Dear Colleagues,

New polymer materials, including blends and mixtures, continue to be developed as new applications and uses are being realized.  The development of new materials often means that new polymer analysis and characterization techniques need to be developed as well.  This is necessary because the new materials have unique features that cannot be adequately measured and defined using traditional characterization methods.  Thus, the new analysis and characterization methodologies are required to guarantee that the most important property of the new materials is identified.  These developments will allow for the effective use and implementation of the novel and unique materials in challenging applications.

To allow for the dissemination and discussion of polymer analysis and characterization techniques we are interested in work that has been done in the establishment of new technologies to identify the important features of new materials.  Conversely, if an established technique has been modified or updated in some way to deal with the challenges of today, we are also interested in hearing about those results as well.

In order to achieve this goal, it is essential to collect the work of various researchers in the field of polymer analysis and characterization techniques.  Both research articles as well as reviews are welcome on this topic.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Mark T. DeMeuse

Section Editor