Advances in Thermal Behaviour of Polymers

Dear Colleagues, 

The thermal behaviour of polymers constitutes a cornerstone of polymer science and engineering, as temperature exerts a profound influence on their structural organization, stability, and functional performance. A comprehensive understanding of thermal phenomena—including in relation to glass transition, melting, crystallization, thermal expansion, and degradation—is indispensable for the rational design, processing, and application of polymeric materials across diverse fields such as packaging, electronics, aerospace, and biomedical technologies. Advances in this area not only elucidate fundamental structure–property relationships, but also enable the development of next-generation polymers with tailored functionalities and improved resilience under demanding conditions. Moreover, increasing emphasis on sustainability underscores the importance of investigating thermal stability, recyclability, and degradation pathways, which are central to advancing environmentally responsible materials. In parallel, recent progress in experimental characterization, computational modelling, and multiscale simulations has broadened the scope of thermal studies, offering unprecedented precision in predicting and controlling polymer behaviour.

This Special Issue, ‘Advances in Thermal Behaviour of Polymers’, aims to showcase original research articles and authoritative reviews that capture state-of-the-art developments in this field. Contributions on a wide range of topics are welcome, including innovative thermal analysis methods, modification strategies to enhance thermal performance, polymer nanocomposites, biodegradable systems, and emerging classes of materials engineered for extreme environments.

Dr. Małgorzata Maciejewska
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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