Polymers

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Progress and Prospects

edited by

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 21502 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; manufacturing technique; fiber development; matrix materials; tailored properties; light-weight structure; design flexibility and sustainability

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

Eco-Friendly Polymer-Based Materials: Design and Applications

edited by

Gao Xiao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8838 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– matrix composites; biomass; adsorption and separation; green chemistry; biodegradability; nanocatalysis; value-added products; biomaterials; biomedical applications; energy storage; environmental applications; polymer hydrogel

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

Biobased Polymers and Its Composites

edited by

Mercedes Santiago-Calvo

and

Juan Carlos Merino

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5658 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymers; biobased composites; biobased additives; natural fibers; recycled fibers; thermoset polymers; thermoplastic polymers; recycling; renewable recourses; properties; applications

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

Functional Materials Based on Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Giovanna Gomez D’Ayala

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4489 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic polymers; biodegradable polymers; iomedical; food packaging; automotive; electrical

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

Polymeric Composite for Biosensor Applications

edited by Fei Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1594 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; biosensors; multifunctional polymer; wearable

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Biomimetic Polymer Materials

edited by Xiaofei Cao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1024 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic polymer structural materials; mechanical design; material behavior; advanced manufacturing; performance characterization; multifunctional characteristics

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

Advanced Polymers in Pharmacy and Biomedicine: Innovations and Future Perspectives

edited by

Adina Magdalena Musuc

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 839 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biodegradable polymers; controlled drug release; pharmaceutical formulations; biocompatible materials; medical devices; tissue engineering; smart polymers; pharmaceuticals; medicine; regenerative medicine; biopolymer-based hydrogels; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Applied Lignin Research

edited by

Jost Ruwoldt

and

Gary Chinga Carrasco

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 20259 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; lignosulfonates; kraft lignin; soda lignin; organosolv lignin; biopolymers; biorefinery; characterization; green materials; green chemicals

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

Exploration and Innovation in Sustainable Rubber Performance

edited by

Pilar Bernal-Ortega

, Anke Blume and

Rafał Anyszka

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 18963 | Submission Open

Keywords: rubber; elastomer; sustainability; performance; recycling; bio-based; fillers; waste; cross-linking; additives; testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymers: Innovations in Processing, Diverse Applications, and Sustainable Solutions

edited by

Vesna Ocelić Bulatović

and

Dajana Kučić Grgić

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14211 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymer materials; polymer composites; 3D printing; biomedical applications; mulch films; product life cycle

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

Emerging Trends in Polymer Engineering: Polymer Connect-2024

edited by

Alberto García-Peñas

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8337 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; emerging trends; advanced materials; nanocomposites; biomaterials; hydrogels; resins; innovation

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Medical Applications

edited by Jingyi Zhu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5983 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofunctional polymer; functional polymeric materials and devices; polymeric-based vaccine; drug delivery; molecular imaging; gene transfection; tissue engineering; biosensing; biomedical imaging and diagnostics; disease detection and therapy

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Harsh Environments: Innovations, Challenges and Applications

edited by

James Njuguna

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4809 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre composites; polymers; applications; characterization; functional materials; extreme and harsh environments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Composites for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Shaojian He

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4329 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; electrical insulation; electronic materials; electromagnetic shielding; dielectric properties; mechanical properties; heat dissipation; breakdown; aging

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

Functional Polymeric Materials for Food Packaging Applications

edited by Vitor Augusto Dos Santos Garcia,

Fernanda Maria Vanin

and

Cristiana Maria Pedroso Yoshida

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4120 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant; antimicrobial; natural polymers; biodegradable packaging; foods

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

Development in Polymer Recycling

edited by Weizhong Zheng

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1777 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; high-value utilization; mechanical recycling; chemical upcycling; mixed plastic separation; plastic upcycling

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Cutaneous Applications

edited by Ioana Alexandra Plugariu and

Maria Bercea

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1745 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; polysaccharides; hydrogels; transdermal formulations; bioavailability; absorption promoters; gels; β -cyclodextrin; liposomes; therapeutic characteristics; pharmaceutics; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer-Based Organic Semiconductor Materials and Devices

edited by Qingqing Yang and Lihui Liu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 654 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer semiconductor; photovoltaics; light-emitting diodes; transistors; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Applications

edited by

Yong Wang

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; dentistry; digital dentistry; drug delivery; composite; dental resin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

