Advancements in Polymeric Material Characterization for Industrial Applications: From Properties to Performance
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Analysis and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 120
Special Issue Editors
Interests: numerical analysis; 3D printing; design optimization; buckling
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Interests: thermal and chemical analyses of polymers; development of advanced characterization techniques
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The characterization of polymeric materials is essential in advancing innovation across academia and industry, offering critical insights into structure–property–performance relationships. Recent technological advancements, including 3D printing, artificial intelligence (AI), and computational modelling, have revolutionized material analysis, enabling greater precision, efficiency, and scalability. Understanding mechanical, physical, thermal, and chemical properties is especially fundamental for optimizing functionality and ensuring industrial applicability.
This Special Issue focuses on advanced characterization techniques and their integration with emerging technologies to address challenges in material design and application. It emphasizes exploring the microstructure and performance of polymers under operational conditions.
Contributions showcasing innovative methodologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and industrial applications are encouraged. This Special Issue aims to deepen our understanding of polymeric materials, enhancing the development of more efficient, durable, and sustainable solutions for diverse industries.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Maria Tanase
Dr. Cătălina Călin
Prof. Dr. Elena-Emilia Sirbu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- characterization methods
- mechanical properties
- thermal analysis
- chemical properties
- 3D printing
- AI applications
- computational tools
- structure–property relations
- sustainable polymers
- industrial applications
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