Polymers

Advances in Thermoplastic Polymer Composites

edited by

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2112 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoplastic composites; manufacturing of thermoplastic composites; fiber-reinforced thermoplastics; interfacial properties with fibers; composite pressure vessels and pipelines; aerospace and robotics applications; recycling and sustainable materials; functional thermoplastic composites; modified epoxy resins; fracture mechanics and fatigue

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

Aging, Degradation, and Lifetime Engineering of Advanced Polymeric Materials

edited by

Rui Yang

and Zhi Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 833 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; degradation; lifetime engineering; advanced polymeric materials

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

Sustainable and High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites for Engineering Applications

edited by

Corina J. Bîrleanu

and

Razvan Udroiu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 624 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; basalt fiber composites; glass fiber composites; sustainable composite materials; hybrid composites; tribological behavior; mechanical performance; additive manufacturing of composites; tribomechanical characterization; advanced engineering materials

(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 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 22193 | 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)

Polymeric Materials for Food Packaging: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by

Costas Tsioptsias

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 17467 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; food packaging; polymer composites; antimicrobial properties; transport properties (diffusion/permeability); food-polymer interactions; migration (packaging to food); recycling (polymer packaging); organoleptic characteristics; food preservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Natural Polymers for Sustainable Food Packaging

edited by

Adma Melo

and

Tiago Barros Afonso

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 17325 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer; eco-friendly innovation; barrier properties; functional packaging; mechanistic properties; biodegradable; antimicrobial; antioxidant; sustainable; edible film

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

New Progress in the Polymer-Based Biomaterials

edited by

Olga Kammona

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12220 | 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)

Engineering and Medical Polymer Additive Manufacturing: Current and Future Trends

edited by

Rui F. Martins

and

Ricardo Branco

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11776 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymers; engineering and medical applications; quality and safety; sustainability

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

Polymers and Polymer Composite Structures for Energy Absorption

edited by

Dariusz Pyka

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9842 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy absorption efficiency; composite structures; polymeric structures; impact protection; vibrations; energy-absorbing materials; material configurations; experimental methods; simulation techniques; protective gear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Processing of Polymer Composites—Preparation, Structure, Properties and Applications

edited by

Shengtai Zhou

and

Zhongguo Zhao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7839 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing of polymer composites; thermal interface materials; electrical conductivity; thermal conductivity; functional fillers; modification of fillers; polymer blends; processing conditions; thermoplastic composites; thermoset composites; foams; characterization methods; modeling; process–structure–properties

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

Advanced Polymers for Biomedical Applications: Preparation and Application

edited by

Rogério Leone Buchaim

and Daniela Vieira Buchaim

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7363 | 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)

Natural and Biodegradable Polymers in Healthcare and Biomedical Innovation

edited by

Amani Al-Othman

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6847 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Modification of Natural Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Magdalena Stepczyńska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6634 | 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)

Polymers and Their Role in Drug Delivery, 3rd Edition

edited by

Panagiotis Barmpalexis

and

Afroditi Kapourani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5857 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymeric materials; pharmaceutical applications; biomedical applications; drug-delivery systems; medical devices; polymer theory and modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Progress in Preparations and Applications of Chitin and Chitosan

edited by

Min-Lang Tsai

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5694 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Biodegradable Polyester-Based Materials

edited by

José Miguel Ferri

,

Vicent Fombuena Borràs

and

María Fernanda López Pérez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5041 | 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)

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

edited by

Vesna Antić

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4872 | 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)

Sustainable Polymers in Waste Management and Recycling

edited by Elsa F. Vieira

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4105 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymeric materials; renewable resources; green engineering; design for recycling; functional polymeric materials; biodegradability; biocompatibility; sustainable polymer recycling

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

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

edited by

Ling Ding

and

Huizhen Jia

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4067 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymeric drug; smart polymers; drug delivery systems; biodegradable/bioabsorbable; copolymers; natural/synthetic polymer

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

New Progress in Biodegradable Polymeric Materials

edited by

Marco A. Ortenzi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3970 | 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)

3D/4D Printing of Polymers: Recent Advances and Applications

edited by

Bilen Emek Abali

and

Christina Völlmecke

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3942 | Submission Open

Keywords: material extrusion (MEX) based printing; 3D printing; composite material printing; multimaterial printing; time-dependent structures; metamaterials; functional materials; optimization; digital twin technology

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

Recent Advances in Functional Polymer Materials for Water Treatment—2nd Edition

edited by

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submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3927 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer materials for water treatment; polymers and the environment; polymer adsorption material; polymer coagulants; polymer ion-exchange resins; membrane material for wastewater treatment; polymeric functional electrode material; polymeric anti-scale agents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Membranes: From Fabrication to Application

edited by

Jian Lu

and Yingying Qin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3860 | 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)

Sustainable Polymeric Materials in Building and Construction, 2nd Edition

edited by

Elnaz Esmizadeh

and

Michael A. Lacasse

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3339 | 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)

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

edited by Yong Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3118 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymer; flexible electronics; wearable; sensor

