Polymers

New Progress in the Recycling of Plastics

edited by

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; degradation; process; sustainability; upcycling; plastic waste treatment; depolymerization; modelling; recycled polymer applications

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

Next-Generation Polymer Nanocomposites for Coatings

edited by

Adhigan Murali

and

Raja Venkatesan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; living radical polymers; nanomaterials; supramolecular polymers; coatings; self-healing; coating for flexible electronics

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

Advanced Polymer Electrolytes for Fuel Cell and Lithium-Ion Battery Applications

edited by

Sabuj Chandra Sutradhar

and

Hohyoun Jang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; ionic conductivity; solid-state electrolytes; fuel cells; lithium-ion batteries; flexible devices; sustainable materials; biopolymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Hydrogel Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering—2nd Edition

edited by

Aneta Ostróżka-Cieślik

and

Sławomir Wilczyński

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; hydrogels; drug release; tissue engineering; polymer networks

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

Polymeric Materials in 3D Printing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Costas Charitidis

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; smart materials; biomaterials; nanomaterials; composites

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

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: The Relationship Between Structure and Properties of Polymer Materials in Processing

edited by

Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis

and

Hiroshi Ito

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; structure– property relationship; mechanical properties; thermal properties; molecular structure; additives and fillers; nanocomposites; 3D printing; environmental stability thermal stability; polymer nanocomposites; processing parameters; molecular alignment; industrial applications

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

Advances in Self-Healing Polymers

edited by

Junfeng Su

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing polymers; dynamic covalent bonds; stimuli-responsive materials; damage repair; multifunctional composites; sustainability

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

Data-Driven Discovery and Design of Polymeric Materials: Integrating Machine Learning and High-Throughput Experimentation

edited by

Célio Bruno Pinto Fernandes

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: scientific machine learning; physics-based deep learning; physics-guided neural networks; physics-informed neural networks; polymer simulation; viscoelastic fluids

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

Advances in Polymeric Membrane Materials for Separation and Purification

edited by

Juhana Jaafar

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel polymeric materials for membranes (e.g.; block copolymers; IPNs; and bio-based polymers); surface modification and functionalization strategies; mixed-matrix and nanocomposite polymer membranes; advanced fabrication techniques (e.g.; electrospinning; 3D printing; and phase inversion); structure– performance relationship of membrane materials; membrane fouling and mitigation strategies; sustainability and recyclability of polymeric membranes

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

Advances in Polymeric Dental Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Daniel Torres-Lagares

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composite materials; polymeric dental cements; polymeric adhesive materials; polymeric procoagulants; polymerics materials for oral tissue regeneration; polymerics materials in implant dentistry; polymerics materials in virtual planned dentistry; polymerics materials in orthodontic appliances

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Research on Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yubing Hu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer composites; 3D printing techniques; material sciences; fused deposition modeling (FDM); mechanical properties

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

Polymer Materials for Ecological and Environmental Applications

edited by

Mingxing Shi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; scaffolds; optimization strategies; capacitive deionization; adsorption and separation; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Carbon-Based Polymeric Composites

edited by

Xiangnan Chen

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based material; polymers; composites; low-cost preparation; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

The Chemistry of Natural Polymers

edited by

Jirapornchai Suksaeree

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: food polymers; natural polymers; biopolymers; biomass-derived polymers; agro-polymers; polysaccharides; starch; dietary fibre; proteins; edible polymers; processing-structure-property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Tailored Electrospun Polymer Fibers: Innovation, Characterization, and Application Trends

edited by

Husam Younes

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; polymeric nanofibers; fiber characterization; functional materials; biomedical applications; advanced drug delivery; tissue engineering scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Overviews on the Chemistry and Applications of Epoxy Resins as Restorative or Structural Adhesives

edited by

Evangelia Vouvoudi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy ring; coatings; surface conservation; glass restoration; reinforced composites; crosslinked polymers; UV-polymerization; thermosetting; condensation polymerization; tertiary amines

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

Functional Polymer Nanocomposites for Analytical Sensing and Detection

edited by

Mustafa Özyürek

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer nanocomposites; analytical sensing platforms; electrochemical biosensors; optical sensing materials; stimuli-responsive polymers; hybrid nanostructures; wearable and flexible sensors; environmental monitoring; point-of-care diagnostics; polymer-based smart materials

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

Polymeric Composite/Scaffolds for Balanced Hemostatic Function and Wound Healing

edited by

Sudarshan Singh

and

Arvind Kumar Singh Chandel

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymeric composite; polymeric scaffolds; hemostats; wound healing

