Polymers

Advances in Mechanical and Thermal Characterization and Optimization of Polymer Composites

edited by

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2468 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; nano-reinforcements; additive manufacturing–based composites; composite failure; mechanical properties; interlaminar strength; thermal properties and analysis; thermo-mechanical properties; numerical modelling; FEA and multiscale modelling; in situ and non-destructive testing; microscopy analysis techniques; muliobjective and machine learning optimization

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

Advances in Polymer Materials Derived from Biomass and Waste

edited by

Santi Chuetor

and

Steven Lim

submission deadline 11 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 950 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-materials; biomass conversion; bio-based polymers; bio economy; sustainable processes; biomass valorization

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

Microbial Biotransformation of Organic Residues for Sustainable Production of High-Value Bioactive Compounds

edited by

San-Lang Wang

,

Van Bon Nguyen

and

Thi Hanh Nguyen

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic residues; microbial biotransformation; circular bioeconomy; high-value bioproducts; bioactivity screening

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

Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Processing and Applications

edited by

Muhammad Tayyab Noman

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1704 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-nanocomposites materials; electrospinning; spray coating; laser sintering; additive manufacturing; ultrasound-assisted processes; coatings for surface protection; morphology of polymeric materials; thermo-mechanical and rheological properties; polymer functionalizations

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

Innovations in Hydrogel Design for Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Aneta Ostróżka-Cieślik

and Wojciech Marczak

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 411 | 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)

Hyperbranched Polymers: Synthesis, Structure–Property Relations and Applications

edited by Lixin Xu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: hyperbranched polymers; hyperbranched polyethylenes; nanomaterials; graphene; multi-walled carbon nanotubes; boron nitride nanosheets; liquid-phase exfoliation; ball milling; polymer-based nanocomposites; adhesives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Polymer-Based Materials and Hybrid Techniques for Enhanced Oil Recovery

edited by

Muhammad Rehan Hashmet

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based materials; enhanced oil recovery; hybrid EOR techniques; polymer flooding; polymer–surfactant systems; nano-enabled polymers; smart polymers; chemical EOR; reservoir engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application and Characterization of Multifunctional and Sustainable Polymers and Composites

edited by

Alberto Jiménez Suárez

,

Alejandro Cortés Fernández

and Gonzalo Seisdedos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16301 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; self-healing; shape memory; vitrimers; covalent adaptable networks (CANs); recycling; non-destructive testing (NDT); nanocomposites; structural health monitoring (SHM); bio-based polymers; thermoset; cure kinetics

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

Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Materials, 3rd Edition

edited by

Andreea-Teodora Iacob

and

Lenuta Profire

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15203 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; polysaccharide; medical application; pharmaceutical application; in vitro and in vivo assays; chemical properties; physical properties; polymer chain structure; biopolymeric materials; polymeric materials

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

Latest Research on 3D Printing of Polymer and Polymer Composites

edited by

Carmela Borriello

and

Sabrina Portofino

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15067 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymer; composites; material properties; technological innovations; sustainability

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

Polymeric Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage

edited by Beibei Jiang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14179 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; energy storage and conversion; interface engineering; solid-state batteries; Li batteries; supercapacitors; medical devices; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers: Interaction, Surface, Processing and Applications: 3rd Edition

edited by

Chi-Jung Chang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13820 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical/gas/bio-sensing; oil–water separation; heavy metal removal; photocatalyst; interactions with biomolecules; solar steam generation; smart textiles; functional textiles; microwave absorption; photothermal effect; piezoelectric effect; stimuli-responsive polymers; processing parameter–property correlation; composition–property relation

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

Advanced Polymeric Biomaterials for Drug Delivery Applications

edited by

Nunzia Gallo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13574 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery system; polymers; microparticles; nanoparticles; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Manufacturing, Simulation and Process Optimization of High-Performance Polymers and Their Composites

edited by

Maoyuan Li

and

Hui Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11662 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer-based composite; manufacturing; computational modeling; process optimization

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

Polymers for Environmental Applications

edited by

Jesús-María García-Martínez

and

Emilia P. Collar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11122 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastics and circular economy; bioplastics; biocomposites; ecofriendly blends; additives and plastics performance; ecofriendly additives; plastic wastes and recycling; plastic wastes valorization routes; life-cycle assessment (LCA); standardization and legal frameworks

