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State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Mexico

edited by

Emilio Carrillo

Lorenzo Antonio Picos Corrales

Elizabeth Carvajal-Millán

Rubén González-Núñez

and

Norma-Aurea Rangel-Vázquez

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 28610

Keywords: polymers; polymerization methods; self-assembling structures; macro/micro/nano-materials; composites; biomaterials; bioelectronics; conductive polymers; colloidal systems; elastomers; resins; rubbers; thermoplastics and thermosets; polymeric stabilizers; reinforced materials; enzymatic and thermal degradation; tissue engineering; wound dressing; drug delivery; hydrogel; cosmetics; sensors; water treatment; separation and purification technologies; protective polymeric films; polymers in diagnostics; food ingredients and food packaging; polymers for sustainable agriculture; polymers in textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)

Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy

edited by

Mihaela Cosnita

and

Cristina Cazan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 24768

Keywords: design and synthesis of biodegradable and/or recyclable polymers; advances in polymer recycling technologies and processes; development of waste-based polymer composites; life cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis of polymer materials; renewable feedstocks and green chemistry approaches for polymer production; • strategies to extend and enhance the lifespan and durability of polymer products; policy frameworks and regulatory initiatives promoting sustainable polymers for use in circular economies; case studies highlighting successful implementations of sustainable polymers in various industries; measures promoting an increase in the productivity of resource use through diversification; technological upgrading and innovation; contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy; economic and societal implications of transitioning towards sustainable polymers

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

Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites II

edited by

Marcos Batistella

and

Laurent Ferry

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 23543

Keywords: polymer composites; fire behavior; additive manufacturing; injection molding; thermocompression; flame retardancy; inorganic fillers

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

Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Drug Delivery

edited by

Barbara Jadach

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 21031

Keywords: biopolymer; biodegradability; drug delivery; biomedical application; controlled release; functional polymers; smart polymers

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

Preparation, Structure and Characterization of Polymer/Cement Composites—3rd Edition

edited by

Bowen Guan

Xiaolong Sun

and

Chunli Wu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 16130

Keywords: polymer; cementitious composites; recycled materials; smart additives; structure characterization; multiscale performance evaluation; numerical modeling; durability; regeneration and sustainability

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

Advanced Polymer Materials: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties

edited by

Edina Rusen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 15222

Keywords: controlled radical polymerizations (CRP); ionic polymerization; polycondensation; radical polymerization; Polymer structure and properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymeric Materials in 3D Printing

edited by

Costas Charitidis

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14446

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; smart materials; biomaterials; nanomaterials; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

3D Printing and Molding Study in Polymeric Materials

edited by

Aleš Mizera

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12918

Keywords: 3D printing; molding techniques; polymeric materials; material manufacturing

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

Degradation of Plastics

edited by

Saúl Vallejos Calzada

Miriam Trigo-López

and Álvaro Miguel Ortega

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11765

Keywords: polymers; plastic degradation; biodegradation; depolymerization; environmental impact; polymer recycling; chemical recycling; hydrolyzable polymers; non-hydrolyzable polymers

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

Polymeric Materials in Energy Conversion and Storage, 2nd Edition

edited by

Md Najib Alam

and

Vineet Kumar

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11650

Keywords: polymer composites; flexible electronics; energy harvesting; nanogenerators; sensors and actuators; energy storage materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Physicochemical Properties of Polymer Composites

edited by

Andreea Groza

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11488

Keywords: polymer composites; polymer composite layers; chemical/laser/plasma deposition/surface treatment methods

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

Advanced Cellulose Polymers and Derivatives

edited by

Leonie Asfora Sarubbo

, Andréa Fernanda de Santana Costa and Italo José Batista Durval

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10213

Keywords: bacterial co-culture; kombucha; polymer nanocomposites; nanomaterials; membranes; films; cellulose nanocrystals; cellulose nanofibrils; hydrogel; properties; waste products; low-cost substrates; packaging; biomedical applications; fabric; water treatment; oil/water separation; electrical conductivity; alternative leather; wound dressing; eco-friendly material; magnetic bacterial cellulose; requalification of textile waste; sustainability

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

Polymers & Polymer Composites for Dental Applications

edited by Rafael Guerra Lund

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9553

Keywords: dental materials; polymers; biopolymers; 3D printing; biodegradable polymers; dental restorations; biocompatibility; tissue regeneration; orthodontic aligners; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Research on Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

edited by

Yubing Hu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8829

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer composites; 3D printing techniques; material sciences; fused deposition modeling (FDM); mechanical properties

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

Functional Gel and Their Multipurpose Applications

edited by Wanyu Chen and Chaocan Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8469

