Advances in Polymer Materials: Multifunctional Design and Sustainable Applications

Submission Deadline: 31 December 2025 View: 174 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Prof. Qiaoguang Li

Email: liqiaoguang8799@163.com

Affiliation: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China

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Research Interests: multi-functional biobased polymer materials

Dr. Zhihong Wang

Email: wzh0099@163.com

Affiliation: Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Silviculture, Protection and Utilization, Guangdong Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou, 510520, China

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Research Interests: preparation of polymers and their application in efficient separation of plant active ingredients, interactions between polymers and functional molecules

Dr. Chunyu Liu

Email: cy.liu@siat.ac.cn

Affiliation: Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 51800, China

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Research Interests: multi-functional biobased polymer materials

Summary

This special issue highlights cutting-edge advancements in polymer science and engineering, addressing critical challenges in synthesis, performance optimization, and eco-friendly applications. We invite high-quality original research and reviews that explore the intersection ofmultifunctional design,sustainable development, andemerging technologiesin polymer materials. By bridging fundamental research and industrial innovation, this issue aims to accelerate solutions for global issues such as circular economy, energy transition, and healthcare.

Topics of Interest
Contributions are encouraged in (but not limited to) the following areas:
· Novel Polymer Synthesis & Characterization
· Controlled/living polymerization techniques (e.g., ATRP, RAFT)
· Bio-based monomers and green synthesis pathways
· Self-healing polymers and dynamic covalent networks
· High-performance polymers for extreme conditions
· Multifunctional Composite Materials
· Nanocomposites (e.g., graphene, CNT, or nanocellulose reinforced)
· Conductive/thermally conductive polymers for electronics
· Biomimetic and stimuli-responsive materials
· Lightweight structural composites for aerospace/automotive
· Sustainability-Driven Innovations
· Biodegradable/compostable polymers and processing
· Chemical/mechanical recycling technologies
· Life-cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon footprint reduction
· Waste-to-resource strategies (e.g., upcycling of plastic waste)
· Next-Generation Applications
· Flexible/stretchable electronics and wearable devices
· Polymer-based drug delivery systems and biomedical implants
· Energy storage (solid-state batteries, supercapacitors) and conversion (PV, PEMs)
· Smart coatings and packaging with barrier/active functionalities

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