Polymers

Advanced Polymer Composites: Structure and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Onur Güler

,

Müslim Çelebi

and

Abdullah Hasan Karabacak

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 580 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; structure– property relationships; mechanical performance; interfacial engineering; 3D composites and architected materials ; fracture and fatigue; viscoelasticity and durability; multifunctional composites; sustainable and bio-based materials; advanced manufacturing and additive processes

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

Sustainable Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications

edited by Jiasheng Dai

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 555 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; pavement materials; polymer-modified asphalt; bio-based binders; recycled polymers; self-healing materials; life cycle assessment; green construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Structure-Property Relationship in Oriented Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

José Manuel Mata-Padilla

and

Carlos Alberto Avila-Orta

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 504 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular orientation; nanoparticle orientation; crystalline orientation; anisotropic interfaces; polymer fibers or textiles; 3D printing; SAXS/WAXS; electrical properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties

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

Application and Development of Polymeric Materials in Electrochemistry

edited by

Jongho Kim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 504 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; electrochemistry; electrolytes; conductive polymers; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Computational Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites

edited by Zhaoxu Meng and Zhangke Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 462 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational modeling; polymer composites; nanocomposites; composition-structure-property relationship; heterogeneity and anisotropy; coarse-grained molecular dynamics; multiscale modeling; chemo-thermo-mechanical coupling; inverse design

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

Advances in Polymer Composites for Water Treatment Applications

edited by Jan O. Back and

Michael Cordin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; preparation; characterization; membrane technology; adsorption processes; ion exchangers; coagulation/flocculation; natural polymers; wastewater treatment; water treatment; contaminants of emerging concern

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Conducting Polymer Nanocomposites as Promising Sensing Platform

edited by Almira Ramanavičienė and

Natalija German

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemistry; biomedicine; biosensors; the transport of electrons in electrochemical systems; conducting polymers; nano-compounds; the immobilization of enzymes; nanomaterials

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

Bio-Based Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Jiachang Huang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymers; biomedical applications; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering scaffolds; wound healing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Natural Polymers: Cellulose and Lignin

edited by

Eniko Kovacs

and

Lacrimioara Senila

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; renewable resources; cellulose- and lignin-based materials; bio-based materials; polymeric materials; vallue-added chemicals; biofuels; life cycle asessment

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

Recent Advances in Natural Biopolymers

edited by

Amin Babaei-Ghazvini

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural biopolymers; cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs); polysaccharides; proteins and protein-based materials; chitosan and lignin; bio-based composites; biodegradable materials; sustainable polymer science; functional biopolymers; green chemistry

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

Polymers in the Fight Against Viruses: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Alberto Falco

and

Ling Ding

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based diagnostics for viral detection; antiviral coatings and surfaces; polymer-based drug delivery and controlled-release systems; role of polymers in vaccine formulation and adjuvant technology; biodegradable and sustainable polymers for antiviral applications; advanced polymer materials for understanding viral structure and dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymers in Waste Management and Recycling

edited by Elsa F. Vieira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymeric materials; renewable resources; green engineering; design for recycling; functional polymeric materials; biodegradability; biocompatibility; sustainable polymer recycling

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

Advanced Resin Matrix Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, Processing and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yizhuo Gu

and

Shaokai Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibers; thermoplastic resin; thermosetting resin; polymer matrix composites; interface/interphase; numerical analysis; process simulation; 3D printing; 4D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Chitosan and Its Applications

edited by

Larissa Nardini Carli

,

Cristiano da Silva Teixeira

,

Marcelo Giovanela

and

Tales da Silva Daitx

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; hydrogels; films; coatings; fibers; nanostructures; biomaterials; scaffolds; formulations

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

Fire Retardant Polymer Bio-Composite Foams: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Guowei Chen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-composites; polymer foam; fire retardancy; bio-based materials; natural fibers; thermal insulation; sustainability; recyclability

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

Recent Trends in Polymer Processing for Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Rossella Arrigo

and

Alberto Frache

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing methods and processing; processing optimization; polymer composites for AM; polymer blends for AM; processing-induced structuring; novel polymer-based materials for AM

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

Additive Manufacturing and Molding of Polymer Systems

edited by

Jacek Andrzejewski

and Aminul Islam

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic processing; additive manufacturing; flexible manufacturing; polymer blends/composites; material sustainability; tooling solutions; plastic waste management

