Advances in Thermal Behaviour of Polymers
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Analysis and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2026) | Viewed by 1614
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer synthesis and characterization; porous structure investigation; adsorption study; polymer thermal behaviour
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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
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Keywords
- polymer thermal behaviour
- glass transition
- melting and crystallization
- thermal stability
- degradation mechanisms
- nanocomposites
- biodegradable polymers
- thermal analysis techniques
- structure–property relationships
- sustainable materials
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