Polymers

Preparation and Application of Polymer Membranes

edited by

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3426 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure– property relationships of polymers; physical– chemical properties and advanced functionality; thin-film membranes; membrane technologies; characterization; performances; selective separations; water and wastewater treatment; transport properties; separation and filtration; coating layers; drug delivery systems; nanofiber filters; environmental protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)

Carbohydrate Polymers: Synthesis, Preparation, Structural Characteristics and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Aoxue Luo

and

Yijun Fan

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2507 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbohydrate polymers; polysaccharide; synthesis; structural characteristics; biological activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Biopolymers in the Agri-Food Industry—Structure, Properties, New Trends and Application Innovations

edited by

Karolina Pycia

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; agri-food industry; rheological properties; functional properties; biodegradation; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Polymer–Graphene Composites: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Suguna Perumal

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; graphene; composites; polymer– graphene properties; polymer– graphene applications; energy storage; biomedical

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)

Polymer-Based Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

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submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 25041 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based biomaterials; tissue engineering; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; 4D printing; bioprinting; cell printing; organ and organoid printing; biomimetic materials and structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Wood and Wood-Based Composites: New Frontiers in Modification, Performance, and Sustainability

edited by

Jyh-Horng Wu

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9328 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood-based composites; environmentally friendly materials; modification; flame retardancy; physico-mechanical properties; sustainability; durability; environmental exposure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Recent Advances in Polymer Coatings

edited by

Ying Yan

and Yiqi Wang

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4696 | Submission Open

Keywords: spin coating; slot die coating; polymer coatings; smart polymer coatings; nanocomposite coatings; characterization; advanced imaging; spectroscopy; surface analysis; dynamic field

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)

Thermal and Elastic Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Slobodanka Galovic

,

Edin Suljovrujić

and

Katarina Djordjević

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3633 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermo-elastic properties; thermal conductivity; thermal diffusivity; coefficient of linear expansion; glass transition temperature; melting temperature; coefficient of elasticity; Young’ s modulus of elasticity; creep resistance; impact resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)

3D Printing and Molding Study in Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Aleš Mizera

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1768 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; molding techniques; polymeric materials; material manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)

Advanced Organic Semiconducting Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Application

edited by Jianfeng Li

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconducting polymers; organic semiconductors; conjugated polymers; organic thermoelectric materials; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

MOF-Polymer Composites: Design, Derivatives and Applications

edited by Dalei Song

submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: MOF; polymer composites; porous materials; adjustable structure; MOF derivatives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)

Biocompatible and Biodegradable Polymer Materials

edited by

Lorenzo Antonio Picos Corrales

,

Grégorio Crini

and

Elizabeth Carvajal-Millán

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18909 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; chitosan; alginate; arabinogalactan; arabinoxylan; fucoidan; cyclodextrin polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; pegylated drug delivery nanocarriers; encapsulation technologies; controlled drug delivery; nanomaterials for phototherapy; anticancer therapy; wound healing; nutraceutical formulations; cosmetotextiles; wound dressing; postharvest conservation; edible coatings; food packaging; bioassays; antioxidant capacity; biocompatibility; biodegradability; antimicrobial effect; water treatment; bioflocculation; adsorbents and biosorbents; emerging pollutants; organic pollutants; microplastics; host– guest interactions; mechanisms; colloidal systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Synthesis, Testing, and Applications of Natural and Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels

edited by

Chandra Mouli R. Madhuranthakam

and

Iolanda Francolini

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9183 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural hydrogels; synthetic hydrogels; swelling ability; biomaterials; regenerative medical applications; enhanced oil recovery; membrane separation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)

Cellulose and Its Composites: Preparation and Applications

edited by

Priyanka Sharma

and

Sunil Kumar Sharma

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3173 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; composite; nanofibers; synthesis; processing; biopolymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Advances in Next-Generation Polymer Processing: From Precision to Sustainability

edited by

Anca Bonciu

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1528 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; additive manufacturing; green fabrication; process– structure– property relationship; laser processing; sustainable materials; smart manufacturing; advanced polymer engineering; digital manufacturing; precision processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)

Perspectives of Biopolymer Functionalization for New Materials

edited by

Marta Tsirigotis-Maniecka

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1431 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide; protein; grafting; derivatization; covalent interactions; non-covalent interactions; conjugation; inorganic particles; polymer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Advances in Cellulose and Lignocellulosic Composites

edited by

Denis Mihaela Panaitescu

and

Adriana Nicoleta Frone

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; biopolymers; polymer nanocomposites; functionalization; characterization; biodegradation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Mechanical and Dynamic Characteristics of Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Yutaka Oya

