Polymers

Advances in Synthesis, Testing, and Applications of Natural and Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5162 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural hydrogels; synthetic hydrogels; swelling ability; biomaterials; regenerative medical applications; enhanced oil recovery; membrane separation

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

Bioplastics from Renewable Sources

edited by

Luciana Porto De Souza Vandenberghe

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1178 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioplastic; biorefinery; polyhydroxyalkanoates; polylactic acid; starch; cellulose

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

Advanced Polymeric Membranes for Environmental and Energy-Related Applications

edited by Yi Li, Junfeng Zheng and Jian Li

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 923 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced membranes; environment; energy; membrane fabrication; novel membranes; polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Hydrogel Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Aneta Ostróżka-Cieślik

and

Sławomir Wilczyński

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 21041 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Microspheres—Current Development, Application and Future Challenges

edited by

Justyna Kozlowska

and

Yanlin Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17795 | Submission Open

Keywords: microspheres fabrication techniques; standard microspheres for flow cytometry; functionalized microspheres; microencapsulation; physical and chemical modification of polymer microspheres; microspheres for diagnostics; microspheres for medical research; drug delivery system; biomedical applications; cosmetic applications; microspheres as novel solid phase extractants; microspheres as novel stationary phase in separation processes; microsphere-based biosensors; others

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Theoretical and Computational Polymers Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology

edited by

Hector Eduardo Roman

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 17658 | Submission Open

Keywords: linear polymers; self-avoiding random walks; fractals and anomalous diffusion; polymer dynamics: Monte Carlo— reptation methods; deposition of thin polymeric films; protein structure models: protein folding; packing of DNA chains within the cell; polymer networks; rheological properties; fractal and fractional dynamics

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

Electrospun Nanofibers: Current Advances and Future Perspective

edited by

Camilo Zamora-Ledezma

,

Vicente M. Gómez-López

,

Patricia Navarro Martínez

and

Ezequiel Zamora-Ledezma

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15139 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; mechanical properties; nanomaterials; biomaterials; membranes; fiber; bioactive molecules; active packaging; water decontamination; edible films; coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymers Science and Technology: From Nano-Engineering to Multifunctional Applications

edited by Dongsheng Mao,

Yunfu Ou

and Xudan Yao

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10359 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; nano-engineering; nanocomposites; nanofillers; mechanical properties; strength; modulus; toughness; structural applications; carbon nanotube; graphene; functional nanocomposites; electrical properties; thermal properties; industrial application

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

Mechanical and Dynamic Characteristics of Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Yutaka Oya

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 9886 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermosetting polymer; thermoplastic polymer; polymer matrix composite; thermal and mechanical properties; rheology; numerical simulation

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

3D Printing Polymer Materials and Their Biomedical Applications

edited by Jiaxiang Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4783 | 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)

Electrical Properties of Polymer Composites

edited by

Yang Yu

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3668 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; electrical properties; energy storage

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

Preparation and Application of Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Mingwei Yuan

,

Yuyue Qin

and

Dengbang Jiang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3047 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; biopolymers; polymer degradation; composite materials; biodegradable packaging; green chemistry; polymer characterization; biodegradable polymer applications; renewable resources; plastic alternatives; biomaterials; polymer blends

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

Research on Polymer Simulation, Modeling and Computation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Shengfeng Cheng

,

Jiajia Zhou

and

Ting Ge

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1501 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft matter dynamics; molecular dynamics simulation; polymer physics; rheology and mechanics; multi-scale modeling of polymers

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

Polymer Mechanochemistry: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Yiran Li

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1321 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer mechanochemistry; single-molecule force spectroscopy; mechanical force; stress-induced mechanochemistry; mechanochemical principles; single-molecule mechanochemistry; mechanically responsive materials; additive manufacturing; biomechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Biopolymer-Based Materials for Edible Food Packaging

edited by Silvia Maria Martelli

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1293 | Submission Open

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

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

Sustainable Cost-Effective Lightweight Polymer Composites

edited by

Sung Kyu Ha

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 708 | Submission Open

Keywords: recyclable; biomaterial; cost-effective; sustainable polymer composites

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

Synthetic-Biological Hybrid Polymers and Co-Assembled Nanostructures

edited by

Marcela Mihai

and

Asterios (Stergios) Pispas

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide modification; hybrid macromolecules; self-assembled nanostructures; co-assembly; nanocarriers; nanocontainers; surface functionalization