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

Sustainable Polymer Pathways in Advanced Textile Development

edited by

Ali Fazli

and Ahmad Ibrahim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; advanced textiles; textile engineering; smart textiles; functional coatings; fiber fabrication; eco-friendly textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Biopolymers for Food Applications

edited by Jian Wang and

Adem Gharsallaoui

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; food-grade emulsions; hydrogels; biopolymer composites; delivery systems; edible coatings; active packaging; sustainable food systems; nanostructured colloids; 3D food printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

3D Printing Polymers: Design and Applications

edited by

Paul F. Egan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: design; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymers; applications; engineering; functional materials; mechanics; lattices; devices; healthcare; aerospace; automotive; electronics; foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Thermoplastic Foams: Processing, Manufacturing, and Characterization, 2nd Edition

edited by

Anna Strąkowska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric foams; cellular structure; manoporous foams; porous biocomposites; closed-cell structure; open-cell structure; insulating properties; functional foams

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

Functional Polymers for Catalysts

edited by

Deshetti Jampaiah

and Paramita Koley

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-supported catalysts; functionalized polymers; immobilized catalysts; catalytic membranes; CO2 capture; photocatalysis; green hydrogen generation; electrocatalysis; pollutant degradation; water purification; environmental remediation; sustainable energy; waste valorization; green chemistry; continuous-flow catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymers for Medical Applications–Advances and Expectations

edited by Ismail Bilican and Murat Kaya

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; medical applications; tissue engineering; drug delivery systems; biocompatibility; degradation kinetics; wound healing; immune response; sterilization; environmental sustainability

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

Chitosan and Its Composite Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Gladys Granero

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan materials; composite chitosan materials; drug delivery systems; wound healing; tissue engineering; biosensors; genetic delivery systems; surface coatings for medical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Biopolymers for Tissue Engineering

edited by

Carla Moura

and

Paula Ferreira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomanufacturing; on‑demand fabrication; bioreactors; programmable microenvironments; synthetic morphogenesis; AI‑driven tissue engineering; functional polymeric inks; decellularized ECM; electro‑bio interfaces; bioelectronics

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

Advances in Functional Polymers for Soil and Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Magdalena Czemierska

and

Anna Jarosz-Wilkołazka

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; soil pollution; wastewater; environment; microorganisms; heavy metals; flocculation; sorption; bioremediation; biodegradation

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

Innovation in Polymer Applications from the Perspective of Industry 5.0

edited by

Katarina Monkova

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; application; physical properties; quality; efficiency; polymers-based component production; life cycle management; safety; sustainability; environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Biomaterials from Polysaccharides: Green, Functional, and Biomedical

edited by

Lidija Fras Zemljič

and

Matej Bracic

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide; biomaterial; biomedicine; drug delivery; coating; electrospinning; hydrogel; scaffold; tissue engineering; sustainability lease

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

Polymeric Materials in Tissue Engineering

edited by Daniel Canales

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; polymeric materials; biomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; electrospinning; 3D printing; regenerative medicine; biodegradable scaffolds; bioactive compounds; surface functionalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Solar Cell Applications

edited by

Yung-Sheng Yen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer solar cells; organic photovoltaics (OPV); conjugated polymers; non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs); active layer morphology; charge transport; device stability; flexible solar cells; solution processing; interfacial engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Fibers in Textile Industry

edited by

Lili Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance fibers; bio-based polymer fibers; fiber processing; smart textiles; sustainable textiles; recycled and reused textiles; wearable technology; ecological dyeing and finishing technology; eco-functional textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Bio-Inspired Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Li Guo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired polymers; structure– property study; synthetic methods; biocompatible materials; biodegradable materials; smart polymers; molecular design; stimuli responding; characterization

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

Sustainable Polymers from Waste and Renewable Sources

edited by

R. F. Mendes

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; biodegradable polymers; bio-based polymers; lignocellulosic fibers; nanocellulose reinforcement; polymer composites; biopolymer blends; sustainable polymer processing; renewable feedstocks; circular economy

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

Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Materials: Processes, Multimaterial Systems, Qualification and Sustainability

edited by

Hany Hassanin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer AM; FFF/FDM; SLA/DLP/2PP; SLS/MJF/HSS; rheology and printability; interlayer welding; multimaterial and 4D printing; in-situ monitoring and metrology; digital twin & ML; recyclable/reprocessable feedstocks; DfAM; qualification and standards

