Surface Functionalization and Modification of Polymers for Enhanced Performance
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Analysis and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 13
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Interests: biomedical applications polymers; alloys
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Interests: plasma polymers; biopolymers
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Interests: degradable polymers; biodegradation; biomaterials; biopolymers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Surface functionalization and modification play a pivotal role in tailoring the performance of polymeric materials across a wide range of applications, from biomedical devices to advanced coatings and sustainable packaging. By altering surface properties, polymers can be transformed to meet increasingly complex functional demands. Recent developments in surface engineering techniques have enabled precise control over interfacial characteristics. These advances contribute significantly to enhancing polymer performance in critical environments, improving their interaction with biological tissues, other materials, or external stimuli. This Special Issue focuses on current progress in the design, characterization, and application of surface-modified polymers. We aim to highlight innovative strategies that push the boundaries of polymer functionality through surface engineering. We invite submissions of original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore new insights and methodologies in the field of polymer surface functionalization and modification. Contributions that demonstrate significant improvements in performance through surface design are particularly welcome.
Prof. Dr. Ana Paula Rosifini Alves Claro
Prof. Dr. Rogério Pinto Mota
Guest Editors
Dr. André L. R. Rangel
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- interfacial engineering
- polymer–substrate interactions
- functional interfaces
- surface-driven properties
- smart coatings
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