Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology
A section of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360).
Section Information
The “Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology” Section of Polymers is dedicated to promoting the innovation and development of polymer science and technology. This Section encompasses a comprehensive spectrum of topics, extending from the investigation of synthetic monomers and polymers to the sophisticated utilization of polymer composites and nanocomposites. It fosters cross-disciplinary partnerships aimed at devising solutions for the pressing environmental and societal issues confronting our global community. In addition, it includes “Special Issues” of commemorative value. We invite contributions that provide groundbreaking and mechanistic insights, as well as articles that report significant advances in the discipline. Topics include, but are not limited to the following:
- The development of new methods for polymerization.
- The development of novel monomers and polymers with unique properties.
- The utilization of renewable resources for polymer synthesis.
- Strategies for reducing the environmental impact of polymer production.
- Advanced polymer composites and nanocomposites.
- Design of stimuli-responsive polymers.
- Biomedical applications of polymeric materials.
- Development of fully biodegradable polymers.
- Functional polymers for biological applications.
- Polymeric microparticles for drug release.
- Polymeric self-healing materials.
- Polymers for energy storage and conversion.
- Functional polymers for water purification.
- 3D/4D printing of polymeric materials.
Keywords
- polymers
- vitrimers
- hydrogels
- biocompatibility
- biodegradability
- polymeric membranes
- responsive materials
- self-assembly
- self-healing
- self-recovery materials
- electrospinning
- conductive fibers
- sensors
- functional coatings
- evaporation
- bioelectrodes
- drug delivery
- drug release
- 3D/4D printing
- tissue engineering
- battery separator
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Polymers Applications in Coating, Functionalization of Drug Delivery Systems (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Design and Manufacture of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- State of the Art and Perspectives of Polymer Science and Technology in China: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Innovations in Hydrogel Design for Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Feature Papers in Polymer Science and Technology (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- State-of-the-Art Polyurethane Research and Technology (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Advances in Screw Processing of Polymeric Materials - In Memory of Professor James Lindsay White (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Challenges and Innovations in Fire Safety Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Selected Papers from "CNRS"
- State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Poland
- State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Romania (Closed)
- State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Russia (Closed)
- State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Singapore
- The Next Generation in Polymer Research (Closed)
- Women in Polymer Science and Technology (Closed)
