Polymers

Advances in Applied Lignin Research

edited by

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submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 20423 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; lignosulfonates; kraft lignin; soda lignin; organosolv lignin; biopolymers; biorefinery; characterization; green materials; green chemicals

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

Exploration and Innovation in Sustainable Rubber Performance

edited by

Pilar Bernal-Ortega

, Anke Blume and

Rafał Anyszka

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 19332 | Submission Open

Keywords: rubber; elastomer; sustainability; performance; recycling; bio-based; fillers; waste; cross-linking; additives; testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymers: Innovations in Processing, Diverse Applications, and Sustainable Solutions

edited by

Vesna Ocelić Bulatović

and

Dajana Kučić Grgić

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14368 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymer materials; polymer composites; 3D printing; biomedical applications; mulch films; product life cycle

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

Emerging Trends in Polymer Engineering: Polymer Connect-2024

edited by

Alberto García-Peñas

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8418 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; emerging trends; advanced materials; nanocomposites; biomaterials; hydrogels; resins; innovation

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Medical Applications

edited by Jingyi Zhu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6039 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofunctional polymer; functional polymeric materials and devices; polymeric-based vaccine; drug delivery; molecular imaging; gene transfection; tissue engineering; biosensing; biomedical imaging and diagnostics; disease detection and therapy

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Harsh Environments: Innovations, Challenges and Applications

edited by

James Njuguna

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4893 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre composites; polymers; applications; characterization; functional materials; extreme and harsh environments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Composites for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Shaojian He

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4369 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; electrical insulation; electronic materials; electromagnetic shielding; dielectric properties; mechanical properties; heat dissipation; breakdown; aging

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

Functional Polymeric Materials for Food Packaging Applications

edited by Vitor Augusto Dos Santos Garcia,

Fernanda Maria Vanin

and

Cristiana Maria Pedroso Yoshida

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4200 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant; antimicrobial; natural polymers; biodegradable packaging; foods

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

Development in Polymer Recycling

edited by Weizhong Zheng

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1874 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; high-value utilization; mechanical recycling; chemical upcycling; mixed plastic separation; plastic upcycling

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Cutaneous Applications

edited by Ioana Alexandra Plugariu and

Maria Bercea

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1802 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; polysaccharides; hydrogels; transdermal formulations; bioavailability; absorption promoters; gels; β -cyclodextrin; liposomes; therapeutic characteristics; pharmaceutics; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer-Based Organic Semiconductor Materials and Devices

edited by Qingqing Yang and Lihui Liu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 657 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer semiconductor; photovoltaics; light-emitting diodes; transistors; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Applications

edited by

Yong Wang

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; dentistry; digital dentistry; drug delivery; composite; dental resin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

3D/4D Printing of Biopolymers: Materials and Design for Healthcare Applications

edited by

Nuno Manuel Fernandes Alves

and

Marco A. N. Domingos

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer; biocomposite; 3D/4D (bio)printing; predictive modeling; in vitro/in vivo; healthcare applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Valorization of Biopolymer from Renewable Biomass

edited by Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado,

Víctor Manuel Pérez Puyana

and

Alberto Romero García

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 37477 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable; biopolymers; biomass; eco-friendly materials; renewable; sustainability; valorization

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

Polymer Thin Films and Their Applications

edited by

Sylwia Grabska-Zielińska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 21759 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; polymers; biodegradable polymers; biodegradable composites; physico-chemical characterization of thin films; physical and chemical modification of polymer-based films; biomedical applications; packaging applications; chemistry applications; biotechnology applications; wound dressing; polymer coatings

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

Technological Innovations for Polymer Circularity: Upcycling, Biodegradation, and Processing

edited by

Francesca Lionetto

and

Carlos Espinoza-González

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12163 | Submission Open

Keywords: upcycling; circular systems; biodegradation; sustainable processing innovations; advanced characterization methods; integrated circularity models; intelligent processing innovations

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

Challenges and Trends in Polymer Composites—2nd Edition

edited by

Alexandrina Nan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10638 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer composites; polymer composites characterization; polymer composites in electronics; polymer composites in wastewater treatment; polymer composites in agriculture; polymer composites in civil construction; polymer composites in biomedical application; polymer composites in catalysis; other application of polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical Behaviors and Properties of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by Yunfa Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10461 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fiber composites and nanocomposites; damage and failure; viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity; impact; fatigue; additive manufacturing