3D/4D Printing of Biopolymers: Materials and Design for Healthcare Applications

edited by

Nuno Manuel Fernandes Alves

and

Marco A. N. Domingos

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer; biocomposite; 3D/4D (bio)printing; predictive modeling; in vitro/in vivo; healthcare applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Valorization of Biopolymer from Renewable Biomass

edited by Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado,

Víctor Manuel Pérez Puyana

and

Alberto Romero García

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 37065 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable; biopolymers; biomass; eco-friendly materials; renewable; sustainability; valorization

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

Polymer Thin Films and Their Applications

edited by

Sylwia Grabska-Zielińska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 21570 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; polymers; biodegradable polymers; biodegradable composites; physico-chemical characterization of thin films; physical and chemical modification of polymer-based films; biomedical applications; packaging applications; chemistry applications; biotechnology applications; wound dressing; polymer coatings

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

Technological Innovations for Polymer Circularity: Upcycling, Biodegradation, and Processing

edited by

Francesca Lionetto

and

Carlos Espinoza-González

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11996 | Submission Open

Keywords: upcycling; circular systems; biodegradation; sustainable processing innovations; advanced characterization methods; integrated circularity models; intelligent processing innovations

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

Challenges and Trends in Polymer Composites—2nd Edition

edited by

Alexandrina Nan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10508 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer composites; polymer composites characterization; polymer composites in electronics; polymer composites in wastewater treatment; polymer composites in agriculture; polymer composites in civil construction; polymer composites in biomedical application; polymer composites in catalysis; other application of polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical Behaviors and Properties of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by Yunfa Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10284 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fiber composites and nanocomposites; damage and failure; viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity; impact; fatigue; additive manufacturing

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

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Polymer Blends and Composites

edited by

Roberto Scaffaro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10217 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends; polymeric composites; nanocomposites; composites

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

Next-Generation Hydrogel Platforms: From Synthesis Strategies to Advanced Applications

edited by

Hyun Jong Lee

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8756 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; advanced synthesis; stimuli-responsive materials; biomaterials; polymer networks; functional hydrogels; multifunctional materials; nanocomposite hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymers in Sustainable and Biomedical Applications

edited by Suedina Maria de Lima Silva

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7975 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; controlled drug release; wound healing; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; sustainable materials; biomaterials; biopolymer modification; biomedical devices; nanocomposites

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

Advancements in Polymeric Material Characterization for Industrial Applications: From Properties to Performance

edited by

Maria Tanase

,

Cătălina Călin

and

Elena-Emilia Sirbu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7896 | Submission Open

Keywords: characterization methods; mechanical properties; thermal analysis; chemical properties; 3D printing; AI applications; computational tools; structure– property relations; sustainable polymers; industrial applications

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

Epoxy Resins and Epoxy-Based Composites: Research and Development

edited by Seong-Hwang Kim

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7177 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy resin; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced composites; multi-scale composites

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

Polymers and Their Interactions with Biotics in Food Science and Nutrition

edited by

Pedro Aguilar-Zarate

, Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzmán and

Ricardo Gómez-García

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7097 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compound delivery; sustainable food packaging; polymers-microbiota interactions; controlled release systems; encapsulation technologies

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Environmental Assessment of Novel Polymeric Materials for Sustainable Applications

edited by

Valentina Siracusa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6957 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; compostable polymers; packaging; biomedical application; engineering application; structure– property relationship; polymers from wastes; nanocomposites; new polymer technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Food Packaging: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by

Costas Tsioptsias

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6927 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; food packaging; polymer composites; antimicrobial properties; transport properties (diffusion/permeability); food-polymer interactions; migration (packaging to food); recycling (polymer packaging); organoleptic characteristics; food preservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Solutions: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Rashid Dallaev

and

Nikola Papež

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6847 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; bio-based plastics; green chemistry; polymer degradation; environmental sustainability; circular economy; eco-friendly materials; biopolymer applications; renewable resources

