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Thermal and Elastic Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Slobodanka Galovic

Edin Suljovrujić

and

Katarina Djordjević

submission deadline 10 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1108 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermo-elastic properties; thermal conductivity; thermal diffusivity; coefficient of linear expansion; glass transition temperature; melting temperature; coefficient of elasticity; Young’ s modulus of elasticity; creep resistance; impact resistance

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

Polymer-Based Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

Wang Guo

Hui You

Pei Feng

and Yu Long

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16153 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based biomaterials; tissue engineering; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; 4D printing; bioprinting; cell printing; organ and organoid printing; biomimetic materials and structures

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

Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Liquid Crystal Polymers

edited by Maciej Kisiel and Beata Mossety-Leszczak

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15798 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid crystallinity; liquid-crystalline polymers; oriented/organized polymers; mesogenic groups; self-reinforcement; smart materials; ordering; coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)

Molding Process of Polymers and Composites

edited by

Chao-Ming Lin

and Chia-Chin Wu

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7700 | Submission Open

Keywords: molding process; polymers; composites; process design; experimental analysis; numerical simulation; product quality; material behavior

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Coatings

edited by

Ying Yan

and Yiqi Wang

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1222 | Submission Open

Keywords: spin coating; slot die coating; polymer coatings; smart polymer coatings; nanocomposite coatings; characterization; advanced imaging; spectroscopy; surface analysis; dynamic field

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

Polymer Materials for Application in Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Andrzej Rybak

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11792 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; fused deposition modeling (FDM); fiber reinforcement; filament improvement; functional materials; three-dimensional printing technologies; structural design

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

State-of-the-Art Cellulose and Renewable Materials

edited by

Guang Yang

Quanling Yang

, Zhijun Shi and

Kai Wu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6191 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; cellulose-based materials; renewable materials; structure; modelling; analytics; biomass resources

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

Recycling and Circularity of Polymeric Materials

edited by Antal Boldizar and Mikael Rigdahl

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3691 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycling of plastics; resource efficiency; polymeric materials; degradation of polymers; recycling processes; properties of plastics waste

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

Synthesis, Processing, Structure and Properties of Polymer Materials: 3rd Edition

edited by

Andrzej Puszka

and

Beata Podkościelna

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1694 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer synthesis; polymer characterization; polymer composites; polymeric structures; chemical and physical properties; mechanical properties; thermal properties; hybrid polymer materials; cross-linked polymers; aging of polymers; polymer processing

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

Coordination Polymers: Design, Preparation, and Application

edited by Ai Wang and Akpan D. Ekemini

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance coordination polymer; controllable synthesis; weak inter- and intramolecular interactions; luminescence sensors; visual detection performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in Polyurethane Synthesis and Applications

edited by Dominik Wołosz and

Magdalena Mazurek-Budzyńska

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane materials; bio-derived/sustainable polyurethanes; isocyanate-free polyurethanes; polyurethane foams; vitrimers or covalent adaptable networks; amphiphilic polyurethanes; structure– property relationships; polyurethane applications; electrospinning of polyurethanes; recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Perspectives of Biopolymer Functionalization for New Materials

edited by

Marta Tsirigotis-Maniecka

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide; protein; grafting; derivatization; covalent interactions; non-covalent interactions; conjugation; inorganic particles; polymer

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

Polymeric Materials for Drug Delivery Applications

edited by

Maria D. Rikkou-Kalourkoti

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12463 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; targeted delivery; controlled release; drug delivery systems; therapeutic efficacy; polymeric micelles; polymer prodrugs; smart polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

3D Printing of Polymer Composite Materials

edited by Fazeel Khan and

Richard (Chunhui) Yang

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11203 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymer processing; biocompatible polymers; computational modeling; shape memory polymers

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

Applications of 3D Printing for Polymers, 3rd Edition

edited by

Paul F. Egan

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9259 | Submission Open

Keywords: design; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymer; applications; functional materials; lattices; mechanics; plastics; healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Advances in Molecularly Imprinted Polymer

edited by Jae Sup Shin

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6358 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular imprinting; recognition ability; biomimic; target molecule; sensor

