Polymers

Prof. Dr. Alexander Böker

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Lehrstuhl für Polymermaterialien und Polymertechnologie, University of Potsdam, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany
Interests: self-assembly of block copolymers and nanoparticles; multi-functional patchy particles; Pickering-Emulsions; protein-polymer conjugates; integration of biological functions into polymeric materials
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Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Bikiaris

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Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: synthesis and characterization of polyesters; development of biobased polymers; biodegradable polymers; polymer composites and nanocomposites; synthesis and characterization of copolymers; polymer blends; recycling of polymers with various techniques; enzymatic hydrolysis studies; modification of natural polymers; polymer for wastewater treatment pollutant removal; polymers for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications; drug–polymer solid dispersions; drug targeting; drug nanoencapsulation and microencapsulation
* Section: Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers
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Prof. Dr. Martin Kröger

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Polymer Physics, Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4, CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland
Interests: polymer physics; computational physics; applied mathematics; stochastic differential equations; coarse-graining; biophysics
* Section: Polymer Physics and Theory
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Prof. Dr. Francesco Paolo La Mantia

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Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, RU INSTM, Viale delle Scienze, 90128 Palermo, Italy
Interests: polymer processing; mechanical behaviour of polymer-based systems; rheological behaviour of polymer-based systems; green composites; biocomposites; nanocomposites; biodegradable polymers; polymer blends; degradation and recycling of polymer-based systems
* Section: Polymer Processing and Engineering
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Prof. Dr. Yuekun Lai

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College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
Interests: TiO₂-based functional materials; surface and interface; biomimetics; water treatment; energy storage and conversion
* Section: Polymer Membranes and Films
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Prof. Dr. Miguel Ángel López Manchado

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Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP), CSIC, C/Juan de la Cierva, 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Interests: processing and characterization of composite materials and nanocomposites; evaluation of structure-properties relationships in composite materials; study of elastomer compounds
* Section: Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites
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Prof. Dr. Giulio Malucelli

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Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, I-10129 Torino, Italy
Interests: hybrid O/I systems; sol–gel processes; biomacromolecules; biopolymers; flame retardance; structure–property–processing relationships; thermal degradation; polymer (nano)composites
* Section: Polymer Analysis and Characterization
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Prof. Dr. Vlasis Mavrantzas

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1. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras & FORTH-ICE/HT, GR 26504 Patras, Greece
2. Particle Technology Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH-Z, CH-8093 Zürich, Switzerland
Interests: polymer physics; polymer rheology; molecular simulations; statistical mechanics; nonequilibrium thermodynamics; constitutive modelling; dissipative quantum field theory
* Section: Polymer Physics and Theory
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Prof. Dr. Antonio Pizzi

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LERMAB, Laboratoire d’Etude et de Recherche sur le MAteriau Bois, Université de Lorraine, 27 rue Philippe Seguin, CS60036, 88021 Epinal, France
Interests: polycondensation; resins; adhesives; thermosetting polymers for adhesives; natural polymers for industrial use; fibrous and wood composites; polymeric wood constituents (cellulose, lignin, tannins)
* Section: Circular and Green Polymer Science
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Prof. Dr. Marcel Popa

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Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environment Protection, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University, Iasi, Romania
Interests: polysaccharide modification; bioactive polymers; biomaterials; hydrogels; interpenetrated networks; micro- and nanoparticles (spheres and capsules); hybrid and functionalized nanoparticles for drug targeting; drug delivery; polymer–drug conjugates
* Section: Polymer Networks
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Prof. Dr. Yen Wei

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MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
Interests: polymerization; sol–gel; vitrimer; hydrogel; AIE; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; biomaterials; conducting polymers; biodegradable polymers; dendrimers; polymer coating; polymer technology; polymer nanoscience; hybrid materials; 3D/4D printing; biochemistry and engineering; immobilization of enzymes; stem cell and tissue engineering; dental materials; controlled drug release; self-assembly and supramolecular techniques; nanoprobe; protein–protein interaction; biosensor; biocatalysis; flexible materials; bioelectrodes
* Section: Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology
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Prof. Dr. Frank Wiesbrock

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Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials, University of Technology Graz, NAWI Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
Interests: functional polymers; ring-opening polymerizations; crosslinked polymers; biopolyesters; polymeranalogous modifications
* Section: Circular and Green Polymer Science
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Prof. Dr. Hyeonseok Yoon

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1. School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
2. Department of Polymer Engineering, Graduate School, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
Interests: conducting polymers; nanoparticles; composites; sensors; electrochemistry
* Section: Polymer Applications
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Prof. Dr. Shin-Ichi Yusa