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

Additive Manufacturing Technology of Polymer-Based Composites

edited by

Alfonso Martone

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: three-dimensional printing; recycling; covalent adaptable networks; nanocomposites; energy storage; thermal management; metamaterials; four-dimensional printing; smart materials; multifunctionality

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

Smart Polymeric Materials for Soft Electronics—2nd Edition

edited by

Naveen Tiwari

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; sensors; nanocomposite; stretchable; soft electronics; biomedical; polymer chemistry

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

Plant-Derived Biopolymers and Natural Polymers

edited by

Celina Maria Damian

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; green synthesis; environmental impact; biopolymer modification; degradation

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

Polymeric Systems for Bioprinting

edited by

Abuzer Açıkgöz

and

Gokhan Demircan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioprinting; polymeric bioinks; digital light processing (DLP); rheology; crosslinking mechanisms; cell– material interactions; hydrogel systems; hybrid biocomposites; tissue engineering; nanocomposite scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Electrospun Polymeric Nanofibers

edited by

Claudia Merlini

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; polymeric nanofibers; polymer composites; nanofiber functionalization; sustainable materials; core– shell nanofibers; nanoparticle incorporation; advanced fiber architectures; structure– property relationships; multifunctional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

State-of-the-Art Polyurethane Research and Technology

edited by

José Miguel Martín Martínez

and Anna Magiera

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; composites; polymeric materials; foams; rigid foams; coatings; elastomers; adhesives; synthesis; polyols

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

Polymers in Next-Gen Sensors: From Flexibility to AI Integration

edited by

Selcan Karakuş

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation sensors; polymer-based nanosensors; artificial intelligence) algorithms; wearable technology; healthcare monitoring

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

Degradation and Recycling of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hisayuki Nakatani

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro- and nanoplastics; polymer degradation; polymer recycling; waste treatment using organisms; impacts of micro- and nanoplastics on various ecosystems; additives

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

Biobased Nanoparticles Derived from Natural Polymers and Their Use in Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Ewa Piorkowska-Gałęska

and

Tomasz Makowski

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased nanoparticles; polymer nanocomposites; preparation; structure; properties

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

Advanced Polymer-Based Materials for Membrane Technology

edited by

Aneliya Kostadinova

and

Anna Staneva

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthase and physicochemical properties of chitosan; natural and artificial polymers; elastomers composites and their interaction with cells; natural and synthetic polymers (e.g.; PDMS); PVP and its composites

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

Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Energy Applications

edited by

Adhigan Murali

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; living radical polymers; energy nanomaterials; supramolecular polymers; energy storages; batteries; supercapacitors; flexible electronics

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

New Advances in Molecularly Imprinted Polymer, 2nd Edition

edited by Jae Sup Shin

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular imprinting; recognition ability; biomimic; target molecule; sensor

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

Functional Polymers: Interaction, Surface, Processing and Applications: 3rd Edition

edited by

Chi-Jung Chang

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7281 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical/gas/bio-sensing; oil– water separation; heavy metal removal; photocatalyst; interactions with biomolecules; solar steam generation; smart textiles; functional textiles; microwave absorption; photothermal effect; piezoelectric effect; stimuli-responsive polymers; processing parameter– property correlation; composition– property relation

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

Advanced Design and Functionalization Strategies for Carbon-Based Polymer Composites

edited by Mateusz Olszewski,

Hengxi Chen

and

Lorenzo De Noni

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanotubes (CNTs); graphene; and carbon nanostructures; design and functionalization of polymer/CNT nanocomposites; electrical and thermal properties; mechanical reinforcement mechanisms; dispersion and interfacial engineering; multifunctional and synergistic effects; advanced composites characterization

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

Thermal Behavior and Properties of Polymer Composites

edited by

Milena Marinović-Cincović

,

Suzana Samaržija-Jovanović

and

Ignazio Blanco

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; thermal stability; thermal conductivity; glass transition temperature (Tg); melting temperature (Tm); crystallization; thermogravimetric analysis (TGA); differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)

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

Porous Organic Polymers (POPs)—Synthesis, Design, Structural Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tomislav Balić

,

Ivica Đilović

and

Martina Medvidović-Kosanović

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: POPs; porous materials; coordination polymers; imine macrocycles; covalent organic frameworks; gas adsorption; energy storage; sensors; catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Polymer Composites with High Mechanical Properties

edited by

Bertan Beylergil

and

Hasan Ulus

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer composites; high mechanical properties; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); thermoplastic and thermoset composites; hybrid composites; nanofiller reinforcement; fracture toughness and fatigue resistance; impact and wear performance; interface engineering; multifunctional materials