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

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Polymer Blends and Composites

edited by

Roberto Scaffaro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10298 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends; polymeric composites; nanocomposites; composites

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

Next-Generation Hydrogel Platforms: From Synthesis Strategies to Advanced Applications

edited by

Hyun Jong Lee

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8930 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; advanced synthesis; stimuli-responsive materials; biomaterials; polymer networks; functional hydrogels; multifunctional materials; nanocomposite hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymers in Sustainable and Biomedical Applications

edited by Suedina Maria de Lima Silva

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8073 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; controlled drug release; wound healing; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; sustainable materials; biomaterials; biopolymer modification; biomedical devices; nanocomposites

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

Advancements in Polymeric Material Characterization for Industrial Applications: From Properties to Performance

edited by

Maria Tanase

,

Cătălina Călin

and

Elena-Emilia Sirbu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8043 | Submission Open

Keywords: characterization methods; mechanical properties; thermal analysis; chemical properties; 3D printing; AI applications; computational tools; structure– property relations; sustainable polymers; industrial applications

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

Epoxy Resins and Epoxy-Based Composites: Research and Development

edited by Seong-Hwang Kim

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7337 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy resin; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced composites; multi-scale composites

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

Polymers and Their Interactions with Biotics in Food Science and Nutrition

edited by

Pedro Aguilar-Zarate

, Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzmán and

Ricardo Gómez-García

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7143 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compound delivery; sustainable food packaging; polymers-microbiota interactions; controlled release systems; encapsulation technologies

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

Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Solutions: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Rashid Dallaev

and

Nikola Papež

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 7116 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; bio-based plastics; green chemistry; polymer degradation; environmental sustainability; circular economy; eco-friendly materials; biopolymer applications; renewable resources

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

Polymeric Materials for Food Packaging: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by

Costas Tsioptsias

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7084 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; food packaging; polymer composites; antimicrobial properties; transport properties (diffusion/permeability); food-polymer interactions; migration (packaging to food); recycling (polymer packaging); organoleptic characteristics; food preservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis, Characterization and Environmental Assessment of Novel Polymeric Materials for Sustainable Applications

edited by

Valentina Siracusa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7062 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; compostable polymers; packaging; biomedical application; engineering application; structure– property relationship; polymers from wastes; nanocomposites; new polymer technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application of Polymers in Cementitious Materials

edited by

Jun Ren

, Tangwei Mi and Dafu Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6640 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; cement; concrete; fresh property; hardened property; durability; mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

(Bio)Polymer-Based Composite Materials: Advancements and New Trends in Biomedical Engineering and Research

edited by

Leonardo Martín Pérez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6432 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers for biomedical applications (synthesis; characterization); multifunctional polymeric or composite biomaterials; modification strategies to develop multifunctional biomaterials; polymeric biomaterials for tissue engineering applications; polymers in nanomedicine; multifunctional polymers for controlled and/or targeted drug delivery; nano-scale polymer assemblies for biomedical applications

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

Advanced Antibacterial Polymers and Their Composites

edited by

Tippabattini Jayaramudu

,

Rajesh K. Sani

and

Varaprasad Kokkarachedu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6291 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; polymeric materials; nanocomposites; inorganic nanoparticles; organic nanoparticles; nanomaterials; drug delivery; metal nanoparticles; biocompatible and biodegradable; antibacterial properties; nanocomposites; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials and Their Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5808 | 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 Polymer Applications)

Active Polymeric Materials for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

C. P. Keshavananda Prabhu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5633 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensors and biosensors; polymeric materials; energy conversion and storage systems; electrochemistry; polymer anode materials for lithium-ion batteries; battery applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Life Cycle and Utilization of Lignocellulosic Materials

edited by

František Kačík

and

Tereza Jurczyková

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5585 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; cellulose; hemicelluloses; lignin; renewable resources; wood processing and modification; wood degradation and protection; plant-based materials; life cycle assessment; carbon footprints

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

Polymers for Electronic Device Applications

edited by Vijaya Srinivasu Vallabhapurapu,

Igor Polikarpov

and

Aman Maung Than Oo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5498 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers; electronic devices; resistive switching properties; memory application; polymer electronics; sensors; energy storage; flexible electronics; material design; device integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Bio-Based Polymer Materials

edited by

Maya Jacob John

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5459 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; cellulose; lignin; biocomposites

