Polymers

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Electrical Insulation and High-Voltage Applications

edited by

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5478 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; electrical insulation; high-voltage applications; insulators; insulation property; thermal stability; mechanical strength

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

Polymeric Composite Coatings: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Andreea Groza

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2182 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; biodegradable/biocompatible properties; environmentally friendly; plasma/laser/chemical methods; spectral analysis; imaging techniques

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

Polymers and Their Role in Drug Delivery, 3rd Edition

edited by

Panagiotis Barmpalexis

and

Afroditi Kapourani

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2115 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymeric materials; pharmaceutical applications; biomedical applications; drug-delivery systems; medical devices; polymer theory and modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials

edited by Luciano da Silva

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1333 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel flame retardants; synthesis and characterization; fire behaviors; flame retardant mechanisms; nanomaterials; polymer composites; polymer nanocomposite

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Performance Conductive Polymer Composites

edited by

İsmet Kaya

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 632 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; conductive polymer; nanomaterial; electroactive polymer; poly(aniline); poly(3; 4-dioxythiophene); poly(thiophene); poly(pyrrole); graphene; carbon nanomaterial

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

Functional Polymer Materials in Construction Technology

edited by

Agnieszka Wdowiak-Postulak

and

Marek Wieruszewski

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; construction technology; sustainable materials; adhesives; composites; structural integrity; building materials; durability; mechanical properties; strength; load capacity; stiffness; deformability; experimental studies; theoretical analysis; FEM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Jana Ghitman

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13235 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug delivery; biotechnology; modern fabrication technologies; controlled architecture; functional biopolymers; biomedical application

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

Carbon Nanomaterial-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites: Advanced Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Ganapathi Bharathi

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; graphene; carbon nanotubes; functionalization; interfacial interactions; mechanical properties; electrical properties; optoelectronics; sensors

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

Polymer Films in Photovoltaic Devices: Modification Towards Higher Efficiency and Stability

edited by

Bożena Jarza̧bek

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer solar cells; perovskite solar cells; thin films; efficiency; stability; morphology; interfacial layers; encapsulation; degradation

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

Development of Bio-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Concepción Valencia-Barragán

,

Esperanza Cortés Triviño

,

Adrián Tenorio-Alfonso

and

Clara Delgado-Sánchez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 21979 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; bioproduct; biopolymers; lignocellulose; vegetable oil; lignin; cellulose; hemicellulose; chitin chitosan; ecofriendly procedure; optimization; biomass; proteins; polysaccharides; polyphenols; bio-sourced products; natural resources; environmentally-friendly products; biodegradation; colloids; emulsions

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

Functional Polymeric Materials for Dental and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Applications

edited by

Marcos Antônio Japiassú Resende Montes

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 19927 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers in dentistry; resin composites; dental adhesives; polymeric impression materials; biocompatibility; acrylic resins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biomedical Applications of Intelligent Hydrogel 2nd Edition

edited by

Chao Xu

and

Murat Guvendiren

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18591 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; microgels; responsive materials; injectable; self-assembled hydrogels

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

Applications of Biopolymer-Based Composites in Food Technology

edited by

Gheorghe Martău

,

Monica Ioana Tosa

and

Dan Cristian Vodnar

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17547 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable; bioactive compounds; socioeconomic and environmental sustainability; bioavailability; innovative industrial products and processes; industrial technology transfer; food innovation; food safety and quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymers for Medical Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniela Vieira Buchaim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15628 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; medicine; scaffolds; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; biopolymers; 3D bioprinting; translational science; tissue regeneration; drug delivery system

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

Polymers for Aesthetic Purposes

edited by

Kyu-ho Yi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 14700 | Submission Open

Keywords: polydioxanone (PDO); poly-L-lactic acid (PLAs); polynucleotides; hyaluronic acid; polycaprolactone (PCL); skin rejuvenation; wrinkle reduction; tissue regeneration; facial and body contouring

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

Technical Textile Science and Technology

edited by

Sumit Mandal

and Huipu Gao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14509 | Submission Open

Keywords: technical textiles; geotextiles; industrial textiles; medical textiles; interior textiles; protective clothing; ecological protection textiles; packaging textiles; sports textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Artificial Intelligence in Polymers

edited by

Ming-Xiao Zhu

,

Guochang Li

and

Jianyi Xue

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13340 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; structure– property relationships; insulation property; thermal behavior; mechanical strength; artificial intelligence; machine learning; rational design

