Polymers

Designing Polymers for Emerging Applications

edited by

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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9296 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer design; molecular simulation; emerging applications; experimental validation; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Films and Coatings: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Pradeep Kumar Panda

,

Po-Chih Yang

and Pramila Kumari Misra

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9061 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer films; polymer coatings; polymer-based thin films; polymer composite; polymer blends; functionalization; polymer nanocomposite; polymer-based edible films and coatings; functional properties; coating process; biomedical application; potential applications

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

Computational and Experimental Approaches in Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Reynier Suardíaz

and

Hernández-Rodríguez Erix Wiliam

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8836 | Submission Open

Keywords: theory and simulation; polymer-based materials; synthesis and characterization; polymer degradation; multi-scale simulations; biomedical applications; dendrimers

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

Advances in Functional Polymers and Composites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Bing Wang

,

Lihua Zhan

and

Chenglong Guan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7497 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; manufacture; mechanical properties; mechanics; theoretical analysis; structural health monitoring; fatigue; structural integrity; nondestructive testing and evaluation; finite element analysis

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

Advances in Polymers and Polymer Composites for Packaging Applications

edited by Luís Marangoni Júnior

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7239 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; crosslinking; food packaging; polymeric packaging; films; and coatings; food contact materials; bio-based packaging; active packaging; intelligent packaging; food contaminants; mechanical properties; barrier properties; food stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fundamental Aspects and Applications of Photoactive and Electro-Optic Polymers

edited by

Naoto Tsutsumi

, Takafumi Sassa and Kenji Kinashi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6543 | Submission Open

Keywords: electro-optic; photorefractive; photoactive; photochromic; nonlinear optics; soft photonic materials; stretchable photoactive materials and devices; holographic imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Surface and Interface Analysis of Polymeric Materials

edited by Yupeng He

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6542 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface interface chemistry; blends; water-based emulsions; viscosity reducer; environmental coatings; polymer preparation processes; supramolecular polymers; polymer characterization and functions

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

Synthesis and Application of Epoxy-Based Polymeric Materials

edited by Jihuai Tan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5268 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy; toughening agent; composite material; adhesive; coating; molecular simulation; curing kinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Composites: Structure, Properties and Processing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ana Pilipović

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4893 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites (polymer-polymer composites; polymer-metal composites; polymer-ceramics composites); fibre reinforced polymer composites; particle-reinforced polymer composites; natural composites; structure and characterization of composite; properties (mechanical; thermal; rheological; fatigue performance; aging; etc.); simulation of processing and properties of composites; processing of composites; additive manufacturing of composites; recycling

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

Hydrogels, Biopolymers, and Applications as Antimicrobial Agents

edited by

Samir Haj Bloukh

and

Zehra Edis

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4748 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; hydrogels; biopolymers; iodophors; infection control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Bio-Based Polymer Composites

edited by

Zaida Ortega

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4506 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; composites; biocomposites; natural fibers; bio-based materials; sustainability; characterization; biodegradation; recycling; environmental impact

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

Advances in Polymer Recycling and Upcycling: Toward a Circular and Sustainable Future

edited by

Nuno Gama

and

Alessandra Lorenzetti

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4479 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; upcycling; circular economy; sustainable materials; waste valorization; environmental impact

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

Recent Advances in Applied Polymers in Renewable Energy

edited by Miguel Antonio Domínguez Crespo, Aidé Minerva Torres Huerta and

Diana Palma Ramírez

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3471 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied polymers; renewable energy and sustainable materials; green technologies; polymer composites and biopolymers; conducting polymers; photovoltaic polymers and electroactive polymers; solar cells; fuel cells; batteries; supercapacitors; energy storage; energy harvesting; biofuels and wind turbines

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Challenges and Opportunities of Polymer Materials in Dentistry

edited by

Gaetano Paolone

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3259 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear resistance; polymerization shrinkage; CAD/CAM technology; 3D printing; polymer formulations; biocompatibility; antimicrobial properties; digital dentistry

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

Feature Papers in Polymer Science and Technology

edited by Yen Wei and

Jiujiang Ji

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3237 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer designs; polymer applications; biodegradable polymers; flexible bioelectrodes; 3D/4D printing; fiber spinning and electrospinning; functional polymer coating; surface chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)

Advanced Spectroscopy for Polymers: Design and Characterization

edited by

Takayasu Kawasaki

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3063 | Submission Open

Keywords: infrared spectroscopy; synchrotron radiation; mass spectrometry; ESI-MS; MALDI-TOFMS; laser; terahertz spectroscopy; electron microscopy; optical microscopy; X-ray