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

Polymer Fibers: Strength, Durability, Sustainability, and Innovation Across Industries

edited by

Fatemeh Ajalloueian

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer micro/nanofibers; functional nanofibers; advanced fabrication; functionalization; nanofiber composites; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Novel Nanoparticles and Their Enhanced Polymer Composites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Yuwei Chen

and

Yumin Xia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; graphene; carbon black; particle-reinforced polymer; polymer matrix; conductive particle/polymer composites; multifunctional polymer composites; enhanced properties of composites

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

Advanced Polymer Materials: Design, Functionality, and Environmental Applications

edited by

Radu Claudiu Fierascu

and

Verona Iordache

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer materials; functional and smart polymers; biopolymers and biodegradable polymers; polymer nanocomposites and hybrid materials; stimuli-responsive and self-healing polymers; polymer-based materials for environmental remediation; polymers for cultural heritage protection and conservation; sustainable polymer synthesis and green chemistry approaches; advanced characterization techniques for polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polyurethane Functionalization and Recycling

edited by

Joanna Liszkowska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; polyisocyanurate; foam; polyurethane elastomers; rigid foams; flexible foams; polyurethane composites; functionalization; recycling; biodegradation; thermal properties; sustainability

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

Advances in Plasma Processes of Polymers

edited by

Tomasz Czapka

and

Andrea Zille

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma polymerisation; plasma treatment; plasma surface modification; polymer activation; electrospun nanofibers; materials characterisation; biodegradable polymers; functional polymers; electronic/biomedical applications

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

Advanced Elastomer Materials and Functional Devices

edited by

Zhenhao Xi

, Qi Zhang and Jie Jiang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; soft robotics; wearable electronics; self-healing materials; shape-memory polymers; dielectric elastomers; biomedical devices; nanocomposites; stretchable sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Mechanical Behaviors of Polymer and Polymer Composites

edited by

Zhuhua Tan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymer composite materials; mechanical behavior; numerical model; deep learning method; measurement technique

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Bio-Based Polymer Materials

edited by

Marwa Tallawi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; sustainable materials; mechanical properties; polymer characterization; renewable feedstocks

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

Cellulose Functionalization and High-Value Utilization

edited by

Luísa M. Ferreira

and

Ricardo Chagas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose functionalization; surface modification; chemical derivatization; green chemistry; scale-up challenges; industrial utilization; renewable resources; sustainable polymers; functional materials

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

Polymer Electrode Materials for Energy Storage

edited by

Juan J. Parajo

,

Renata Costa

and

Josefa Salgado

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; flexible; battery; supercapacitor; carbon materials; energy storage; electrochemical performance; bio-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Biopolymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Catalina Natalia Cheaburu-Yilmaz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; nanocellulose; lignocellulosic biomass; polylactic acid (PLA); microbial biosynthesis; green chemistry; bioceramics; natural fibers; bioactive compounds; tissue engineering; drug delivery; circular economy; sustainable materials; biotechnologicy

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

Advanced Polymeric Composites for Environmental Applications: Catalytic Remediation of Emerging Contaminants and Their Conversion into High-Value Products

edited by

Hugo Salazar

and Pedro Manuel Martins

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; 2D materials; inorganics; emerging contaminants; conversion; photocatalysis; piezocatalysis; thermocatalysis; electrocatalysis

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

Thermo-Mechanical and Physical Behavior of Advanced Polymeric Materials

edited by

Iurii Vozniak

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; thermo-mechanical behavior; physical properties; viscoelasticity; thermal stability; fracture and fatigue; polymer composites; nanostructured polymers; modelling and simulation; structure– property relationships

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

Polymeric Materials for Drug Delivery Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Maria D. Rikkou-Kalourkoti

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; targeted delivery; controlled release; drug delivery systems; therapeutic efficacy; polymeric micelles; polymer prodrugs; smart polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Solid-State Energy Devices

edited by

Sheng-Heng Chung

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemistry; polymers; polymer solid-state electrolytes; solid-state batteries; solid-state supercapacitors; functional polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Films for Functional Applications

edited by

Teresa Cuberes

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; structure– property relationships; functional applications; crystallinity degree; cross-linking density; supramolecular organization; fractal-like morphologies; drug delivery; nanogenerators; water purification

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

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