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

Functional Polymeric Materials for Water Treatment

edited by

Juan Carlos Bravo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10368 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymeric materials; water; pollutants; pollutant detection; removal; extraction; adsorption; treatment

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

Research Progress on Mechanical Behavior of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rui F. Martins

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9976 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; additive manufacturing; mechanical behavior; structural integrity

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

Biopolymer-Based Materials in Medical Applications, Second Edition

edited by

Hsiuying Wang

and

Pengchao Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9539 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-based materials; biopolymer-based materials therapy; biopolymer-based materials industry; biomedical applications; wound dressings; tissue engineering

(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

Diana Palma Ramírez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9200 | 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)

Polymeric Materials and Their Application in 3D Printing, 3rd Edition

edited by

Cristina-Elisabeta Pelin

and

Anton Ficai

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8442 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; thermoplastic polymers; thermoset polymers; polymeric (nano)composites; additive manufacturing methods and processing; mechanical properties; transport applications; medical applications; rapid prototyping; 3D printing design solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Applications of Process Simulation in Polymer-Based Products Injection Molding

edited by

Jose Castro

and Kaiyu Cai

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8226 | Submission Open

Keywords: injection molding; polymer; flow simulation; application

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

Adsorption of Pollutants from the Environment Using Polymers and Their Composites

edited by

Timothy O. Ajiboye

and Ernestine Atangana

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8109 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorption; polymer composites; carbonaceous; environmental pollution; sustainability; toxicology; wastewater; air pollution control; soil contamination; treatment technologies/remediation

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

Design and Manufacture of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Qigang Han

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8070 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer material; lightweight; functional composites; advanced preparation method; interfacial modification; composites structure design; structural energy storage composite; structure–function-integrated devices

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

Natural Fiber-Based Green Materials, Second Edition

edited by

Sunil Kumar Ramamoorthy

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7169 | Submission Open

Keywords: jute; sisal; flax; hemp; kenaf; cellulose

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymeric Membrane Science and Surface Modification Technologies: 2nd Edition

edited by

Lili Wu

and Chaocan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7126 | Submission Open

Keywords: membrane technology; surface modification; nanocomposite membranes; functionalized polymer membranes; water treatment; gas separation; energy storage; biomedical applications; plasma treatment; nanomaterial modification; selectivity; flux; stability; hydrophilicity; antifouling; coating technology; biocompatibility; tissue engineering; drug delivery; mechanical strength; durability

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

Advances in Modeling and Simulations of Polymers

edited by

Sagar Umesh Patil

and

Sagar Shah

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7058 | Submission Open

Keywords: force field; strain rate; molecular modeling; properties; residual stress; thermo-mechanical properties; multiscale process modeling; failure analysis; computational material engineering

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

Advances in Photopolymer Materials: Holographic Applications

edited by

Marta Morales-Vidal

,

Inmaculada Pascual

and

Tomás Lloret

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6728 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymers; holographic recording materials; theoretical modelling of photosensitive polymers; holographic optical elements; polymeric materials for sensing holography; nanocomposite polymeric materials; photorefractive polymers; nanoparticles; sustainable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Composites for Electrical Insulation Applications

edited by Dandan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6407 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; electrical insulation; high-voltage equipment; power electronics; dielectric properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fire Safety in Polymeric Composite Materials: Design, Simulation, and Testing

edited by

Dongxu Ouyang

and

Wei Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6144 | Submission Open

Keywords: fire safety; polymeric materials; composites; flame retardants; fire-retardant design; fire modelling and simulation; fire testing methodologies; thermal stability; sustainable fire-retardant materials; toxicity and smoke suppression

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

Polymers at Surfaces and Interfaces

edited by

Vasileios Koutsos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5836 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; surfaces; interfaces; friction; adhesion; compatibilizers; blends; bioelectronics; biofouling; confinement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymer Applications in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Lu Jiang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5496 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biomedical engineering; responsive polymers; bioactive polymers; sustainability

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

Advances in Polymer Applied in Batteries and Capacitors, 2nd Edition

edited by

Kabir Oyedotun

and

Abdulhakeem Bello

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5485 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; conducting polymers; synthesis of polymer materials; synthetic polymers; biopolymer; redox activity; electrode; electrolyte; separator; batteries; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Drug Delivery: 2nd Edition

edited by

Barbara Jadach

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5474 | 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)

