Polyesters

Dear Colleagues,

Recent decades have seen a remarkable growth in the use of polyesters. Polyester-type polymers include both thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, which offer a broad range of applications in a wide range of sectors. With regard to thermoplastic polyesters, aromatic polyesters such as poly(ethylene terephthalate)-PET or poly(butylene terephthalate)-PBT are well known and used in technical applications. Recently, with the increasing concern of our society about the environment, a great interest in aliphatic polyesters such as poly(lactide)-PLA, bacterial polyesters or poly(hydroxyalkanoates)-PHAs and others, has been detected. On the other hand, unsaturated polyester (UP) resins are widely used as matrices in high-performance composite materials. Recent trends in polyester-based thermosetting include the development of totally or partially biobased polyester resins for technical applications. This collection covers all topics related to the science and technology of polyesters, including synthesis, copolymerization, characterization, final applications, life cycle assessment, manufacturing techniques, and industrial blends, among other topics. Research on polyesters in the form of films, parts, fibers, nanofibers, and reinforcements is considered in this topic collection with the main aim of sharing a collection of cutting-edge technology research related to thermoplastic and thermosetting polyesters.

Prof. Dr. Octavio Ángel Fenollar Gimeno
Prof. Dr. Rafael Antonio Balart Gimeno
Dr. Luís Quiles Carrillo
Dr. Marina Patricia Arrieta Dillon
Dr. Franco Dominici
Collection Editors

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