Polymers

Natural and Biodegradable Polymers in Healthcare and Biomedical Innovation

edited by

Amani Al-Othman

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4948 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; biomaterials; green materials; biodegradable; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Progress and Prospects

edited by

Chi-Wai Kan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 29 articles | Viewed by 41944 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; manufacturing technique; fiber development; matrix materials; tailored properties; light-weight structure; design flexibility and sustainability

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

Functional Gel and Their Multipurpose Applications

edited by Wanyu Chen and Chaocan Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 21723 | 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 Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacturing, Characterization, and Application

edited by

Zhen Wang

and

Guohua Zhu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 19881 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; design method; manufacturing process; property characterization; structural application

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

Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Solutions: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Rashid Dallaev

and

Nikola Papež

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 18430 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; bio-based plastics; green chemistry; polymer degradation; environmental sustainability; circular economy; eco-friendly materials; biopolymer applications; renewable resources

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

Technological Innovations for Polymer Circularity: Upcycling, Biodegradation, and Processing

edited by

Francesca Lionetto

and

Carlos Espinoza-González

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18326 | Submission Open

Keywords: upcycling; circular systems; biodegradation; sustainable processing innovations; advanced characterization methods; integrated circularity models; intelligent processing innovations

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

Application and Development of Polymer Hydrogel

edited by Fei Han

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14416 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; polymer composites; responsive polymer; functional polymer; hydrogel-based wearable sensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biobased Polymers and Its Composites

edited by

Mercedes Santiago-Calvo

and

Juan Carlos Merino

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13385 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymers; biobased composites; biobased additives; natural fibers; recycled fibers; thermoset polymers; thermoplastic polymers; recycling; renewable recourses; properties; applications

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Environmental Assessment of Novel Polymeric Materials for Sustainable Applications

edited by

Valentina Siracusa

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13274 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; compostable polymers; packaging; biomedical application; engineering application; structure– property relationship; polymers from wastes; nanocomposites; new polymer technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advancements in Polymeric Material Characterization for Industrial Applications: From Properties to Performance

edited by

Maria Tanase

,

Cătălina Călin

and

Elena-Emilia Sirbu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12671 | Submission Open

Keywords: characterization methods; mechanical properties; thermal analysis; chemical properties; 3D printing; AI applications; computational tools; structure– property relations; sustainable polymers; industrial applications

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

Advances in the Thermal Characterization of Polymers and Plastic Waste

edited by

Stefano Vecchio Ciprioti

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11756 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal behavior; thermal stability; glass transitions; crystallization; pyrolysis; pyrolysis kinetics; plastic waste; polymer fibers; physical aging

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

Advances and Innovations in Biopolymer Applications for Sustainable Packaging Solutions

edited by

Arash Moeini

,

Pierfrancesco Cerruti

and

Gabriella Santagata

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11381 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer packaging; sustainable packaging; biodegradable materials; compostable packaging; green packaging solutions; eco-friendly packaging; bioplastic packaging; environmental impact assessment; life cycle analysis; circular economy in packaging; renewable materials; packaging innovations; regulatory trends in packaging; consumer acceptance of biopolymers; hybrid packaging solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

(Bio)Polymer-Based Composite Materials: Advancements and New Trends in Biomedical Engineering and Research

edited by

Leonardo Martín Pérez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11201 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers for biomedical applications (synthesis; characterization); multifunctional polymeric or composite biomaterials; modification strategies to develop multifunctional biomaterials; polymeric biomaterials for tissue engineering applications; polymers in nanomedicine; multifunctional polymers for controlled and/or targeted drug delivery; nano-scale polymer assemblies for biomedical applications

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

New Progress in the Polymer-Based Biomaterials

edited by

Olga Kammona

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11025 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; polymer synthesis; biofunctionalization; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; diagnostics; nanocarriers; scaffolds; biomimetic hydrogels

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

Advanced Polymer Composites and Foams

edited by

Fang-Chyou Chiu

and

Kartik Behera

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10871 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; (nano)fillers; physical properties; electrical properties; foams

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable and Functional Polymers for Food Packaging

edited by

Rodrigo Ortega-Toro

,

Joaquín Hernández-Fernández

and

Rafael González-Cuello

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10729 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; biodegradable packaging; wastewater treatment; predictive microbiology; computational polymer science; polymer catalysis; food safety materials; green chemistry; eco-friendly materials; polymer synthesis and characterisation

