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Polymeric Biomaterials for RNA Therapeutics and Genetic Drug Delivery Applications

edited by

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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; RNA delivery; gene therapy; mRNA therapeutics; nanoparticle drug delivery; siRNA/CRISPR delivery; biodegradable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

From Polymers Design to Advanced Structures for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Mirosława El Fray

and Agnieszka Piegat

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biomaterials; biopolymers; macromolecular engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biopolymers in Food Science

edited by

Mustafa Bener

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible and biodegradable films; sustainable food packaging; bio-based functional materials; active and smart packaging systems; natural carrier matrixes; sensor-compatible biomaterials; advanced applications of biopolymers; biopolymer based gels and hydrogels

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

Advanced Polymer Architectures for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Metin Gençten

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: conducting polymers; redox-active polymers; polymer electrolytes; electrochemical energy storage; batteries (Li-ion; Na-ion; lead– acid; and redox flow); supercapacitors; polymer composites; solid-state batteries; electrode materials; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Sustainable and Recyclable Polymer Materials from Renewable Resources

edited by

Konstantina Papadopoulou

and

Kyriaki Kiskira

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; renewable resources; biodegradable plastics; bio-based materials; polymer recycling; green chemistry; circular economy; polylactic acid (PLA); polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs); lignin-based polymers; cellulose-derived polymers

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

Modifications of Polymer Materials for Toughness, Thermal Conductivity

edited by

Dexiang Sun

and

Jinghui Yang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer nanocomposites; structure– property relationship; mechanical properties; thermal conductivity; flame retardancy; toughening mechanism; thermal conductive mechanism; flame retardancy mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Chemical Recycling of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Luis Roman

, Simoní Da Ros and

Paul McKeown

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical recycling; degradation; depolymerisation; hydrolysis; alcoholysis; pyrolysis; circular economy

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

Stimuli-Responsive Functional Polymers for Drug Delivery

edited by

Da Huang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; stimuli-responsive materials; controlled drug release; targeted drug delivery; biodegradable polymers; nanocarriers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Developments of Photopolymerization in Advanced Materials

edited by

Kerem Kaya

and

Sergei V. Kostjuk

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymerization; advanced polymeric materials; additive manufacturing; conjugated polymers; sustainable chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymeric Nanomaterials for Biomedical Application

edited by

Anderson Nogueira Mendes

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional hydrogels; environmental remediation; nanotechnology; biomedical engineering; controlled release

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

Advanced Processing and Polymeric Material Design for Integrated Sensing Technologies

edited by

Camilo Zamora-Ledezma

and Christian Narvaez Munoz

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing; advanced materials; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Composites for Smart and Eco-Friendly Systems

edited by

Hui Zhao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; biodegradable polymer; polymer processing; antibacterial; thermal stability; mechanical properties; smart and eco-friendly systems

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

Polymer Crystallization

edited by

Adam Kiersnowski

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: crystallization kinetics; lamellar structure; macromolecular liquid crystals; nucleation of polymer crystals; ordered polymer structures; polymer crystal growth; polymer spectroscopy; scattering of polymers; semicrystalline polymers; stimuli-induced polymer transitions

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

Flexible and Stretchable Polymers for Wearable Biosensors: Materials and Applications

edited by

Sheng Zhang

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible; wearable biosensors; polymer; composite

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

Polymer Physics: From Theory to Experimental Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Célio Pinto Fernandes

Luís Lima Ferrás

and

Alexandre M. Afonso

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9552 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiphase flows; suspensions; viscoelasticity; heat transfer; machine learning; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymer rheology and mechanical properties

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

Advances in Cellulose and Wood-Based Composites

edited by

André Luiz Missio

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5458 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; wood-based composites; sustainable materials; renewable resources; nanocellulose; biopolymers; material properties; environmental sustainability; advanced manufacturing; lifecycle assessment

