Polymers

Polymer Microcellular Foam Molding and Its Functionalization

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4543 | Submission Open

Keywords: microcellular foams; properties of microcellular foams; batch foaming; injection or extrusion foaming; microcellular foamed polymer composites; functional application of microcellular foams; electric conductive polymer foams; EMI shielding polymer foams

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)

Recent Development of Chitosan-Based Composites

edited by

Maria Lavlinskaya

and

Trong-Ming Don

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3260 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; chitosan-based composites; chitosan– inorganic composite; chitosan– organic composites; chitosan nanocomposites; chitosan– protein composites; chitosan modification; chitosan production

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

Advances in Polymer Composites with Upcycling Waste

edited by

Heon E. Park

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2142 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel methods for recycling and upcycling waste materials; new methods to characterize and test; thermal stability and degradation; life cycle assessment and sustainability analysis; interface engineering and adhesion improvement; manufacturing techniques for large-scale production; challenges and opportunities in commercializing; application in construction and infrastructure; usages in automotive; aerospace; and transportation industries; bio-based fillers and reinforcements; circular economy models and policy implications; case studies and success stories

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

Sustainable Natural Polymers and Composites for Water Treatment

edited by

Youness Abdellaoui

,

Eduardo A. Lopez-Maldonado

and

Lourdes Díaz Jiménez

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1170 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; water treatment; micropollutant; heavy metals; organic contaminants; low-cost adsorbents; contaminant removal; DFT; molecular dynamic

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

Degradation Mechanism of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer and Reuse of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wastes

edited by

Biao Hu

and Lei Gao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 986 | Submission Open

Keywords: the degradation mechanisms of FRP in different service environments; the residual mechanical properties of deteriorated FRP products; methods used to predict the residual mechanical properties of FRP; FRP recycling technologies; methods used to improve the defects of recycled FRP; the development of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the stress– strain modeling of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the durability of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the structural use of concrete incorporating recycled FRP

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advanced Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites

edited by

Xiaoling Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardants; polymer materials; composites/nanocomposites; multifunctional materials; flame retardant formulations; novel flame retardants; flame-retardant mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)

Polymer Materials In Electron Transfer-Based Devices

edited by Shi-Ming Wang, Lin Liu and Ming-Yue Zhang

submission deadline 21 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 699 | Submission Open

Keywords: electron transfer; functional devices; polymers; electrochromic; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)

Research Progress on Chitosan Applications

edited by William Facchinatto and

Sérgio Paulo Campana-Filho

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 14 articles | Viewed by 19403 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; biopolymers; chitin; nanotechnology; biomaterial; chemically modified derivatives; biomedical applications; environmental remediation; spectroscopy characterization; biosensing; micro/nanomotors

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

Cellulose Fiber Polymer Composites

edited by

Ana Kramar

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15837 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose fibers; polymers; composites; nanocellulose; antimicrobial materials; food packaging; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Smart and Bio-Medical Polymers

edited by

Xufeng Dong

,

Jianxun Ding

and

Yingdan Liu

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14116 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers and composites; shape-memory polymers; piezoelectric polymers; magnetorheological elastomers; electrorheological elastomers; dielectric elastomers; magnetostrictive composites; artificial muscles; triboelectric nanogenerator; 4D printing; biomedical polymers and composites; hydrogels; ionogels; tissue engineering; bioactive polymers and composites; degradable polymers and composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)

Recent Advances in Functional Polymer Materials for Water Treatment

edited by

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and

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11966 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer materials for water treatment; polymers and the environment; polymer adsorption material; polymer coagulant; polymer ion-exchange resin; membrane material for wastewater treatment; polymeric functional electrode material; polymeric anti-scale

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

Mechanical Behaviors and Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by Yunfa Zhang

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10273 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fiber composites and nanocomposites; damage and failure; viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity; impact; fatigue; additive manufacturing

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

Polymers in Sensor Applications

edited by

Qi-Jun Sun

,

Wen-Jung Li

and

Vellaisamy Roy

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6874 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; tactile sensors; temperature sensor; photodetectors; chemical sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Biomaterials: Characterization and Application

edited by

Adel Abdel-Wahab

,

Khamis Essa

and

Hany Hassanin

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6349 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; numerical modelling; mechanical properties; biodegradable medical devices; modelling and simulations; additive manufacturing; implants; biocompatibility; biomimetic polymeric biomaterials; bioactive polymeric biomaterials

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

Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Polymeric Materials

edited by

Alejandro Heredia Barbero

and

Ana Guadalupe Rodríguez Hernández

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5661 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; molecular dynamics; molecular simulation; natural polymers; synthetic polymers; conducting polymers