Keywords: biomedical/pharmaceutical gels; gel electrolytes; food industry gels; simulation studies; self-healing gels; coatings and adhesives; adsorption and separation gels; sensors

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

Advanced Preparation and Application of Cellulose: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marta Fernandes

and

Jorge Padrão

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7952

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; energy storage; water purification; packaging; food; filtration

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

Thermoplastic Foams: Processing, Manufacturing, and Characterization

edited by

Anna Strąkowska

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7027

Keywords: polymeric foams; cellular structure; manoporous foams; porous biocomposites; closed-cell structure; open-cell structure; insulating properties; functional foams

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

Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells: Technology and Applications

edited by

José Javier López Cascales

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6795

Keywords: fuel cells; proton electrolyte membranes; gas diffusion layers; bipolar plate materials; fuel designs; optimization algorithms; applications

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

Polymer for Sustainable Construction—Recent Trends and Future Perspectives

edited by

Agnieszka Ślosarczyk

and

Jan Fořt

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6594

Keywords: alkali-activated binders; polymer-modified cement-based materials; polymer fibers in building materials; durability of building materials; circular economy; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Composite Structures and Mechanical Metamaterials

edited by

Shaowei Zhu

and

Lianchao Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6480

Keywords: composite structures; mechanical metamaterials; lightweight structures; polymer-based composites; 3D printing; application of polymer and polymer-based composites; data-driven research on lightweight structures

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

Additive Manufacturing Based on Polymer Materials

edited by

Jozef Dobránsky

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6358

Keywords: surface modification; polymers; composite materials; additive manufacturing; 3D printing

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

Polymers, Biomolecules and Nanocomposites: Computational Perspectives

edited by Anastassia Rissanou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6330

Keywords: simulations; polymers; biomolecules; nanofillers; multiscale approaches

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

Advances in Polyimide: Synthesis, Modification, Characterization, Application and Beyond

edited by

Xinbo Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6063

Keywords: soluble; processable and formable; transparent; application on new energy batteries; synthesis in water or ethanol; novel monomers; functional thin polyimide films; porous polyimide; liquid– crystalline polyimide; flexible polyimide; new thermosetting oligomers; high-strength adhesive; polyimide blends; heat-resistant coating; polyimide composites; photosensitive polyimide; gas separation membrane

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Environmentally Responsive Polymer Materials

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5653

Keywords: mechanensitive polymer materials; temperature; strain; environment; smart polymer materials

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

Polymer Manufacturing Processes

edited by Claudia Pagano and

Rossella Surace

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5188

Keywords: polymer processing; sustainability; computer-aided manufacturing; materials; energy efficiency; recycling

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

Preparation and Application of Cellulose-Based and Chitosan-Based Materials

edited by

Guangmei Xia

and

Peng Jia

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5159

Keywords: biomass-based materials; preparation; application; renewable; biodegradable; cellulose; chitosan

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

Polymer-Based Smart Materials: Preparation and Applications

edited by Xiaoran Hu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5068

Keywords: polymers; environmental friendliness; sensing materials; flexible electronics; wearable sensors

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

New Progress of Green Sustainable Polymer Materials

edited by

Eri Yoshida

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4907

Keywords: sustainable polymer materials; CO2 capture and utilization; plastic recycling and upcycling; biodegradable polymer systems; photodegradable polymer technologies; polymer-based catalysts; advanced water purification systems; hazardous chemical remediation; green polymer chemistry; eco-friendly materials and processes

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

Advanced Polymeric Membranes for Wastewater Reclamation and Water Purification II

edited by

Alfredo Cassano

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4784

Keywords: desalination; water treatment; membrane; filtration; separation; antimicrobial; antifouling; interfacial polymerization; novel polymer materials

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

High-Performance Functional Polymer Coatings

edited by Yanli Wang and Xiaohong Ji

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3725

Keywords: polymer coating; preparation; property; characterization; modification; application

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

Functional Polymers: Interaction, Surface, Processing and Applications: 3rd Edition

edited by

Chi-Jung Chang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3393

Keywords: chemical/gas/bio-sensing; oil– water separation; heavy metal removal; photocatalyst; interactions with biomolecules; solar steam generation; smart textiles; functional textiles; microwave absorption; photothermal effect; piezoelectric effect; stimuli-responsive polymers; processing parameter– property correlation; composition– property relation

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

Flame Retardant Polymers: 2024 National Flame Retardant Academic Annual Conference

edited by Xiangmei Li and

Yinghong Chen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3098

Keywords: flame retardants; fire testing; thermal degradation; polymer composites; flame-resistant polymer materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)

