Special Issues

Polymers runs special issues to create collections of papers on specific topics. The aim is to build a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors who are experts in the subject and oversee the editorial process for papers. Papers published in a Special Issue will be collected together on a dedicated page of the journal website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Cation Conductive Polymers for Energy Storage Application submission deadline 26 May 2023 | Viewed by 149
Keywords: polymer electrolytes; cation conduction; ionic conductivity; energy storage applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Chemical and Mechano-Chemical Modification of Polymers and Organic Materials submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4630 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanochemical treatments; high-energy milling; polymeric materials; composites and nanocomposites; morphological and structural analysis; process– structure– properties relationships; lignocellulosic materials; biochars; synthesis; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Research Progress of Polymer Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4075 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Vitrimers and Their Processing submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3775 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis of vitrimers; epoxy vitrimers; self-healing; dynamic covalent chemistry; reversible reactions; 3D printing; vitrimer processing; sustainable chemistry; biobased polymers; crosslink density; simulations for vitrimers; vitrimer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
New Developments in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
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submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2893 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon fiber-reinforced composites; glass fiber-reinforced composites; natural fiber-reinforced composites; thermoplastic fiber-reinforced composites; thermoset fiber-reinforced composites; processing of fiber-reinforced composites; manufacturing of fiber-reinforced composites; modeling of fiber-reinforced composites; design of fiber-reinforced composites; recycling of fiber-reinforced composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Edible, Active and Intelligent Food Packaging Polymeric Materials submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2208 | Submission Open
Keywords: packaging; food; polymeric materials; bio-based materials; food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Research on Lignin and Nanostructured Lignin: Biodegradation, Properties and Applications submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1471 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyphenols; lignin valorization; lignin biodegradation; lignin fractionations; lignin fine chemicals; lignin nanostructures; lignin advanced applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Optical Polymer Materials and Devices for Space Based Applications submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1243 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers: Preparation and Application submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1099 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers; molecular imprinting technology; molecularly imprinted adsorbent; recognition element; biomimetic antibody; synthetic receptor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymeric Gels in Oil and Gas Applications submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 895 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric gels; composite gels; gelation chemistry; gel synthesis; gel applications; modeling of gel flow; gels characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functional Polymer Coating
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submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 806 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)
Natural and Synthetic Polymers Application in Ocular and Neuronal Degeneration Diseases
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submission deadline 30 May 2023 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: retina; eye disease; neurodegeneration; treatment; optic nerve; polymer application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Reinforced Rubber Composites: Synthesis and Application
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submission deadline 30 May 2023 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: elastomers; rubber compounds; reinforced composites; nanocomposite; rubber foams
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Synthesis and Application of Polymer Porous Materials submission deadline 30 May 2023 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)
Recent Developments in Geopolymer Composites
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submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 11 articles | Viewed by 10622 | Submission Open
Keywords: geopolymer; geopolymer concrete; geopolymer composite; fabrication; design method; mechanical properties; durability; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces
edited by , , and Anna Maria Coclite
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8663 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical/physical modification of polymer surfaces; self-assembly of polymer chains; nano-particles or micro-particles; nano-mechanical measurements of polymer films; functional polymer surfaces with special wettability; capillary phenomena on polymeric surfaces; mechanical instability (buckling; wrinkling; etc.) of soft polymer surfaces and interfaces; interfacial rheology; polymer tribology; numerical simulations on polymer surfaces; bioinspired polymer materials; biomolecular surfaces and interfaces; characterization methods for interfacial phenomena in polymers; polymer thin films deposited from the vapor phase
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)
Functional Cellulose/Chitosan Materials submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8190 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; antimicrobial; nanocrystals; microspheres; biodegradables; cellulose; chitosan; composites; interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Biodegradable Polymers to Biomedical and Packaging Applications submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6841 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biodegradable composites; physico-chemical characterization of biodegradable polymers; physical and chemical modification of biodegradable polymers; biomedical applications; packaging applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Smart Polymeric Films and Coatings for Food Packaging Applications II submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6212 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; reinforcers; bioactive agents; antimicrobial agent; food packaging; food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)

Multifunctional Polymers Used in Agricultural Application and Environmental Treatment

submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6114 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; agricultural application; environmental treatment; agricultural environment; wastewater treatment; organic matter degradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advances in Wood-Based Materials and Wood Polymer Composites
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submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6040 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood; natural fiber; composite; polymer; wood-based materials; lignocellulose; functional composites and structures; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Coordination Polymers: Properties and Applications II
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submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5783 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis and characterization of coordination polymers; structural topologies of coordination polymers; magnetism; host– guest chemistry; ion exchange; fluorescence; catalysis; structure– property relationships of coordination polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Shape Memory Polymers IV submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4857 | Submission Open
Keywords: shape memory polymer; shape memory effect; stimulus; programming; mechanism; actuation; sensing; characterization; simulation; 4D printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Polymers for Medical and Dental Applications submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4792 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers  ; dentistry  ; medicine  ; scaffolds  ; regenerative medicine  ; biomaterials  ; biopolymers  ; 3D bioprinting  ; translational science  ; tissue regeneration  ; drug delivery system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Chitosan, Chitin, and Cellulose Nanofiber Biomaterials II submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4241 | Submission Open
Keywords: chitosan; chitin; cellulose nanofibers; composites; biomaterials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; 3D (bio)printing; micro-/nanoparticles; hydrogels; fibers; scaffolds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymers in Geosynthetics submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4107 | Submission Open
Keywords: geosynthetics; polymer composition; fibers; structure; manufacturing; designing; geotechnical engineering; civil engineering; environmental protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Polymer Physics and Theory submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4007 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
High Proformance Wood Coating
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submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2930 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric microcapsules; polymeric coating; self-healing; repairing rate
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functional Self-Healing Polymers submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2333 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-healing; polymer blends; polymer; composites; hybrid materials; electrical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Biopolymer-Based Materials towards the Sustainable Development Goals submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1932 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; biopolymers; proteins; biomedical applications; environmental applications; packing; Sustainable Development Goals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer Materials from Natural Resources
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submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1872 | Submission Open
Keywords: chitosan; alginate; collagen; polymer material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Natural and Biopolymer Composites for Packaging
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submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1565 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modifications; composite properties; scale-up; optimization; cost estimation; environmental impacts; biodegradability study
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Cellulose-Based Materials: From Nanoparticles to Complex Structures and Composites
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submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1542 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose: processing; modification and compounding; composites; applications: technical; medical; etc.; analysis; sustainability and recyclability of cellulose-containing composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polysaccharides in Food Industry II submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1371 | Submission Open
Keywords: recovery from agro-wastes; innovative food applications; food processing impact; carbohydrate analysis; functional properties; structure– function relation; physiological activity; dietary fiber; bioactive carbohydrates
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Materials for Wastewater Treatment submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1352 | Submission Open
Keywords: removal of pollutants; polymer materials; wastewater treatment; adsorption of pollutants; polymers-based photocatalytic; treatment of wastewater by coagulation; advanced oxidation processes; emerging contaminants; membrane filtration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Polymer-Protein Interactions
edited by , and Xianrong Qi
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1283 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer– protein interactions; biomedicine; nanoscience; mechanisms; measurements; applications; limitations; new technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Mechanical Response of Fibre-Reinforced Polymers II submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 916 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical response; industrial applications; structural behaviour; polymers composites; experimental testing; fracture; damage; buckling; pseudo-ductility; FEM
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Exploring Drug Delivery Dynamics at Various Interaction Scales
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submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 663 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)
Polymeric Membranes: Design, Processing and Application
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submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 607 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer membrane materials; ultrafiltration membranes; nanofiltration membranes; ion exchange membranes; proton exchange membranes; amphiphilic membranes; biocompatible membranes; composite membranes; processes of polymer membranes; membrane fabrication/modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Advanced Graphene-Based Polymer Composites II submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel synthesis of graphene-based materials; graphene-based composites; pharmaceutical nanotechnology; tissue engineering; targeted drug delivery; wearable biosensing; regenerative medicine; water treatment; environmental engineering; energy storage; electrochemistry; optoelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Functional Polymers for Energy and Environmental Applications
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submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 349 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymer; high-performance polymer; electronic; energy application; environmental application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymer Composites for Electrical Insulation
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submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; electrical insulation; mechanical properties; dielectric material; permittivity; textile fiber
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Controlled Radical Polymerization
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submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open
Keywords: controlled radical polymerization; nitroxides; block copolymers; solid polymer electrolytes; lithium metal polymer battery; microelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Polymer Blending for the Design of Polymer Bio-Nanocomposites submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; polymer blends; biodegradable polymers; nanofillers; nanocellulose; functionalization; reactive mixing; morphology; crystallization; mechanical properties; rheology; thermal behavior; degradability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Organic π-conjugated Functional Polymers and Oligomers submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open
Keywords: conjugated polymers and oligomers; novel devices; advanced nanomaterials; environmental applications; encapsulation; bioengineering; membranes application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Advanced Polymeric Materials in Sensors submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based sensors; nanocomposite polymer-based sensors; polymer-modified electrodes; conducting polymers-based sensors; redox-active polymers-based sensors; molecular imprinted polymers; polymer immobilized biocatalysts; polymer synthesis and modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Structure, Characterization, Performance, Applications of Polymer-Based Functional Hydrogels submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional hydrogel; double network; performance testing; characterization and analysis; hydrogel-based photocatalyst; antibacterial activity; wound dressing; 3D printable; tissue engineering; biological effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functional Porous Coordination Polymers submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: coordination polymers (CPs); metal– organic framework (MOF)-based materials; porosity; functional groups; postsynthetic functionalization; gas storage; luminescence; catalysis; energy applications; biomedical applications.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Shape-Memory Polymers for Multiple Applications in the Materials World
edited by and Maria Balk
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: shape-memory polymers; 4D printing; multifunctional composites; shape-memory vitrimers; actuators and sensors; electrospinning of smart fibres
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymers in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering
edited by , and Yiliang Lin
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; biotechnology; biomedical engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
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