Advancements in Rheology and Processing of Polymer Materials
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Physics and Theory".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 2958
Special Issue Editors
2. Transport Phenomena Research Center (CEFT), Faculty of Engineering at University of Porto (FEUP), Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
Interests: computational and applied mathematics; difference and differential equations; engineering mathematics; mathematics and computer science
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2. Center for Mathematics, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
Interests: numerical analysis; integro-differential equations; mathematical modelling; viscoelastic flows; anomalous diffusion; machine learning
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Interests: theoretical and computational rheology; complex flows of complex fluids; electrokinetics; multiphase flow; micro-combustion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rheology of polymer materials plays a crucial role in various industrial processes, such as extrusion, injection and blow molding, and film casting. Understanding and manipulating the rheological behavior of polymers is essential for achieving optimal processing conditions, improving product quality, and ensuring efficient manufacturing. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advancements in this field, focusing on novel experimental techniques, theoretical models, and computational simulations that enhance our understanding of polymer flow behavior and its impact on processing techniques.
Potential Topics:
- Rheological characterization techniques for polymer processing:
- Advances in rheological measurement methods for complex polymeric systems;
- Rheological characterization of multiphase and filled polymer composites;
- Time–temperature superposition and nonlinear rheological behavior in processing conditions.
- Rheology–processing relationships:
- Rheological models for predicting processing behavior and product quality;
- Rheology-driven optimization of processing parameters;
- Role of rheological properties in polymer melt flow instabilities.
- Polymer processing techniques and rheological effects:
- Rheology of polymer melts in extrusion and injection/blow molding processes;
- Rheology and flow-induced crystallization in film casting and fiber spinning;
- Rheological considerations in additive manufacturing and 3D printing of polymers.
- Computational rheology and modeling approaches:
- Multiscale modeling and simulation of polymer processing;
- Computational rheology for predicting flow behavior and process optimization;
- Coupling rheology with other modeling techniques (e.g., molecular dynamics, finite element, finite volume, and finite differences).
- Emerging trends and future directions:
- Rheology of biobased polymers and sustainable materials;
- Rheological challenges in advanced processing technologies (e.g., microfluidics and electrospinning);
- Novel rheological approaches for emerging polymer processing techniques.
The Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent developments and future directions in the field of rheology and polymer processing. Researchers and experts are invited to submit their original research articles, reviews, and perspectives addressing the aforementioned topics. Submissions should present novel insights, experimental techniques, theoretical advancements, or computational modeling approaches that contribute to the field, and both experimental and computational studies are welcome.
Dr. Célio Fernandes
Dr. Luís L. Ferrás
Dr. Alexandre M. Afonso
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- polymeric systems
- viscoelasticity
- molding processes
- additive manufacturing
- 3D printing
- multiscale modeling
- computational rheology
- sustainable materials