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

Advanced Polymers for Wastewater Treatment and Toxicant Removal, 2nd Edition

edited by

Seyed Borhan Mousavi

and

Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4577 | Submission Open

Keywords: water treatment; polymer materials; environmental sciences

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers for Drug Delivery and Their Effects

edited by

Merve Gudul Bacanli

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; drug delivery; controlled release; polymer– drug conjugates; biocompatibility; therapeutic efficacy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Research on Room-Temperature Phosphorescence Polymer Materials

edited by Lingyan Liu

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: room-temperature phosphorescent (RTP) materials; polymer-based; long-lived; emissions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers and Composites in Electrochemical and Optical Sensing Systems

edited by

Ahmet Şenocak

Süreyya Oğuz Tümay

and Vildan Şanko

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; nanocomposites; biosensor; nanomaterial; electrochemical sensor and optical sensor

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

Design and Sustainability: Polymer Composites via Additive Manufacturing

edited by Yesong Wang, Zhongsen Zhang, Kunkun Fu and

Wei Li

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13525 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymer composites; short-fiber composites; continuous-fiber composites; mechanical behavior; modeling and simulation; failure mode

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

Advanced Polymeric Composite for Drug Delivery Application

edited by

Ranjit De

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6110 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; characterization; application; drug delivery; biomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Studies of Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xin Chen

Zheyu Liu

and Jianbin Liu

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3759 | Submission Open

Keywords: surfaces and interfaces; interface behavior; polymeric materials characterization; polymer application; multiphase interfacial flow; wettability

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

Advanced Research on the Thermal Properties and Flame Retardancy of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Peng Jiang

Yuxiang Huang

and

Long Yan

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2177 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardants; flame-retardant polymeric materials; fire testing; ecopolymer composites; fire-retardant modes of action

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

Application and Characterization of Cellulose-Based Polymers

edited by Qi Yang

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1246 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose-based polymers; cellulose extraction; cellulose modification; nanocellulose; sustainable materials; biomedical applications; smart packaging; characterization techniques

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

Aging Behavior and Durability of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ivana Salopek Čubrić

and

Goran Čubrić

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5213 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aging; durability; properties; weathering; tests; protocols

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

Advances in Carbon/Polymer Composites: Preparation and Application

edited by

Prasad Karthika

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1978 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon/polymer composites; advanced manufacturing; functional materials; mechanical and thermal properties; sustainability; energy applications; biomedical applications; aerospace applications; computational modeling; recycling and durability

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

Biodegradable Polymer-Based Nanocarriers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Basavaraj Rudragouda Patil

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; polymeric nanoparticles; nanocarriers; drug delivery; nanomedicine; stimuli responsive; biomedical

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Progress of Molecular Recognition Polymers

edited by

Xuanhao Lin

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular recognition polymer; molecularly imprinted polymer; aptamer-functionalized polymers; affinity polymers; stimuli-responsive (smart) polymers; supramolecular polymers; cyclodextrin-based polymers; covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); molecular brushes/dendritic polymers with functional end groups; imprinted hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Piezoelectric Polymers: Modelling, Processing and Applications

edited by

Rui A. S. Moreira

and

Ruy Alberto Pisani Altafim

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; piezoelectric polymers; ferroelectrets; energy harvesting; transducers; flexibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Smart Polymers: Stimuli-Responsive and Covalent Adaptable Materials for Sustainable Technologies

edited by

Camilla Noè

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; sustainability; polymers; composites; CAN

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Electroactive Polymers: 3rd Edition

edited by

Jui-Ming Yeh

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic– inorganic hybrid materials; composites; electroactive polymers; anticorrosion; electrochromic windows; supercapacitors; solar cells; lithium batteries; electrochemical sensing; gas sensing; tissue engineering; biosensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Bioactive Macromolecules

edited by

Chongyu Zhu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive macromolecules; dynamic chemistry; polymeric drugs; hydrogels; fibrous/porous materials; wound treatments; tissue engineering; smart diagnostics

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

Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Thermoelectric Materials

edited by Jung-Chang Wang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thermoelectric materials; charge carrier mobility; seebeck coefficient optimization; molecular doping strategies; nanocomposite design; flexible energy harvesting; figure of merit (ZT); solution processability; wearable thermoelectrics; thermal stability

