Thermoplastic Polymer-Based Multifunctional Materials
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart and Functional Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (5 January 2024) | Viewed by 2565
Special Issue Editors
Interests: design, preparation, and characterization of polymer-based multifunctional materials with (i) special electrical properties and (ii) antibacterial activity; characterization of polymers and composite materials; use of fluorescent probes and labels to monitor physico-chemical changes at a molecular scale; atomic force microscopy: nanothermodeformation (linear coefficients of thermal expansion of polymer thin films), nanopiezodeformación; FTIR (middle and near range): structural, dynamics, and aging phenomena studies; solution blow spinning
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Interests: nanocomposites; polymers; polymer nanocomposites; interphases and interfaces; characterization techniques
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer science, specifically the field of thermoplastic polymers, has contributed to the development of new multifunctional materials with different applications. Apart from the nature of the thermoplastic polymer itself, the functionality of these materials can be changed by selectively choosing the processing conditions and introducing additives with certain properties for the desired application. One of the most common strategies is the addition of particles, such as micro- or nanoparticles, to improve the final performance of the overall material by improving or providing new properties that can lead to additional functionalities. The aspect ratio can play a fundamental role in enhancing the interfacial properties of the overall nanocomposite material. This Special Issue addresses the recent developments and applications of thermoplastic polymer-based multifunctional nanocomposites. This Special Issue emphasizes materials used for the following: (a) biomedical applications, such as scaffolds and/or materials for wound-healing applications; (b) fabrics for the textile industry; (c) food packaging and the agro-alimentary industry; (d) the controlled release of drugs or active molecules antibiotics or food preservatives; (e) flexible materials for smart sensors and actuators; and (f) energy harvesting applications.
Prof. Dr. Javier González-Benito
Dr. Dania Olmos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymers
- thermoplastic
- nanocomposite
- multifunctional
- materials
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