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

edited by

Mahmood Razzaghi

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 860

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 4827 | Submission Open

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

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

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 20325 | 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 17963 | 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 13357 | 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 12957 | 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 12547 | 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 10489 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; drug delivery; biomedicine

(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 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10033 | Submission Open

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

(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 9546 | 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)

Mechanic Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Li Li

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9173 | 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 8654 | 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 8112 | 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 7473 | 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)

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

edited by

Lavinia Petronela Curecheriu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 7437 | 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 7063 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers: Bio-Based Medical Textile

edited by

Rossella Dorati

and

Rita Nasti

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6962 | 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)

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

edited by

Lili Wang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6408 | 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)

High-Value Polymer Materials from Waste Recovery and Recycling

edited by

Valentina Beghetto

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6363 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste upcycling; high-value products; circular economy; green chemistry; polymer recovery and recycling; life cycle assessment; value chains

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

Polymers for Circular Packaging Materials

edited by Marek Hauptmann and

Frank Welle

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6226 | 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)

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 6162 | 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)

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 5936 | 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)

Advanced Hydrogels for Biomedical Application

edited by Iksung Cho and

Tooru Ooya

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5556 | Submission Open

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

(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 5462 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymer-Based Adhesives: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by Xiongwei Qu and

Chaochao Cao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5152 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based adhesives; polymerization; polymer composites; physicochemical properties; thermal conductivity; adhesive force; synthesis and characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Epoxy-Based Materials, 5th Edition

edited by

Keon-Soo Jang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5134 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoset polymers; epoxy composites; nanocomposites; synthesis; functionalization; characterization; electronic packaging; automotive; aerospace

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Latest Research on Polysaccharides: Structure and Applications

edited by

Cong Wang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4499 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; preparation method; structural characterization; bioaccessibility; functionality; biological and pharmacological properties; gut microbiota modulation; structure and functionality relationship

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

New Advances in Bio-Based Polymers

edited by

San-Lang Wang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4413 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; bio-based; biomaterials; biochemistry; biodegradable

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

Advanced 3D-Printed Biopolymer-Based Composites

edited by

Teng-Chun Yang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4113 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; biopolymers; biocomposites; filament improvement; functional materials; 3D printing technologies; structural design

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

Additive Manufactuging of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites and Composites: Progress and Prospects

edited by

Aldobenedetto Zotti

Mauro Zarrelli

and

Aniello Riccio

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4067 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing techniques; 3D-printed polymer-based fiber-reinforced composites; 3D-printed polymer-based nanocomposites; effect of printing manufacturing; nanocomposites and composites preparation processes

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

Polymer Thin Films: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Henryk Bednarski

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3892 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; thin films; organic electronics; sensors; microstructure

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

Polymer Circularity Towards Carbon Neutrality

edited by Xiaobin Han,

Xiong Xu

Song Xu

and Zhilong Cao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3565 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer modified asphalt; rejuvenation of waste polymers; rejuvenation of polymer-modified asphalt; waste plastic/rubber composite materials; waste polymer-reinforced concrete; advanced test methodologies for recycled polymers; novel recycling technologies for polymers; performance improvement for waste polymers; low-carbon technology for polymer composite application

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

Polymer Science in Petroleum Engineering: Latest Trends and Developments

edited by Simón López-Ramírez

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3425 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer science; petroleum engineering; enhanced oil recovery (EOR); drilling fluids; reservoir characterization; polymer rheology; polymer surfactants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Degradation and Stability of Polymer-Based Systems: 2nd Edition

edited by

Roberto Scaffaro

and

Emmanuel Fortunato Gulino

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3112 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; degradation and stability; green composites; nanocomposites; polymer composites; biodegradation; photodegradation; chemical degradation; thermal degradation; mechanical degradation

