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Advances in Polymer Gels: Properties, Design, and Applications

edited by

Hakan Erdogan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer gels; biopolymer gels; bioinspired polymer gels; structure– property relationships; synthesis and characterization methods; biocompatible gels; biodegradable gels; smart polymer gels; molecular design of gels; stimuli-responsive gels

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

Advances in Polymer Based, Structured Liquid Systems

edited by

Róbert Mészáros

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based ATPS systems; emulsions; bijels; structured liquids; all-in-liquid constructs; interfacial polymer assemblies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Smart Polymer Nanocomposites for Advanced Filtration Technologies

edited by Gökhan Ceyhan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; polymer nanocomposites; stimuli-responsive membranes; nanofiltration; water purification; air filtration; antifouling properties; polymer synthesis; nanomaterial integration; sustainable filtration

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

Application and Degradation of Polymeric Materials in Agriculture

edited by

Dan Huang

Mingqiang Zhu

and

Yanyan Dong

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1102 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymer materials; plastics; degradation mechanism; process monitoring; microplastics; intermediates; analytical methods; characterization; environmental behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Enabled Biomimetic Platforms for Cell Growth and Function

edited by

Eda Ayse Aksoy

and

Merve Gudul Bacanli

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D cell culture; in vitro; biocompatible polymers; scaffold; hydrogel

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials: Degradation, Aging and Recycling

edited by Rui Tian

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer degradation; aging mechanisms; durability and stabilization; lifetime prediction; recycling

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

Development in Recyclable Polymers

edited by

Manoj Kumar Singh

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: recyclable polymers; biodegradable composites; thermoplastic recycling; bio-based materials; polymer recycling technologies; sustainable materials engineering

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

Self-Healing Elastomer Composites: Structures and Properties

edited by

Supachok Tanpichai

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing polymers; composites; elastomers; dynamic chemistry; supramolecular chemistry; soft robotics; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Performance Polymer-Based Dielectrics for Energy Storage

edited by Bei Li

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer dielectrics; ferroelectric polymers; nanocomposites; all-organic composites; inorganic fillers; energy density; dielectric constant; breakdown strength; thermal stability; film capacitors; flexible electronics; renewable energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural and Biodegradable Polymers in Healthcare and Biomedical Innovation

edited by

Amani Al-Othman

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 677 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; biomaterials; green materials; biodegradable; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacturing, Characterization, and Application

edited by

Zhen Wang

and

Guohua Zhu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 8890 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; design method; manufacturing process; property characterization; structural application

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

Degradation Mechanism of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer and Reuse of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wastes

edited by

Biao Hu

, Lei Gao and Muhammad Tahir

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5767 | Submission Open

Keywords: the degradation mechanisms of FRP in different service environments; the residual mechanical properties of deteriorated FRP products; methods used to predict the residual mechanical properties of FRP; FRP recycling technologies; methods used to improve the defects of recycled FRP; the development of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the stress– strain modeling of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the durability of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the structural use of concrete incorporating recycled FRP

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Biodegradable and Functional Polymers for Food Packaging

edited by

Rodrigo Ortega-Toro

Joaquín Hernández-Fernández

and

Rafael González-Cuello

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5403 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; biodegradable packaging; wastewater treatment; predictive microbiology; computational polymer science; polymer catalysis; food safety materials; green chemistry; eco-friendly materials; polymer synthesis and characterisation

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

Polymers from Renewable Resources for Packaging and Biomedical Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Nadia Lotti

Valentina Siracusa

and

Giulia Guidotti

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3528 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; renewable resources; biodegradability; biocompatibility; barrier properties; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Development in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Juan Carlos Merino

Mercedes Santiago-Calvo

María Asensio-Valentin

and

Karina Nuñez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2203 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; natural fibers; synthetic fibers; recycled fibers; thermoset polymers; thermoplastic polymers; recycling; renewable recourses; biopolymers; properties

