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Polymer Composites in Construction Materials

edited by

Osama Ahmed Mohamed

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; construction materials; FRP; polymer-modified binders; nanocomposites; durability; sustainability; 3D printing; recycled polymers; bio-based polymers

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

Polymer Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Jelena Jovanović

and Vesna V. Panić

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; synthesis; swelling; stimuli-responsive

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Buildings

edited by Xinxing Zhou

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: building material; polymer; asphalt; polyurethane; epoxy resin; biomass

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for the Removal and Degradation of Emerging Organic Pollutants

edited by Weifang Ma and Zhongguo Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging organic contaminants; polymer adsorbents; cyclodextrin polymers; ion-exchange resins; molecularly imprinted polymers; photocatalytic polymers; water treatment; polymeric membranes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for the Building Industry

edited by

Wei Du

and Jing Wu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer self-healing; interface modification; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); impact and abrasion resistance composites; functional polymer coatings; sustainable construction materials; smart polymer systems; durability enhancement; nanocomposite reinforcement; self-sensing polymer concrete

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Design, Preparation and Molding of Lightweight and Environmentally Friendly Polymer Composite Materials

edited by

Wei Guo

and Guoqiang Luo

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight and environmentally friendly; polymer composites; biomass materials; material design; material preparation; molding process; life cycle assessment; automotive applications

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

Advanced Polymers for Biomedical Applications: Preparation and Application

edited by

Rogério Leone Buchaim

and Daniela Vieira Buchaim

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical polymers; controlled drug delivery; tissue engineering; dental resin; biocompatibility; degradable biomaterials; hydrogels; polymeric micelles; 3D bioprinting

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

Advanced Hybrid Polymers: Structure–Property Relationships and Emerging Applications

edited by

Ivana Biljan

Ivan Kodrin

and

Huacheng Zhang

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

Keywords: hybrid polymers; coordination polymers; metal– organic frameworks; optoelectronics; gas adsorption; catalysis; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in Biomimetic Smart Hydrogels, 2nd Edition

edited by Xiangyu Liang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: tough hydrogels; 3D/4D printing; tissue engineering; structural mechanics; responsive materials; self-recovery materials; medical devices; artificial intelligence; drug delivery; sustainable materials

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

Application of Nanoparticles in Polymers

edited by

István Csarnovics

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; multifunctional nanocomposites; medicine; pharmacy; aerospace and automotive; food; water treatment; electronics and engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers for Wearable Technology

edited by

Jem-Kun Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable electronics; functional polymers; smart textiles; stretchable conductors; polymer composites; flexible sensors; polymer energy devices; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in the Sustainability of Natural Polymer Composites

edited by

Vasi Uddin Siddiqui

and

Edi Syams b. Zainudin

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer composites; biopolymers; sustainability; nanocellulose; chitosan; graphene; biodegradability; green materials; renewable resources; eco-friendly applications

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

Polymer-Ceramic Composites for Structural Application

edited by

Kang Guan

and

Di Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-ceramic composites; functional materials; structural composites; additive manufacturing (3D printing); energy storage; biomedical composites; interface science; multiscale modeling; advanced characterization; sustainable materials

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

Polymer Composites for Electrocatalysis

edited by

Tânia Frade

and Jorge P. Correia

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; polymeric composites; nanostructured catalysts; sustainable materials; CO2 reduction; water splitting; fuel cells; energy conversion; synergistic interfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Aerogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Advanced Applications

edited by Peiying Hu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aerogels; sol– gel process; polymerization mechanisms; crosslinking chemistry; organic– inorganic hybrids; nanostructured polymers; porous networks; nanoporous materials; lightweight materials; mechanical flexibility; thermal insulation; acoustic damping; flame retardancy; electrical conductivity; functionalization and modification; biodegradable materials; sustainable materials; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; flexible electronics; energy storage and conversion; adsorption and separation; catalysis; 3D-printing; freeze-drying; supercritical drying; rheological behavior; microscopy and spectroscopy

