Eco-Innovative Polymer Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
Interests: asphalt; sustainable pavement; self-healing and self-repair; performance characterization
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: bio-rejuvenation; aged bitumen; polymer modification; chemo-mechanics
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the forefront applications of environmentally friendly polymer materials in infrastructure engineering, aiming to gather the latest research advances and promote the development and utilization of green and sustainable construction materials. The topics include, but are not limited to, the following: polymers and polymer composites derived from biomass or renewable resources; polymer-modified asphalt and their functional design and performance optimization in pavement construction and maintenance; polymer-modified cementitious composites with enhanced mechanical properties, durability, and crack resistance; high-performance polymer-based repair agents, adhesives, and toughening materials for civil structures, roads, bridges, and tunnels; polymer modification and nano-reinforcement strategies for improving durability, crack resistance, corrosion resistance, and service life; and life-cycle assessment, recycling, and environmental impact analysis of infrastructure materials.
Dr. Jianan Liu
Dr. Shisong Ren
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- polymer composites
- modified asphalt
- cementitious materials
- sustainability
- nano-reinforcement
- durability
- recycling
- green construction
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
