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Polymer Processing and Molding
This special issue belongs to the section “Polymer Processing and Engineering“.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As polymers and composite research is rapidly growing around the world and gaining increasing interest, at the same time, the aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the novel aspects of polymer processing and manufacturing. Polymer processing has effects on the material structure and crystallinity and, hence, defines the mechanical and functional performance of polymers in all possible products in different and emerging sectors.
Polymer processing covers a wide range of techniques including extrusion-based processes and molding-based processes, such as injection, compression, rotational, blow, plastic foam, precision and micro molding. Indeed, there is an ever-increasing need to understand these processes and specifically the influence of process parameters, optimization of product properties, and characterization of results. This Special Issue will provide insights into the recent advances in material, process and product interactions, with a special focus on sustainable and climate neutral approaches.
Dr. Rossella Surace
Dr. Irene Fassi
Dr. Claudia Pagano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Polymers processing
- Polymers manufacturing
- Composite processing
- Molding
- Micro-injection molding
- Polymers/process interactions
- Structure/properties relationship
- Functionalized polymers
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