Organic Polymers for Adsorbent Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 185
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With tunable porosity, surface chemistry, and architecture, organic polymers—including porous organic polymers (POPs), molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), and conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs)—offer unparalleled advantages. This Special Issue will explore the cutting-edge design, synthesis, and application of organic polymers as high-performance adsorbents for critical separation and purification challenges. This issue seeks contributions on novel monomer design, green synthesis, advanced characterization of adsorption mechanisms, and the engineering of smart or stimuli-responsive systems. We welcome research demonstrating applications in environmental remediation (e.g., pollutant, heavy metal, and dye removal), carbon capture, water purification, and resource recovery. This issue will also highlight sustainable approaches, including life-cycle assessment, waste valorization, and the design of biodegradable or recyclable polymers. Ultimately, this collection aims to showcase how rational polymer design is paving the way for more efficient, selective, and sustainable adsorption technologies.
Dr. Aldo Amaro-Reyes
Prof. Dr. Carlos Regalado-González
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer adsorbents
- porous organic polymers
- smart materials
- selective adsorption
- sustainable materials
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