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Polymers publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Advanced Polymeric Materials for Buildings
edited by Xinxing Zhou
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: building material; polymer; asphalt; polyurethane; epoxy resin; biomass
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition
edited by Vesna V. Panić and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; synthesis; swelling; stimuli-responsive
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)
Recent Advances in Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites
edited by Levent Trabzon
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; CNT; C-based nano materials; multi-functional polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymeric Materials for the Building Industry
edited by and Jing Wu
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer self-healing; interface modification; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); impact and abrasion resistance composites; functional polymer coatings; sustainable construction materials; smart polymer systems; durability enhancement; nanocomposite reinforcement; self-sensing polymer concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Membranes for Water Treatment Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer membranes; water treatment; membrane separation; antifouling; material design; wastewater reuse; seawater desalination; sustainable technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Polymeric Materials for the Removal and Degradation of Emerging Organic Pollutants
edited by Weifang Ma and Zhongguo Zhang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging organic contaminants; polymer adsorbents; cyclodextrin polymers; ion-exchange resins; molecularly imprinted polymers; photocatalytic polymers; water treatment; polymeric membranes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Polymer and Polymer Composites for Water Treatment Applications
edited by Daniel T. Oyekunle
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 9 | 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)
Polymer Composites for Adsorption Applications
edited by Murat Yilmaz
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; adsorption mechanisms; functional polymers; nanocomposites; environmental remediation; hybrid materials; heavy metal removal; emerging contaminants; surface modification; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Next-Generation Flame-Retardant Polymer Materials for Advanced Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: flame-retardant polymers; structure– property relationships; reaction kinetics; machine learning; thermal management materials; electrical insulation materials; scalable manufacturing; sustainable materials engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Composites for Electrocatalysis
edited by and Jorge P. Correia
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis; polymeric composites; nanostructured catalysts; sustainable materials; CO2 reduction; water splitting; fuel cells; energy conversion; synergistic interfaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Application of Nanoparticles in Polymers
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; multifunctional nanocomposites; medicine; pharmacy; aerospace and automotive; food; water treatment; electronics and engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Structure-Property Relationship of Nano-Polymer Materials Achieved via Additive Manufacturing Processes
edited by Kaiwen Hsiao
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-resolution; additive manufacturing; polymer; self-assembly; precision synthesis
(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 | Viewed by 1 | 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)
Polymer-Ceramic Composites for Structural Application
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-ceramic composites; functional materials; structural composites; additive manufacturing (3D printing); energy storage; biomedical composites; interface science; multiscale modeling; advanced characterization; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Polymers for Biomedical Applications: Preparation and Application
edited by and Daniela Vieira Buchaim
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 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)
Functional Polymers for Wearable Technology
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: wearable electronics; functional polymers; smart textiles; stretchable conductors; polymer composites; flexible sensors; polymer energy devices; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Machine Learning-Based Predictions and Optimization of Polymer Material Performance
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer materials; machine learning; deep learning; optimization algorithms; experimental modeling; chemical and physical analysis; tribology; mechanical behavior; thermal analysis; materials engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science)
Advances in Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) Based Functional Polymeric Materials
edited by Qianjun Zhi
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: COFs; functional polymeric materials; physicochemical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Biopolymer-Derived Carbon Materials: Applications in Environmental Remediation and Renewable Energy Production
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer-derived carbon; biomass-based polymers; environmental remediation; renewable energy materials; functional carbon materials; polymer-guided synthesis; sustainable materials; waste-to-resource valorization; biopolymer conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
New Progress in Polysaccharide-Based Composites
edited by , and Giovanna Giuliana Buonocore
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; composite; proteins; biopolymer; biodegradable
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Polymer-Based Packaging Materials: Integrating Sustainability, Functionality, and Circular Economy submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based packaging; bio-based polymers; nanocomposites; smart materials; active packaging; intelligent packaging; coatings; food packaging; circular economy; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Polymer Fibers for Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical engineering; polymer fibers; tissue engineering; biomaterials; biocompatibility; biodegradability; drug-eluting fibers; antimicrobial fibers; melt electrowriting; electrospinning; additive manufacturing; biomedical devices; regenerative medicine; clinical translation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Nanostructured Polymer Composites for Next-Generation Oilfield Technologies
edited by and Fengbao Liu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis and application of polymer and nanomaterials for the petroleum industry; drilling and completion fluid; nanostructured polymer composites for EOR
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer Composite Materials in Wastewater Treatment submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; composite polymers; pharmaceutical compounds; pesticides; dyes; oils and petroleum compounds; additives; microplastics; nitrogen compounds; phosphorus compounds; microorganisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
High-Performance Polyurethanes
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethane; structural materials; coatings & adhesives; foams & elastomers; nano; hybrid & composites; green; sustainable & bio-based modification & functionalization; processing; recycling & upcycling; biomedical; biocompatibility & degradation; smart & functional; structure– property
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
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