Multifunctionalization of Polymer Composites for Improved Thermal Performance
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymeric Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 14
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Interests: novel synthesis of functional monomers; functional polymer synthesis and characterization; functionalization of polymer surface; thermal properties of polymers; application of polymeric microspheres in separation processes; polymeric drug delivery systems
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Dear Colleagues,
Polymer composites include a very large and diverse group of construction materials used in many areas of industry and in everyday life due to their low thermal conductivity and density. These materials are composed of a polymer matrix and reinforcement. Among polymers, the most commonly used are thermosetting resins such as phenolics and aminoplastics, chemically cured resins such as polyester, epoxy and silicone, and thermoplastics such as polyamides polypropylene, thermoplastic polyesters, and polycarbonate. Reinforcement is most common in the form of particles or fibres. These two compomets are properly connected to each other, using different methods, in order to provide a good and continuous connection of the components and the most even distribution of the reinforcing phase in the matrix. Recently, one of the developing directions of research has focused on improving their thermal protection performance in the chemical and physical modification processes. This Special Issue is concerned with recent advances in the multifunctionalization of polymer composites, and is aimed at improving their properties, in particular their thermal performance. Topics may include new or commercially available synthetic or natural-based polymers as a matrix; their chemical and physical modifications; organic and inorganic reinforcements; and the thermal, mechanical, and optical properties of the formed composites, as well as their applications. Both original contributions and reviews are welcome.
Dr. Marta Worzakowska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer composites
- multifunctionalization
- reinforcements
- thermal performance
- properties
- applications
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