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

Advanced Biopolymers for Biodegradable Food Packaging

edited by Seyedeh Fatemeh Mirpoor and

Concetta Valeria Lucia Giosafatto

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4645 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; shelf-life protein; polysaccharide; by-products; circular economy; sustainability; active packaging

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

Modeling and Characterization of Recycled High-Performance Polymer Materials

edited by

Christoph Burgstaller

and

Gernot Zitzenbacher

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4515 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional; manufacturing; characterization; modeling

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

Innovations in Polymer Composites for Sustainability and Multifunctionality

edited by Yeqing Wang

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3221 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; recyclability; biodegradable; decarbonization; multifunctionality

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

Applications of Polymer Nanomaterials in Biomedicine

edited by Wenhai Lin

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2869 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanoparticles; drug delivery; chemotherapy; phototherapy; immunotherapy; nanomedicine; stimuli responsiveness; imaging; theranostics

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

Multifunctional Applications of Sustainable Polymer Biocomposites

edited by

Birm-June Kim

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2778 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocomposites; cellulose; lignin; bioplastics; 3D printing; properties; characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Advances in Cellulose and Wood Fibers

edited by

Bogdan Marian Tofanica

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2168 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood fibers; cellulose; natural polymers; degradable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Wastewater Treatment

edited by Mohd Shoeb

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1889 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; wastewater treatment; adsorption; photocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Development of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers and Biocomposites

edited by

Miguel Ángel Hidalgo Salazar

Juan Pablo Correa Aguirre

Ronald Marquez

and

Allen Jonathan Román

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1525 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; fibers; biocomposites; polymer nanocomposites; sustainable product development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymer Composites with Reinforcement for Dental Applications

edited by

Jolanta Kostrzewa-Janicka

Julia Higuchi

and

Marcin Szerszeń

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1398 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; dental composites; dental polymers; biomaterials; nanotechnology in dentistry; biocompatibility; non-shrinking composite materials; microbiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Two Dimensional-Based Polymer Composites for 3D Printing: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by Adrián Esteban-Arranz and

Viviana Jehová González Velázquez

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based composites; hydrogels; protein-based polymers; biomaterial inks; 3D printing; scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based 3D Printing for Drug Delivery and Diagnostic Applications

edited by

Mahmood Razzaghi

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 589 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D-printed polymers; biocompatible materials; drug delivery systems; biomedical diagnostics; biosensing; transdermal drug delivery; smart polymers; personalized medicine; biofabrication; additive manufacturing in healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Eco-Friendly Polyurethane Foams and Adhesives

edited by

Bruno Esteves

and

Luisa Paula Cruz Lopes

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4499 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesives; foams; lignocellulosic materials; NIPU; polyurethane

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)

Polymeric Composites: Manufacturing, Processing and Applications

edited by

Ivan B. Meshkov

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 21 articles | Viewed by 35184 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites; molecular fillers; montmorillonite; silica; biocomposites; microparticles; nanoparticles; polymer matrix

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials and Their Application in 3D Printing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Cristina-Elisabeta Pelin

and

Anton Ficai

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 18670 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; thermoplastic polymers; thermoset polymers; polymeric (nano)composites; additive manufacturing methods and processing; mechanical properties; transport applications; medical applications; rapid prototyping; 3D printing design solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polysaccharide-Based Materials: Developments and Properties

edited by

Andrés Gerardo Salvay

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16420 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide-based material development; modified polysaccharide-based materials; polysaccharide-based materials for food packaging; polysaccharide-based functional and smart materials; polysaccharide-based material application; polysaccharide-based material properties; polysaccharide gels and hydrogels

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

Polysaccharides: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by Guantian Li,

Rongfeng Li

and Kun Gao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12352 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; synthesis; extraction methods; modifications; characterizations; structure– property relationships; applications; nanocomposites; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Sustainable Polymers for Value Added and Functional Packaging

edited by

Sanja Mahović Poljaček

Tamara Tomašegović

Sonja Jamnicki Hanzer

and Mirela Leskovac

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12071 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; active and intelligent packaging; agro waste; polymer films and coatings; circular economy; bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; enhanced performance in cellulose packaging

