Cross-Linked Polymers II
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 4049
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biopolymers; lignin chemistry; synthesis, characterization and applications of advanced functional materials; hybrid materials, biomaterials; polymer composites, biocomposites; chemical modification of synthetic and natural polymers; application of ligno-cellulosic materials in polymer chemistry; (bio)additives and eco-friendly fillers
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Interests: synthesis of new monomers and polymers; chemical modification of synthetic and natural polymers; synthesis of biocomposites; application of ligno-cellulosic materials in polymer chemistry; synthesis of porous polymers in the form of microspheres; investigations of the porous structure of polymeric materials; synthesis of novel polymer-based adsorbents for water treatment; photochemistry; physico-chemical, thermal and mechanical studies of polymers; synthesis of polymeric blends; synthesis of hybrid materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymers are a very diverse group, which includes many different types. Cross-linked polymers are one of the most important. These connections can be found in both synthetic and naturally occurring polymers. Cross-linking of polymers significantly modifies their physico-chemical properties, substantially growing their everyday utility. The polymeric networks resulting from covalent bonds between polymer chains are found in daily products.
Chemical cross-linking enables the obtainment of a more rigid structure, mechanical and chemical resistance, and potentially, a better-defined shape. Numerous functional materials have been developed using the application of crosslinking polymers. We can find them, e.g., in soft contact lenses, automobile tires, protective coatings, high-performance adhesives, polymeric sorbents, or epoxy-based materials. Cross-linked polymers successfully replace naturally occurring materials such as wood, ceramics, metal, or natural rubber.
The goal of the presented Special Issue in Polymers is to share the most significant issues associated with the mentioned research topics as well as to elucidate the important trends for the near future.
Therefore, we invite everyone to submit their publications to a Special Issue dedicated to crosslinked polymers
Dr. Łukasz Klapiszewski
Dr. Beata Podkościelna
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cross-linking polymers
- polymeric networks
- bulk copolymers
- cross-linking agents
- epoxy resins
- chemical resistant materials
- composites
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