Polymer Thin Films: Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Membranes and Films".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled “Polymer Thin Films: Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications”, is intended as a comprehensive collection of the most recent studies regarding the synthesis, characterization, and applications of some of the most versatile and cost-efficient thin films, namely those made of polymers. Different types of polymer-based materials will be the focus of this Special Issue (containing studies on pure, mixed, and composite materials). Studies exploring various deposition techniques, both physical and chemical, in open air, vacuum, or in a controlled atmosphere, are welcome for submission.
Studies exploring main physical properties of polymer-based are also welcome for submission, leading to improved knowledge regarding their composition, structure, and morphology assessments, properties, parameters (optical, electrical, gas sensing, gas capture, etc.), and their potential uses in various fields, i.e., materials, environmental science, engineering, energy production, medicine, and microelectronics. This Special Issue will act as a bridge between fundamental research and engineering of polymer-based materials.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Simona Condurache-Bota
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer thin films
- functional polymers
- preparation techniques
- polymer properties
- polymer applications
- new materials
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