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

Polyurethane Foams

edited by

Elżbieta Malewska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2917 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane foams; flexible foam; rigid foam; bio-based polyols; recycling; cellular structure; mechanical properties; thermal insulation; structure–property relationship; processing methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymers in Sensor Applications

edited by

Nurhan Onar Camlibel

and Ayse Bedeloglu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2879 | 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)

Advanced Polymer Processing for Tissue Engineering

edited by Hyung Woo Kim

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2774 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer processing; multiscale fabrication; 3D/4D printing; biomaterials; tissue engineering; regenerative engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Research and Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by Xizhi Shi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2755 | Submission Open

Keywords: MIPs; application; recognition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Dental Applications: From New Materials and Processes to Clinical Translation

edited by

Ana Messias

and

Alexandra Vinagre

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2336 | Submission Open

Keywords: addictive manufacturing; FFF; SLA; DLP; polymers; resin; thermoplastics; dentistry; prosthodontics

(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 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2161 | 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)

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

edited by

Wei Guo

and Guoqiang Luo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2132 | 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)

Rubber Recycling and Reuse: Strategies for Sustainability and Valorization

edited by

Mathilde Champeau

,

Carlos Henrique Scuracchio

and Fabiula Danielli Bastos De Sousa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2128 | 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)

Biopolymer-Derived Carbon Materials: Applications in Environmental Remediation and Renewable Energy Production

edited by

Kang Kang

and

Yulin Hu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2117 | 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)

Eco-Innovative Polymer Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure Applications

edited by

Jianan Liu

and

Shisong Ren

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2042 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; modified asphalt; cementitious materials; sustainability; nano-reinforcement; durability; recycling; green construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Wound Dressing

edited by

Yujie Gao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2011 | Submission Open

Keywords: wound dressings; hydrogels; electrospinning and nanofibers; antibacterial polymers bioactive dressings; smart wound dressings; biodegradable polymers; 3D printing in wound care; clinical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Composites for Dental Applications

edited by

Boonlert Kukiattrakoon

and

Awiruth Klaisiri

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1894 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental material sciences; restorative dentistry; operative dentistry; prosthodontics; esthetic dentistry; adhesive dentistry; resin composite; ceramics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Biopolymer-Based Composites: Processing, Characterization and Application (3rd Edition)

edited by

Raffaella Striani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1803 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; sustainability; biocomposites; green engineering; bio-based materials; renewable resources; biocompatibility; biodegradability; eco-friendly materials; natural polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Flame-Retardant Polymer Materials for Advanced Applications

edited by

Rong Ma

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1722 | 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)

Advances in Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Anita Białkowska

and

Iwona Zarzyka

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1493 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; structural, thermal and mechanical properties of composites

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

Polymer-Ceramic Composites for Structural Application

edited by

Kang Guan

and

Di Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1389 | 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)

Structure, Characterization and Application of Bio-Based Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Elisa Passaglia

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1374 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer functionalization; polymer-based nanocomposites; polymer blending; bio-based polymers; functional polymers

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

Polymers in Infrastructural Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Jianying Hu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1368 | 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)

Polymer-Assisted Design of Functional (Nano)Materials for Energy Storage and Electrochemical Applications

edited by

Rutuja Amate

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1316 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-assisted synthesis of nanostructured materials ; polymer-templated porous materials ; polymer-derived carbon materials for energy storage ; polymer hydrogels and conductive polymer networks ; polymer–inorganic hybrid nanomaterials ; polymer binders and interfacial engineering in electrodes ; polymer-based supercapacitors and batteries ; electrochromic polymers and smart materials ; flexible and wearable energy storage devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Biomedical Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Sevil Dinçer İşoğlu and

Tuğrul Tolga Demirtaş

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1217 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; drug delivery; polymeric carriers; gene delivery; tissue engineering scaffolds; 3D bioprinting; bioinks; biodegradable polymers; shape-memory polymers; 4D printing; photopolymerizable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials: Degradation, Aging and Recycling

edited by Rui Tian

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1185 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer degradation; aging mechanisms; durability and stabilization; lifetime prediction; recycling

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

Advanced Research on Polysaccharides and Composite Materials

edited by

Shiyu Huang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1139 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; composite materials; polysaccharide-based hydrogels; antibacterial materials; biomaterials; functional composites; sustainable materials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; environmental remediation

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

Polymer Membranes for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Alfredo Cassano

and

Alberto Figoli

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1119 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric membranes; wastewater treatment; membrane filtration; desalination; novel polymer materials; antifouling membranes; interfacial polymerization; antimicrobial membranes; membrane preparation

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

Machine Learning-Based Predictions and Optimization of Polymer Material Performance

edited by

Üsame Ali Usca

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1087 | 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)

High-Performance Conductive Polymer Composites

edited by

İsmet Kaya

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1013 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; conductive polymer; nanomaterial; electroactive polymer; poly(aniline); poly(3,4-dioxythiophene); poly(thiophene); poly(pyrrole); graphene; carbon nanomaterial

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

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