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Department of Materials Science and Chemistry, University of Hyogo, Shosha, Himeji 2167, Hyogo, Japan
Interests: controlled/living radical polymerization; RAFT; TERP; water-soluble polymer; self-organization; polymer micelle; bioconjugate polymer
* Section: Polymer Chemistry
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Dr. Wei Zhang

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State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute at Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
Interests: nanofibers; UHMWPE fibers; electrospinning; gel spinning; 3D printing; polymer composites; water treatment; biomaterials; energy storage materials
* Section: Polymer Fibers
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Prof. Dr. Sixun Zheng

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Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
Interests: microphase separation and self-assembly in multicomponent polymer systems; synthesis and characterization of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) monomers and POSS-containing polymers; shape memory, self-healing, and reprocessing properties of polymers; dynamics of polymers in bulk by solid NMR spectroscopy (1H, 13C, 29Si, 15N and 2H NMR)
* Section: Smart and Functional Polymers
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Prof. Dr. Rafael Antonio Balart Gimeno

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Technological Institute of Materials (ITM), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), 03801 Alcoy, Spain
Interests: aliphatic polyesters; blends; compatibilization; advanced characterization; functional additives; unsaturated polyester resins; composites
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Prof. Dr. Ilker S. Bayer

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Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
Interests: bioinspired surfaces; wetting; biopolymers; polymer nanocomposites
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Dr. Nadka T. Dintcheva

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Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
Interests: structure/processing/properties relationships in polymers; biopolymers; micro- and nano- composites; polymers and biopolymers degradation and stabilization
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Prof. Dr. Mariaenrica Frigione

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Innovation Engineering Department, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
Interests: cold-cured adhesives and matrices for FRP employed in constructions; polymeric nanostructured adhesives and coatings; hydrophobic coatings for stone conservation and wood protection; durability of polymers, adhesives and coatings; eco-efficient materials for construction and cultural heritage
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Prof. Dr. Peter Griffiths

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School of Science, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Chatham Maritime, Kent ME4 4TB, UK
Interests: formulation; polymer–surfactant mixtures; polymer–particle interactions; polymer complexation; self-assembly; pulsed-gradient spin-echo NMR; neutron scattering
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Prof. Dr. Vitaliy V. Khutoryanskiy

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Reading School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, Reading RG6 6AD, UK
Interests: water-soluble polymers; hydrogels; polymer complexes; drug delivery; mucoadhesion; nanomaterials
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Dr. Marta Otero

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1. Department of Applied Chemistry and Physics, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
2. Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Interests: water pollution and contamination; water and wastewater treatment: global treatment systems; sustainable treatment processes; clean and alternative technologies; waste management and valorization; alternative adsorbent materials; alternative photocatalysts
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Prof. Dr. George Z. Papageorgiou

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Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, P.O. Box 1186, GR-45110Ioannina, Greece
Interests: sustainable industrial chemistry; green engineering; monomers and polymers from renewable resources; polymer nanocomposites; polymer recycling; materials characterization
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Dr. Bernhard V. K. J. Schmidt

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1. Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
2. School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G128QQ, UK
Interests: double-hydrophilic block copolymer self-assembly; polymerizations in confined spaces; polymers from renewable lignin feedstocks; carbon nitride-based soft polymer materials
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Dr. Andrea Sorrentino

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Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Via Previati 1/C, 23900 Lecco, Italy
Interests: process–properties relashionships; morphology and properties of polymeric materials; polymer processing; injection and compression moulding; nanofunctionalized polymer materials for barrier and electrical applications; polymer (bio/photo)-degradation; bionanocomposites materials; thermomechanical properties; biodegradable materials; high performances composite materials; materials for sensing; materials for drug delivery; self-healing materials
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Prof. Dr. Naozumi Teramoto

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Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Chiba Institute of Technology, 2-17-1 Tsudanuma, Narashino, Chiba 275-0016, Japan
Interests: biomaterial; bio-based polymer; bioplastics; biodegradable polymer; biopolymer; composite material comprising a polymer matrix
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Dr. Raquel Verdejo

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Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia de Polimeros, Madrid, Spain
Interests: polymer composites and nanocomposites; polymer foams; smart polymers: dielectric elastomer actuators
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Dr. Ilaria Armentano

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Department of Economics, Engineering, Society and Business Organization (DEIM), University of Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy
Interests: carbon nanotubes; biomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; surface properties; tissue enginneering; biodegradable polymers
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Prof. Dr. Jean-François Carpentier

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Institute of Chemistry, Organometallics: Materials and Catalysis Group, UMR 6226, University of Rennes, 1-35042 Rennes CEDEX, France
Interests: metal-based polymerization catalysis; coordination-insertion polymerization; metallocenes; post metallocene catalysts; stereoselective polymerization; polyolefins; ring-opening polymerization; chemical modification of polymers

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