Polymers

Polymeric Composite Coatings: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; biodegradable/biocompatible properties; environmentally friendly; plasma/laser/chemical methods; spectral analysis; imaging techniques

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

Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Jana Ghitman

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9216 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug delivery; biotechnology; modern fabrication technologies; controlled architecture; functional biopolymers; biomedical application

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

Carbon Nanomaterial-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites: Advanced Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Ganapathi Bharathi

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; graphene; carbon nanotubes; functionalization; interfacial interactions; mechanical properties; electrical properties; optoelectronics; sensors

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

Polymer Films in Photovoltaic Devices: Modification Towards Higher Efficiency and Stability

edited by

Bożena Jarza̧bek

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer solar cells; perovskite solar cells; thin films; efficiency; stability; morphology; interfacial layers; encapsulation; degradation

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

Development of Bio-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Concepción Valencia-Barragán

,

Esperanza Cortés Triviño

,

Adrián Tenorio-Alfonso

and

Clara Delgado-Sánchez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15000 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; bioproduct; biopolymers; lignocellulose; vegetable oil; lignin; cellulose; hemicellulose; chitin chitosan; ecofriendly procedure; optimization; biomass; proteins; polysaccharides; polyphenols; bio-sourced products; natural resources; environmentally-friendly products; biodegradation; colloids; emulsions

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

Biomedical Applications of Intelligent Hydrogel 2nd Edition

edited by

Chao Xu

and

Murat Guvendiren

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13302 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; microgels; responsive materials; injectable; self-assembled hydrogels

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

Functional Polymeric Materials for Dental and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Applications

edited by

Marcos Antônio Japiassú Resende Montes

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12982 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers in dentistry; resin composites; dental adhesives; polymeric impression materials; biocompatibility; acrylic resins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymers for Medical Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniela Vieira Buchaim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12619 | 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)

Polymers for Aesthetic Purposes

edited by

Kyu-ho Yi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 11234 | Submission Open

Keywords: polydioxanone (PDO); poly-L-lactic acid (PLAs); polynucleotides; hyaluronic acid; polycaprolactone (PCL); skin rejuvenation; wrinkle reduction; tissue regeneration; facial and body contouring

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

Technical Textile Science and Technology

edited by

Sumit Mandal

and Huipu Gao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9573 | Submission Open

Keywords: technical textiles; geotextiles; industrial textiles; medical textiles; interior textiles; protective clothing; ecological protection textiles; packaging textiles; sports textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Structure, Characterization and Application of Bio-Based Polymers

edited by

Elisa Passaglia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8683 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer functionalization; polymer-based nanocomposites; polymer blending; bio-based polymers; functional polymers

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

Advances in Polymer Molding and Processing

edited by Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8233 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent injection machine; extrusion-injection molding machine for LFT; energy-saving machine; ultra-fast injection machine; monitoring technology; sensor fusion for injection molding; smart and integrated in-mold sensors; rheology; rheology in injection molding; rheological characterization of polymer materials; mold technology; optimization of mold-cooling channels; conformal cooling channel design; quick-change mold; design optimization of sequential valve gating for HRS; thermoplastic/thermosetting-integrated mold; RHCM or variothermal mold; innovative molding process; multi-layer molding; micro-molding; multi-component (thermoplastic; thermoset; metal; ceramic) molding; foam-injection molding; sustainability; molding process using bioplastics; molding process using recycled polymers; materials; recycled materials; bioplastic materials; long-fiber thermoplastics; nanocomposites

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

Polymers in Civil Engineering

edited by

Yongcheng Ji

and

Luciano Feo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8143 | Submission Open

Keywords: theory and simulation; synthesis; physics and analysis; polymer-based composites; intelligent infrastructures; durability and lifecycle assessment; mechanical performance; FRP-strengthened structures and modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Materials in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

Shih-Feng Chou

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8068 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing of advanced polymers; structure– property characterizations; hybrid polymer systems; polymer drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; therapeutic polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Applications of Biopolymer-Based Composites in Food Technology

edited by

Gheorghe Martău

,

Monica Ioana Tosa

and

Dan Cristian Vodnar

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8001 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable; bioactive compounds; socioeconomic and environmental sustainability; bioavailability; innovative industrial products and processes; industrial technology transfer; food innovation; food safety and quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Applications of Polymer Biomedical Materials in Medicine and Dentistry

edited by

Tzu-Yu Peng

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7489 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyetheretherketone; high-performance polymers; surface modification; adhesive bonding; physicochemical properties; drug delivery; biological response; additive manufacturing; CAD/CAM; digital workflow; artificial intelligence; big data

