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Polyester-Based Materials II

edited by

Maria Râpă

and

Raluca Nicoleta Darie-Nita

submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12375 | Submission Open

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

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

Polymer Microspheres—Current Development, Application and Future Challenges

edited by

Justyna Kozlowska

and

Yanlin Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7849 | Submission Open

Keywords: microspheres fabrication techniques; standard microspheres for flow cytometry; functionalized microspheres; microencapsulation; physical and chemical modification of polymer microspheres; microspheres for diagnostics; microspheres for medical research; drug delivery system; biomedical applications; cosmetic applications; microspheres as novel solid phase extractants; microspheres as novel stationary phase in separation processes; microsphere-based biosensors; others

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Polysaccharides and Their Biological Applications

edited by

Henan Zhang

and

Lei Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6732 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide; extraction methods; structural characteristics of NPs; biological activity; mechanisms of action; biological applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multifunctional Polymer Molding Processing of Polymers II

edited by

Adam Gnatowski

Paweł Palutkiewicz

and

Jana Petru

submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1852 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers applications; processing of polymers; 3D printing of polymers; modification methods; structure analysis; properties analysis; composites; biomaterials; recycling; process simulations

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

The Application of Polymers on Multifunctional Electronic Textiles

edited by Man Zhou

submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1327 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer fiber based electronic textiles; conductive polymers for smart textile; conductive hydrogel electrodes for textile electronics; conductive hydrogel electrolytes for e-textiles; semiconducting polymer for textile electronics; polymer interface for e-textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Fiber Reinforced Polymer Materials: Structure and Properties Characterization

edited by Longxiang Zhu and Gangqiang Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1076 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer; composite; mechanical property; thermal property; light performance; functional; carbon fiber; glass fiber; biofiber; aramid fiber

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymers for Biosensors and Detection

edited by

Jong Min Lee

submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 853 | Submission Open

Keywords: conducting polymers; molecularly imprinted polymers; micro-/nano-fabrication methods; biosensors; detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Optoelectronic Materials

edited by Xiaofeng Li

submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric optoelectronic material; nonlinear optical material; electroluminescent material; semiconductor; optical property; electrical property; adjustability; solar battery; photosensitive sensor; optical fiber communication; biosensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Coatings and Films

edited by

Ian Wyman

submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2540 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; coatings; materials science; films; polymer-based coatings; wettability; barrier properties; mechanical properties; characterization

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

Polymers from Biomass: Characterization, Modification, Degradation and Applications

edited by

Cesar Alfredo Barbero

and

Diego Acevedo

submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1953 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; polymers; macromolecules; modified celluloses and starches; bioconjugated proteins; functionalized lignin; functionalized chitin and chitosan; crosslinked gels of biomacromolecules

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

Modeling and Characterization of Recycled High-Performance Polymer Materials

edited by

Christoph Burgstaller

and

Gernot Zitzenbacher

submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1185 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional; manufacturing; characterization; modeling

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

Hydrogels for Biomedical and Structural Applications

edited by

Mohamad Al-Sheikhly

submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; medical imaging; biosensors; scaffolds; tissue engineering; hydrogels; nanohydrogels; nanocomposite hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials in Sensors, Actuators and Energy Conversion II

edited by

Jung-Chang Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 21060 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blend nanoelectrolytes; hybrid polymer– inorganic composites; synthesis of polymer composites for energy applications; polymer-based sensors; polymer membranes for energy applications; polymers for energy storage capacitor applications; polymer-based nanogenerator; polymer-based organic batteries; polymerization potentials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer Applied in Batteries and Capacitors

edited by

Kabir Oyedotun

and

Abdulhakeem Bello

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 20241 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; conducting polymers; synthesis of polymer materials; synthetic polymers; biopolymer; redox activity; electrode; electrolyte; separator; batteries; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Main Applications of Polysaccharides: Current Vision and Future Horizon

edited by

Kit Leong Cheong

and

Saiyi Zhong

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 16719 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; biomedical application; structure– activity relationship; drug delivery; biocompatible