Hydrogels, Biopolymers, and Applications as Antimicrobial Agents

edited by

Samir Haj Bloukh

and

Zehra Edis

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3097

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; hydrogels; biopolymers; iodophors; infection control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Graphene-Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Andrea Pucci

Rodrigo Araya-Hermosilla

and

Esteban Araya-Hermosilla

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2702

Keywords: graphene; reduced graphene oxide; functional polymers; chemical and physical interfacial interactions; nanocomposite sensors; self-healing nanocomposites; soft robotics materials; nanocomposite processing; characterization and applications

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

Challenges and Opportunities of Polymer Materials in Dentistry

edited by

Gaetano Paolone

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1791

Keywords: wear resistance; polymerization shrinkage; CAD/CAM technology; 3D printing; polymer formulations; biocompatibility; antimicrobial properties; digital dentistry

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

Interface Science and Mass Transfer in Polymer-Based Separation Membranes

edited by

Gang Han

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1522

Keywords: membranes; surface modification; interfacial technology; mass transfer

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

Modification and Functionalization of Polymer Materials for Sustainable Development

edited by

Małgorzata Szymiczek

and Monika Chomiak

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1505

Keywords: chemical modification; organic and inorganic fillers; nanofillers; plastic processing; operational characteristics (e.g.; mechanical; thermal; electrical); functionalization; sustainable development

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

Research Progress on Polymer and Admixture Modified Concrete Composites in Civil Engineering

edited by

Peng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1387

Keywords: polymer concrete; admixture modified concrete; polymer mortar; mechanical property; durability; numerical modeling; microstructure; physical property; structural behavior; engineering application

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

Elastomers Science and Technology

edited by

Saul Utrera-Barrios

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1170

Keywords: elastomers and rubbers; natural rubber and synthetic rubbers; polyurethanes; silicones; thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs); sustainable elastomers; advanced applications of elastomers; smart and functional elastomers; processing and manufacturing technologies; modeling and simulation

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

Green Polymeric Materials for Geological Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering

edited by

Zhen Liu

and

Cuiying Zhou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1053

Keywords: green polymer materials; sustainable restoration; functional materials; ecological damage prevention; geological hazard prevention; engineering disease prevention; rock and soil modification

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

Sustainable Polymer Chemistry and Processing

edited by

Guillermo Javier Copello

and Jonas Jose Perez Bravo

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 894

Keywords: sustainable materials; green chemistry; biopolymers; biocomposites; upcycling; environmentally friendly; renewable; biodegradable; compostable

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Natural Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by Vitor Augusto dos Santos Garcia

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 874

Keywords: natural polymers; applications; polymer synthesis; synthetic polymers; films; delivery system; oral films

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

Polyester-Based Materials: 3rd Edition

edited by

Raluca Nicoleta Darie-Nita

and

Maria Râpă

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 862

Keywords: biobased polyesters; synthetic polyesters; additives; bio(degradation); materials; characterization; applications

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

Design and Synthesis of Dendrimers

edited by

Mireille Vonlanthen

Fabián Cuétara-Guadarrama

and

Ernesto Rivera

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 843

Keywords: dendrimers; design; synthesis; optical properties; photophysical properties; drug delivery; imaging; sensing; light harvesting; nanomedicine

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

Electrospinning Techniques and Advanced Polymer Textile Products

edited by

Enrica Chiesa

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 793

Keywords: electrospinning; biomaterials; smart fibres; polymers; composite fibres

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

Innovative Application of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Huaping Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 704

Keywords: smart FRP structures; FRP and concrete- or steel-assembled composite structure; structural health monitoring; optical fiber sensor; AI algorithm

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Novel Antimicrobial Polymers: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Beatriz Liliana España-Sánchez

and

Felipe Padilla-Vaca

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 618

Keywords: antimicrobial; nanomaterials; nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Coordination Polymers: Synthesis, Design and Application

edited by

Tomislav Balić

Ivica Đilović

and

Martina Medvidović-Kosanović

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 580

Keywords: macrocycles; coordination polymers; rational design and functionalization; porosity; catalysis; sensing and detection; gas storage and separation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Chitosan-Based Materials: Characterization and Applications

edited by

Débora Pez Jaeschke

and

Pinto Luiz Antonio de Almeida

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 485

Keywords: chitosan-based nanocomposites; chitosan hydrogels; chitosan sponges; adsorption techniques; water treatment; pollutant removal; natural coagulants; edible and packing films; antimicrobial properties; molecular interactions and analysis

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

3D Printing Polymers: Advancements in Materials and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by