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

Degradation Mechanism of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer and Reuse of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wastes

edited by

Biao Hu

, Lei Gao and Muhammad Tahir

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9864 | Submission Open

Keywords: the degradation mechanisms of FRP in different service environments; the residual mechanical properties of deteriorated FRP products; methods used to predict the residual mechanical properties of FRP; FRP recycling technologies; methods used to improve the defects of recycled FRP; the development of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the stress– strain modeling of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the durability of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the structural use of concrete incorporating recycled FRP

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Medical Applications

edited by Jingyi Zhu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9031 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofunctional polymer; functional polymeric materials and devices; polymeric-based vaccine; drug delivery; molecular imaging; gene transfection; tissue engineering; biosensing; biomedical imaging and diagnostics; disease detection and therapy

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

Active Polymeric Materials for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

C. P. Keshavananda Prabhu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8808 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensors and biosensors; polymeric materials; energy conversion and storage systems; electrochemistry; polymer anode materials for lithium-ion batteries; battery applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Eco-Friendly Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Longgang Wang

and Haiyan Xiao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7822 | Submission Open

Keywords: e-friendly; synthesis; biodegradability; drug delivery; wound dressing; imaging; hydrogel; catalytic; functional; detection; polymers; polysaccharide; energy storage

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

Polymer Materials for Environmental Applications

edited by

Pereira Douglas Henrique

,

Grasiele Soares Cavallini

and Anna Karla Pereira

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7084 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; adsorption; energy; photocatalysis; separation; biodegradable; degradation; remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymers for Biomedical Applications: Preparation and Application

edited by

Rogério Leone Buchaim

and Daniela Vieira Buchaim

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4893 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical polymers; controlled drug delivery; tissue engineering; dental resin; biocompatibility; degradable biomaterials; hydrogels; polymeric micelles; 3D bioprinting

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

Polymers from Renewable Resources for Packaging and Biomedical Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Nadia Lotti

,

Valentina Siracusa

and

Giulia Guidotti

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4848 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; renewable resources; biodegradability; biocompatibility; barrier properties; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Biopolymer Research: Sustainability and Applications

edited by

Pedro V. Rodrigues

,

M. Cidalia R. Castro

and Ana Vera A. MacHado

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4780 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-based materials; blends; composites and nanocomposites; biodegradability and compostability; green chemistry for biopolymers; functional properties; material characterization; advanced processing techniques; sustainability/ circular economy; innovative applications and emerging trends; smart materials; bioinspired and biomimetic materials

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

Development in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Juan Carlos Merino

,

Mercedes Santiago-Calvo

,

María Asensio-Valentin

and

Karina Nuñez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4666 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; natural fibers; synthetic fibers; recycled fibers; thermoset polymers; thermoplastic polymers; recycling; renewable recourses; biopolymers; properties

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

Recent Advances in the Application of Polymer Materials in Building Construction

edited by

Wahid Ferdous

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4411 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; recycled polymer composites; biopolymer composites; durability and performance of polymer composites; sustainable construction materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Research and Characterization of Mechanical, Thermal, and Structural Properties of 3D Printed Polymers

edited by

Dionysis E. Mouzakis

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4185 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal properties; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing; 3D print; polymer

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

Polymeric Materials for Flexible Electronics

edited by

Hongsheng Xu

, Lin Shi and Shi-Ming Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4001 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer semiconductors; polymer-based devices; flexible electronics; wearable devices; organic electronics; organic solar cells

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

Sustainable and Functional Polymeric Nanocomposites

edited by

Raffaele Longo

and

Liberata Guadagno

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3977 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermosetting materials; thermoplastic materials; vitrimeric materials; nanocomposites; biopolymers; functional materials; smart materials; carbonaceous fillers; energy-efficient process; recyclability; multifunctional polymers

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

Preparations and Applications of Polymer–MXenes Composites for Next Generation Energy Storage

edited by

Joonho Bae

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3019 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– MXene composites; energy storage; electrochemical performance; flexible devices; batteries and supercapacitors; synthesis and fabrication; interfacial engineering; wearable devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Progress in Biodegradable Polymeric Materials

edited by

Marco A. Ortenzi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2815 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biodegradable polymeric materials; polymer synthesis; biobased polymers; polymer characterization; polymeric material processing; bioplastics

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

Advanced Polymers for Harnessing Power and Energy

edited by

Young-Gi Kim

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2660 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluorescent and conducting and conjugated polymers; polymer charge collectors; insulator; and separators; polymer synthesis and characterization; energy storage and conversion; polymer solar cells; photovoltaic devices; solid-state batteries; batteries and supercapacitors and fuel cells; power plants and power grids; virtual power; lasers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application and Development of Polymer-Based Catalysts

edited by Zhengbo Han

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2609 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; catalysts; organic synthesis; separation; energy sector