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

Polymer Electrolyte: Recent Progress and Applications

edited by

Chi-Ping Li

Fang-Chi Hsu

and

Shu-Ling Huang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16457 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; solid-state polymer electrolytes; gel polymer electrolytes; block copolymer electrolytes; electrochromics; batteries; fuel cells; solar cells; electrochemical devices; sensors; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Composites: Structure, Properties and Processing

edited by

Ana Pilipović

Phuong Nguyen-Tri

and Mustafa Özcanli

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 16404 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites (polymer-polymer composites; polymer-metal composites; polymer-ceramics composites); fibre reinforced polymer composites; particle-reinforced polymer composites; natural composites; structure and characterization of composite; properties (mechanical; thermal; rheological; fatigue performance; aging; etc.); simulation of processing and properties of composites; processing of composites; additive manufacturing of composites; recycling

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

Structure and Properties of Polymeric Materials in Additive Manufacturing II

edited by

Udayabhanu Jammalamadaka

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 15742 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; bioinks; 3D printing; polymer; composites

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

Polymer Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

Ju Fang

and

Huijie Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14085 | Submission Open

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

Advanced Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Lu Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13155 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced catalysis and separation; biomass; coagulation and flocculation; CO2 capture; energy storage; membrane process; MOFs; polymers

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

Lignocellulosic Polymer Composites

edited by

Adrian Moreno

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11500 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites; lignocellulose; lignin; cellulose; bio-based polymers

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

Recent Developments in Wood Polymer Composites

edited by

Ming Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9496 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; wood composite; superwetting property; bio-based porous membrane; hybrid hydrogel and aerogel; water purification; seawater desalination; nano/micro structure; structure– property relationship; bionic and smart materials

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

Additive Manufacturing of Polymer-Based Composite Materials

edited by

Ghaus Rizvi

and

Amir Hossein Behravesh

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8812 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing of composites; innovations in 3D printing; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced composites; bioprinting

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

Injection Molding Process in Polymer Processing

edited by Hans-Peter Heim and

Ralf Urs Giesen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8518 | Submission Open

Keywords: silicone rubber; liquid injection molding; electrochromic films; functional films

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

Advanced Biopolymer-Based Composites

edited by

Ying Pei

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8183 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; composites; composite designing; functionalized biopolymers; biopolymer modification; matrix interactions; advanced applications

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

Environment-Friendly Polymers: Synthesis, Processing and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Francesca Ferrari

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7770 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; waste valorisation; synthesis; physics; and analysis of the bio-polymer; bio-based composites; additive manufacturing of bio-polymers; recycling strategies of bio-thermoplastics and bio-thermosets; application of bio-based polymeric materials

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

Advanced Polymers for Medical Applications

edited by

Daniela Vieira Buchaim

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7335 | 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 Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Functional Metal-Polymer Composites: Formation, Properties and Applications II

edited by

Lidiia G. Kolzunova

and

Elena V. Shchitovskaya

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6266 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal/polymer composites; metal oxide/polymer composites; nanocomposites; metal nanoparticles; metal oxides particles; composite formation methods; structure of composites; functional properties of composites; areas of application of composites; metallopolymers; metallocopolymers; polymer-metal hybrids; metallo-supramolecular

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

Block Copolymers: Synthesis, Self-Assembly, and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Athanasios Skandalis

Theodore Sentoukas

and

Ian Wyman

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5164 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer synthesis; block copolymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; functionalized polymers; biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymers; self-assembly; drug delivery; bioimaging; protein delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymers and Biopolymers for Sustainable Life and Applications

edited by

Nadka T. Dintcheva

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4829 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers and biopolymers; sustainable applications; naturally occurring additives; less environmental impact; processing and performance

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

Renewable, Degradable, and Recyclable Polymer Composites

edited by

Aleksander Hejna

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4786 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; recycling; degradation; biodegradation; circular economy; composting; life cycle assessment

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

Advanced Polymeric Films II

edited by

Dalius Jucius

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3904 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric films; photocurable; self-healing; copolymer; nanocomposite; conducting polymer; piezoelectric; biodegradable; biomimetic; advanced membranes; multilayers; surface modification; electro-optical; processing technology; structured and functional surfaces; stimuli-responsive; antimicrobial; shape-memory; smart materials; packing film; morphology; coatings; superhydrophobicity; self-cleaning; biocompatible; patterning