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

Sustainable Polymeric Materials in Building and Construction

edited by

Elnaz Esmizadeh

and

Michael A. Lacasse

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5472 | Submission Open

Keywords: green polymers; resilient building; sustainable construction; durability prediction; life cycle assessment; recycling in building

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recycled Polymers: Eco-Design, Structure/Property Relationships and Compatibility II

edited by

Didier Perrin

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3843 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; end of life; ecodesign; miscibility; compatibilisation; blend; ageing (aging); treatment; secondary raw materials

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

Polymers and Their Composites Applied in Extreme Environments

edited by Zhanjun Wu, Jia Yan, Ling Liu, Tao Sun and Shichao Li

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3279 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer matrix composite; extreme environment; cryogenic polymer; high-temperature polymer; liquid-oxygen-compatible polymer; aerospace material; engineering material; biological material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Functional Polymeric Materials

edited by

Hao Mei

,

Jing Yang

and

Zhuqing Zhang

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2820 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymeric materials; cyclic polymers; hyperbranched polymers; superhydrophobicity; conductive polymers; piezoelectric polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Polymer Blends and Composites

edited by

Roberto Scaffaro

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1975 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends; polymeric composites; nanocomposites; composites

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

Research and Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

edited by Xizhi Shi

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1895 | Submission Open

Keywords: MIPs; application; recognition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymer-Associated Self-Healing Materials

edited by

Xianfeng Wang

,

Jun Ren

and

Biqin Dong

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1568 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing; microcapsule; durability; crack; mechanical; characterization techniques of healing performance; characterization techniques of healing performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)

Novel Polymers in Sensors

edited by Wei Liu,

Jeong In Han

and

Mikhail Shamonin

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1516 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel polymers; polymer nanocomposite sensors; sensitivity; selectivity; stability; functionalize; sensor design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Conductive and Magnetic Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Carmen Rial Tubio

and M. Mounir Bou-Ali

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 998 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; magnetic polymers; conducting polymers

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

Intelligent Active Micro/Nanoscale Matter for Smart Applications

edited by

Zhiguang Wu

, Tingting Yu and Tiedong Sun

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 602 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nanoparticle; micro/nanomotor; micro/nanorobots; intelligent control; biomedicine; energy conversion; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymers: Design, Synthesis and Recycling

edited by

Omar P. Troncoso

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; natural; sustainable; renewable; end of life (EOL); bio-based; recycling; cradle-to-cradle; polysaccharides; cellulose; proteins

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

Polymer Composite Analysis and Characterization II

edited by

Francisco Javier Espinach Orús

and

Quim Tarrés Farrés

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 15 articles | Viewed by 24647 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibers; composites; mechanics; micromechanics

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

Advances in Polymeric Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Luca Quagliato

and

Kai Jin

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17015 | Submission Open

Keywords: addictive manufacturing; unfilled thermoset polymers; reinforced plastic additive manufacturing; continuous fiber additive manufacturing; deposition strategy; curing conditions; anisotropy; shape design procedures; topology optimization

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

Polymer Based Electronic Devices and Sensors III

edited by

Ming-Chung Wu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16821 | Submission Open

Keywords: conjugated/semiconducting polymers; conducting polymers; synthesis of conducting polymers; structure of conducting polymers; polymer electrolytes; polymer electronic devices; polymer solar cells; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multi-Functional Collagen-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications II

edited by

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and

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9569 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; collagen; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; scaffold; crosslinking; medical devices; biomedical; biocompatibility

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

Research Progress on Mechanical Behavior of Polymers

edited by

Rui F. Martins

,

Ricardo Branco

and

Filippo Berto

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7823 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; additive manufacturing; mechanical behaviour; structural integrity

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

Advanced Biopolymers and Biocomposites

edited by

Denis Miroshnichenko

and

Vladimir Lebedev

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6869 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer; biocomposite; design; synthesis; advanced structure; properties; biodegradability; application

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

Thermal Behavior of Polymer Materials II

edited by

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and Liying Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6762 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal stability; degradation; thermal conductivity; thermal dissipation; polymer composite; thermoset; thermoplastic; heat transfer; interface; energy

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

Advances in Interfacial Compatibility of Polymer Materials

edited by

Wei Wu

,

Bin Yu

and Xianwu Cao

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6350 | Submission Open

Keywords: interfacial interaction; compatibility; polymer blends; polymer composites; functional fillers; compatibilizer; surface modification