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

Structure, Properties and Applications of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites

edited by Haifei Zhan, Zhicheng Zhang and Yihan Nie

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2914 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanofillers; physical properties; interfacial strength; multifunctional; reinforcement; molecular dynamics simulation; surface engineering

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

Modification and Functionalization of Polymer Materials for Sustainable Development

edited by

Małgorzata Szymiczek

and Monika Chomiak

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2818 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical modification; organic and inorganic fillers; nanofillers; plastic processing; operational characteristics (e.g.; mechanical; thermal; electrical); functionalization; sustainable development

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

Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Composites

edited by José Roberto Moraes d'Almeida,

Mikael Skrifvars

and

Daniel Carlos Taissum Cardoso

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2810 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; mechanical behavior; mechanical properties; modeling and simulation; failure mode; fracture analysis; additive manufacturing; durability

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

Reduction of Pollution and Carbon Emissions, Functional Polymeric Materials for Adsorption and Catalysis

edited by

Li Jia

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2551 | Submission Open

Keywords: reduction; pollutions; CO2; polymers; functional materials

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

Natural Degradation of Polymers

edited by

Loris Pietrelli

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2481 | Submission Open

Keywords: Degradation mechanisms; plastic degradation; biobased and biodegradable polymers; marine and freshwaters ecosystems; soil ecosystems; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; environmental impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Fabrication, Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Min Wook Lee

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2239 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers; fiber composites; ceramic matrix composites; functional materials; micro/nano-fibers; matrix; filler; additive

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

Dynamic Behavior of Polymer Composite Materials and Structures, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hongxu Wang

and

Changfang Zhao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2234 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite laminates; sandwich structures; cellular and porous materials; bioinspired materials and structures; 3D-printed composite materials; fiber metal laminates; dynamic mechanical behavior; strain rate effect; impact resistance; penetration mechanics; crashworthiness and energy absorption; shock response and spall fracture; finite element modeling; optimization of composites

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

Advances in Functional Polymer Foams

edited by Ruiyan Zhang and

Patrick Lee

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1951 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer foam; function; processing

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

3D Printing Polymers: Advancements in Materials and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yu Zhang

and Jiaxiang Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1947 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing of polymers; additive manufacturing; polymer processing and fabrication

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

New Polymeric Nanomaterials: Optimization and Application in the Field of Environmental Sensors

edited by

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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1923 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; sensor networks; polymer-based nanocomposites; smart sensing technologies; environmental monitoring; Internet of Things (IoT)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Manufacturing and Multifunctional Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Razvan Udroiu

,

Paul Bere

and

Dan Serban

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1855 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing of FRPs; additive manufacturing of FRPs; smart FRP composites; artificial intelligence-driven FRP process optimization; machine learning-driven FRP process optimization; recycling of FRPs; circular economy approaches to FRPs

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

High-Performance Polymer Materials and Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Engineering Applications

edited by

Orhan Canpolat

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1696 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; fiber-reinforced composites; biobased polymers/composites; mechanical; physical and durability characterization; functionally graded polymer materials and fiber-reinforced composites; failure analysis; sustainable materials; engineering applications; theory and simulation of polymeric materials; multifunctional composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Functionalized Bio-Based Polymers for Environmental Applications

edited by

Ricardo Manríquez-González

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1695 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionalized polysaccharides; chemical modification; natural polymers; biocomposites; environmental applications; biodegradability; sustainable biomaterials; wastewater treatment; bioremediation processes; chemical and structural characterization; pollutant removal; soil regeneration; moiety interactions in polysaccharides; green devices

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

Mechanical Behaviour of Polymeric-Based Systems Used in Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Francesca Luzi

,

Michela Simoncini

and

Alida Mazzoli

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1634 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites and nanocomposites; characterization (thermal; mechanical; rheological; morphology; chemical; etc.); manufacturing and processing (extrusion; 3D printing; electrospinning; injection moulding; thermoforming; hot-press moulding; etc.); sustainable development; engineering applications; polymeric additives; corrosion resistance and waterproofing

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

Design and Synthesis of Dendrimers

edited by

Mireille Vonlanthen

,

Fabián Cuétara-Guadarrama

and

Ernesto Rivera

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1629 | Submission Open

Keywords: dendrimers; design; synthesis; optical properties; photophysical properties; drug delivery; imaging; sensing; light harvesting; nanomedicine

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

Polymer Recycling and Upcycling: Toward a Circular Materials Economy

edited by

Anastasia Anceschi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1608 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer waste; recycling and upcycling; plastics; sustainable materials; waste valorization

