Multi-Functional and Intelligent Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Polymers possess a wide variety of excellent properties, being characterized by light specific gravity, high strength and excellent wear resistance. In terms of chemical properties, polymers are chemically stable and have excellent corrosion resistance.

With the advances in polymer research and the progress made in their synthesis and characterization methods, polymers are being developed towards multifunctional and intelligent applications. Multifunctional polymers include ion exchange resins, membrane materials, polymer catalysts, conductive polymers and other functional polymers. Intelligent polymers include shape memory materials that can hold a temporary shape under appropriate conditions and return to an initial shape under another condition; stimulus-responsive materials that can respond to changes in the external environment (temperature, humidity, pH, etc.); self-healing materials that can autonomously detect and repair internal damage, etc.

Currently, polymers are widely used in many fields such as the construction, environmental protection and electronic industries, and have become important parts of human production and life. This Special Issue welcomes articles on the synthesis, characterization and applications of polymers. Potential topics include, but are not limited to：

• Self-healing materials
• Application of microcapsules and high-performance fibers in building materials
• Fuel cells
• Synthesis and characterization of advanced membrane materials
• Photosensitive polymer
• Conductive polymer
• Photoelectric conversion polymer

Dr. Wei Du
Prof. Dr. Danying Zuo
Prof. Dr. Hongjun Li
Guest Editors

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