Theoretical and Computational Polymers Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology—2nd Edition

edited by

Hector Eduardo Roman

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5398 | Submission Open

Keywords: linear polymers and networks; polymer melts and anomalous diffusion; all-atom molecular dynamics approaches; polymer dynamics: Monte Carlo methods; polymeric system interfaces and surface characterization; polymer dynamics in restricted geometries; packing of long polymer chains; rheological properties; fractal and fractional dynamics

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

Advances in Polymer Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Roya Binaymotlagh

and

Cleofe Palocci

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5321 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer hydrogels; biomedical applications; stimuli-responsive hydrogels; injectable hydrogels; self-healing biomaterials; natural polymer hydrogels; tissue engineering scaffolds; controlled drug delivery; 3D bioprinting; regenerative medicine

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

Polymer Composites: Mechanical Characterization

edited by

Ali Ercetin

and

Kubilay Aslantaş

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5118 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; mechanical properties; fracture mechanics; multiscale modeling; experimental characterization; fatigue; additive manufacturing

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

Advances in Polyurethane Synthesis and Applications

edited by Dominik Wołosz and

Magdalena Mazurek-Budzyńska

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5068 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane materials; bio-derived/sustainable polyurethanes; isocyanate-free polyurethanes; polyurethane foams; vitrimers or covalent adaptable networks; amphiphilic polyurethanes; structure–property relationships; polyurethane applications; electrospinning of polyurethanes; recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jea Uk Lee

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5063 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; polymers; nanocomposites; preparation; characterization; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Marcos Batistella

and

Laurent Ferry

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5012 | 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)

Challenges and Innovations in Fire Safety Polymeric Materials

edited by

Jun Sun

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5005 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardants; multifunctional fire-retardant polymers; flame retardant fabrics; fire-resistant coatings; flame retardant composites; bio-based fire retardants; fire-safety battery materials

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

Additive Manufacturing for Plastics: Latest Advances and Future Challenges

edited by Mario Monzón Verona

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4785 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; material extrusion; powder bed fusion; VAT photopolimerization; material jetting

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

Polymer-Based Electrospun Fibers: Advancements, Applications, and Future Prospects

edited by

Claudio Ricci

and

Saeed Ismaeilimoghadam

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4740 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural materials; advanced materials; composites; yarns and fibers; electrospinning technology; green processes; antibacterial coatings; smart textiles; biomedical applications; packaging; environmental remediation; fiber functionalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymers: Green Synthesis and Functional Applications for Energy, Environment and Healthcare

edited by

Senthil Kumar Boopathi

and Chinnadurai Satheeshkumar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4434 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; renewable feedstocks; resource-efficient polymerization; structure–property relationships; degradation pathways; recycling and upcycling; circular economy; life cycle assessment; industrial scalability; commercialization of sustainable materials

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

Transparent Wood: Current Achievements and Ongoing Challenges

edited by

Giulio Malucelli

and

Alberto Mariani

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3998 | Submission Open

Keywords: transparent wood; optical features; sustainability; functional properties; structural properties; modeling; applications

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

Functional Epoxy Composites

edited by

Keon-Soo Jang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3770 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy; composite; functional; hybrid; filler; compounding

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

Advances in Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers: Synthesis and Applications

edited by Shisheng Xiong and

Zili Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3636 | Submission Open

Keywords: block copolymers; self-assembly; nanotechnology; lithography; devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Natural Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sung-Min Kang

and Bumjun Park

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3339 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer; engineering; synthesis; functional materials; biocompatible

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

Advanced Polymers and Polymer Composites for Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Mobinul Islam

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3244 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composite polymers; polymer electrolytes; solid polymer electrolytes; gel polymer electrolytes; polymer nanocomposites; conducting polymers; smart polymers; organic electronics; CO2 conversion; electrocatalytic conversions; photocatalysis; hydrogen production; NOx Reduction; value-added product conversions; batteries; supercapacitors; catalytic upgrading; waste-to-energy

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

Valorization of Biopolymer from Renewable Biomass, 2nd Edition

edited by

Víctor Manuel Pérez Puyana

, Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado and

Alberto Romero

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3147 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable; biopolymers; biomass; eco-friendly materials; renewable; sustainability; valorization

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

Fiber-Reinforced Polymeric Composites

edited by

Lili Yang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3100 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoplastic composite; 3D printing; interface modification; modeling; green technology; recycling

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

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