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

Advances in Natural Fiber Polymer Composites

edited by

Da-Woon Jeong

and

Chih-Feng Huang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3601 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural fibers; factionalized natural fiber; fiber modification; sustainable materials; mechanical properties; thermal properties; eco-friendly; energy harvesting

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

Advances in the Preparation, Properties and Application of Polyurethane, Cellulose and Their Composites (2nd Edition)

edited by

Hui Zhao

Yang Liu

and

Yan Jiang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3235 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; cellulose; lignocellulose; composites; properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Properties and Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Chin-San Wu

and

Chi-Hui Tsou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2460 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; properties; characterization; nanoparticles; polymer matrices; testing techniques; nanoparticle characteristics; interactions; applications

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

Porous Polymers for Absorption and Separation Applications

edited by

Xinxiu Cao

and

Qingquan Liu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2102 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous organic polymer; membrane; mixed-matrix membrane; gas adsorption; ion adsorption; organic pollutant adsorption; separation; water treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical and Failure Behavior of Polymeric Composites

edited by Heraldo Silva Da Costa Mattos

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1643 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites; mechanical behavior; integrity analysis; lifetime prediction; fracture; fatigue damage; creep damage; repair systems

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

Polymer-SiO₂ Composites II

edited by Hyeon Mo Cho

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1623 | Submission Open

Keywords: silica-based polymer; SiO2-based polymer; polymer; composite; sol-gel; organic– inorganic composite

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

Polymers Additive Manufacturing in Sports and Protective Equipment

edited by

George Youssef

Maria Henar Miguélez

and

Jose Díaz-Álvarez

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1453 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; sports gear; protective equipment; protheses; biomimetics

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

Functionalization and Medical Application of Polymer Materials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Carmine Coluccini

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1309 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer functionalization; medical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biophotonic; theranostic medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Utilizing Polymers for the Construction of Lithium-Ion Battery

edited by

Qianqian Jiang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1244 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium-ion battery; polymer material; cathode material; functional materials; 2D material; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Wood Adhesives: Preparation and Characterization

edited by

Xuedong Xi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1128 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood adhesives; synthetic resins; toxicity reduction; biomass raw materials; bio-based wood adhesives

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

Damping Mechanisms in Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Paweł Dunaj

and

Izabela Irska

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 873 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymer composites; damping; vibration eliminators; dampers; damping layers; vibrations; viscoelasticity; dynamic properties

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

Bioactive Polymer Materials with Antibacterial Properties, 2nd Edition

edited by

Md. Amdadul Huq

Shahina Akter

and Md. Ashrafudoulla

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 638 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive materials; antibacterial properties; nanoparticles; anti-biofilm activity; mechanisms of antibacterial activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Cellulose (Nano)Composites II

edited by

Denis Mihaela Panaitescu

and

Adriana Nicoleta Frone

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 498 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; nanocomposites; cellulose nanocrystals; nanofibrillated cellulose; lignocellulosic fibers; biodegradability; aerogels; smart materials; hybrid composites; conductive composites; biosorbents; drug-delivery systems

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

Functionalization of Composite Materials by Polymeric Nanofibers

edited by

Tommaso Maria Brugo

Roberto Palazzetti

and

Emanuele Maccaferri

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 483 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofiber; composite; electrospinning; fracture toughening; functionalization; damping; thermo-mechanical properties; thermal properties; self-sensing; self-healing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Antimicrobial Properties of Polymers and Polypeptides

edited by

Annalisa Chianese

Nunzianna Doti

and Alessandra Monti

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 434 | Submission Open

Keywords: antiviral; antibacterial; polymers; peptides; infectious diseases

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

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Polymer Injection Molding Design and Processing

edited by

Davide Masato

, Saeed Farahani and

Peng Gao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer injection molding; polymer processing; machine learning; artificial intelligence

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

Polymeric Materials as Drug Delivery Vehicles and Tissue Engineering Matrix

edited by

Ping Hu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 345 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; drug delivery; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Rheology: Progress and Prospects

edited by

Shaocong Dai

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: melt viscosity; suspension rheology; elongational flows of non-colloidal suspensions; viscometric functions; flow properties; viscoelasticity; temperature dependence; anisotropic thermal conductivity in sheared polypropylene; glass transition temperature; polymer rheology

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

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