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Advanced Study on Lignin-Containing Composites

edited by

Florian Zikeli

and

Debora Puglia

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7984 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; biobased polymers; biocomposites; lignocellulose; cross-linked polymers; phenolic compounds; resins

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

Innovations in Polymer Electrolytes for Next-Generation Energy Storage

edited by Mesut Yılmazoğlu

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 333 | 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)

Polymers for Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Innovation

edited by

Luigi Manfredi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1305 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical polymers; medical devices and implants; soft robotics and flexible sensors; additive manufacturing and 3D printing; clinical innovation and minimally invasive technologies; polymers tissue-mimicking materials; endoscopy; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Covalent Organic Frameworks–Polymer Composites in Photo(electro)catalysis

edited by Zhen Li

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open

Keywords: covalent organic frameworks; polymer composites; photo(electro)catalysis; pore structures; photoelectrochemical properties; energy; organic synthesis; waste treatment; theoretical prediction; mechanism

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

Advances in Biopolymers: Degradation and Sustainable Development

edited by

Zhiwei Jiang

and Qiyang Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

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

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

Polymers in Infrastructural Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Jianying Hu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymer composites; structure and infrastructure; grouting materials; cementitious materials; foams and coatings; asphalt and mixture; functional polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymers in Sensor Applications

edited by

Nurhan Onar Camlibel

and Ayse Bedeloglu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2008 | Submission Open

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

(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 199 | 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)

Strategies to Make Polymers Sustainable

edited by

Maiyong Zhu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 24839 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymer; recycling and reuse of polymers; machine learning; lifecycle analysis; green synthetic approach

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

Environmentally Friendly Textiles, Fibers and Their Composites

edited by

Sandra Flinčec Grgac

Anita Tarbuk

and Snježana Brnada

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 21557 | Submission Open

Keywords: new materials; composite; eco-friendly fibers; surface modification; textile finishing; dyeing and printing; sustainable materials; smart textile and clothing; characterization; environmental impact assessment

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

Mechanical Behaviors and Properties of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by Yunfa Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19711 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fiber composites and nanocomposites; damage and failure; viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity; impact; fatigue; additive manufacturing

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

Design and Sustainability: Polymer Composites via Additive Manufacturing

edited by Yesong Wang, Zhongsen Zhang, Kunkun Fu and

Wei Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19470 | 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)

State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in France: 2nd Edition

edited by

Antonio Pizzi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18569 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer chemistry and physics; polymer micro- and nano-composites; biopolymers and bio-based polymers; polymer processing and engineering; polymer sustainability; polymer characterization

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

Electrospinning of Polymer Systems

edited by

LinGe Wang

Paul Topham

and Qianqian Yu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15869 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; polymer nanofibres; nanofibrous membranes; biomedicine and healthcare; tissue engineering; drug delivery; fuel cells and thermal storage; textiles and fabrics; sensors; hybrid materials

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

Advances in Polymers: From Fabrication Technologies to Applications in Biotechnology and Biomedicine

edited by

Anca Filimon

and

Lavinia Lupa

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13765 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based high-performance materials; polymer-based composites; bio-inspired and sustainable polymers; structure-property relationships; surface physics and chemistry; materials processing and design; electrospinning and 3D printing techniques; membranes; antimicrobial coatings; wearable sensors; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymer Composites: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Federico Olivieri

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12272 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer composites; synthesis; nanocomposites; polymer blending

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

Advanced Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials and Their Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12271 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced catalysis and separation; biomass; coagulation and flocculation; CO2 capture; energy storage; membrane process; MOFs; polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in the Preparation, Properties and Application of Polyurethane, Cellulose and Their Composites (3rd Edition)

edited by

Hui Zhao

Yang Liu

and

Changzhou Chen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12091 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; cellulose; lignocellulose; composites; properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Polymeric Materials: Polysaccharides and Carbohydrate Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Agnieszka Feliczak-Guzik

and

Agata Wawrzyńczak

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11409 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis and characterization of carbohydrate/polysaccharide-based NPLs; structural modifications and functionalization of carbohydrate/polysaccharide-based NPLs; encapsulation processes; drug-delivery systems; polysaccharide-based bionanocomposites; polysaccharide-based hydrogels; polysaccharide-based membranes; electroactive NPLs

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

Silicon-Based Polymers: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by Hyeon Mo Cho

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11062 | Submission Open

Keywords: silicon-based polymers; polysiloxane; polysilane; polycarbosilane; synthetic method

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Life Cycle and Utilization of Lignocellulosic Materials

edited by

František Kačík

and

Tereza Jurczyková

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10650 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; cellulose; hemicelluloses; lignin; renewable resources; wood processing and modification; wood degradation and protection; plant-based materials; life cycle assessment; carbon footprints

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

Progress in 3D Printing of Polymeric Materials

edited by

Doina Dimonie

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10067 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; 4D printing; additive manufacturing

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

Innovative Polymers and Technology for Membrane Fabrication

edited by

Simona Căprărescu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10048 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative polymers; performance properties; polymeric membranes; characterization; membrane processes; bio-gradable materials; regeneration and sustainability; environmental protection

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

Polymer Packaging: Sustainable Innovations and Alternatives to Fossil-Based Materials

edited by

Dariusz Kowalczyk

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9945 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-packaging; biopolymers; biodegradation; recycling; 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 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9596 | 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)

Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers for Sustainable Food Applications

edited by William Facchinatto,

Fernanda Maria Vanin

Luiz Alberto Colnago

and Filipe Habitzreuter

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9295 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biobased polymers; sustainable food packaging; edible films; biopolymer coatings; food preservation; active packaging; intelligent packaging; renewable resources

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Harsh Environments: Innovations, Challenges and Applications

edited by

James Njuguna

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9135 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre composites; polymers; applications; characterization; functional materials; extreme and harsh environments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Porous Polymers: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Shudong Yu

, Guanwei Liang and Xujiang Chao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8738 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous polymers; solar steam generation; passive daytime radiative cooling optoelectronics; functional polymer design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers and Their Composites for Sustainable Development

edited by

Qina Sun

Liazhou Song

and

Lichun Xiao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8590 | Submission Open

Keywords: function polymers; polymer composite; sustainability; green synthesis; membrane separation; sustainable energy generation; carbon emission reduction; hydrogen generation; environmental remediation; resource reuse; friction and lubrication; chemical coagulants

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

Polymer Nanocomposites and Nanoparticles: Preparation and Applications

edited by

Gregorio Cadenas-Pliego

and

Marissa Pérez-Alvarez

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8310 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; polymers; surface modification of nanoparticles; marine coatings; water treatment

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

Biodegradable Polymers to Biomedical and Packaging Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska

and

Marcin Wekwejt

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7594 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biodegradable composites; physico-chemical characterization of biodegradable polymers; physical and chemical modification of biodegradable polymers; biomedical applications; packaging applications

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

New Progress of Polymeric Materials in Advanced Manufacturing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Richard (Chunhui) Yang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6990 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymeric composites; polymeric nanocomposites; advanced manufacturing; material fabrication and characterization; numerical modeling and simulations; analytical modeling; experimental study

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

Functional Materials Based on Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Giovanna Gomez D’Ayala

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6724 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic polymers; biodegradable polymers; iomedical; food packaging; automotive; electrical

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

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 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5918 | 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)

Advances in High-Performance Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xingfeng Lei

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5765 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyimide space application; heat resistance; high impact resistance; polymer composites; hybrid polymers; engineering plastics; electromagnetic shielding; wave-transparent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Horizons in Polymeric-Based Advanced Materials: Fracture and Mechanical Behavior

edited by

Diego Vergara

and

Antonio Del Bosque

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5361 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture; toughness; fatigue; crack; damage; polymers; composites; failure analysis; advanced materials; durability

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

Inorganic Filler-Based Polymeric Composites for Enhanced Mechanical and Thermal Properties

edited by

Keon-Soo Jang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5205 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; inorganic filler; mechanical properties; thermal properties

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

Smart and Bio-Medical Polymers: 3rd Edition

edited by

Xufeng Dong

Jianxun Ding

and

Yingdan Liu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4908 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers and composites; shape memory polymers; piezoelectric polymers; magnetorheological elastomers; electrorheological elastomers; dielectric elastomers; magnetostrictive composites; artificial muscles; triboelectric nanogenerator; four-dimensional printing; biomedical polymers and composites; hydrogels; ionogels; tissue engineering; bioactive polymers and composites; degradable polymers and composites

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

Polymer Joining Techniques: Innovations, Challenges, and Applications

edited by Tiago F.A. Santos

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4904 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer joining; hybrid joining; additive manufacturing (3D printing) in joining; green joining technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Sandwich Composite Materials

edited by

Jian Xiong

and Xingyu Wei

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4408 | Submission Open

Keywords: sandwich composites; lightweight structures; design and optimization; mechanical metamaterials; multifunctional polymers or structures; biocomposites; bio-based hybrid materials; polymer composites; smart composite polymers; industrial applications

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

Smart Polymers for Stimuli-Responsive Devices

edited by

Cheng Zou

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4368 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; polymer composites; self-healing polymers; liquid crystal; stimuli-responsive hydrogels; elastomers

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

Simulation and Calculation of Polymer Composite Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Han Liu

Zhenhua Wei

and Maja Kuzmanović

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4303 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymeric solids; mechanical properties; structural morphology; molecular dynamics simulation; finite element analysis; multiscale modeling; constitutive modeling; machine learning; inverse design

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

Processing, Property and Application of Degradable Polymers and Polymeric Composites

edited by

Wen Lei

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4278 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable; polymer; composite; processing; property; application

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Composites Reinforced with Agro-Industrial Waste Fillers: Processing, Properties, and Functional Applications

edited by

Vesna Antić

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4205 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; agro-industrial waste; sustainable fillers; composite processing; functional applications; environmental impact assessment

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

Functional Polymer Films for Surface Modification and Coating Applications

edited by

Mehmet Gürsoy

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4191 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coating; thin film; hydrophobic; hydrophilic; conductive; responsive surface; antimicrobial; surface engineering; polymer fabrication techniques

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

Constitutive Modeling of Polymer Matrix Composites

edited by

Xiaoqiang Zhou

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3977 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix composites; constitutive modeling; multi-scale modeling; data-driven; machine learning; multi-physical coupling

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

Modification of Natural Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Magdalena Stepczyńska

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3951 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural biodegradable polymers; biodegradable polymer applications; renewable resources; biomaterials; biopolymers; biodegradable polymer characterization; degradation; biodegradable packaging; sustainable materials

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

High-Energy-Density Polymer-Based Materials

edited by

Min Xia

Zhengmao Ding

and Chao Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3522 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-energy-density materials; propellants; gunpowder; nitrogenous compounds; safety; charging process; polymers; intense burning; fuel cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems: 2nd Edition

edited by