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:
- State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in France: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Polymer Science and Technology: When Progress Meets Sustainability and Reliability (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Design and Application of Self-Healing Polymer Materials (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Polymeric Materials for Water, Wastewater and Sludge Management (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- State-of-the-Art Polyurethane Research and Technology (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Dynamic Response and Failure of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Innovations in Hydrogel Design for Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Design and Manufacture of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Challenges and Innovations in Fire Safety Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Polymers 2026: Trends, Innovation and Future (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
