Functional Polymer Materials for Efficient Adsorption of Pollutants
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With increasing concerns over human health risks and ecological sustainability, there is a pressing need for efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions to address contamination from industrial, agricultural, and domestic sources. This Special Issue, entitled "Functional Polymer Materials for Efficient Adsorption of Pollutants", aims to explore the latest advancements and innovations in the development of polymer-based materials designed for the effective adsorption of environmental pollutants.
This Special Issue focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of functional polymers that exhibit superior adsorption capabilities for a wide range of pollutants, such as heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, flame retardants, plastic additives, and so on. Furthermore, this Special Issue will delve into the mechanistic insights underlying adsorption processes, offering a deeper understanding of material–pollutant interactions at the molecular level. Therefore, we invite contributions that highlight novel polymer architectures, innovative functional strategies, and advanced characterization techniques, as well as studies on adsorption kinetics, selectivity, and material recyclability. I believe this Special Issue will not only advance the field of pollutant remediation but also contribute to the development of next-generation materials for environmental monitoring and sustainable resource management.
Dr. Jing Jin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer-based materials
- environmental pollutants
- pollutant remediation
- adsorption kinetics
- material recyclability
- sustainable development
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