Polymer Materials for Ecological and Environmental Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid development of industrialization and urbanization has led to the widespread discharge of toxic pollutants—including heavy metals, nitrates, pharmaceuticals, dyes, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—into the environment, posing severe risks to ecosystems and human health. Addressing these challenges requires advanced pollutant removal technologies, the core of which lies in innovative material design. Polymer materials have emerged as a promising solution due to their exceptional properties, such as tunable surface area, adjustable pore-size distribution, high functionality, and excellent stability and biocompatibility. Furthermore, polymers can serve as micro- or macro-scale scaffolds, enabling precise control over the morphology, structure, and active sites of their composites.
To date, polymer-based materials have demonstrated significant potential in various ecological and environmental applications, including electrochemical sensing, adsorption, capacitive deionization, electro-Fenton processes, and advanced oxidation. This Special Issue aims to explore the controllable synthesis and optimization strategies of these materials, covering key aspects such as synthesis methods, chemical properties, and performance enhancement techniques. Additionally, systematic economic analyses and recycling strategies for polymer materials are of particular interest.
We invite submissions of original research articles that feature experimental data, as well as comprehensive review papers that highlight recent advancements and emerging trends in polymer materials for environmental applications. Contributions should focus on innovative approaches that advance sustainable solutions for pollution mitigation and resource recovery.
Dr. Mingxing Shi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymers
- composites
- scaffolds
- optimization strategies
- capacitive deionization
- adsorption and separation
- environmental applications
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