Advances in Thermal, Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, the role played by new polymer composites is unquestionable. They have important applications in uses as diverse as construction, electronic devices, packaging, agricultural mulch films, biomedical engineering and sports, to give just a few examples of their implications in everyday life. The great versatility of polymers allows access to materials with very different properties, simply by changing the nature of the monomers, the degree of polymerization or the architecture of the chains; in addition, their properties can be modified and improved by incorporating reinforcing fillers. In the search for specific properties, the characterisation of these composite materials, with emphasis on thermal, electrical and mechanical properties, is essential. This characterisation can be approached from different perspectives, such as theoretical, modelling and experimental studies. Knowledge of these properties, in addition to contributing to a better understanding of the relationship among structure, properties and the manufacture of new materials, plays an essential role in the analysis of the useful life and recycling of these materials. At the same time, detailed knowledge of the properties will allow the exploration of more environmentally friendly materials with a similar performance.

Prof. Dr. Gabriel Pinto
Prof. Dr. Victoria Alcázar Montero
Dr. Marina Patricia Arrieta Dillon
Guest Editors

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