Multiscale and Multi-Physical Behavior of Polymers and Polymer Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Physics and Theory".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 36
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymers and polymer composites are integral to advancements in aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and energy applications due to their tunable properties and lightweight nature. However, their performance hinges on complex interactions across multiple scales (molecular, meso-, and macro-scale) and under diverse physical stimuli (thermal, mechanical, electrical, and environmental). Understanding these multiscale and multi-physical behaviors remains a critical challenge, requiring interdisciplinary approaches to bridge gaps between processing, structure, properties, and performance.
This Special Issue invites original research and reviews addressing experimental, computational, and theoretical advances in characterizing and modeling polymers and composites across scales. Topics of interest include the following: multiscale structure–property relationships (e.g., crystallinity, filler dispersion, interfacial effects); multi-physical coupling mechanisms (e.g., thermo-mechanical, hygro-thermo-chemical responses); advanced characterization techniques (in situ microscopy, spectroscopy, and tomography); predictive modeling (molecular dynamics, finite element analysis, and machine learning); the environmental degradation, recycling, and sustainability of polymeric systems; and novel processing methods to tailor multiscale architectures (3D printing and self-assembly).
Contributions should emphasize innovative strategies to enhance material performance, durability, and functionality under real-world conditions. Submissions exploring emerging applications—such as smart materials, energy storage, or bioinspired systems—are particularly encouraged.
Dr. Pei Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymers and polymer composites
- modeling
- structure–property relationships
- multiscale and multi-physical behaviors
- thermos-mechanical properties
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