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High-Performance Thermoplastic Polymer Composites: From Fabrication to Application

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 1434

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Dr. Shakila Parveen Asrafali

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School of Fiber System and Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
Interests: polymers; polybenzoxazines; bio-polymers
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Prof. Dr. Jaewoong Lee

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Department of Fiber System Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Dehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
Interests: polymer chemistry; polymers for energy applications
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Dear Colleagues,

Polymer composites, particularly thermoplastic polymer composites, have seen substantial advancements in recent years. These materials are widely used in aerospace, automotive, construction, and biomedical applications due to their lightweight properties, high strength, durability, and environmental benefits. Research has focused on improving mechanical properties, sustainability, and processing techniques to enhance their performance and commercial viability. Special emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to, the following:

  • Nanomaterial reinforcements for enhanced performance;
  • Sustainable and recyclable polymer composites;
  • Three-dimensional printing and advanced manufacturing techniques;
  • High-performance aerospace and automotive applications;
  • Self-healing and smart composites;
  • Hybrid composites for improved performance.

Dr. Shakila Parveen Asrafali
Prof. Dr. Jaewoong Lee
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • nanomaterials
  • eco-friendly alternatives
  • bio-based resins and natural fiber
  • 3D printing
  • high-performance applications
  • self-healing polymer composites
  • shape memory polymers
  • hybrid composites

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Aluminum-Foil/Polyester Core-Spun Yarns Conductive Fabric Enabling High Electromagnetic Interference Shielding
by Yanyan Sun, Xiaoyu Han, Kun Zhao, Weili Zhao, Zhitong He, Zhengyang He, Yingtie Mo, Changliu Chu, Toshiaki Natsuki and Jun Natsuki
Polymers 2026, 18(1), 145; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym18010145 - 5 Jan 2026
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With the rapid advancement of modern electronic devices and wireless communication systems, electromagnetic pollution has become a prominent issue, prompting the development of high-performance electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials. Although traditional metal shielding materials exhibit excellent conductivity, there are many limitations such as [...] Read more.
With the rapid advancement of modern electronic devices and wireless communication systems, electromagnetic pollution has become a prominent issue, prompting the development of high-performance electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials. Although traditional metal shielding materials exhibit excellent conductivity, there are many limitations such as high weight, poor flexibility, susceptibility to corrosion, and high cost. To overcome these challenges, in this study, we design and fabricate core-spun yarns using polyester filaments as the core and an aluminum-foil-wrapped layer as the conductive outer component, and further weave them into three conductive fabrics with different structural parameters. Through systematic investigation of their surface morphology, air permeability, electrical properties, and EMI shielding performance, DT5W27 demonstrates optimal overall performance: electrical conductivity of 2722.64 S·m−1, shielding effectiveness of 37.29 dB, and electromagnetic wave attenuation rate of 99.99%. Specifically, even after 100 bending, twisting cycles, and exposure to solutions with pH values ranging from 3 to 9, the fabric maintains high shielding performance. The fabrication process is facile and low cost, and these composites have good flexibility, outstanding EMI shielding performance, exceptional mechanical durability, and chemical stability. These advantages make them have broad application potential in protective clothing and lightweight shielding materials. Full article
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Lightweight Modification of Polypropylene Cable Insulation Materials Doped with Hollow Glass Microspheres
by Xindong Zhao, Dongxu Luo, Kai Wang, Jiaming Yang, Ling Weng, Xiongjun Liu, Xiao Han and Xin Yao
Polymers 2025, 17(24), 3321; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17243321 - 16 Dec 2025
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Overhead transmission lines have long relied on cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation. The production of XLPE insulation requires silane cross-linking, which generates by-products, consumes high energy, and results in poor recyclability-retired XLPE insulation can only be disposed of through incineration or landfilling. Additionally, its [...] Read more.
Overhead transmission lines have long relied on cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation. The production of XLPE insulation requires silane cross-linking, which generates by-products, consumes high energy, and results in poor recyclability-retired XLPE insulation can only be disposed of through incineration or landfilling. Additionally, its high density leads to increased cable weight and sag, reducing the service life of the cables. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop recyclable and lightweight insulation materials. In this study, recyclable polypropylene (PP) was used as a substitute for XLPE. Hollow glass microspheres (HGM) were incorporated to reduce weight, and hydrogenated styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymer (SEBS) was added for toughening, thereby constructing a PP/HGM/SEBS ternary composite system. The results show that the introduction of HGM into the PP matrix effectively reduces the material density, decreasing from 0.890 g/cm3 (pure PP) to 0.757 g/cm3—a reduction of 15%. With the addition of SEBS, the mechanical properties of the composite are significantly improved: the tensile strength increases from 14.94 MPa (PP/HGM) to 32.40 MPa, and the elongation at break jumps sharply from 72.02% to 671.22%, achieving the synergistic optimization of “weight reduction” and “strengthening-toughening”. Electrical performance tests indicate that the PP/HGM/SEBS composite exhibits a volume resistivity of 1.66 × 1012 Ω·m, a characteristic breakdown strength of 108.6 kV/mm, a low dielectric loss tangent of 2.76 × 10−4, and a dielectric constant of 2.24. It achieves density reduction while maintaining low dielectric loss and high insulation strength, verifying its feasibility for application in lightweight insulation scenarios of overhead transmission lines. Full article
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