Theoretical and Computational Polymers Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology—2nd Edition
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Physics and Theory".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2026 | Viewed by 1303
Special Issue Editor
Interests: structural and dynamical properties of linear polymers; disordered systems and fractals; monte carlo and reptation methods; thin films from linear polymer deposition; self-avoiding walks in confined geometries; protein folding; fractal surfaces and scaling; fractional dynamics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The second edition of this Special Issue focuses on the theoretical aspects of polymers in physics, chemistry, and biology, with particular emphasis on both their structural and dynamic properties. Special attention is given to the discussion of various theoretical approaches and modeling techniques that can be used to study complex polymer systems in diverse environments. Contributions that address questions relevant to both the theoretical understanding and practical applications of polymer systems are especially encouraged. We welcome high-quality research papers that explore current issues related to the above-mentioned themes. Additionally, review articles on the general properties, characterization, modeling, and dynamic behavior of polymer networks are encouraged, aiming to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the physical and chemical properties of these complex systems.
Theoretical descriptions should be supported by relevant applications to specific problems concerning the structural, transport, and dynamic properties of polymers. All theoretical approaches are welcome, including all-atom simulations, coarse-grained models (such as worm-like chain dynamics), and Monte Carlo-type methods. Studies focusing on polymer networks and their associated anomalous rheological behaviors are particularly encouraged, especially those exploring potential links to fractal scaling and fractional dynamics.
Dr. Hector Eduardo Roman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- linear polymers and networks
- polymer melts and anomalous diffusion
- all-atom molecular dynamics approaches
- polymer dynamics: Monte Carlo methods
- polymeric system interfaces and surface characterization
- polymer dynamics in restricted geometries
- packing of long polymer chains
- rheological properties
- fractal and fractional dynamics
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