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

Structure-Property Relationship of Nano-Polymer Materials Achieved via Additive Manufacturing Processes

edited by Kaiwen Hsiao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-resolution; additive manufacturing; polymer; self-assembly; precision synthesis

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

Polymer Membranes for Water Treatment Applications

edited by

Negin Koutahzadeh

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer membranes; water treatment; membrane separation; antifouling; material design; wastewater reuse; seawater desalination; sustainable technology

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

Synthesis, Production and Applications of Cellulose

edited by Fatima-Zahra Semlali

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose functionalization; cellulose derivatives; sustainable materials; biopolymers and composites; papermaking; functional papers and packaging; cellulose membranes; electrochemical applications; renewable resources; green chemistry; industrial applications

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

Sustainable and Functional Polymeric Nanocomposites

edited by

Raffaele Longo

and

Liberata Guadagno

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermosetting materials; thermoplastic materials; vitrimeric materials; nanocomposites; biopolymers; functional materials; smart materials; carbonaceous fillers; energy-efficient process; recyclability; multifunctional polymers

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

Advances in Biomedical Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Sevil Dinçer İşoğlu and

Tuğrul Tolga Demirtaş

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; drug delivery; polymeric carriers; gene delivery; tissue engineering scaffolds; 3D bioprinting; bioinks; biodegradable polymers; shape-memory polymers; 4D printing; photopolymerizable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) Based Functional Polymeric Materials

edited by Qianjun Zhi

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: COFs; functional polymeric materials; physicochemical properties

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

Polymer Membranes for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Alfredo Cassano

and

Alberto Figoli

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric membranes; wastewater treatment; membrane filtration; desalination; novel polymer materials; antifouling membranes; interfacial polymerization; antimicrobial membranes; membrane preparation

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

Innovations in Polymer Electrolytes for Next-Generation Energy Storage

edited by Mesut Yılmazoğlu

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; proton conducting membranes; energy storage systems; fuel cells and batteries; supercapacitors and sensors; ion transport mechanisms; electrochemical performance; advanced membrane technologies; sustainable energy materials; electrolyte design and applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Biopolymers: Degradation and Sustainable Development

edited by

Zhiwei Jiang

and Qiyang Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable polymers; cellulose; lignin; starch; bioplastic; environment

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

Advanced Polymers in Sensor Applications

edited by

Nurhan Onar Camlibel

and Ayse Bedeloglu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based sensors; electrochemical sensors; conducting polymers; polymer electrolytes; ion-exchange membranes; molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); energy storage (batteries supercapacitors); fuel cells; smart and stimuli-responsive polymers; soft electronics and robotics

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

Recent Progress and Prospects of Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites Incorporating Advanced Polymers

edited by

Yang Yu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced concrete; mechanical performance; polymer composites; ductility; crack control; sustainable fibers; multi-scale modeling; durability; smart composites

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

Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Polymers for Construction: Properties and Application

edited by

Sadik Alper Yildizel

, Buket Bezgin Çarbaş and Gökhan Kaplan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs); structural composites; durability and service life; composite interfaces and hybrid composites; advanced manufacturing of composite structures; fire and elevated temperature performance; repair; retrofitting; and rehabilitation; sustainability; LCA; recycling of composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Sustainable Polymer Composites: Performance Enhancement and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Vishal Gavande

and

Won-Ki Lee

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymer composites; biodegradable materials and composites; advanced manufacturing; life-cycle assessment (LCA); upcycling of composites; green additives; multifunctional materials; structure-property relationships; performance enhancement; circular economy

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

Advanced Polymer-Based Packaging Materials: Integrating Sustainability, Functionality, and Circular Economy

edited by

Ajit Kumar Singh

Seonghyuk Ko

and

Nattinee Bumbudsanpharoke

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based packaging; bio-based polymers; nanocomposites; smart materials; active packaging; intelligent packaging; coatings; food packaging; circular economy; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Eco-Efficient Polymer Systems: Green Synthesis and Adsorption Applications

edited by

Sema Salgın

and

Uğur Salgın

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; green polymer synthesis; biodegradable materials; cyclodextrin nanosponges; deep eutectic solvents (DESs); supercritical CO2 processes; adsorbent regeneration; hybrid polymer– nanoparticle systems