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

Polymer Materials for Flexible Tactile/Pressure Sensors for Wearable Electronics and Human–Machine Interfaces

edited by Yong Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2604 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymer; flexible electronics; wearable; sensor

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

Advanced Processing Strategy for Functional Polymer Materials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yinghong Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2354 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer processing; functional polymer materials; polymer composite; polymer blend; polymer nanocomposite; high performance; multi-functions; multiscale structural control; structure manipulation; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; microprocessing; rotary extrusion; foaming; biaxial stretching; multilayer coextrusion

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

Advances in Biodegradable Polyester-Based Materials

edited by

José Miguel Ferri

,

Vicent Fombuena Borràs

and

María Fernanda López Pérez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2303 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymers; compatibility; blends; disintegration; polymer miscibility; biodegradable polyesters

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

Advanced Polymeric Membranes: From Fabrication to Application

edited by

Jian Lu

and Yingying Qin

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2273 | Submission Open

Keywords: membrane separation technology; polymeric membrane; membrane material; membrane structure; membrane characterization; membrane process; computational modeling

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

Polymer Composites in Construction Materials

edited by

Osama Ahmed Mohamed

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2136 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; construction materials; FRP; polymer-modified binders; nanocomposites; durability; sustainability; 3D printing; recycled polymers; bio-based polymers

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

Progress in Preparations and Applications of Chitin and Chitosan

edited by

Min-Lang Tsai

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2058 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitinous material; chitin; chitosan; preparation; application

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

Sustainable Polymeric Materials in Building and Construction, 2nd Edition

edited by

Elnaz Esmizadeh

and

Michael A. Lacasse

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1843 | Submission Open

Keywords: green polymers; resilient building; sustainable construction; durability prediction; life cycle assessment; recycling in building

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Laser Treatment of High-Polymer Materials

edited by

Nadya Stankova

and

Daniel Sola

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1833 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser ablation of polymers; laser micro-structuring of polymers; laser nano-structuring of polymers; laser texturing of polymers; laser polymerization; laser deposition of polymers; laser transfer and printing of polymers; modelling of laser processing of polymers; applications of polymers processed by laser

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Rubber Recycling and Reuse: Strategies for Sustainability and Valorization

edited by

Mathilde Champeau

,

Carlos Henrique Scuracchio

and Fabiula Danielli Bastos De Sousa

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1823 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural rubber; synthetic rubber; rubber composites; recycling; devulcanization; sustainability; reclaiming; life cycle

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

Thermochemical Conversion of Polymer Waste

edited by Jingchun Huang and

Erwei Leng

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1802 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural-polymer waste; artificial-polymer waste; combustion; pyrolysis; gasification; hydro-liquefaction

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

Advances in Epoxy-Based Materials

edited by

Paulo Teixeira Goncalves

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1654 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy materials; polymeric materials; green polymers; adhesive bonding; coatings; polymer– matrix composites; cryogenics; finite element analysis; constitutive modelling; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Design, Preparation and Molding of Lightweight and Environmentally Friendly Polymer Composite Materials

edited by

Wei Guo

and Guoqiang Luo

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1594 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight and environmentally friendly; polymer composites; biomass materials; material design; material preparation; molding process; life cycle assessment; automotive applications

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

Advanced Polymer and Polymer Composites for Water Treatment Applications

edited by Daniel T. Oyekunle

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1592 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer adsorbents; water treatment; nanocomposites; pollutant removal; polymer composites; recyclability; machine learning in water treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Thermal Behaviour of Polymers

edited by

Małgorzata Maciejewska

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1564 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thermal behaviour; glass transition; melting and crystallization; thermal stability; degradation mechanisms; nanocomposites; biodegradable polymers; thermal analysis techniques; structure– property relationships; sustainable materials

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

Advanced Electrospinning Technology for Polymer Materials

edited by

Jaymin Vrajlal Sanchaniya

and

Simas Rackauskas

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1557 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning technology; mechanical; thermal; and morphological characterization; nanofiber composites; nanoparticle reinforcement; nanofiber-reinforced structures; finite element analysis; electrospun nanofiber testing and application

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

Synthesis, Production and Applications of Cellulose

edited by Fatima-Zahra Semlali

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1473 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose functionalization; cellulose derivatives; sustainable materials; biopolymers and composites; papermaking; functional papers and packaging; cellulose membranes; electrochemical applications; renewable resources; green chemistry; industrial applications

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

Research and Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by Xizhi Shi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1435 | Submission Open

Keywords: MIPs; application; recognition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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