Polymer Adhesion and Interfaces for Advanced Manufacturing

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the recent advances and new understandings of polymer adhesion and interfaces for advanced manufacturing, where mechanical robustness, smart properties, new functions, and environmental friendliness are desired. Papers are sought that discuss the adhesion and interfaces of both synthetic and biological polymers used in manufacturing processes. Of particular interest are new structures and functions enabled by polymers and their assembly, packaging and integration, and their characterizations. 

Example topics are polymer coating with engineered surface wettability, friction, and other functionalities (e.g., antimicrobial, anti-corrosion); polymer adhesives used in lamination and bonding with enhanced mechanical strength and toughness; the structure–property relationship of multifunctional polymeric composites where the filler interfaces, dispersion, and micromechanical properties are critical aspects; adhesive bonding of metals, polymers, and fiber-reinforced composites, including hybrid joining techniques; mechanical and physical surface pre-treatments for advanced lightweight materials, including fiber reinforced composites; mechanical characterization techniques for adhesives and adhesive joints, including strength, fracture toughness, and durability; modeling techniques, including analytical and numerical models for the analysis of strength and fracture toughness under static and/or dynamic loading; studies of polymer adhesion and interfaces in new manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing and/or new applications, such as bio-inspired robotic devices; and adhesion adaptability, and the use and application of biodegradable polymers for sustainable manufacturing.

Prof. Boxin Zhao
Prof. Li Yu
Prof. Marco Alfano
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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