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

Intrinsically Conducting Polymers as Materials in Biological Systems

edited by

Milica Gvozdenović

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: intrinsically conducting polymers (ICPs); conductivity; biocompatibility; immobilization; bioengineering; tissue engineering; environmental monitoring; bioelectrochemical system

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

State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Mexico

edited by

Emilio Carrillo

,

Lorenzo Antonio Picos Corrales

,

Elizabeth Carvajal-Millán

,

Rubén González-Núñez

and

Norma-Aurea Rangel-Vázquez

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 28053 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymerization methods; self-assembling structures; macro/micro/nano-materials; composites; biomaterials; bioelectronics; conductive polymers; colloidal systems; elastomers; resins; rubbers; thermoplastics and thermosets; polymeric stabilizers; reinforced materials; enzymatic and thermal degradation; tissue engineering; wound dressing; drug delivery; hydrogel; cosmetics; sensors; water treatment; separation and purification technologies; protective polymeric films; polymers in diagnostics; food ingredients and food packaging; polymers for sustainable agriculture; polymers in textiles

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

Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy

edited by

Mihaela Cosnita

and

Cristina Cazan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 23381 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and synthesis of biodegradable and/or recyclable polymers; advances in polymer recycling technologies and processes; development of waste-based polymer composites; life cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis of polymer materials; renewable feedstocks and green chemistry approaches for polymer production; • strategies to extend and enhance the lifespan and durability of polymer products; policy frameworks and regulatory initiatives promoting sustainable polymers for use in circular economies; case studies highlighting successful implementations of sustainable polymers in various industries; measures promoting an increase in the productivity of resource use through diversification; technological upgrading and innovation; contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy; economic and societal implications of transitioning towards sustainable polymers

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

Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites II

edited by

Marcos Batistella

and

Laurent Ferry

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 22361 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fire behavior; additive manufacturing; injection molding; thermocompression; flame retardancy; inorganic fillers

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

Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Drug Delivery

edited by

Barbara Jadach

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 20266 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer; biodegradability; drug delivery; biomedical application; controlled release; functional polymers; smart polymers

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

Preparation, Structure and Characterization of Polymer/Cement Composites—3rd Edition

edited by

Bowen Guan

,

Xiaolong Sun

and

Chunli Wu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 15358 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; cementitious composites; recycled materials; smart additives; structure characterization; multiscale performance evaluation; numerical modeling; durability; regeneration and sustainability

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

Polymeric Materials in 3D Printing

edited by

Costas Charitidis

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13969 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Materials: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties

edited by

Edina Rusen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 13623 | Submission Open

Keywords: controlled radical polymerizations (CRP); ionic polymerization; polycondensation; radical polymerization; Polymer structure and properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

3D Printing and Molding Study in Polymeric Materials

edited by

Aleš Mizera

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12323 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; molding techniques; polymeric materials; material manufacturing

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

Degradation of Plastics

edited by

Saúl Vallejos Calzada

,

Miriam Trigo-López

and Álvaro Miguel Ortega

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11509 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; plastic degradation; biodegradation; depolymerization; environmental impact; polymer recycling; chemical recycling; hydrolyzable polymers; non-hydrolyzable polymers

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

Physicochemical Properties of Polymer Composites

edited by

Andreea Groza

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10993 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymer composite layers; chemical/laser/plasma deposition/surface treatment methods

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

Polymeric Materials in Energy Conversion and Storage, 2nd Edition

edited by

Md Najib Alam

and

Vineet Kumar

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10893 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; flexible electronics; energy harvesting; nanogenerators; sensors and actuators; energy storage materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Cellulose Polymers and Derivatives

edited by

Leonie Asfora Sarubbo

, Andréa Fernanda de Santana Costa and Italo José Batista Durval

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9878 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacterial co-culture; kombucha; polymer nanocomposites; nanomaterials; membranes; films; cellulose nanocrystals; cellulose nanofibrils; hydrogel; properties; waste products; low-cost substrates; packaging; biomedical applications; fabric; water treatment; oil/water separation; electrical conductivity; alternative leather; wound dressing; eco-friendly material; magnetic bacterial cellulose; requalification of textile waste; sustainability