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

Artificial Intelligence in Polymers

edited by

Ming-Xiao Zhu

,

Guochang Li

and

Jianyi Xue

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7075 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; structure– property relationships; insulation property; thermal behavior; mechanical strength; artificial intelligence; machine learning; rational design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science)

Study and Applications of Resins in Civil Engineering

edited by

Hongliang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6304 | Submission Open

Keywords: applications of resins in civil engineering; modification of resins; properties of materials modified with resins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Polysaccharides: Chitosan, Chitin, Pectin and Gums

edited by

Mehraj Fatema Z. Mulla

,

Shivani Pathania

and

Joseph Kerry

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5483 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitin; chitosan; pectin; gums; food packaging; food science; biomedicine

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

Fiber Reinforced Polymers Applications as Reinforcement of Concrete Structures—Design Aspects, Tests and Analysis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Violetta Kytinou

,

Constantin Chalioris

and

Adamantis Zapris

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5325 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs); fiber-reinforced bars; concrete; reinforced concrete (RC); repair; strengthening; mechanical properties; experimental study; bond behavior; numerical modeling; structural behavior; field applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Wood and Wood Polymer Composites

edited by

Antonios Papadopoulos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4875 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood; wood polymer composites; lignocellulosic composites; chemical or thermal modification; nanotechnology and nanomaterials

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

Polymer-Based Coatings: Principles, Development and Applications

edited by

Ian Wyman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4872 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; self-cleaning materials; polymers; liquid repellent coatings; surface modification; films; surfaces; wettability

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

Polymer Modification for Soft Matter and Flexible Devices

edited by Liming Chen,

Heng Zhai

and

Chuang Zhu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4718 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; polymer interfaces; functional coatings; soft matter; flexible devices

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

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Advancements in Recycling and Sustainability

edited by

Christian Brauner

and Julian Kupski

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4298 | Submission Open

Keywords: discontinuous fiber topology; chemolysis; pyrolysis; sorting; staple fibers; LCA

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

Engineering and Medical Polymer Additive Manufacturing: Current and Future Trends

edited by

Rui F. Martins

and

Ricardo Branco

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4231 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymers; engineering and medical applications; quality and safety; sustainability

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

Polymers and Polymer Composite Structures for Energy Absorption

edited by

Dariusz Pyka

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3926 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy absorption efficiency; composite structures; polymeric structures; impact protection; vibrations; energy-absorbing materials; material configurations; experimental methods; simulation techniques; protective gear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multifunctional Hydrogels Based on Natural Polymers

edited by

Diana Elena Ciolacu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3749 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; hydrogels; biomaterials; biocompatibility; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; 3D bioprinting; wastewater treatment; food packaging; flexible electronics; soft actuators

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

Advances in Block Copolymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Maryam Safari and

Roberto Simonutti

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3581 | Submission Open

Keywords: block copolymers; self-assembly; synthesis; crystallization; morphology; applications

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

Multiscale and Multi-Physical Behavior of Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Pei Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3521 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers and polymer composites; modeling; structure– property relationships; multiscale and multi-physical behaviors; thermos-mechanical properties

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

Advanced Polymer Composites for Supercapacitors and Sensors

edited by Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3408 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fabrications; energy storage device; supercapacitors; sensors

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

Process–Structure–Properties Relationships in Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Muthu Elen

and

Vishal Kumar

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3241 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; composite structure; manufacturing process; structure property evaluation; performance; degradation

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

Polymers Composites for Dental Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Matej Par

and

Katarzyna Mańka-Malara

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3036 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; dental composites; dental polymers; biomaterials; bond strength; dental resins; prosthodontics; orthodontics; dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Photopolymerization: Materials, Applications and Challenges

edited by

Ricardo Acosta Ortiz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2528 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymerization; kinetics; polymerizable composition; 3D printing; coatings; photoinitiators and sensitizers; photopolymerizable monomers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymer Admixture-Modified Cement-Based Materials

edited by Yingfang Fan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2271 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers admixtures; cement-based materials; multi-scale analysis; rheological properties; mechanical properties; fracture properties; durability