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

Degradation and Stabilization of Polymer Materials 2nd Edition

edited by

Branka Mušič

,

Mariaenrica Frigione

and

Barbara Horvat

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17456 | Submission Open

Keywords: provide a comprehensive overview of the life cycle of polymers; from production to their environmental consequences; assess the environmental impact of plastics and microplastics on ecosystems; research the impact of UV radiation and other natural factors on the aging of plastic and its subsequent breakdown into micro- and nanoplastics; provide insights into the impact of plastics/microplastics on the implications of different mitigation strategies through recycling and the circular economy

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

State of the Art and Perspectives of Polymer Science and Technology in China: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sixun Zheng

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3065 | Submission Open

Keywords: design of polymers; synthesis of polymers; performance; application advances; new experimental discoveries; novel technological improvements

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

Recent Advances of Polymer Lasers and Optical Applications

edited by

Songtao Li

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer lasers; optical lasers; hybrid microcavity; sensing; optical application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Latest Research on 3D Printing of Polymer and Polymer Composites

edited by

Carmela Borriello

and

Sabrina Portofino

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6429 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymer; composites; material properties; technological innovations; sustainability

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

Polymers for Environmental Applications

edited by

Jesús-María García-Martínez

and

Emilia P. Collar

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2774 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastics and circular economy; bioplastics; biocomposites; ecofriendly blends; additives and plastics performance; ecofriendly additives; plastic wastes and recycling; plastic wastes valorization routes; life-cycle assessment (LCA); standardization and legal frameworks

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

Advances in Polyurethane Synthesis and Applications

edited by Dominik Wołosz and

Magdalena Mazurek-Budzyńska

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1965 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane materials; bio-derived/sustainable polyurethanes; isocyanate-free polyurethanes; polyurethane foams; vitrimers or covalent adaptable networks; amphiphilic polyurethanes; structure– property relationships; polyurethane applications; electrospinning of polyurethanes; recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Performance Polymer Resins: Current Frontiers and Future Trends

edited by Dennis W. Smith

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 538 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer resins; high-performance applications; additives; resin manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Smart Polymer Nanocomposites: Fabrication and Applications

edited by

Sivanjineyulu Veluri

and

Juan Pedro Fernández

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposite; smart materials; processing; functional composites

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

Application and Characterization of Multifunctional and Sustainable Polymers and Composites

edited by

Alberto Jiménez Suárez

,

Alejandro Cortés Fernández

and Gonzalo Seisdedos

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6671 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; self-healing; shape memory; vitrimers; covalent adaptable networks (CANs); recycling; non-destructive testing (NDT); nanocomposites; structural health monitoring (SHM); bio-based polymers; thermoset; cure kinetics

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

Polymeric Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage

edited by Beibei Jiang

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5405 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; energy storage and conversion; interface engineering; solid-state batteries; Li batteries; supercapacitors; medical devices; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Theoretical and Computational Polymers Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology—2nd Edition

edited by

Hector Eduardo Roman

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 825 | Submission Open

Keywords: linear polymers and networks; polymer melts and anomalous diffusion; all-atom molecular dynamics approaches; polymer dynamics: Monte Carlo methods; polymeric system interfaces and surface characterization; polymer dynamics in restricted geometries; packing of long polymer chains; rheological properties; fractal and fractional dynamics

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

Sustainable Polymers: Green Synthesis and Functional Applications for Energy, Environment and Healthcare

edited by

Senthil Kumar Boopathi

and Chinnadurai Satheeshkumar

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

Keywords: sustainable polymers; renewable feedstocks; resource-efficient polymerization; structure– property relationships; degradation pathways; recycling and upcycling; circular economy; life cycle assessment; industrial scalability; commercialization of sustainable materials

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

Advances in Biodegradable Medical Polymers: From Molecular Design to Application

edited by

Lifang Zhang

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

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; bio-based materials; medical polymers; tissue engineering; polymer degradation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Natural Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sung-Min Kang

and Bumjun Park

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

Keywords: natural polymer; engineering; synthesis; functional materials; biocompatible

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

Advances in Screw Processing of Polymeric Materials - In Memory of Professor James Lindsay White

edited by

Krzysztof Wilczyński

,

Andrzej Nastaj

,

Adrian Lewandowski

and

Krzysztof J. Wilczyński

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 35 articles | Viewed by 184525 | Submission Open

Keywords: extrusion and injection molding; design and technology concepts; material; process and product interactions; modeling; simulation and optimization; CAD/CAE for designing extrusion dies and injection molds; polymeric materials; polyblends; composites

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

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