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

Preparations and Applications of Polymer–MXenes Composites for Next Generation Energy Storage

edited by

Joonho Bae

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– MXene composites; energy storage; electrochemical performance; flexible devices; batteries and supercapacitors; synthesis and fabrication; interfacial engineering; wearable devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Composites for Dental Applications

edited by

Boonlert Kukiattrakoon

and

Awiruth Klaisiri

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental material sciences; restorative dentistry; operative dentistry; prosthodontics; esthetic dentistry; adhesive dentistry; resin composite; ceramics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Degradation and Aging: Mechanisms and Environmental Impacts

edited by

Nina Maria Ainali

and Alexandra Zamboulis

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer degradation; aging processes; biodegradation; microplastics and nanoplastics; environmental aging; weathering mechanisms; analytical characterization; polymer stability; environmental fate; sustainable polymers

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

Rubber Recycling and Reuse: Strategies for Sustainability and Valorization

edited by

Mathilde Champeau

Carlos Henrique Scuracchio

and Fabiula Danielli Bastos De Sousa

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural rubber; synthetic rubber; rubber composites; recycling; devulcanization; sustainability; reclaiming; life cycle

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

Advances in Plasma-Modified Polymeric Materials for Surface Functionalization and Applications

edited by

Jang-Hsing Hsieh

and

Chuan Li

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; surface modification; polymers; grafting; bio-function; atomic layer deposition

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

Research and Characterization of Mechanical, Thermal, and Structural Properties of 3D Printed Polymers

edited by

Dionysis E. Mouzakis

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal properties; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing; 3D print; polymer

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

New Challenges from the Perspective of Nanofibrous Materials

edited by

Dania Olmos

and

Javier González-Benito

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofibrous materials; filtration; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; electrode components; sensors; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in High-Performance Polymer Fibers: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications

edited by André Lehmann and

Tobias Köhnke

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance polymer fibers; carbon fibers; man-made cellulose fibers; liquid crystalline polyester; liquid crystalline aromatic polyamide fibers; UHMWE polyethylene fibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

3D/4D Printing of Polymers: Recent Advances and Applications

edited by

Bilen Emek Abali

and

Christina Völlmecke

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: material extrusion (MEX) based printing; 3D printing; composite material printing; multimaterial printing; time-dependent structures; metamaterials; functional materials; optimization; digital twin technology

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

Thermochemical Conversion of Polymer Waste

edited by Jingchun Huang and

Erwei Leng

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural-polymer waste; artificial-polymer waste; combustion; pyrolysis; gasification; hydro-liquefaction

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

Innovative Polymer-Associated Self-Healing Materials: From Design to Applications

edited by

Xianfeng Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; functional materials; self-healing; stimuli-responsive; polymer design; adaptive materials; shape-memory; biohybrid systems; responsive hydrogels; smart coatings

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

Research on Functional Polymer-Based Coatings

edited by

Syeda Shamila Hamdani

and

Ajmir Khan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; bio-based polymers; sustainable materials; antimicrobial coatings; high barrier properties; eco-friendly coatings; recyclable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Dental Applications: From New Materials and Processes to Clinical Translation

edited by

Ana Messias

and

Alexandra Vinagre

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: addictive manufacturing; FFF; SLA; DLP; polymers; resin; thermoplastics; dentistry; prosthodontics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Wound Dressing

edited by

Yujie Gao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: wound dressings; hydrogels; electrospinning and nanofibers; antibacterial polymers bioactive dressings; smart wound dressings; biodegradable polymers; 3D printing in wound care; clinical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymeric Materials in Building and Construction, 2nd Edition

edited by

Elnaz Esmizadeh

and

Michael A. Lacasse

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: green polymers; resilient building; sustainable construction; durability prediction; life cycle assessment; recycling in building

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Chitosan and Chitosan-Based Composite: Characterization and Applications

edited by Huriye İcil

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; chitosan nanomaterials; chitosan membranes; extraction methods; structural modification; chitosan-based (nano)composites; biomaterials; biomedical application; (bio)degradability; functional materials

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

Chiral Polymers: Construction and Applications

edited by Yuanli Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: chiral polymers; chiroptical properties; enantioselective catalysis; chiral sensors; circularly polarized luminescence (CPL); targeted drug delivery; chiral polymer synthesis; enantioselective separation; cholesteric liquid crystal