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

Technological Routes for the Valorisation of Plastic Waste: Degradation Mechanisms and Sustainable Approaches

edited by

Jose D. Badia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2182 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradation; stability; recycling; plastic waste; upgrading

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

Polymers in the Face of Sustainable Development

edited by

Arkadiusz Zarski

,

Sergiu Coseri

,

Andreea L. Chibac-Scutaru

and

Piotr Rychter

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2071 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; renewable polymers; eco-innovations and low-emission production of polymers; polymer waste management; environmentally friendly polymer materials

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

Smart Polymers and Composites in Multifunctional Systems

edited by

Denise Bellisario

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1883 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; stimuli-responsive polymers and composites; multifunctional structures; shape memory; self-healing; phase-change materials; polymer nanocomposites; multicomponent polymer systems; energy harvesting; smart sensing and actuation

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

Polymer Semiconductors for Flexible Electronics

edited by

Youngjun Yun

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1844 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; flexible electronics; material applications; polymer

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

New Green Polymer Materials and Their Promising Applications Towards Artefacts Surface Treatments

edited by

Maduka Lankani Weththimuni

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1780 | Submission Open

Keywords: green polymers; hydrogels; artefacts; protective coatings; consolidation agent; different substrates

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Structure-Property Relationship of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings

edited by

Barbara Hajduk

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1719 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic nanoparticles; inorganic wires; polymer films; polymer coatings; optical properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties; polymer-nanoadditive interaction; structural properties; morphology

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

Post-Functionalization of Polymers

edited by

Cesar A. Barbero

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1615 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionalization; covalent; conducting polymers; polyelectrolytes; hydrogels; surfaces; wettability; biofilm

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Synthesis and Applications of Biodegradable Polymer Composites

edited by Alejandro Vega-Rios

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1591 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; modification and processing; biodegradable polymers; biodegradable polymer composites; blending of biodegradable polymers; 3D printing; medicine; construction; packaging

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

Advancing Polyester: Novel Approaches and Applications in Materials Science

edited by

Liuchun Zheng

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1497 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyester; functional; biodegradable; biocompatible; bioresorbable; hydrophilic; gas barrier properties; ultraviolet shielding properties; antibacterial; anti-fouling; chromatophilous; shape memory; self-cleaning; self-healing; cationic; anionic; zwitterionic; highly transparent; heat-resistant; high-performance; high strength; high modulus; highly ductile; poly(L-lactic acid); poly(butylene succinate); polycaprolactone; poly(butylene adipate terephthalate); poly(p-dioxanone); polyglycollide; poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid); drug delevery; intravascular stent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ju Fang

and

Huijie Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1409 | Submission Open

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

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

Design and Analysis of Inorganic-Polymer Composite Materials for Circular Economy

edited by

Robert Černý

and

Jan Fořt

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1308 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic polymers; geopolymers; composites; building materials; building industry; circular economy

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

Smart and Active Food Packaging Systems Based on Natural Polymers

edited by Jie Liu and

Ying Pei

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1259 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer; food packaging; polysaccharide; protein; lipid; antimicrobial activity; antioxidant activity; intelligent sensing; real-time monitoring

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

Polymer-Based Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Martin Reifarth

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1164 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; block copolymer; polymeric nanoparticles; colloidal systems; drug delivery; antibacterial properties

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

Extraction and Resource Utilization of Biomass Waste for Derived Polymers

edited by

Ria Aniza

and Anélie Pétrissans

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 762 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass waste valorization; bio-based polymers; polysaccharides (cellulose; hemicellulose; lignin; starch; pectin); chitin and chitosan; protein-based biopolymers (collagen; gelatin; keratin); polylactic acid (PLA) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA/PHB); biodegradable plastics; circular economy; sustainable material science; advanced biomaterials

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

Polymer-Based Coatings for Corrosion Protection

edited by

Xu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 654 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; corrosion protection; epoxy; polyurethane; polymer matrix composite; nanomaterials; corrosion inhibitors; durability; environmental impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Emerging Polymeric Technologies for Hazardous Compounds

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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 610 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; molecularly imprinted polymers; smart materials; polymeric platforms; decontamination; hazardous compounds; (bio)sensors for drugs/explosives/dyes/pollutants/biological and chemical agents; detection; hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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