In the present era of materials research and development, polymers are a key ingredient in developing novel materials and hence provide solutions for a variety of applications. Some typical application areas include automobiles, sports, electronics, aircraft, aerospace, biomedicine, and nanotechnology. The study of the surface science of polymeric materials, focusing on the fundamental aspects of physics and chemistry, can lead to an increase in their utilization. The interfacial interactions of the polymeric materials are the key concern for the reliability of the structural components.

This special issue welcomes original research and review articles that cover all materials that have a polymer (natural and synthetic) as one of their constituents, such as polymer composites, polymeric biomaterials, multifunctional polymers, and different polymeric materials. Investigations into the design, development, and analysis of these novel polymeric materials with enhanced surface properties through chemical, physical, or mechanical techniques are particularly encouraged. This special issue also aims to include original research into the treatment and coating of the various constituents of the developed materials, in order to enhance the physical and mechanical properties.

Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:

• Development of polymeric surfaces for improved properties
• Techniques for surface modification
• Deposition and growth mechanisms
• Properties/performance of polymeric surfaces
• Effect of surface modification on wear behavior
• Polymeric surfaces for high-performance applications
• Environmental effect on polymeric surfaces
• Nanoscale science of polymeric materials