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

Structure, Characterization and Application of Bio-Based Polymers

edited by

Elisa Passaglia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12708 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer functionalization; polymer-based nanocomposites; polymer blending; bio-based polymers; functional polymers

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

Advances in Polymer Molding and Processing

edited by Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12513 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent injection machine; extrusion-injection molding machine for LFT; energy-saving machine; ultra-fast injection machine; monitoring technology; sensor fusion for injection molding; smart and integrated in-mold sensors; rheology; rheology in injection molding; rheological characterization of polymer materials; mold technology; optimization of mold-cooling channels; conformal cooling channel design; quick-change mold; design optimization of sequential valve gating for HRS; thermoplastic/thermosetting-integrated mold; RHCM or variothermal mold; innovative molding process; multi-layer molding; micro-molding; multi-component (thermoplastic; thermoset; metal; ceramic) molding; foam-injection molding; sustainability; molding process using bioplastics; molding process using recycled polymers; materials; recycled materials; bioplastic materials; long-fiber thermoplastics; nanocomposites

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

Applications of Polymer Biomedical Materials in Medicine and Dentistry

edited by

Tzu-Yu Peng

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10888 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyetheretherketone; high-performance polymers; surface modification; adhesive bonding; physicochemical properties; drug delivery; biological response; additive manufacturing; CAD/CAM; digital workflow; artificial intelligence; big data

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

Advanced Polymer Materials in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

Shih-Feng Chou

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10860 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing of advanced polymers; structure– property characterizations; hybrid polymer systems; polymer drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; therapeutic polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers in Civil Engineering

edited by

Yongcheng Ji

and

Luciano Feo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10790 | Submission Open

Keywords: theory and simulation; synthesis; physics and analysis; polymer-based composites; intelligent infrastructures; durability and lifecycle assessment; mechanical performance; FRP-strengthened structures and modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Developments in Fiber-Reinforced Polymers and Their End-of-Life Management

edited by

Youssef El Bitouri

and

Didier Perrin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9925 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer; recycling; sustainability; composites; prediction; mechanical behavior; alternative fiber

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Wood and Wood Polymer Composites

edited by

Antonios Papadopoulos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9289 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood; wood polymer composites; lignocellulosic composites; chemical or thermal modification; nanotechnology and nanomaterials

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

Study and Applications of Resins in Civil Engineering

edited by

Hongliang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8754 | Submission Open

Keywords: applications of resins in civil engineering; modification of resins; properties of materials modified with resins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fiber Reinforced Polymers Applications as Reinforcement of Concrete Structures—Design Aspects, Tests and Analysis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Violetta Kytinou

,

Constantin Chalioris

and

Adamantis Zapris

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8527 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs); fiber-reinforced bars; concrete; reinforced concrete (RC); repair; strengthening; mechanical properties; experimental study; bond behavior; numerical modeling; structural behavior; field applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Coatings: Principles, Development and Applications

edited by

Ian Wyman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7965 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; self-cleaning materials; polymers; liquid repellent coatings; surface modification; films; surfaces; wettability

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

Engineering and Medical Polymer Additive Manufacturing: Current and Future Trends

edited by

Rui F. Martins

and

Ricardo Branco

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7693 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymers; engineering and medical applications; quality and safety; sustainability

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

Natural Polysaccharides: Chitosan, Chitin, Pectin and Gums

edited by

Mehraj Fatema Z. Mulla

,

Shivani Pathania

and

Joseph Kerry

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7491 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitin; chitosan; pectin; gums; food packaging; food science; biomedicine

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

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Advancements in Recycling and Sustainability

edited by

Christian Brauner

and Julian Kupski

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7485 | Submission Open

Keywords: discontinuous fiber topology; chemolysis; pyrolysis; sorting; staple fibers; LCA

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

Polymer Modification for Soft Matter and Flexible Devices

edited by Liming Chen,

Heng Zhai

and

Chuang Zhu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7357 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; polymer interfaces; functional coatings; soft matter; flexible devices

