Advanced Polymeric Functional Materials Using Reversible Deactivation Radical Polymerization Techniques

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will gather novel research works on Reversible Deactivation Radical Polymerization (RDRP), especially regarding its potential use in developing novel advanced functional materials and putting into perspective both the opportunities for advancement as well as the constraints. The potential use of RDRP is widespread, ranging from (bio)sensing, coatings, and drug and gene delivery to water capture. Hence, papers are sought that discuss the latest research in the area or summarize selected areas of the field, highlighting the constraints for its scale-up whilst advancing possible solutions. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses the synthesis and characterization of polymers used for diverse applications, including polymer chains, gels, polymer nanoparticles, polymer-based nanocomposites and hybrid assemblies, novel architectures, and solutions to help overcome the shortcomings of RDRP. RDRP mechanisms, such as RAFT, ATRP, NMP, and RITP, as well as combinations of them and/or combinations with other mechanisms are of interest.

Of particular interest are new structures and functions resulting from the synthesis of polymeric materials in dispersed media leading to enhanced functionality as well as overcoming the constraints associated with the scale-up of the process.

Prof. Dr. Ana Barros-Timmons
Dr. Elodie Bourgeat-Lami
Prof. Dr. Amilton Martins dos Santos
Guest Editors

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