Advanced Polymeric Materials and Composites: Structure-Property Relationships

Dear Colleagues,

Contemporary times, burdened by a deepening crisis, not only in terms of energy but also those related to resources, require more and more innovative solutions. Advanced polymeric materials due to their wide range of properties, they can be used on a large scale, but also in niche areas where greater precision in their selection is required. Modifications of polymeric materials can be carried out in various ways, also by using fillers to obtain composites. Different types of fillers used in polymer composites not only reduce the price of the material but also increase the possibilities of their applications. Full characteristics of the materials, assessment of the structure, properties and relationships allow to find the right application. On the other hand, it can be chosen the right material for a specific application, having full knowledge about it. However, the selection of material to be used should also take into account the lifetime of a specific product, which extends the research to degradation tests.

In this Special Issue, we aim to present a contemporary overview of recent developments in the field of polymer or composites applications. Reviews, full papers, and short communications covering aspects of the current trends in the expansion of advanced polymeric material are all welcome.

Dr. Marta Musioł
Dr. Anita Eckstein Andicsová
Dr. Mariana Cristea
Guest Editors

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