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

Advanced Polymer Structures: Chemistry for Engineering Applications

edited by

Ki-Ho Nam

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2857 | Submission Open

Keywords: design; synthesis; and analysis of polymer composites; interfacial phenomena in polymer composites; mathematical/physical modeling; computer simulation; and experimentation; extrusion; molding; fiber spinning; printing; and other processing technologies; applications of polymer composites in advanced industries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymer Electrolyte: Recent Progress and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Chi-Ping Li

Fang-Chi Hsu

and

Shu-Ling Huang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2642 | 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)

Natural Fiber-Based Green Materials, Second Edition

edited by

Sunil Kumar Ramamoorthy

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2319 | Submission Open

Keywords: jute; sisal; flax; hemp; kenaf; cellulose

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymer Innovations in Biomedicine

edited by

Lin Ye

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2115 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biomaterials; biodegradable polymeric scaffolds; wound dressings; 3D bioprinting; biomedical applications; cell proliferation; biodegradability; tissue engineering; drug delivery; wearable devices and biosensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Films for Photovoltaic Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Bożena Jarza̧bek

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1996 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thin films; polymer blend films; doped polymer films; thermo-optical properties; organic solar cells; BHJ photovoltaic structures

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Adhesives and Dynamic Adhesives

edited by

Shuaiyuan Han

, Gang Wang and

Fernão D. Magalhães

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1969 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer adhesives; dynamic adhesives; adhesion technology; physical and mechanical properties; interfacial interactions; surface chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Wood Based Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Roman Reh

, Marius Cătălin Barbu,

Eugenia Mariana Tudor

and Ľuboš Krišťák

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1904 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood based materials; wood composite materials; adhesives for composites; wood processing and mechanical modification; surface modification of wood and wood composites; chemical and thermal modification of wood and wood composites

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

Polymers for Cryogenic Temperatures for Space and On-Ground Applications

edited by

Uģis Cābulis

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1799 | Submission Open

Keywords: insulation; foam materials; brittleness; cryo-shock; liquefied gasses; future hydrogen energy; space propulsion; barrier properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Adsorption of Pollutants from the Environment Using Polymers and Their Composites

edited by

Timothy O. Ajiboye

and Ernestine Atangana

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1724 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorption; polymer composites; carbonaceous; environmental pollution; sustainability; toxicology; wastewater; air pollution control; soil contamination; treatment technologies/remediation

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

Polymers in Inorganic Chemistry: Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Zoi Lada

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1500 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular inorganic chemistry; coordination polymers; polynuclear coordination complexes; metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); coordination chemistry; spin crossover phenomenon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Sustainable and Circular Polymer Composites for Additive Manufacturing

edited by Ramona Fayazfar

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1373 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymer composites; circular economy; recycled plastics; additive manufacturing; 3D-printing; mechanical properties; waste valorization; advanced materials

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

Polymer Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ju Fang

and

Huijie Zhang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 979 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; biomimetic scaffold; composite scaffold; biosensors; implants

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

Polymer-Based Wearable Electronics

edited by Hui Xie

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 908 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable electronics; conductive elastomers/polymers; biodegradable/recyclable polymers; polymer gels; 3D/4D printing; sensors; E-skins; healthcare and personalized medicine

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

Smart Biopolymers and Sensors

edited by

Fabiano André Narciso Fernandes

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 861 | Submission Open

Keywords: development and applications of smart biopolymers and sensors; synthesis and production methods; biomedical applications; food packaging or coating innovations; agricultural applications; mechanical; physical; and chemical properties; recycling and reusability; 3D printing of smart biopolymers and sensors

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

Advances in Fatigue and Fracture of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers

edited by

Szymon Duda

and

Michal Jan Smolnicki

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 859 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanics of composite materials; fatigue life estimation; damage-based modeling; experimental mechanics; failure analysis; solid mechanics; multiaxial fatigue

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

Current and Future Trends in Thermosetting Resins

edited by

Przemysław Pączkowski

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 854 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermosetting resin; unsaturated polyester resins; vinyl ester resins; epoxy resins; acrylic resins; biomaterials; nanomaterials; synthesis of resin-based materials; characterization of resin-based materials; application of resin-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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