Polymers in Inorganic Chemistry: Synthesis and Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 163
Special Issue Editor
Interests: molecular inorganic chemistry; spin crossover phenomenon; Raman spectroscopy; metal–organic frameworks; coordination polymers; polymer composites
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue titled "Polymers in Inorganic Chemistry: Synthesis and Applications" aims to explore the exciting interplay between inorganic chemistry and polymeric materials, with a particular emphasis on the molecular spin crossover phenomenon, polynuclear coordination complexes, and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). Molecular spin crossover complexes offer unique opportunities for developing smart materials with reversible spin state transitions, enabling responsive functionalities in polymers. Polynuclear coordination complexes, when integrated into polymer matrices, can provide enhanced functionalities for applications in catalysis, sensing, and data storage. MOFs, known for their high surface areas and tunable porosity, significantly enhance the performance of polymers in gas storage, separation, and drug delivery.
This Special Issue invites contributions that delve into the synthesis, characterization, and application of these advanced materials, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among chemists, materials scientists, and engineers to push the boundaries of polymeric materials through inorganic chemistry.
Dr. Zoi Lada
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular inorganic chemistry
- coordination polymers
- polynuclear coordination complexes
- metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)
- coordination chemistry
- spin crossover phenomenon
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