Polymeric Materials
A section of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944).
Section Information
Polymeric materials, owing to their versatile properties, have found numerous applications in various areas of our daily life, such as packaging (plastics), industry (in fabrication of spaceships, airplanes, bridges, high-performance cars, boats, sports equipment, 3D printing, etc.), civil engineering (polymer concrete), energy (polymer solar cells), and pharmaceutical industries. They cover many fields, e.g., soft matter, biomaterials, polymer chemistry, polymer physics, engineering, etc. The Section “Polymeric Materials” of Materials aims to rapidly publish contributions on all aspects of polymeric materials, including preparation, characterization, processing, property, and application of plastics, as well as fibers, rubbers and their related composites. Its main scope is covered but not limited to the following aspects:
- Synthesis, characterization of polymers;
- Modification and self-assembly of polymers;
- Application of polymers;
- Modeling, processing engineering of polymers;
- Recycling of polymers;
- Green and sustainable chemistry in polymers.
Topics include but are not limited to:
- Polymer in/on concrete;
- Polymeric materials for biomedical and environmental applications;
- Biopolymers;
- Advances in natural fibers and polymers;
- Additive manufacturing and 3D printing;
- Bio-printing and bio-fabrication;
- Coating and thin films;
- Polymeric material-based flexible and stretchable electronics;
- Functional polymers and their composites for sensors and actuators;
- Functional polymeric textiles;
- Polymeric self-healing materials;
- Functional polymeric surfaces;
- Polymer-based LED;
- Polymeric membranes;
- Eco-friendly polymeric materials.
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Keywords
- Homopolymers
- Copolymers
- Biopolymers
- Conjugated polymers
- Polymer blends
- Polymer composites
- Processing and engineering
- Structure
- Functionalities
- Property
- Characterization
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Research on Properties of Polymers and Their Engineering Applications—2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Recent Trends and Developments in Catalytic Polymerizations (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Advances in Functional Polymer Materials: Design, Synthesis, and Performance (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Advanced Polymers and Composites for Multifunctional Applications, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Structural and Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene Fibers (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Advances in Self-Assembly Techniques for Polymers and Nanomaterials (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Towards Zero Waste: Bio-Based and Biodegradable Materials in Waste Management (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Packaging and Polymer-Based Materials (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Advances in Functional Polymers and Materials: Design, Synthesis, and Application (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Advances in Polymers and Their Composites: Processing, Properties and Numerical Simulation (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Recent Researches in Polymer and Plastic Processing (Second Edition) (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Advances in Biomass-Derived and Biodegradable Polymer Materials: Synthesis and Application (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Polymer Electrolytes: Fundamentals, Approaches and Applications (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Synthesis–Processing–Structure–Property Interrelationship of Multifunctional Polymeric Materials and Natural Polymers (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Fabrication, Characteristics and Applications of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites (Second Edition) (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Advances in Polymer Recycling Technologies (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Advanced Polymer Composites for Sustainable Technologies: Synthesis, Characterization, and Performance (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Advances in the Synthesis and Properties of Novel Polymer Materials (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Polymer Composites: Microstructural, Thermal and Mechanical Properties (Fourth Edition) (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Recent Progress in Polymer Gels (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Design and Development of Polymeric Matrix Composites for Dentistry (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Polymers and Plastic Waste: Properties, Mechanics, Chemical and Thermal Recycling (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Current Developments in Glassy Polymer Physics (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Functional Polymers and Materials: Synthesis and Application (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Exploring the Glass Transition in Polymer-Based Materials: Properties, Applications, and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Properties and Applications of Functional Textile Polymers (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Emerging Trends in Antimicrobial Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Next-Generation Polymers and Elastomers: Synthesis, Properties and Emerging Applications (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Advanced Polymer Materials for Clean and Renewable Energy Applications (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Functional Polymer Materials: From Materials Design to Performance Modulation (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Advances in Conjugated Polymers for Electro-Optical Applications (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Advances in Synthesis and Multiscale Characterization of Functional Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Recent Advances in Thermal Stability and Fire Resistance of Polymers (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Thermal Stability and Applications of Sustainable Polyurethanes (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advancing Polymeric and Hybrid Materials: From Synthesis and Application to End of Life (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Advances in the Mechanical Behavior of Biopolymer Materials (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Modification and Applications of Polymers (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Lignocellulosic Biomass: Wood Composition and Property for Pulp and Paper (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Preparation, Characteristics and Application of Polyurethanes (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Advanced Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Multiphase Systems with Polymeric Matrices: Polymer Blends and Composites (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) and Composites for Structural Engineering (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Advancements in Polymer Functionalization Methods Toward Smart, Sustainable and High-Performance Materials (Deadline: 20 November 2026)
- Shape Memory Polymer—Design, Characterization, Modeling, and Manufacturing (Deadline: 20 November 2026)
- Advancements in Durability and Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Harsh Environments (Deadline: 10 December 2026)
- Polymer Composites Reinforced by Metallic Architectures and Inserts (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Innovative Approaches for Enhancing Flame Retardancy in Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Multifunctionalization of Polymer Composites for Improved Thermal Performance (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Polymer Foams and Their Multifunctional Application (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Progress and Challenges of Rubber Materials (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Materials Containing Silicon, Its Inorganic Derivatives, Functional Silanes, and/or Organosilicon Polymers—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Functional Polymers for Energy, Biomedical and Electrical Applications (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 20 January 2027)
- Advancements in Polymer Composite Materials: Reinforcement, Nano-Engineering, and Sustainable Manufacturing Techniques (Deadline: 20 January 2027)