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

Development of Polymer Materials as Functional Coatings: 2nd Edition

edited by Beibei Jiang

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; nanocomposites; functional coating; coating strategies and methods

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

Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacture and Characterization

edited by

Julfikar Haider

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15303 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; biobased polymer; composite; nanoparticle; natural fiber; biocomposites; physical characteristics; mechanical characteristics; composite design and characterization

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

Sustainable Bio-Based and Circular Polymers and Composites

edited by Maria-Paraskevi Belioka,

Dimitris S. Achilias

and

George Z. Papageorgiou

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14728 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of biopolymers; biopolymer composites and nanocomposites; biocompatibility and biodegradability; circular polymers and composites; processing methods of biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; morphology and surface properties; thermal behavior and thermal stability; mechanical properties and structural integrity; thermo-responsive biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; eco-challenges of bio-based or circular polymer composites; three-dimensional printing of bio-based or circular polymer nanocomposites; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for food packaging; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for energy storage; biopolymer or circular polymer composites and nanocomposites for sensing/biosensing; biopolymers or circular polymer and their composites/nanocomposites for smart medical devices; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for regenerative medicine; bio-based polymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for drug delivery

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

3D Printing Polymer Materials and Their Biomedical Applications

edited by Jiaxiang Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10691 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient-specific drug development; 3D-printed polymeric carriers; transdermal drug delivery; 3D-printed buccal and sublingual drug delivery films; polymeric hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical Characterization of Polymer Composites

edited by

Lopresto Valentina

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5685 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite laminates; mechanical behaviour; impact; technologies for polymerization; damage

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

Biopolymer-Based Materials for Edible Food Packaging

edited by Silvia Maria Martelli

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2661 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible coatings; biopolymers; renewable resources; food packaging

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

Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery Systems

edited by

Gabriela Calin

and

Cornelia Vasile

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2352 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures/biomaterials/polymer; antibiotic; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; degrading enzymes and resistance genes; multidrug resistant bacteria; antibiotic alternatives; biocompatibility; antimicrobial

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application of Polymer Materials in Water Purification

edited by Maia Luisa Cardoso,

Leandro V. A. Gurgel

and

Liliane Catone Soares

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2187 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable technologies; water treatment; renewable materials; adsorption; circular bioeconomy; complex pollution; sustainable development; alternative polymers; safe water; UN Agenda 2030

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Lignin-Based Functional Materials

edited by Jingyu Wang

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1864 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; functional materials; nanoparticles; polymers

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

Polymer-Based Materials for Photocatalysts

edited by Yu Liu

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; conducting polymer; natural polymer; synthetic polymer; conjugated polymer; polymeric nanocomposites; hydrogen evolution; CO2 reduction; nitrogen fixation; photocatalytic synthesis; the degradation of pollutants; photodynamic therapy

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

Advanced Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-Based Thin Films

edited by

Anita Ioana Visan

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3433 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based thin films; synthesis and preparation; deposition techniques; characterization; properties

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

Innovations in Hydrogel Design for Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications

edited by

Aneta Ostróżka-Cieślik

and Wojciech Marczak

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 20192 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; biomaterials; hydrogel technology; multifunctional hydrogels; drug delivery systems; pharmaceutical applications; medical applications

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

Advanced Study on Polymer-Based Textiles

edited by

Ivana Salopek Čubrić

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15244 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; textile; material processing and characterization; nanochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymer-Based Composite Structures and Mechanical Metamaterials

edited by

Shaowei Zhu

and

Lianchao Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14429 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; mechanical metamaterials; lightweight structures; polymer-based composites; 3D printing; application of polymer and polymer-based composites; data-driven research on lightweight structures

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

Embracing the Circular Economy for a Promising Future in Sustainable Polymer Production

edited by

Keiko Shirai

and

Neith Aracely Pacheco López

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11906 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; polymers; green chemistry; circular economy; sustainability; biodegradability; bioeconomy

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

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Polymer Processing

edited by

Davide Masato

, Saeed Farahani and

Peng Gao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10848 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer injection molding; polymer processing; machine learning; artificial intelligence

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

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