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

New Progress in Polysaccharide-Based Composites

edited by

Marino Lavorgna

Mariamelia Stanzione

and Giovanna Giuliana Buonocore

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

Keywords: polysaccharides; composite; proteins; biopolymer; biodegradable

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

Biopolymer-Derived Carbon Materials: Applications in Environmental Remediation and Renewable Energy Production

edited by

Kang Kang

and

Yulin Hu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-derived carbon; biomass-based polymers; environmental remediation; renewable energy materials; functional carbon materials; polymer-guided synthesis; sustainable materials; waste-to-resource valorization; biopolymer conversion

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

Advances in Polymer Fibers for Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Applications

edited by

Elisabete Silva

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical engineering; polymer fibers; tissue engineering; biomaterials; biocompatibility; biodegradability; drug-eluting fibers; antimicrobial fibers; melt electrowriting; electrospinning; additive manufacturing; biomedical devices; regenerative medicine; clinical translation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Nanostructured Polymer Composites for Next-Generation Oilfield Technologies

edited by

Jiafeng Jin

and Fengbao Liu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis and application of polymer and nanomaterials for the petroleum industry; drilling and completion fluid; nanostructured polymer composites for EOR

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

Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Preparation, Applications and Prospects

edited by

Kadir Bilisik

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs); polymer– matrix composites; multifunctional composites; structural applications; nanomodification; surface treatment; mechanical performance; interfacial properties

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

Biomass-Based Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Processing, and Performance

edited by

Chao Dang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass small molecules; biomass macromolecules; hydrogels; elastomers; composites; molecular engineering; composite manufacturing; sustainability; multi-functions; dynamic networks; sensors; energy generators

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

Natural Rubber Based Conducting Materials

edited by Marlinda Ab Rahman

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural rubber; flexible; sustainability; functional materials; fillers; electrical properties; electronic applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advancements in Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

edited by Atefeh Golbang,

Faisal Manzoor

and

Alistair McIlhagger

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer composites; high-performance polymers; nanocomposites; 3D printing; digital twin; process simulation; structure– property– processing relationship; sustainable manufacturing; hybrid and multi-material systems

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

Lignin-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Kalavathy Rajan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin heterogeneity; structure– function relationship; 2D NMR; nanolignin; advanced materials; commercialization bottlenecks

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

Polymeric Materials for Supercapacitors and Metal–Air Batteries

edited by

Qiusheng Zhou

and

Chuanyin Xiong

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; electrodes; metal– air batteries; flexibility; electrolytes; stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Material-Process-Structure Integrated Design for Advanced Polymeric Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhen Wang

and

Guohua Zhu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers; multi-scale; integrated model; optimization algorithm; collaborative design; lightweight

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

Collagen-Based Polymeric Materials for Emerging Applications

edited by

Ying Pei

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open

Keywords: collagen; gelatin; advanced manufacturing; advanced materials; synthesis; modification; functionalization

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

Advanced Cross-Linked Polymer Network

edited by Sang-Ho Lee and

Ki-Ho Nam

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: cross-linked polymer networks; dynamic covalent chemistry/CANs/vitrimers; sustainable polymers and circular materials; polymer structure– property relationships; reprocessable and recyclable thermosets; bio-based crosslinkers and monomers; high-performance composite materials; advanced processing technologies (molding; printing; foaming)

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

Polymer Composite Materials in Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Daniela Simina Stefan

and

Alexandra Raluca Grosu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; composite polymers; pharmaceutical compounds; pesticides; dyes; oils and petroleum compounds; additives; microplastics; nitrogen compounds; phosphorus compounds; microorganisms

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

High-Performance Polyurethanes

edited by

Muhammad Naveed

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; structural materials; coatings & adhesives; foams & elastomers; nano; hybrid & composites; green; sustainable & bio-based modification & functionalization; processing; recycling & upcycling; biomedical; biocompatibility & degradation; smart & functional; structure– property

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

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