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

Smart Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Heon E. Park

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1540 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; stimuli-responsive materials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biomedical polymers; hydrogels; biodegradable polymers; nanomedicine; biosensors; polymeric biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers in Sustainable Construction Composites: Rheology, Mechanical Performance, and Durability

edited by Burak Felekoglu and Ali Mardani

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1483 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-modified cement; fiber-reinforced composites (FRCCs); recycled plastic aggregate concrete; PVA/PP/PE fibers; cement– polymer interface; rheological properties; durability enhancement; microstructural characterization; sustainable construction materials

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

Natural Additive-Enhanced Polymer Composites

edited by

Justyna Miedzianowska

and

Marcin Masłowski

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1394 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural additives; bio-based fillers; sustainable polymers; green materials; renewable resources; biocomposites; eco-friendly materials

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

Mechanical and Durability Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Zijian Song

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1248 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing; anti-corrosion; coatings; mechanical; durability

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

Advances in Lignocellulose: Cellulose, Hemicellulose and Lignin

edited by Hui Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1240 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural modification; structural characterization; biomaterials; biopharmaceuticals; drug delivery; bioplastics; biosensors; flexible and wearable devices

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

Polymeric Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Sudarshan Singh

and

Chuda Chittasupho

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1077 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer scaffolds/composite/nanofibers; tissue engineering; biodegradable polymers; 3D bioprinting; hydrogels; regenerative medicine; smart biomaterials; cell-scaffold interaction; biofabrication; nanostructured polymers

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

Sustainable Polymers: Design, Preparation and Environmental Application

edited by

Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 963 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; renewable polymers; eco-friendly polymers; green polymers; biomass-derived polymers; biodegradable polymers; waste-derived polymers; recovery and recycling of plastics and polymer composites; circular economy

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

Advances in Photopolymer Materials

edited by Davy-Louis Versace and

Jianzhang Zhao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 719 | Submission Open

Keywords: free-radical photopolymerization; cationic photopolymerization; ESR spin trapping; laser flash photolysis; materials; 3D printing; photophysics; electron transfer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Energy Storage, Environmental Remediation, and Sensing Applications

edited by Fouzia Mashkoor

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 710 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; energy storage; supercapacitors; electrochemical sensors; environmental remediation; biopolymer composites

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

Polymer Fluids in Geology and Geotechnical Engineering

edited by Feng Huang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 706 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; grouting; drilling; engineering applications; numerical modeling; theoretical analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multidisciplinary Design of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials and Structures

edited by

Jiang-Bo Bai

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 678 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite materials; fiber-reinforced composite material; carbon fiber; glass fiber; 3D printing; green composite material; structure performance

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

Bio-Based Polymers from Proteins and Polysaccharides: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Aman Ullah

and

Muhammad Zubair

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 575 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; proteins; carbohydrates; lipids; biodegradable materials; green synthesis; polymerization; biomass conversion; structure– function relationships

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

Mechanical Properties and Thermal Analysis of Polymer Materials

edited by

Edgar Franco-Urquiza

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 560 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; thermal analysis; tensile; flexural; DSC; TGA; DMA; crystallinity

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

Boosting Energy Storage Battery Performance and Safety with Polymers

edited by Xinhai Yuan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 554 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; battery separators; electrode materials; electrolyte additives; energy storage systems; lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; solid-state batteries; aqueous batteries; battery performance and safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications

edited by

Mian Hammad Nazir

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 403 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; conductive polymers

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

Advances in Biopolymers and Biobased Polymers: Engineering Innovations and Applications

edited by

Ilhan Chang

and

Hadi Fatehi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers in structural and civil engineering; biopolymers for geotechnical and mining engineering; biopolymers in biomedical engineering; biopolymer-based composites; biopolymers for environmental remediation; sustainable biopolymer materials; biopolymers in energy storage and conversion; functional biopolymers for additive manufacturing; advanced biopolymers for water treatment

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

Advances in Polymeric Materials for Lithium-Ion and Post-Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by

Guillermina L. Luque

,

María Victoria Bracamonte

and

Javier Luque Di Salvo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 359 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric electrolytes; polymers as binders; polymeric separators; polymers for post-lithium-ion batteries; biodegradable polymers for green battery technologies; mechanisms and modeling; ion transport mechanisms in polymer-based systems; computational studies on polymer– electrolyte interactions and interface phenomena

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Carbon-Based Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites: Innovations and Emerging Trends

edited by

Md Najib Alam

and

Sang-Shin Park

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; polymer composites; mechanical properties; electrical properties; thermal properties; energy harvesting; smart materials; multifunctional materials

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

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