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Synthesis, Processing, Structure and Properties of Polymer Materials: 3rd Edition

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025 | Viewed by 809

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Department of Polymer Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
Interests: thermal and mechanical properties of polymers; synthesis of new monomers and polymers; viscoelastic properties; sulfur-containing monomers; polyurethanes; polymer composites; nanomaterials; polymer processing; structure of polymer materials
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Department of Polymer Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, M. Curie-Sklodowska Sq. 3, PL-20031 Lublin, Poland
Interests: synthesis of new monomers and polymers; chemical modification of synthetic and natural polymers; synthesis of biocomposites; application of ligno-cellulosic materials in polymer chemistry; synthesis of porous polymers in the form of microspheres; investigations of the porous structure of polymeric materials; synthesis of novel polymer-based adsorbents for water treatment; photochemistry; physico-chemical, thermal and mechanical studies of polymers; synthesis of polymeric blends; synthesis of hybrid materials
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Dear Colleagues,

At present, polymeric materials are widely used in many different technical fields. Polymer plastics are increasingly replacing traditional construction materials, and therefore, they can be used to produce machine and mechanism elements or be used as functional materials. Due to the growing interest in modern polymeric materials, scientific information related to specialized research on the complex chemical structure of plastics, as well as the possibility of modifying their features and properties during processing, may be useful for specialists from various fields of science and technology.

Following the success of the previous Special Issue of Polymers (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/polymers/special_issues/H4Q4U14CJR), we are delighted to reopen this Special Issue, now entitled “Synthesis, Processing, Structure and Properties of Polymer Materials: 3rd Edition”. Its aim is to highlight the progress in and fundamental aspects of the synthesis, characterization, properties, and application of novel polymeric materials, as well as their copolymers, composites, and nanocomposites. We invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.

Dr. Andrzej Puszka
Prof. Dr. Beata Podkościelna
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Keywords

  • polymer synthesis
  • polymer characterization
  • polymer composites
  • polymeric structures
  • chemical and physical properties
  • mechanical properties
  • thermal properties
  • hybrid polymer materials
  • cross-linked polymers
  • aging of polymers
  • polymer processing

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Thermodynamic and Technological Compatibility of Polyvinyl Chloride, Thermoplastic Polyurethane, and Bio-Plasticizer Blends
by Yitbarek Firew Minale, Ivan Gajdoš, Pavol Štefčák, Ľudmila Dulebová, Tomasz Jachowicz, Tamás Szabó, Andrea Ádámné Major and Kálmán Marossy
Polymers 2025, 17(9), 1149; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17091149 - 23 Apr 2025
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Polymer blending enhances material properties by combining different polymers, which requires careful consideration of both thermodynamic and technological compatibility. This study investigates the compatibility of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and a bio-plasticizer in blends produced via roll milling at various mixing [...] Read more.
Polymer blending enhances material properties by combining different polymers, which requires careful consideration of both thermodynamic and technological compatibility. This study investigates the compatibility of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and a bio-plasticizer in blends produced via roll milling at various mixing ratios. Compatibility and morphology were analyzed using thermally stimulated discharge (TSD), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while mechanical and thermal properties were assessed by mechanical testing and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The PVC/TPU (100/30) blend exhibited superior phase compatibility over PVC/TPU (100/50), as indicated by a single relaxation peak in TSD and DMA, along with a more homogeneous morphology and enhanced tensile properties. The PVC/TPU/bio-plasticizer (100/20/50) blend showed a well-balanced mechanical performance and improved phase homogeneity. The TSD peak maxima trends for the TPU/bio-plasticizer blend highlighted the bio-plasticizer’s dual role in enhancing flexibility at low concentrations while restricting molecular mobility at higher concentrations. TGA revealed TPU’s positive effect on PVC’s degradation profile, while the bio-plasticizer reduced thermal stability. These findings demonstrate that blending PVC, TPU, and bio-plasticizer creates compatible materials with enhanced and diverse properties, making them suitable for industrial applications. Full article
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Utilization of Wind Turbine Blade Waste in the Production of ABS Composites and Selected Products Based on These Composites
by Rafał Malinowski, Volodymyr Krasinskyi, Krzysztof Bajer, Oksana Krasinska, Piotr Augustyn, Anna Pietruszka and Krzysztof Moraczewski
Polymers 2025, 17(6), 796; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17060796 - 17 Mar 2025
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The paper presents studies on the use of waste from wind turbine blades (WTBs) in the production of thermoplastic composites and regranulate-based products of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers. Composites containing two types of WTB fractions (finely milled fraction—GRm and dust fraction—GRd) were produced using [...] Read more.
The paper presents studies on the use of waste from wind turbine blades (WTBs) in the production of thermoplastic composites and regranulate-based products of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers. Composites containing two types of WTB fractions (finely milled fraction—GRm and dust fraction—GRd) were produced using a co-rotating twin-screw extruder. During extrusion, different screw configurations of the plasticizing system as well as different material formulations were investigated. The studied composites contained from 10 to 70 wt% of shredded WTB, as well as up to 15 wt% of additional components, mainly those improving impact strength and processing properties. It was found that the individual WTB fractions generally deteriorate the mechanical properties of ABS. However, a composite containing 30 wt% GRm and modified with an additional 7 wt% ACM-G2 (impact modifier type) can be hot-pressed into good quality panels. It can also be successfully used to produce profiles in the extrusion process, mainly due to its significantly reduced viscosity. The studies presented in this article showed one of the possible ways of using WTB waste. It is advantageous because it uses WTB waste in a thermoplastic ABS matrix, which is also a secondary raw material. As a consequence of this, a completely new composite material based wholly on secondary raw materials can be obtained, which can be subjected to multiple processing. Full article
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