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

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Sustainable and Recyclable Polymers

edited by

Antonio Pizzi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4806 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose bioplastics; starch-blend bioplastics; chitosan and chitin; poly(lactic acid); thermoplastic lignin polymers; thermosetting lignin blends; thermoplastic polyfuranics; thermosetting furanic blends; animal and plant-proteins-based bioplastics; lipids bioplastics; tannins and their blended bioplastics; sustainable polymers/polymer composites; biodegradable polymers; polymer recycling; recycled polymers

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

Functional Gels and Biopolymers

edited by

Kyeongwoon Chung

and

Jaehyeung Park

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4786 | Submission Open

Keywords: gels; biopolymers; sustainable polymers; functional polymers and composites; gelation and post-processing; additive manufacturing (3D printing); biomedical applications; energy applications; flexible and stretchable devices; sensors

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

Advances and Applications of Block Copolymers II

edited by

Nikolaos Politakos

and

Apostolos Avgeropoulos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4453 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; copolymers; block copolymers; controlled synthesis; anionic polymerization; RAFT polymerization; ATRP polymerization; emulsion polymerization; molecular characterization; morphological characterization; terpolymers; hybrid materials; polypeptides; polymeric chimeras; composite materials; self-assembly; polymer brushes; biopolymers; biocompatibility; smart materials; responsive properties; hydrogels; drug delivery; computational chemistry; structure– property relationship; polymer nano/micro particles; self-healing materials; recyclability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biopolymer-Based Materials in Medical Applications

edited by

Hsiuying Wang

and

Pengchao Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4305 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-based materials; biopolymer-based materials therapy; biopolymer-based materials industry; biomedical applications; wound dressings; tissue engineering

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

New Challenges in Wood and Wood-Based Materials III

edited by

Roman Réh

,

Pavlo Bekhta

,

Luigi Todaro

and Ľuboš Krišťák

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4062 | Submission Open

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

Cellulose-Based Polymeric Materials

edited by

Maria Graça Rasteiro

and

Luis Alves

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3758 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; bio-based materials; wastes valorisation; nanocelluloses; cellulose matrixes; bioflocculants; cellulose derivatives; cellulose dissolution; biomass fractionation

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

Bio-Inspired Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Li Guo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2642 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired polymers; structure– property study; synthetic methods; biocompatible materials; biodegradable materials; smart polymers; molecular design; stimuli responding; characterization

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Composites for Functional Applications

edited by

Anna Boczkowska

and Bartlomiej Przybyszewski

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2560 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; functional composites; polymer composites; nanocomposites; smart polymers; emerging polymer technologies; functional hybrid materials; advanced composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)

Additive Manufacturing of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Guiwei Li

and

Wenzheng Wu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2390 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; polymer additive manufacturing; 4D printing; hybrid additive manufacturing; biomimetic manufacturing; FDM; FFF

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis and Applications of Bio-Based Polymers

edited by

Matej Bracic

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2237 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; synthesis; derivatization; applications; multifunctional polymers; responsive polymers

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

Degradation and Stabilization of Polymer Materials 2nd Edition

edited by

Branka Mušič

,

Mariaenrica Frigione

and

Barbara Horvat

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2231 | Submission Open

Keywords: provide a comprehensive overview of the life cycle of polymers; from production to their environmental consequences; assess the environmental impact of plastics and microplastics on ecosystems; research the impact of UV radiation and other natural factors on the aging of plastic and its subsequent breakdown into micro- and nanoplastics; provide insights into the impact of plastics/microplastics on the implications of different mitigation strategies through recycling and the circular economy

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

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Fabrication, Characterization and Application

edited by

Min Wook Lee

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2164 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers; fiber composites; ceramic matrix composites; functional materials; micro/nano-fibers; matrix; filler; additive

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

Relaxation Phenomena in Polymers

edited by Luigi Grassia and

Alberto D’Amore

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2002 | Submission Open

Keywords: viscoelasticity; polymer processing; nanocomposites; structural relaxation; residual stresses; time-dependent mechanics; fatigue

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

Advances in Recycling of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Youliang Cheng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2001 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste polymers; structural characterization and modification; green chemistry; recycling; functional materials

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

Polymers for Environmental Remediation and Energy Regeneration

edited by

Jianhao Qiu

and

Xiongfei Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1863 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; environment; energy; catalysis; adsorption; electrochemistry; membrane separation

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

Development and Application of Polymer Scaffolds, 2nd Volume

edited by

Wang Guo

,

Hui You

,

Pei Feng

and Yu Long

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1767 | 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 Polymer Applications)

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