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

Polymers and Polymer Composite Structures for Energy Absorption

edited by

Dariusz Pyka

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7304 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy absorption efficiency; composite structures; polymeric structures; impact protection; vibrations; energy-absorbing materials; material configurations; experimental methods; simulation techniques; protective gear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers in the Face of Sustainable Development

edited by

Arkadiusz Zarski

,

Sergiu Coseri

,

Andreea L. Chibac-Scutaru

and

Piotr Rychter

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6954 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; renewable polymers; eco-innovations and low-emission production of polymers; polymer waste management; environmentally friendly polymer materials

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

Process–Structure–Properties Relationships in Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Muthu Elen

and

Vishal Kumar

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6108 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; composite structure; manufacturing process; structure property evaluation; performance; degradation

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

Advances in Block Copolymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Maryam Safari and

Roberto Simonutti

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6027 | Submission Open

Keywords: block copolymers; self-assembly; synthesis; crystallization; morphology; applications

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

Multifunctional Hydrogels Based on Natural Polymers

edited by

Diana Elena Ciolacu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5419 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; hydrogels; biomaterials; biocompatibility; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; 3D bioprinting; wastewater treatment; food packaging; flexible electronics; soft actuators

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

Multiscale and Multi-Physical Behavior of Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Pei Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5356 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers and polymer composites; modeling; structure– property relationships; multiscale and multi-physical behaviors; thermos-mechanical properties

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

Advanced Polymer Composites for Supercapacitors and Sensors

edited by Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4949 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fabrications; energy storage device; supercapacitors; sensors

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

Application and Development of Polymeric Materials in Electrochemistry

edited by

Jongho Kim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4878 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; electrochemistry; electrolytes; conductive polymers; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymers Composites for Dental Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Matej Par

and

Katarzyna Mańka-Malara

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4351 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; dental composites; dental polymers; biomaterials; bond strength; dental resins; prosthodontics; orthodontics; dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Technological Routes for the Valorisation of Plastic Waste: Degradation Mechanisms and Sustainable Approaches

edited by

Jose D. Badia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4113 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradation; stability; recycling; plastic waste; upgrading

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

Polymer Semiconductors for Flexible Electronics

edited by

Youngjun Yun

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3813 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; flexible electronics; material applications; polymer

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

Functionalized Bio-Based Polymers for Environmental Applications

edited by

Ricardo Manríquez-González

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3668 | 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)

Photopolymerization: Materials, Applications and Challenges

edited by

Ricardo Acosta Ortiz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3646 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymerization; kinetics; polymerizable composition; 3D printing; coatings; photoinitiators and sensitizers; photopolymerizable monomers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymer Admixture-Modified Cement-Based Materials

edited by Yingfang Fan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3467 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers admixtures; cement-based materials; multi-scale analysis; rheological properties; mechanical properties; fracture properties; durability

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

New Green Polymer Materials and Their Promising Applications Towards Artefacts Surface Treatments

edited by

Maduka Lankani Weththimuni

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3430 | Submission Open

Keywords: green polymers; hydrogels; artefacts; protective coatings; consolidation agent; different substrates

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Extraction and Resource Utilization of Biomass Waste for Derived Polymers

edited by

Ria Aniza

and Anélie Pétrissans

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3363 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass waste valorization; bio-based polymers; polysaccharides (cellulose; hemicellulose; lignin; starch; pectin); chitin and chitosan; protein-based biopolymers (collagen; gelatin; keratin); polylactic acid (PLA) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA/PHB); biodegradable plastics; circular economy; sustainable material science; advanced biomaterials

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

Smart Polymers and Composites in Multifunctional Systems

edited by

Denise Bellisario

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3274 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; stimuli-responsive polymers and composites; multifunctional structures; shape memory; self-healing; phase-change materials; polymer nanocomposites; multicomponent polymer systems; energy harvesting; smart sensing and actuation

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

Polymer-Based Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Martin Reifarth

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3138 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; block copolymer; polymeric nanoparticles; colloidal systems; drug delivery; antibacterial properties

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

3D Printing Polymers: Design and Applications

edited by

Paul F. Egan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2981 | Submission Open

Keywords: design; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymers; applications; engineering; functional materials; mechanics; lattices; devices; healthcare; aerospace; automotive; electronics; foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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