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

Advanced Polymer Composites and Foams

edited by

Fang-Chyou Chiu

and

Kartik Behera

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5141 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; (nano)fillers; physical properties; electrical properties; foams

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers and Their Composites for Sustainable Development

edited by

Qina Sun

,

Liazhou Song

and

Lichun Xiao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5063 | Submission Open

Keywords: function polymers; polymer composite; sustainability; green synthesis; membrane separation; sustainable energy generation; carbon emission reduction; hydrogen generation; environmental remediation; resource reuse; friction and lubrication; chemical coagulants

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

Advances in Characterization, Measurement and Electrical Performance of Polymer and Composites Materials

edited by

Weiwang Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5028 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; electrical performance; characterization; measurement; aging; degradation; morphology; dielectric polymers; insulation; energy storage

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

Additive Manufacturing of (Bio)Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dana Luca Motoc

and

Santiago Ferrándiz-Bou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4708 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; (bio)polymers; (bio)polymer-based composites; material characterization; modeling and simulation; applications

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

Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications

edited by Weiying Wang, Ruikang Yang,

Chengwei Xing

,

Mingchen Li

and Zhanchuang Han

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3953 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-modified asphalt; polymer-modified asphalt mixture; polymer materials in road infrastructure; recycled polymer materials; sustainable polymer additives; environmental performance; pavement durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Innovations for Advanced Biomedical Applications: Insights and Developments

edited by

Alina Sionkowska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3357 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; innovations; biomaterials; cosmetics

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

Cellulose and Chitosan: Characterization, Modification and Application

edited by

Bishnu Acharya

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3249 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; chitosan; biopolymers; characterization; modification; application; extraction; thermal analysis; biocompatibility; biodegradability; wound healing; packaging materials; water treatment; composite materials; sustainability; life cycle assessment

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

Advances in Natural Polysaccharides: Synthesis, Modification, and Applications

edited by

Dawei Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2812 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; polysaccharide derivatives; chitin; chitosan; cellulose; starch; hyaluronic acid; synthesis and modification

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

Semiflexible Polymers, 3rd Edition

edited by

Martin Kröger

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2610 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiflexible polymers; wormlike polymers; polymer brushes; polymer physics; bending; buckling; tumbling; translocation; networks; entanglements; liquid crystals; composites; confinement; actin filaments; DNA; supramolecular structures; bundles; electrostatic interactions; active matter; twist; helicity; disorder; phase transitions

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

Polymeric Sandwich Composite Materials

edited by

Jian Xiong

and Xingyu Wei

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2384 | Submission Open

Keywords: sandwich composites; lightweight structures; design and optimization; mechanical metamaterials; multifunctional polymers or structures; biocomposites; bio-based hybrid materials; polymer composites; smart composite polymers; industrial applications

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

Advances in Polymeric Metal-Organic Frameworks and Composites for Opto-Magnetic Applications

edited by Germán Ernesto Gomez and

Mariana Hamer

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2035 | Submission Open

Keywords: MOFs; nanocomposites; lanthanides; luminescence; photocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; coordination polymers; thin films; heavy-metal complexes; actinides; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Study on Lignin-Containing Composites

edited by

Florian Zikeli

and

Debora Puglia

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1932 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; biobased polymers; biocomposites; lignocellulose; cross-linked polymers; phenolic compounds; resins

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

Advances in Biopolymer Research: Sustainability and Applications

edited by

Pedro V. Rodrigues

,

M. Cidalia R. Castro

and Ana Vera A. MacHado

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1725 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-based materials; blends; composites and nanocomposites; biodegradability and compostability; green chemistry for biopolymers; functional properties; material characterization; advanced processing techniques; sustainability/ circular economy; innovative applications and emerging trends; smart materials; bioinspired and biomimetic materials

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

Recent Advances in the Application of Polymer Materials in Building Construction

edited by

Wahid Ferdous

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1684 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; recycled polymer composites; biopolymer composites; durability and performance of polymer composites; sustainable construction materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Innovations in Bioactive Coatings

edited by

Elena Stoleru

and

Mihai Brebu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1473 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive principles; functional materials; antioxidant materials; antimicrobial materials; physicochemical and microbiological analyses; stability evaluations; migration tests

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

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