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

Biodegradable Polymers and Their Emerging Applications

edited by

António Aguiar

Mónica V. Loureiro

and

Rui Galhano Dos Santos

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11577 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradability; biodegradable polymers; environmentally friendly polymers; biodegradable composites; biodegradability studies; applications of biodegradable polymers; biopolymers; circular economy; sustainability

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

Biomaterials Modification, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Wanjun Liu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9561 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; drug delivery; biomedicine

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

Advanced Polymers for Medical Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniela Vieira Buchaim

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8751 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; medicine; scaffolds; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; biopolymers; 3D bioprinting; translational science; tissue regeneration; drug delivery system

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

Advances in Biocompatible and Biodegradable Polymers, 4th Edition

edited by

José Miguel Ferri

Vicent Fombuena Borràs

and

María Fernanda López Pérez

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8539 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymers; compatibility; blends; disintegration; polymer miscibility

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

Mechanic Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Li Li

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8309 | Submission Open

Keywords: elasticity; viscoelasticity; plasticity; fracture; polymer testing; modelling; fabrication; polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)

Cellulose and Its Derivatives: Applications, and Future Perspectives II

edited by

Shuangquan Yao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8269 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; organic acid pretreatment; dissolving pulp; enzymolysis; nanocellulose; modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Plasma Processing of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Bogdana Mitu

and

Veronica Satulu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7733 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma techniques for deposition and polymerization; plasma diagnostics in polymerizable gases; plasma treatment of polymers; applications of plasma polymers; 3R in plasma polymers

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

Advancements in Mechanical Properties and Material Testing in Polymer Science

edited by

Heitor Luiz Ornaghi Júnior

and

Sabu Thomas

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6873 | Submission Open

Keywords: destructive and non-destructive testing; modelling and simulations; damage detection; data science; polymer informatics; molecular descriptors for determination of mechanical properties; molecular composites; multi-strategic approach; 3D printable materials

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

Polymers: Bio-Based Medical Textile

edited by

Rossella Dorati

and

Rita Nasti

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6638 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical textiles; biobased polymers; healthcare and hygiene; non implantable and implantable; drug-release; medical devices; manufacturing technologies

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

Advancements in the Development of Polymer Composites: Design, Fabrication, Properties and Application

edited by

Lavinia Petronela Curecheriu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 6263 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites and nanocomposites; biobased composites; sustainable green composites; multifunctional composites; smart composites; novel design and fabrication; modification; structure-property-processing relationships; modelling and simulation

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

Application of Polymers in Food Sciences (2nd Edition)

edited by

César Leyva-Porras

and

Zenaida Saavedra-Leos

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6116 | Submission Open

Keywords: food science; stability of active ingredients; biodegradable packaging; regulatory aspects; technological advancements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Polysaccharide: Synthesis, Modification and Application (2nd Edition)

edited by

Lili Wang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5845 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of natural polysaccharides; modification of natural polysaccharides; biomass polysaccharide; natural surfactant; functional natural polymer; natural emulsion

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

Polymers and Their Role in Drug Delivery, 2nd Edition

edited by

Panagiotis Barmpalexis

and

Afroditi Kapourani

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5721 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymeric materials; pharmaceutical applications; biomedical applications; drug delivery systems; medical devices; polymer theory and modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Circular Packaging Materials

edited by Marek Hauptmann and

Frank Welle

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5688 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular packaging materials; paper coatings and functional cellulose; recyclates and recyclate processing; polymer additives; printing and decoration; packaging process behavior; compliance and packaging safety; migration and diffusion; chemical analysis; biobased polymers; barrier; sealant layer; numerical modeling and artificial intelligence; alternative resources and residues

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymeric Materials for Water and Wastewater Management

edited by

Ming Chen

and Xiaoqiang Cao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5258 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; organic contaminants; inorganic contaminants; pollutant removal; polymer applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Hydrogels for Biomedical Application

edited by Iksung Cho and

Tooru Ooya

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5244 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; polymeric biomaterial; stimuli-responsive; tissue engineering; drug delivery system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials

edited by

Ao Li

Anthony Chun Yin Yuen

and

Bo Lin

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5020 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced flame retardants; flame-resistant polymers; bio-based additives; multifunctional materials; fire material behaviors; flame-retardant mechanisms; fire simulation; molecular dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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