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 20180 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermosetting polymer; thermoplastic polymer; polymer matrix composite; thermal and mechanical properties; rheology; numerical simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)

Innovative Application of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Huaping Wang

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4996 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart FRP structures; FRP and concrete- or steel-assembled composite structure; structural health monitoring; optical fiber sensor; AI algorithm

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites (2nd Edition)

edited by

Rafał Grzejda

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2884 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; material properties; structural morphology; finite element analysis; optimization of composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)

Functional Polymers for Food Industry

edited by

Georgina Calderón-Domínguez

and

Minerva Rentería-Ortega

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2485 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; food packaging; food preservation; biodegradable materials; smart packaging; bioactive coatings; shelf life extension; food safety; polymer science; sustainable food systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Protective Coatings

edited by

Yuanzhe Li

submission deadline 26 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1315 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; functional polymer films; protective materials; composite coatings; sustainable materials; environmental resistance; corrosion protection; self-healing polymers; surface modification; carbon emission reduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy

edited by

Mihaela Cosnita

and

Cristina Cazan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 45096 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and synthesis of biodegradable and/or recyclable polymers; advances in polymer recycling technologies and processes; development of waste-based polymer composites; life cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis of polymer materials; renewable feedstocks and green chemistry approaches for polymer production; • strategies to extend and enhance the lifespan and durability of polymer products; policy frameworks and regulatory initiatives promoting sustainable polymers for use in circular economies; case studies highlighting successful implementations of sustainable polymers in various industries; measures promoting an increase in the productivity of resource use through diversification; technological upgrading and innovation; contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy; economic and societal implications of transitioning towards sustainable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)

Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Liquid Crystal Polymers

edited by Maciej Kisiel and Beata Mossety-Leszczak

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 22841 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid crystallinity; liquid-crystalline polymers; oriented/organized polymers; mesogenic groups; self-reinforcement; smart materials; ordering; coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)

Advanced Preparation and Application of Cellulose: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marta Fernandes

and

Jorge Padrão

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15139 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; energy storage; water purification; packaging; food; filtration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)

Application of Polymers in Food Sciences (2nd Edition)

edited by

César Leyva-Porras

and

Zenaida Saavedra-Leos

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 14981 | Submission Open

Keywords: food science; stability of active ingredients; biodegradable packaging; regulatory aspects; technological advancements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Value Polymer Materials from Waste Recovery and Recycling

edited by

Valentina Beghetto

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 14842 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste upcycling; high-value products; circular economy; green chemistry; polymer recovery and recycling; life cycle assessment; value chains

(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)

Additive Manufactuging of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites and Composites: Progress and Prospects

edited by

Aldobenedetto Zotti

,

Mauro Zarrelli

and

Aniello Riccio

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14063 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing techniques; 3D-printed polymer-based fiber-reinforced composites; 3D-printed polymer-based nanocomposites; effect of printing manufacturing; nanocomposites and composites preparation processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)

Preparation and Application of Cellulose-Based and Chitosan-Based Materials

edited by

Guangmei Xia

and

Peng Jia

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13438 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based materials; preparation; application; renewable; biodegradable; cellulose; chitosan

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Advancements in Mechanical Properties and Material Testing in Polymer Science

edited by

Heitor Luiz Ornaghi Júnior

and

Sabu Thomas

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13112 | Submission Open

Keywords: destructive and non-destructive testing; modelling and simulations; damage detection; data science; polymer informatics; molecular descriptors for determination of mechanical properties; molecular composites; multi-strategic approach; 3D printable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)

Plasma Processing of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Bogdana Mitu

and

Veronica Satulu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12901 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma techniques for deposition and polymerization; plasma diagnostics in polymerizable gases; plasma treatment of polymers; applications of plasma polymers; 3R in plasma polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)

Polymer Manufacturing Processes

edited by Claudia Pagano and

Rossella Surace

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12561 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; sustainability; computer-aided manufacturing; materials; energy efficiency; recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)

Polymer-Based Adhesives: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by Xiongwei Qu and

