Editors
Interests: process–properties relashionships; morphology and properties of polymeric materials; polymer processing; injection and compression moulding; nanofunctionalized polymer materials for barrier and electrical applications; polymer (bio/photo)-degradation; bionanocomposites materials; thermomechanical properties; biodegradable materials; high performances composite materials; materials for sensing; materials for drug delivery; self-healing materials
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Interests: polymer processing; mechanical behaviour of polymer-based systems; rheological behaviour of polymer-based systems; green composites; biocomposites; nanocomposites; biodegradable polymers; polymer blends; degradation and recycling of polymer-based systems
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Interests: analysis and simulation of injection moulding of thermoplastics; structure development in polymer processing; volume accuracy and stability in polymer processing; processing and degradation of biodegradable polymers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to present the second issue of "State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Italy." Following the great interest in the first issue, the editorial board has decided to continue this Special Issue, focusing on advancements in polymer research in Italy. We introduce this edition with great enthusiasm, reflecting on the ongoing developments in our field.
Polymer Science and polymer technology are crucial and prolific scientific fields, with numerous interdisciplinary connections and significant economic impacts. Their progress and dissemination represent both a challenge for universities and research centers and an opportunity for a country's economic development. However, public appreciation of this field has been declining in recent years, partly due to legitimate concerns about pollution from poorly managed plastic waste.
This Special Issue aims, on the one hand, to highlight current expertise and indicate the main scientific advancements and technological opportunities that the future holds and, on the other hand, to show how studies in the field can help in reducing environmental impacts.
We invite you to contribute to this scientific endeavor by submitting your papers and actively participating. The primary criterion is that the core of the study should be conducted in Italy or by Italian researchers.
We hope that this Special Issue will effectively showcase the state of polymer research in Italy and present a vibrant picture of our contributions to the global scientific community.
Dr. Andrea Sorrentino
Prof. Dr. Francesco Paolo La Mantia
Prof. Dr. Roberto Pantani
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer processing
- biodegradable polymers
- nanocomposites
- thermomechanical properties
- analysis and simulation
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