Influence of Polymers and Polymer Composites on Various Surfaces

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid advancement of polymer science and engineering has led to the widespread use of polymers and polymer composites in applications where their interactions with different surfaces are critical to performance, durability, and functionality. The behavior of polymers at interfaces and their influence on various surfaces have become increasingly important in sectors such as transportation, energy, manufacturing, construction, electronics, healthcare, and environmental engineering.

This Special Issue aims to present recent developments and emerging trends in the study of polymers and polymer composites and their interactions with metallic, ceramic, glass, concrete, biological, and other engineered materials surfaces. It seeks to provide a multidisciplinary platform for researchers and practitioners to share advances in the design, characterization, modelling, processing, and application of polymer-based materials that modify, protect and enhance the performances of metallic and non-metallic surfaces.

The scope encompasses both fundamental and applied research addressing the mechanisms governing polymer–surface interactions and the resulting effects on mechanical, tribological, chemical, thermal, electrical, and biological performance. Particular emphasis will be placed on innovative materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, sustainable solutions, and emerging technologies that improve surface functionality and long-term performance. The Special Issue welcomes original research articles, review papers, short communications, and application-oriented studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of the influence of polymers and polymer composites on surface properties and performance. 

Prof. Dr. Neçar Merah
Prof. Dr. Abdul Samad Mohammed
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 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

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-anonymized 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.

Publisher’s Notice:

Following discussions between the Polymers Editorial Office and the Guest Editor, a new Guest Editor, Prof. Dr. Abdul Samad Mohammed, has been added to the Special Issue. This change has been approved by the journal Editorial Board, and the Special Issue website has been updated accordingly on 10 October 2026. The Special Issue will continue to be handled by the current Guest Editors in accordance with MDPI’s Special Issue and editorial policies.