Chaochao Cao

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11345 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based adhesives; polymerization; polymer composites; physicochemical properties; thermal conductivity; adhesive force; synthesis and characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Circular Packaging Materials

edited by Marek Hauptmann and

Frank Welle

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11286 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular packaging materials; paper coatings and functional cellulose; recyclates and recyclate processing; polymer additives; printing and decoration; packaging process behavior; compliance and packaging safety; migration and diffusion; chemical analysis; biobased polymers; barrier; sealant layer; numerical modeling and artificial intelligence; alternative resources and residues

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polyimide: Synthesis, Modification, Characterization, Application and Beyond

edited by

Xinbo Wang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10468 | Submission Open

Keywords: soluble; processable and formable; transparent; application on new energy batteries; synthesis in water or ethanol; novel monomers; functional thin polyimide films; porous polyimide; liquid– crystalline polyimide; flexible polyimide; new thermosetting oligomers; high-strength adhesive; polyimide blends; heat-resistant coating; polyimide composites; photosensitive polyimide; gas separation membrane

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Aparna Beena Unni

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8924 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; polymer; block copolymers; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)

Advanced Biopolymers for Biodegradable Food Packaging

edited by Seyedeh Fatemeh Mirpoor and

Concetta Valeria Lucia Giosafatto

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8606 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; shelf-life protein; polysaccharide; by-products; circular economy; sustainability; active packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)

Polymer-Based Smart Materials: Preparation and Applications

edited by Xiaoran Hu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8371 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; environmental friendliness; sensing materials; flexible electronics; wearable sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)

Polymer Science in Petroleum Engineering: Latest Trends and Developments

edited by Simón López-Ramírez

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7621 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer science; petroleum engineering; enhanced oil recovery (EOR); drilling fluids; reservoir characterization; polymer rheology; polymer surfactants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Advances in Cellulose and Wood Fibers

edited by

Bogdan Marian Tofanica

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7541 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood fibers; cellulose; natural polymers; degradable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Sustainable and Circular Polymer Composites for Additive Manufacturing

edited by Ramona Fayazfar

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6461 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymer composites; circular economy; recycled plastics; additive manufacturing; 3D-printing; mechanical properties; waste valorization; advanced materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)

Bioplastics

edited by

Ramani Narayan

and

Apoorva Kulkarni

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4866 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioplastics; polymer processing; reactive extrusion; polymer blends; biobased; biodegradable

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Polymers in Inorganic Chemistry: Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Zoi Lada

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4740 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular inorganic chemistry; coordination polymers; polynuclear coordination complexes; metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); coordination chemistry; spin crossover phenomenon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in Composite Materials: Polymers and Fibers Inclusion

edited by

Michéle Dal Toé Casagrande

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4366 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineering; materials; composites; synthetic fibers; natural fibers; recycled materials; residues; polymers; biopolymers; additives; reinforcement; stabilization; sustainability; experimental analysis; modelling/simulation; life cycle analysis (LCA); renewable recourses; properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)

Polymer Electrolyte: Recent Progress and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Chi-Ping Li

,

Fang-Chi Hsu

and

Shu-Ling Huang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4366 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; solid-state polymer electrolytes; gel polymer electrolytes; block copolymer electrolytes; electrochromics; batteries; fuel cells; solar cells; electrochemical devices; sensors; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Microfabrication and 3D/4D Printing

edited by

Yi-Je Juang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4032 | Submission Open

Keywords: microfabrication; 3D/4D printing; polymer; elastomer; micro-embossing; micro-injection molding; roll-to-roll; roll-to-plate; mold making; numerical simulation; manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Natural Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by Vitor Augusto dos Santos Garcia

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3849 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; applications; polymer synthesis; synthetic polymers; films; delivery system; oral films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Natural Fiber Composites: Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Mingzhuo Guo

, Jiale Zhao and

Siyang Wu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3712 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural fiber composites; sustainable composites; eco-friendly materials; functional fibrous membranes; natural fiber– polymer interfaces; fiber surface modification; biomass-derived polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polyester-Based Materials: 3rd Edition

edited by

Raluca Nicoleta Darie-Nita

and

Maria Râpă

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3468 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polyesters; synthetic polyesters; additives; bio(degradation); materials; characterization; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Advances in Cellular Polymeric Materials

edited by

Ivan Dominguez-Candela

,

José Miguel Ferri

and

Vicent Fombuena Borrás

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2976 | Submission Open

Keywords: foams; cellular structures; physical and mechanical properties; porous materials; foaming agents; additive manufacturing; manufacturing routes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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