Fabrication of Colouristic and Functional Polymers with Special Focus on the Sustainability and Efficiency
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Analysis and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymers; fibres; modification; functionality; coloration; sustainable manufacturing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymeric products are indispensable to our daily lives, regardless of their natural or synthetic origins, as well as their morphologies, such as fibers, pipes, membranes, and sheets. The development trend of plastic products is a complex and multidimensional topic, influenced by multiple factors, including technological advancements, policies and regulations, environmental demands, and market demands. To date, the advanced science and cutting-edged technology on polymers enclose (a) transition to sustainable materials such as polylactic acid, (b) development of functionalized plastics involving antimicrobial or antivirus, flame retardancy, UV protection (c) application of high-end and high-performance plastics in demanding fields such as automotive and aerospace, (d) development of recycled plastics, (e) technology-driven innovation involving 3D printing technology, nanotechnology, etc., and (f) renewable energy plastics. This Special Issue aims to gather the most recent advancements and breakthroughs in the realm of coloration and functionalization of polymers, with a special focus on the sustainability and efficiency of the applied materials and processes.
Dr. Yuyang Zhou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer
- modification
- functionality
- coloration
- high-performance
- sustainability
- efficiency
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