Polymer Analysis and Characterization
A section of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360).
Section Information
The Section “Polymer Analysis and Characterization” of Polymers aims to rapidly publish contributions on all aspects of polymer characterization. In fact, it is very important to characterize polymer-based systems (such as polymers, copolymers, and micro-and nano-polymer composites, just to name a few) in order to establish strong structure–property relationships. These characterizations can potentially lead both to a deep knowledge of the materials’ performances and to the possibility of choosing the best performing systems for specific applications. We encourage the submission of manuscripts that provide novel competently researched articles and reviews that report on significant advances in the field. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Characterization and analysis of polymers, polymeric materials and polymer additives;
- Characterization of polymerization mechanisms;
- Characterization of polymer systems through advanced spectroscopy methods;
- Structure-property relationships in polymers and polymer composites;
- Surface properties of polymer systems;
- Measurement of molecular mass, size, conformation in polymer systems;
- Morphological characterization of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Mechanical behavior of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Rheological behavior of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Thermal behavior of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Flame retardancy of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Structure-property-processing relationships in polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites;
- Biodegradability of polymers and polymer micro- and nano-composites.
Keywords
FT-IR spectroscopy; NMR spectroscopy; mechanical characterization; thermal characterization; morphological characterization; flame retardancy; surface properties; thermal stability; biodegradation; molecular weight; crystallization behavior; barrier properties; rheological behavior; structure-property relationships
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Crystallization Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Semi-crystalline Polymers (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Polymeric Materials in Modern and Contemporary Art, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Electromagnetic Polymer Materials and Composites (Deadline: 15 December 2024)
- Aging Behavior and Durability of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Advanced Study on Polyurethane (Deadline: 25 December 2024)
- Mechanical and Dynamic Characteristics of Polymers and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Multiscale–Multiphysics Modelling and Characterisation of Multiphase Polymer-Based Bituminous Materials (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Mechanical and Physical Properties of 3D Printed Polymer Materials (Deadline: 15 January 2025)
- Advanced Analytical Methods for Applied Polymeric Science (Deadline: 15 January 2025)
- Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications (Deadline: 25 January 2025)
- Advancements in Mechanical Properties and Material Testing in Polymer Science (Deadline: 30 January 2025)
- Mechanical Properties and Thermal Analysis of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Studies, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Polymeric Nanomaterials for Advanced Liquid Repellent Surfaces and Efficient Oil-Water Separations (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Thermal and Elastic Properties of Polymer Materials (Deadline: 10 February 2025)
- Structure and Properties of Metal-Based Polymer Composites (Deadline: 10 February 2025)
- Damping Mechanisms in Polymers and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 15 February 2025)
- Mechanical and Structural Behavior for Polymer Composites (Deadline: 15 February 2025)
- Functional Polymer Composites for Thermal Conductivity (Deadline: 20 February 2025)
- New Advances in Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (Deadline: 25 February 2025)
- Synthesis and Applications of Polymeric Adsorbent Materials (Deadline: 25 February 2025)
- Porous Organic Polymeric Materials: Design, Synthesis and Applications (Deadline: 28 February 2025)
- Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Electroactive Polymers: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 March 2025)
- Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Laminates: Structure and Properties (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Fracture Mechanics of Soft Polymer Composites and Polymeric Advanced Materials (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Valorization of Polymers in Wood (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Wood-Based Composites: Materials, Manufacturing and Engineering (Deadline: 5 April 2025)
- Advances in Block Copolymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Optimization, Properties and Application of Polysaccharides (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Mechanical Behaviors and Properties of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Advances in Polymeric Microcapsules for Improving Mechanical and Durability Properties (Deadline: 25 May 2025)
- Thermal Behavior of Polymer Materials II (Deadline: 25 May 2025)
- Relaxation Phenomena in Polymers (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Spectroscopy for Polymer Materials Characterization (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers and Nanoparticles (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Mechanical Behaviour of Polymeric-Based Systems Used in Engineering Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Process–Structure–Properties Relationships in Polymers and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions: