Polymers

State-of-the-Art Polyurethane Research and Technology

edited by

and Anna Magiera

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4682 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; composites; polymeric materials; foams; rigid foams; coatings; elastomers; adhesives; synthesis; polyols

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

Research on Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yubing Hu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3498 | 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)

Wood Polymer Composites: Progress and Prospects

edited by

Alfredo Dias

and

Fernando Junior Resende Mascarenhas

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2714 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood polymer composites; wood modification; polymer impregnation; microwave-assisted processing; sustainable materials; dimensional stability; mechanical performance; durability; bio-based engineering

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

Advances in Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites

edited by

Fei Xiao

and

Fen Zhou

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2332 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardant; fire protection; thermal degradation; fire safety; composites; polymers; coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High Performance Bio-Based Polymer Blends and Composites

edited by

Yottha Srithep

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2211 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; polylactide (PLA); polymer blends; biocomposites; polymer foams; biomedical and packaging applications; stereocomplex polymers; sustainable materials

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

Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Polymers

edited by

Giovanni Spinelli

and

Vittorio Romano

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2081 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical behavior; thermal stability; structure-property relationships; polymer modeling; thermomechanical characterization

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

Sustainable Polymers for Energy Storage and Delivery

edited by

Abdollah Hajalilou

and Elahe Parvini

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1722 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; gel and solid polymer electrolytes; green and sustainable polymers; recyclable and biodegradable polymers; liquid metal–polymer composites; liquid-state conductive materials; soft and stretchable polymers; printable and 3D-printed polymers; additive manufacturing of energy devices; redox-active polymers; polymer nanocomposites; polymer-based separators and membranes; flexible and wearable energy storage; self-healing polymer systems; interface engineering in polymer materials; polymer substrates for LM-based devices; environmentally friendly fabrication; advanced polymer processing; 4R polymer systems (resilient, repairable, recyclable, renewable)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Applications of Polymers in Civil Engineering

edited by

Jie Huang

and

Prabir K. Kolay

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1588 | Submission Open

Keywords: geosynethetics; fiber-reinforced polymer; polymer-modified asphalt/concrete; smart polymer; liquid polymer; soil improvement; grouting; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multifunctional Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Sol–Gel-Derived Polymer Nanocomposites for Advanced Sustainable Applications

edited by

Aurelio Bifulco

,

Claudio Imparato

and

Raffaele Longo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1540 | Submission Open

Keywords: sol–gel-derived materials; hybrid polymer–inorganic nanocomposites; interface-controlled properties; structural and physico-chemical characterization; mechanical properties and durability; thermal behaviour; flame retardant response; surface wettability; multifunctional hybrid systems; waste- and biowaste-derived additives

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

Dynamic Response and Failure of Polymer Composites

edited by

Lopresto Valentina

and

Ersilia Cozzolino

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1539 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite laminates; mechanical behaviour; impact; technologies for polymerization; damage

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

Biodegradable Polymers for Agricultural Engineering

edited by Ademola Monsur Hammed

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1524 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable polymers; biodegradable mulch films; seed coatings; fertilizer and pesticide controlled-release systems; soil-conditioning materials; sustainable packaging; structure–property–degradation relationships

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

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Processing, Simulation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Zina Vuluga

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1120 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic and/or natural fibers; synthetic and/or natural polymers; polymer composites; processing technology; modeling, simulation and optimization; properties; applications

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

Advanced Shape-Memory Polymers: Design, Multifunctionality and Smart Applications

edited by Janitha Jeewantha, Jayantha Epaarachchi and Omar Alajarmeh

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 807 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape-memory polymers; smart polymers; stimuli-responsive materials; reversible shape memory; multifunctional polymers; vitrimers; polymer processing; additive manufacturing; engineering applications; sustainable polymers

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

Advances in Multifunctional Polymer-Based Nanocomposites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Chih-Wei Chiu

and

Jia-Wun Li

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 685 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; nanofillers; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; carbon-based nanomaterials; colloid and interface science; homogeneous dispersion; nanotechnology

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

Waste Polymer: Recycling and Valorization

edited by

Christoph Burgstaller

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 663 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical polymer recycling; chemical polymer recycling; formulation development; recyclable polymers; recyclable composites; closed loop polymers

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

Advanced Functional Polymers in Regenerative Medicine and Drug Delivery

edited by

Vyacheslav Ogay

and Grigoriy Mun

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; biomaterials; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; hydrogels; polymeric scaffolds; drug delivery; controlled release; bioactive materials; stimuli-responsive polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Silicon-Based Polymers: From Synthesis to Applications, Second Edition

edited by Hyeon Mo Cho

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 434 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Study on Natural Polymers

edited by

Xiao-Feng Sun

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; lignin; proteins; isolation; processing; characterization; modification

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

Sustainable Polymer Processing: Manufacturing, Monitoring and Circular Strategies

edited by

Run Zhang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 378 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer processing; sustainability; digitalization; additive manufacturing; process monitoring; circular economy; polymer composites

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

Valorization of Biomass and Agri-Food Waste Towards Sustainable Polymers: Bridging Chemistry, Mechanical Processing, and Circular Design

edited by

Mircea Teodor Nechita

,

Adrian Catalin Puitel

and

Cătălin Dumitrel Balan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; biomass valorization; lignocellulosic biomass; bio-based polymeric materials; mechanical processing (extrusion, milling, etc.); mechano-chemical processing; polymer characterization and performance evaluation; lifecycle assessment (LCA); circular economy; process scale-up and industrial implementation

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

Biodegradable Polymers and Biocomposites in Compost and Soil

edited by Alain Copinet, Lucile Chatellard and

Jules Bellon

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biocomposites; composting; soil biodegradation; compostability; polymer biodegradation; microbial degradation; enzymatic degradation; ecotoxicity; end-of-life assessment

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

Advanced Polymeric Systems for Next-Generation Wearable Biomedical Devices

edited by Seokkyoon Hong

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymers; hydrogels; wearable sensors; electronics; healthcare; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Fillers for Polymer Composite Materials: From Molecular to Multiscale Design

edited by

Ivan B. Meshkov

,

Valentina Siracusa

and

Alexey L. Iordanskii

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; advanced fillers (nanofillers, microfillers); surface modification and functionalization; interface/interphase engineering; molecular dynamics simulation; multiscale modeling and design; mechanical and thermal properties; rheology and processing; structure–property relationships; sustainable and biodegradable composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Smart Polymer-Based Materials for Packaging Engineering

edited by

Hui Zhao

, Qingshan Duan and

Peng Lu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; polymer nanocomposites; bio-based polymers; biodegradable packaging; active packaging; intelligent packaging; stimuli-responses materials; sustainable materials; functional coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Manufacturing and Process Optimization of Polymer-Based Materials via Intelligent Techniques

edited by

Oguzhan Der

and

Gökhan Başar

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing and manufacturing methods for polymer-based materials (AM, extrusion, molding, compounding, etc.); the influence of processing parameters on mechanical, thermal, rheological, and surface properties; AI, machine learning, and intelligent optimization in polymer-processing workflows; multi-objective and real-time optimization of manufacturing processes; post-processing, surface engineering, and functional tailoring of polymer components; data-driven modeling, digital twins, and predictive analytics for polymer manufacturing; green and sustainable optimization strategies for polymer production and recycling

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

Functional Polymer Textiles: From Synthesis to Application

edited by

Raphael Kanyire Seidu

,

Theodore Hughes-Riley

and

Mulat Alubel Abtew

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer textiles; smart textiles; electronic textiles; e-textiles; polymer synthesis; polymer functionalization; advanced textile processing; scalable manufacturing; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Enhancement and Functionalization of Polymer Composites

edited by

Huixin Zhu

,

Jianwu Zhou

and

Minghui Zhang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based composites; finite element analysis; low-speed impact; interlaminar toughening; failure mechanisms; electrical/thermal properties; electromagnetic interference shielding; lightning strike

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

Biodegradable and Functional Polymers for Food Packaging, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rodrigo Ortega-Toro

and

Joaquín Hernández-Fernández

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 127 | 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)

Application and Development of Polymer Hydrogel, 2nd Edition

edited by Fei Han

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Energy Harvesting and Storage

edited by

Jamile Mohammadi Moradian

and

Amjad Ali

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; conductive polymers; solid-state batteries; supercapacitors; piezoelectric and triboelectric polymers; polymer nanocomposites; flexible energy devices; energy harvesting; organic photovoltaics; ion transport in polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis, Structure, and Properties of Shape Memory Polymers

edited by

Alina Vozniak

and

Iurii Vozniak

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymers (SMPs); multi-stimuli responsiveness; dynamic polymer networks; functional nanocomposites; 4D printing; multifunctional materials

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

Design and Sustainability: Polymer Composites via Additive Manufacturing—2nd Edition

edited by Yesong Wang, Zhongsen Zhang, Kunkun Fu and

Wei Li

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 108 | 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)

Advances in Structural and Mechanical Performance of Polymer Composites

edited by José Roberto Moraes d'Almeida and Marysilvia Ferreira Da Costa

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; mechanical properties; creep; fatigue; structural applications; additive manufacture; modeling of mechanical properties

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

Polymer-Modified Cementitious Materials: Preparation, Properties and Analysis

edited by Yingfang Fan and Shiyi Zhang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; cement; repair materials; multiscale characterization; structural performance

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

Functional Polymer Nanocomposite Coatings: Innovations in Protection, Durability, and Surface Engineering

edited by

Arumugam Madhan Kumar

and

Rami K. Suleiman

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer coatings; polymer nanocomposites; corrosion-resistant coatings; smart coatings; self-healing materials; graphene-based coatings; MXene nanocomposites; metal–organic frameworks; surface engineering; sustainable materials

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

Biodegradable Polymer Composites: Fabrication and Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Przemysław Pączkowski

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; nanocomposites; natural polymers; biodegradable composites; environmentally friendly composites; fabrication of composites; applications of composites; degradation studies; thermal properties; mechanical properties

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

Advanced Polymeric and Hybrid Vectors for Non-Viral Gene Delivery

edited by

Marco Dattilo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-viral gene delivery; hybrid nanoparticles; polyplexes; lipoplexes; polysaccharides; microfluidics; endosomal escape; mRNA therapeutics; transfection efficiency

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

Innovative Polymers and Technology for Membrane Fabrication (2nd Edition)

edited by

Simona Căprărescu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 97 | 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 Membranes and Functional Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Asim Mushtaq

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer membranes; natural polymers; synthetic polymers; biomaterials; silk fibroin; cellulose; hydrogels; tissue engineering; drug delivery; regenerative medicine

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Drug Delivery Systems: Design, Processing, Characterization and Clinical Translation

edited by

Paolo Trucillo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; hydrogels; polymeric foams; supercritical fluid processing; stimuli-responsive biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Eco-Friendly Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, 4th Edition

edited by

Longgang Wang

and Haiyan Xiao

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 92 | 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)

Artificial Intelligence and Computational Modeling for Advanced Polymer Materials

edited by

Jaimon Dennis Quadros

and

Yakub Iqbal Mogul

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; machine learning; computational modeling; finite element analysis (FEA); materials optimization using RSM and DoE; polymer composites; artificial intelligence

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

Polymeric Encapsulation and Controlled Delivery of Bioactive Compounds: Emerging Solutions for Food, Agriculture and Health

edited by

Barbara Tomadoni

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: encapsulation; controlled release; bioactive compounds; polymers; drug delivery systems; nanoencapsulation; biopolymers; microencapsulation; stimuli-responsive

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

Environmental Ageing and Degradation of Polymer Materials

edited by Yang Xiang and Guizhe Zhao

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental ageing; polymer degradation; accelerated weathering; photo-oxidation; thermal ageing; hydrothermal ageing; durability assessment; service-life prediction; polymer composites; protective coatings

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

Functional Polymer Hydrogels for Regenerative Therapies

edited by

Huilong Guo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; wound healing; drug delivery; tissue repair; antimicrobial

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

Eco-Friendly Advanced Polymers and Applications

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Lu Zhang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Ionizing Radiation-Induced Polymer Materials

edited by

Mohamad Al-Sheikhly

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiation chemistry and physics of polymers; grafting, nanogels; composites; natural polymers; DNA; RNA; proteins; free radicals

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

Computational and Experimental Approaches in Polymeric Materials, Third Edition

edited by

Reynier Suardíaz

and

Hernández-Rodríguez Erix Wiliam

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 82 | 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)

Surface and Interface Analysis of Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by Yupeng He

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface interface chemistry; blends; environmental coatings; polymer preparation processes; supramolecular polymers; polymer characterization and functions

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

Advances in Polymer Films and Membranes for Environmental Applications

edited by

Arun Kumar Shukla

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer membranes; polymer films; functional polymeric materials; membrane science and engineering; bio-based and biodegradable polymers; composite membranes; sustainable polymer material; surface modification and functionalization; membrane characterization; additive manufacturing and 3D printing of membranes

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

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