International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology

International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology  [2455-8524(e)] is a peer reviewed hybrid open access journal of engineering and scientific journals launched in 2013 serving the fields of reinforced plastics and polymer composites including research, production, processing, and applications. IJAN brings you the details of developments in this rapidly expanding area of technology long before they are commercial realities. It provides a platform to discuss new issues in the area of polymer & composite that are a combination of polymers (i.e., thermosets or thermoplastics) with various continuous and non-continuous reinforcements/fillers, principally added to polymers to improve the material performance. The journal also seeks to advance the quality of research by publishing papers introducing or elaborating on new methods and practice in the field of Chemical Engineering. IJAN is now an open platform to publish articles in open access special issues.

The journal welcomes contributions across the following topic areas:

• Polymer Chemistry & Synthesis: synthesis of copolymers and block copolymers, polyesters and polyamides, elastomers and rubber materials, polyolefins and polycarbonates, thermoplastics and thermosets, polymerization mechanisms and kinetics, designer polymer architectures, supramolecular polymerization, synthetic methods and reaction chemistry, and novel monomer development
• Polymer Analysis & Characterization: polymer structure characterization, molecular weight determination and size analysis, spectroscopic techniques (FTIR, Raman, NMR, UV-Vis), scattering methods (light, X-ray, neutron), scanning and atomic force microscopy, thermal analysis and differential scanning calorimetry, rheological characterization, surface and interfacial analysis, polymer conformation and topology, and structure-property-processing relationships
• Polymer Physics & Theory: multiscale modeling methodologies, constitutive equations and theoretical frameworks, computational chemistry and molecular dynamics simulations, machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches, structure-property relationship quantification, density functional theory applications, polymer dynamics and transport phenomena, phase transitions and crystallization, and experimental validation of theoretical models
• Polymer Processing & Manufacturing: injection molding and blow molding, extrusion and thermoforming, compression and transfer molding, rotational molding, plastic foam processing, advanced multiscale manufacturing methods, processing-structure-property relationships, optimization of processing parameters, and scale-up and industrial applications
• Polymer Materials & Composites: nanocomposites and hybrid nanomaterials, polymer blends and alloys, fiber-reinforced polymers, films and fibers, porous materials and networks, reinforced plastics and advanced composites, polymer additives and fillers, and engineered polymer systems
• Biopolymers & Biomacromolecules: natural polymers and polysaccharides, proteins and peptides, polyesters and polyamides of biological origin, biopolymer synthesis and characterization, biomacromolecular structure-function relationships, bioinspired polymer design, and emerging biological polymers
• Green & Sustainable Polymers: biodegradable and bio-based polymers, polymers from renewable resources, circular and green polymer chemistry, mechanical and chemical recycling, polymer degradation and reprocessing, energy recovery from polymers, and sustainable material design
• Polymer Surface Science & Interfaces: chemical and physical surface modification, self-assembly of polymer chains and particles, nano- and micro-particle deposition, surface wettability and special surface properties, interfacial phenomena and rheology, polymer tribology and wear, buckling and wrinkling of soft surfaces, bioinspired and biomimetic surfaces, thin films and vapor-phase deposition, and characterization of interfacial properties
• Functional & Smart Polymers: photoactive and light-responsive polymers, conductive and semiconducting polymers, pH- and temperature-sensitive polymers, hydrogels and polymeric gels, polymeric micelles and self-assembled structures, block copolymers and nanostructures, polymer nanocomposites for functional applications, and stimulus-responsive materials
• Polymer Applications in Energy & Electronics: polymers for energy storage (batteries and supercapacitors), polymer membranes for fuel cells and hydrogen generation, polymer solar cells and photovoltaics, optoelectronic and microelectronic polymers, conductive polymers for electronics, and energy-related polymer devices
• Biomedical & Healthcare Polymers: polymers for drug delivery and medical devices, tissue engineering scaffolds, biodegradable implant materials, biocompatible polymer design, polymer-based biosensors, wound healing materials, and clinical translation of polymeric biomaterials
• Polymer Membranes & Separation: membrane synthesis and characterization, polymeric filtration membranes, pervaporation and gas separation, ion-exchange membranes, composite membranes, membrane fouling and mitigation, and separation technology applications
• Supramolecular & Grafted Polymers: graft copolymers and brush polymers, hydrogen-bonded polymeric systems, hyperbranched and dendritic polymers, telechelic polymers, supramolecular assembly and association, and complex polymer architectures
• Structure-Property Relationships: correlation of molecular structure to material properties, phase transformation and glass transition, thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, property prediction and modeling, compositional effects on performance, and design principles for advanced polymers