Polymer Joining Techniques: Innovations, Challenges, and Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 126
Special Issue Editor
Interests: welding and joining; welding metallurgy; hybrid welding; additive manufacturing; steel and stainless steels; metal coatings; physical metallurgy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advancements, challenges, and innovative solutions in the field of polymer joining. With the increasing demand for lightweight, durable, and high-performance materials across several industries, including automotive, aeronautic, aerospace, electronics, and healthcare industries, effective polymer joining techniques have become a cornerstone for achieving seamless integration and robust performance.
This Special Issue welcomes contributions that delve into experimental, theoretical, and computational studies related to polymer joining methods. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ultrasonic, friction, laser, and adhesive techniques for polymers or reinforced polymers.
- Hybrid joining methods for polymer–metal and polymer–composite interfaces.
- Adhesive bonding and its advancements in polymer applications.
- Process–structure–property relationships in polymer joints.
- Computational simulations for the development and optimization of polymer joints.
- Environmental and sustainability considerations in polymer joining.
We encourage submissions that explore new materials, innovative designs, and characterization techniques, as well as applications addressing industry-specific challenges. By bridging academic research and industrial practice, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends and future directions in polymer joining technologies.
Prof. Dr. Tiago F.A. Santos
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer joining
- hybrid joining
- additive manufacturing (3D printing) in joining
- green joining technologies
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