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Development of Polymer Materials as Functional Coatings: 2nd Edition
edited by Beibei Jiang
submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1537
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
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 21000 | 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, and
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17571 | 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 12578 | 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
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6501 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3553 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible coatings; biopolymers; renewable resources; food packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Lignin-Based Functional Materials
edited by Jingyu Wang
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3458 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignin; functional materials; nanoparticles; polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery Systems submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2738 | 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, and
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2591 | 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)
Polymer-Based Materials for Photocatalysts
edited by Yu Liu
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 396 | 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
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5729 | 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 and Wojciech Marczak
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 27983 | 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 submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18611 | 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 and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 17829 | 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 submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14416 | 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 , Saeed Farahani and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12582 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer injection molding; polymer processing; machine learning; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science)
Designing Polymers for Emerging Applications submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11730 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer design; molecular simulation; emerging applications; experimental validation; structure– property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Computational and Experimental Approaches in Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11376 | 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)
Polymer Films and Coatings: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications
edited by , and Pramila Kumari Misra
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10420 | 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)
Advances in Polymers and Polymer Composites for Packaging Applications
edited by Luís Marangoni Júnior
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9180 | 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)
Advances in Functional Polymers and Composites: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8924 | 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)
Surface and Interface Analysis of Polymeric Materials
edited by Yupeng He
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8207 | 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)
Fundamental Aspects and Applications of Photoactive and Electro-Optic Polymers
edited by , Takafumi Sassa and Kenji Kinashi
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7111 | 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)
Polymer Composites: Structure, Properties and Processing, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7029 | 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)
Synthesis and Application of Epoxy-Based Polymeric Materials
edited by Jihuai Tan
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6519 | Submission Open
Keywords: epoxy; toughening agent; composite material; adhesive; coating; molecular simulation; curing kinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Polymer Recycling and Upcycling: Toward a Circular and Sustainable Future submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5939 | 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)
Hydrogels, Biopolymers, and Applications as Antimicrobial Agents submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5550 | 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
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4932 | 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)
Recent Advances in Applied Polymers in Renewable Energy
edited by Miguel Antonio Domínguez Crespo, Aidé Minerva Torres Huerta and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4286 | 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)
Advanced Spectroscopy for Polymers: Design and Characterization
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4025 | 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)
Challenges and Opportunities of Polymer Materials in Dentistry
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3971 | 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)
Structure, Properties and Applications of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites
edited by Haifei Zhan, Zhicheng Zhang and Yihan Nie
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3923 | 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)
Feature Papers in Polymer Science and Technology
edited by Yen Wei and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3714 | 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)
Dynamic Behavior of Polymer Composite Materials and Structures, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3605 | 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)
Natural Degradation of Polymers
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3403 | 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)
High-Performance Polymer Materials and Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Engineering Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3358 | 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)
Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Composites
edited by José Roberto Moraes d'Almeida, and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3340 | 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)
Modification and Functionalization of Polymer Materials for Sustainable Development
edited by and Monika Chomiak
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3225 | 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)
3D Printing Polymers: Advancements in Materials and Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by and Jiaxiang Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3123 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing of polymers; additive manufacturing; polymer processing and fabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Reduction of Pollution and Carbon Emissions, Functional Polymeric Materials for Adsorption and Catalysis
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3116 | Submission Open
Keywords: reduction; pollutions; CO2; polymers; functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymers in Sustainable Construction Composites: Rheology, Mechanical Performance, and Durability
edited by Burak Felekoglu and Ali Mardani
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3014 | 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)
Polymer Recycling and Upcycling: Toward a Circular Materials Economy
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2944 | 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)
Functionalized Bio-Based Polymers for Environmental Applications submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2848 | 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 submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2843 | 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)
Advanced Manufacturing and Multifunctional Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2840 | 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)
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Fabrication, Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2765 | 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)
Advances in Bio-Based Polymers for Sustainable Packaging
edited by and Maria Emilia da Costa Cabral Amaral
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2737 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradability; compostability environmental impact; materials properties; packaging; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
New Polymeric Nanomaterials: Optimization and Application in the Field of Environmental Sensors submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2471 | 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)
Bio-Based Polymers from Proteins and Polysaccharides: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2361 | 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)
Advances in Functional Polymer Foams
edited by Ruiyan Zhang and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2254 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer foam; function; processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
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