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Research and Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by Xizhi Shi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: MIPs; application; recognition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Insights into Fiber-Based Materials

edited by Asis Patnaik and

Sudhakar Muniyasamy

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; natural fibers; composites; fiber-based materials; green composites; textiles; microplastics; nanoplastics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in Biodegradable Polyester-Based Materials

edited by

José Miguel Ferri

Vicent Fombuena Borràs

and

María Fernanda López Pérez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymers; compatibility; blends; disintegration; polymer miscibility; biodegradable polyesters

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

Polyurethane Foams

edited by

Elżbieta Malewska

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane foams; flexible foam; rigid foam; bio-based polyols; recycling; cellular structure; mechanical properties; thermal insulation; structure– property relationship; processing methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Biopolymer-Based Composites: Processing, Characterization and Application (3rd Edition)

edited by

Raffaella Striani

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; sustainability; biocomposites; green engineering; bio-based materials; renewable resources; biocompatibility; biodegradability; eco-friendly materials; natural polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Flame-Retardant Polymer Materials for Advanced Applications

edited by

Rong Ma

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame-retardant polymers; structure– property relationships; reaction kinetics; machine learning; thermal management materials; electrical insulation materials; scalable manufacturing; sustainable materials engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Polymer Processing and Sustainable Composite Manufacturing of Recycled Polymers

edited by

Emin Bayraktar

and

Norizan Mohd Nurazzi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; sustainable composites; recycled polymers; hybrid polymer– metal composites; additive manufacturing; rheology; thermal analysis; circular economy; structure– property relationships; digital manufacturing

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

Eco-Innovative Polymer Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure Applications

edited by

Jianan Liu

and

Shisong Ren

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; modified asphalt; cementitious materials; sustainability; nano-reinforcement; durability; recycling; green construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Processing for Tissue Engineering

edited by Hyung Woo Kim

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer processing; multiscale fabrication; 3D/4D printing; biomaterials; tissue engineering; regenerative engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Progress in Preparations and Applications of Chitinous Material

edited by

Min-Lang Tsai

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitinous material; chitin; chitosan; preparation; application

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

Smart Polymers: Stimulus-Responsive Properties and Their Biomedical Applications

edited by

Marija Vukomanović

and

Marija M. Babić Radić

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; electrostimulation; piezostimulation; mechanostimulation; photostimulation; thermostimulation

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

Advances in Thermal Behaviour of Polymers

edited by

Małgorzata Maciejewska

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thermal behaviour; glass transition; melting and crystallization; thermal stability; degradation mechanisms; nanocomposites; biodegradable polymers; thermal analysis techniques; structure– property relationships; sustainable materials

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

The Application of Multifunctional Elastomer and Gel-Based Composites

edited by

Vineet Kumar

and

Sang-Shin Park

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: portable electronics; hydrogels; soft elastomers; smart sensors; self-powered nanogenerators; actuators; tribology; wear-fatigue properties; durability; multi-hysteresis; magneto-rheological elastomers; stretchable electronics

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

Acoustic Emission for Sustainable Polymer Composites: Methods, Data, and Multimodal Monitoring

edited by

Tomaz Kek

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustic emission (AE); polymer composites; biocomposites; damage mechanisms; multimodal sensing; machine learning; non-destructive evaluation (NDE); sustainable materials

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

Recent Advances in Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by Levent Trabzon

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; CNT; C-based nano materials; multi-functional polymers

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

Machine Learning-Based Predictions and Optimization of Polymer Material Performance

edited by

Üsame Ali Usca

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; machine learning; deep learning; optimization algorithms; experimental modeling; chemical and physical analysis; tribology; mechanical behavior; thermal analysis; materials engineering

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

Advanced Polymer and Polymer Composites for Water Treatment Applications

edited by Daniel T. Oyekunle

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer adsorbents; water treatment; nanocomposites; pollutant removal; polymer composites; recyclability; machine learning in water treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Composites for Adsorption Applications

edited by Murat Yilmaz

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; adsorption mechanisms; functional polymers; nanocomposites; environmental remediation; hybrid materials; heavy metal removal; emerging contaminants; surface modification; sustainable materials

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

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