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Characterization and Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers
edited by
submission deadline 1 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 188
Keywords: characterization; functional polymers; molecularly imprinted; composite
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymer-Based Composite Nanomaterials: Structure, Properties and Applications submission deadline 3 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9783 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterial; MXene-based polymer; graphene/nanotube-based nanomaterials; thermal and mechanical properties; electron conductivity; topology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Applications of Polymers and Their Composites in Biotechnology submission deadline 3 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9271 | Submission Open
Keywords: biotechnology; nanostructures; polymer; innovative drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; smart polymers; soluble immobilized enzymes; polymeric composites; sensors; cellulose nanocrystals; fullerenes; graphene; carbon nanotubes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Production and Potential Uses of Biopolymers from Natural Sources and Agro-Industrial Waste II submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9696 | Submission Open
Keywords: agro-industrial waste; bioplastics; biopolymers; biomaterials; enzymes; exopolysaccharides; food-packaging; polyhydroxyalkanoates; tannins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
New Studies of Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces: 2nd Edition
edited by , and Jianbin Liu
submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 994 | Submission Open
Keywords: surfaces and interfaces; interface behavior; polymeric materials characterization; polymer application; multiphase interfacial flow; wettability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advanced Polymers for Wastewater Treatment and Toxicant Removal, 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 851 | Submission Open
Keywords: water treatment; polymer materials; environmental sciences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Design of Natural Biopolymers for Eco-Friendly and Advanced Functional Materials
edited by Jian Du and Dong Lv
submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; cellulosic fibers; collagen-based composites; lignin; chitosan; gelatin; sensors; energy storage materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Design and Sustainability: Polymer Composites via Additive Manufacturing
edited by Yesong Wang, Zhongsen Zhang, Kunkun Fu and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7947 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymer composites; short-fiber composites; continuous-fiber composites; mechanical behavior; modeling and simulation; failure mode
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
3D-Printed Polymers for Tissue Engineering or Bioelectronics
edited by and Wenyu Wang
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4238 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D bioprinting; flexible electronics; tissue engineering; biofabrication; wearable devices; regenerative medicine; organoids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymers in Medicine and Cosmetics: Advancing Materials for Health and Beauty submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1470 | Submission Open
Keywords: cosmetic; pharmaceutical and medical polymer applications; advanced healthcare materials; skin health; wound healing; polymeric biomaterials; drug delivery systems; material characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Biobased Polymers and Their Structure-Property Relationships
edited by Alessandra Longo and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 784 | Submission Open
Keywords: biobased polymers; thermal properties; mechanical performance; barrier properties; structure– processing– properties triangle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Polymeric Composite for Drug Delivery Application
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; composite; characterization; application; drug delivery; biomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Synthesis, Testing, and Applications of Natural and Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4988 | 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)
Innovations in Hydrogel Design for Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications
edited by and Wojciech Marczak
submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3485 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogel; biomaterials; hydrogel technology; multifunctional hydrogels; drug delivery systems; pharmaceutical applications; medical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)
Computational and Experimental Approaches in Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3167 | Submission Open
Keywords: theory and simulation; polymer-based materials; synthesis and characterization; polymer degradation; multi-scale simulations; biomedical applications; dendrimers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Biocompatible and Biodegradable Polymer Materials submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3105 | 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)
Bioplastics from Renewable Sources submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1109 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioplastic; biorefinery; polyhydroxyalkanoates; polylactic acid; starch; cellulose
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Polymeric Membranes for Environmental and Energy-Related Applications
edited by Yi Li, Junfeng Zheng and Jian Li
submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 771 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced membranes; environment; energy; membrane fabrication; novel membranes; polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Composites
edited by José Roberto Moraes d'Almeida, and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 615 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; mechanical behavior; mechanical properties; modeling and simulation; failure mode; fracture analysis; additive manufacturing; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Hydrogel Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 20041 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; hydrogels; drug release; tissue engineering; polymer networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Microspheres—Current Development, Application and Future Challenges submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17351 | Submission Open
Keywords: microspheres fabrication techniques; standard microspheres for flow cytometry; functionalized microspheres; microencapsulation; physical and chemical modification of polymer microspheres; microspheres for diagnostics; microspheres for medical research; drug delivery system; biomedical applications; cosmetic applications; microspheres as novel solid phase extractants; microspheres as novel stationary phase in separation processes; microsphere-based biosensors; others
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Theoretical and Computational Polymers Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 16974 | Submission Open
Keywords: linear polymers; self-avoiding random walks; fractals and anomalous diffusion; polymer dynamics: Monte Carlo— reptation methods; deposition of thin polymeric films; protein structure models: protein folding; packing of DNA chains within the cell; polymer networks; rheological properties; fractal and fractional dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Electrospun Nanofibers: Current Advances and Future Perspective submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14794 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; mechanical properties; nanomaterials; biomaterials; membranes; fiber; bioactive molecules; active packaging; water decontamination; edible films; coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Polymers Science and Technology: From Nano-Engineering to Multifunctional Applications
edited by Dongsheng Mao, and Xudan Yao
submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9828 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; nano-engineering; nanocomposites; nanofillers; mechanical properties; strength; modulus; toughness; structural applications; carbon nanotube; graphene; functional nanocomposites; electrical properties; thermal properties; industrial application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Mechanical and Dynamic Characteristics of Polymers and Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 9326 | 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)
Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacture and Characterization
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8512 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; biobased polymer; composite; nanoparticle; natural fiber; biocomposites; physical characteristics; mechanical characteristics; composite design and characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
3D Printing Polymer Materials and Their Biomedical Applications
edited by Jiaxiang Zhang
submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3832 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-specific drug development; 3D-printed polymeric carriers; transdermal drug delivery; 3D-printed buccal and sublingual drug delivery films; polymeric hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Electrical Properties of Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3229 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; electrical properties; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Preparation and Application of Biodegradable Polymers submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2911 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; biopolymers; polymer degradation; composite materials; biodegradable packaging; green chemistry; polymer characterization; biodegradable polymer applications; renewable resources; plastic alternatives; biomaterials; polymer blends
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Research on Polymer Simulation, Modeling and Computation: 2nd Edition submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1474 | Submission Open
Keywords: soft matter dynamics; molecular dynamics simulation; polymer physics; rheology and mechanics; multi-scale modeling of polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Biopolymer-Based Materials for Edible Food Packaging
edited by Silvia Maria Martelli
submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1196 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible coatings; biopolymers; renewable resources; food packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Application of Polymer Materials in Water Purification
edited by Maia Luisa Cardoso, and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1140 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable technologies; water treatment; renewable materials; adsorption; circular bioeconomy; complex pollution; sustainable development; alternative polymers; safe water; UN Agenda 2030
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Mechanochemistry: From Fundamentals to Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 944 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer mechanochemistry; single-molecule force spectroscopy; mechanical force; stress-induced mechanochemistry; mechanochemical principles; single-molecule mechanochemistry; mechanically responsive materials; additive manufacturing; biomechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Sustainable Cost-Effective Lightweight Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 602 | Submission Open
Keywords: recyclable; biomaterial; cost-effective; sustainable polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Synthetic-Biological Hybrid Polymers and Co-Assembled Nanostructures submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharide modification; hybrid macromolecules; self-assembled nanostructures; co-assembly; nanocarriers; nanocontainers; surface functionalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Intrinsically Conducting Polymers as Materials in Biological Systems submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: intrinsically conducting polymers (ICPs); conductivity; biocompatibility; immobilization; bioengineering; tissue engineering; environmental monitoring; bioelectrochemical system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Mexico submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 27125 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; polymerization methods; self-assembling structures; macro/micro/nano-materials; composites; biomaterials; bioelectronics; conductive polymers; colloidal systems; elastomers; resins; rubbers; thermoplastics and thermosets; polymeric stabilizers; reinforced materials; enzymatic and thermal degradation; tissue engineering; wound dressing; drug delivery; hydrogel; cosmetics; sensors; water treatment; separation and purification technologies; protective polymeric films; polymers in diagnostics; food ingredients and food packaging; polymers for sustainable agriculture; polymers in textiles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)
Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 22197 | 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)
Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites II submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 21146 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; fire behavior; additive manufacturing; injection molding; thermocompression; flame retardancy; inorganic fillers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Drug Delivery
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19424 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer; biodegradability; drug delivery; biomedical application; controlled release; functional polymers; smart polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Preparation, Structure and Characterization of Polymer/Cement Composites—3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 14755 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; cementitious composites; recycled materials; smart additives; structure characterization; multiscale performance evaluation; numerical modeling; durability; regeneration and sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymeric Materials in 3D Printing
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13042 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; smart materials; biomaterials; nanomaterials; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Polymer Materials: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12857 | Submission Open
Keywords: controlled radical polymerizations (CRP); ionic polymerization; polycondensation; radical polymerization; Polymer structure and properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
3D Printing and Molding Study in Polymeric Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11641 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; molding techniques; polymeric materials; material manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Degradation of Plastics
edited by , and Álvaro Miguel Ortega
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11192 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; plastic degradation; biodegradation; depolymerization; environmental impact; polymer recycling; chemical recycling; hydrolyzable polymers; non-hydrolyzable polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymeric Materials in Energy Conversion and Storage, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10272 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; flexible electronics; energy harvesting; nanogenerators; sensors and actuators; energy storage materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Physicochemical Properties of Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10166 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; polymer composite layers; chemical/laser/plasma deposition/surface treatment methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Cellulose Polymers and Derivatives
edited by , Andréa Fernanda de Santana Costa and Italo José Batista Durval
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9622 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial co-culture; kombucha; polymer nanocomposites; nanomaterials; membranes; films; cellulose nanocrystals; cellulose nanofibrils; hydrogel; properties; waste products; low-cost substrates; packaging; biomedical applications; fabric; water treatment; oil/water separation; electrical conductivity; alternative leather; wound dressing; eco-friendly material; magnetic bacterial cellulose; requalification of textile waste; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymers & Polymer Composites for Dental Applications
edited by Rafael Guerra Lund
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8620 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental materials; polymers; biopolymers; 3D printing; biodegradable polymers; dental restorations; biocompatibility; tissue regeneration; orthodontic aligners; drug delivery systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 7669 | 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)
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