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

Polymers & Polymer Composites for Dental Applications

edited by Rafael Guerra Lund

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9121 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; polymers; biopolymers; 3D printing; biodegradable polymers; dental restorations; biocompatibility; tissue regeneration; orthodontic aligners; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Research on Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

edited by

Yubing Hu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8346 | 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)

Functional Gel and Their Multipurpose Applications

edited by Wanyu Chen and Chaocan Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7922 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical/pharmaceutical gels; gel electrolytes; food industry gels; simulation studies; self-healing gels; coatings and adhesives; adsorption and separation gels; sensors

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

Advanced Preparation and Application of Cellulose: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marta Fernandes

and

Jorge Padrão

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7381 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; energy storage; water purification; packaging; food; filtration

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

Thermoplastic Foams: Processing, Manufacturing, and Characterization

edited by

Anna Strąkowska

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6825 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric foams; cellular structure; manoporous foams; porous biocomposites; closed-cell structure; open-cell structure; insulating properties; functional foams

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

Polymer for Sustainable Construction—Recent Trends and Future Perspectives

edited by

Agnieszka Ślosarczyk

and

Jan Fořt

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6467 | Submission Open

Keywords: alkali-activated binders; polymer-modified cement-based materials; polymer fibers in building materials; durability of building materials; circular economy; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells: Technology and Applications

edited by

José Javier López Cascales

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6406 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cells; proton electrolyte membranes; gas diffusion layers; bipolar plate materials; fuel designs; optimization algorithms; applications

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

Polymers, Biomolecules and Nanocomposites: Computational Perspectives

edited by Anastassia Rissanou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6131 | Submission Open

Keywords: simulations; polymers; biomolecules; nanofillers; multiscale approaches

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

Polymer-Based Composite Structures and Mechanical Metamaterials

edited by

Shaowei Zhu

and

Lianchao Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5769 | 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)

Additive Manufacturing Based on Polymer Materials

edited by

Jozef Dobránsky

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5715 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; polymers; composite materials; additive manufacturing; 3D printing

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

Advances in Polyimide: Synthesis, Modification, Characterization, Application and Beyond

edited by

Xinbo Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5682 | Submission Open

Keywords: soluble; processable and formable; transparent; application on new energy batteries; synthesis in water or ethanol; novel monomers; functional thin polyimide films; porous polyimide; liquid– crystalline polyimide; flexible polyimide; new thermosetting oligomers; high-strength adhesive; polyimide blends; heat-resistant coating; polyimide composites; photosensitive polyimide; gas separation membrane

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Environmentally Responsive Polymer Materials

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5419 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanensitive polymer materials; temperature; strain; environment; smart polymer materials

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

Polymer-Based Smart Materials: Preparation and Applications

edited by Xiaoran Hu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4801 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; environmental friendliness; sensing materials; flexible electronics; wearable sensors

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

Polymer Manufacturing Processes

edited by Claudia Pagano and

Rossella Surace

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4703 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; sustainability; computer-aided manufacturing; materials; energy efficiency; recycling

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

Advanced Polymeric Membranes for Wastewater Reclamation and Water Purification II

edited by

Alfredo Cassano

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4667 | Submission Open

Keywords: desalination; water treatment; membrane; filtration; separation; antimicrobial; antifouling; interfacial polymerization; novel polymer materials

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

Preparation and Application of Cellulose-Based and Chitosan-Based Materials

edited by

Guangmei Xia

and

Peng Jia

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4663 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based materials; preparation; application; renewable; biodegradable; cellulose; chitosan

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

New Progress of Green Sustainable Polymer Materials

edited by

Eri Yoshida

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4305 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymer materials; CO2 capture and utilization; plastic recycling and upcycling; biodegradable polymer systems; photodegradable polymer technologies; polymer-based catalysts; advanced water purification systems; hazardous chemical remediation; green polymer chemistry; eco-friendly materials and processes

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

High-Performance Functional Polymer Coatings

edited by Yanli Wang and Xiaohong Ji

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3575 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coating; preparation; property; characterization; modification; application

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

Flame Retardant Polymers: 2024 National Flame Retardant Academic Annual Conference

edited by Xiangmei Li and

Yinghong Chen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2990 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardants; fire testing; thermal degradation; polymer composites; flame-resistant polymer materials

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

Hydrogels, Biopolymers, and Applications as Antimicrobial Agents

edited by

Samir Haj Bloukh

and

Zehra Edis

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2923 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; hydrogels; biopolymers; iodophors; infection control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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