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

Application of Polymers in Cementitious Materials

edited by

Jun Ren

, Tangwei Mi and Dafu Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6469 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; cement; concrete; fresh property; hardened property; durability; mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

(Bio)Polymer-Based Composite Materials: Advancements and New Trends in Biomedical Engineering and Research

edited by

Leonardo Martín Pérez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6314 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers for biomedical applications (synthesis; characterization); multifunctional polymeric or composite biomaterials; modification strategies to develop multifunctional biomaterials; polymeric biomaterials for tissue engineering applications; polymers in nanomedicine; multifunctional polymers for controlled and/or targeted drug delivery; nano-scale polymer assemblies for biomedical applications

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

Advanced Antibacterial Polymers and Their Composites

edited by

Tippabattini Jayaramudu

,

Rajesh K. Sani

and

Varaprasad Kokkarachedu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6219 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; polymeric materials; nanocomposites; inorganic nanoparticles; organic nanoparticles; nanomaterials; drug delivery; metal nanoparticles; biocompatible and biodegradable; antibacterial properties; nanocomposites; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials and Their Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5737 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced catalysis and separation; biomass; coagulation and flocculation; CO2 capture; energy storage; membrane process; MOFs; polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Active Polymeric Materials for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

C. P. Keshavananda Prabhu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5534 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensors and biosensors; polymeric materials; energy conversion and storage systems; electrochemistry; polymer anode materials for lithium-ion batteries; battery applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Life Cycle and Utilization of Lignocellulosic Materials

edited by

František Kačík

and

Tereza Jurczyková

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5505 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; cellulose; hemicelluloses; lignin; renewable resources; wood processing and modification; wood degradation and protection; plant-based materials; life cycle assessment; carbon footprints

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

Sustainable Bio-Based Polymer Materials

edited by

Maya Jacob John

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5409 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; cellulose; lignin; biocomposites

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

Polymers for Electronic Device Applications

edited by Vijaya Srinivasu Vallabhapurapu,

Igor Polikarpov

and

Aman Maung Than Oo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5329 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers; electronic devices; resistive switching properties; memory application; polymer electronics; sensors; energy storage; flexible electronics; material design; device integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers and Their Composites for Sustainable Development

edited by

Qina Sun

,

Liazhou Song

and

Lichun Xiao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5014 | Submission Open

Keywords: function polymers; polymer composite; sustainability; green synthesis; membrane separation; sustainable energy generation; carbon emission reduction; hydrogen generation; environmental remediation; resource reuse; friction and lubrication; chemical coagulants

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

Advances in Characterization, Measurement and Electrical Performance of Polymer and Composites Materials

edited by

Weiwang Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4997 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; electrical performance; characterization; measurement; aging; degradation; morphology; dielectric polymers; insulation; energy storage

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

Advanced Polymer Composites and Foams

edited by

Fang-Chyou Chiu

and

Kartik Behera

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4944 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; (nano)fillers; physical properties; electrical properties; foams

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Additive Manufacturing of (Bio)Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dana Luca Motoc

and

Santiago Ferrándiz-Bou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4662 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; (bio)polymers; (bio)polymer-based composites; material characterization; modeling and simulation; applications

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

Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications

edited by Weiying Wang, Ruikang Yang,

Chengwei Xing

,

Mingchen Li

and Zhanchuang Han

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3676 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-modified asphalt; polymer-modified asphalt mixture; polymer materials in road infrastructure; recycled polymer materials; sustainable polymer additives; environmental performance; pavement durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Innovations for Advanced Biomedical Applications: Insights and Developments

edited by

Alina Sionkowska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3303 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; innovations; biomaterials; cosmetics

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

Cellulose and Chitosan: Characterization, Modification and Application

edited by

Bishnu Acharya

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3163 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; chitosan; biopolymers; characterization; modification; application; extraction; thermal analysis; biocompatibility; biodegradability; wound healing; packaging materials; water treatment; composite materials; sustainability; life cycle assessment

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

Advances in Natural Polysaccharides: Synthesis, Modification, and Applications

edited by

Dawei Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2634 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; polysaccharide derivatives; chitin; chitosan; cellulose; starch; hyaluronic acid; synthesis and modification

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

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