Polymers

High-Performance Conductive Polymer Composites

edited by

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1020 | 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)

Resin Additives—Spices for Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yuchuan Li

and

Meishuai Zou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 965 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin additive; plastic additive; polymer; polymer alloy; antioxidant; antistatic agent; blowing agent; flame retardant; lubricant; impact modifier; plasticizer; coloring agent; filling material

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

Application of Nanoparticles in Polymers

edited by

István Csarnovics

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 945 | 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)

Advances in High-Performance Polyimides: Preparation, Characterization and Application

edited by Yonggang Min and Shiyang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 903 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyimides; high-performance polymers; thermal stability; polymer synthesis; polyimide composite; polymer characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer Fibers for Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Applications

edited by

Elisabete Silva

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 814 | 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)

Biomass to Biopolymers: Sustainable Materials Engineering

edited by

Xugang Dang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 796 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; biopolymers; sustainable materials; renewable resources; circular economy; green chemistry; biodegradable materials; bio-based polymers

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

Advances in Biopolymers: Degradation and Sustainable Development

edited by

Zhiwei Jiang

and Qiyang Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 766 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable polymers; cellulose; lignin; starch; bioplastic; environment

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

Advances in High-Performance Polymers: Innovative Adhesives and Composites

edited by Pengfei Huo and Caizhao Liu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 765 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance polymers; adhesive; composite; resin preparation; interface engineering; thermomechanical properties; sustainable resins; multifunctional materials; polymer modification; advanced applications

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

Polymeric Coatings for High Performance Applications

edited by

Xiaoxing Yan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 762 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; synthetic polymers; natural polymers; high-performance coatings; biomaterials

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

Eco-Friendly Polymeric Coatings and Adhesive Technology, 3rd Edition

edited by

Guangpu Zhang

,

Zhengmao Ding

and

Yanan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 755 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; adhesive; polymer; eco-friendly; water based; re-use; solvent-free; composites; functional polymer

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

Innovative Polymer-Associated Self-Healing Materials: From Design to Applications

edited by

Xianfeng Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 755 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; functional materials; self-healing; stimuli-responsive; polymer design; adaptive materials; shape-memory; biohybrid systems; responsive hydrogels; smart coatings

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

Polymer Composites in Civil Engineering

edited by

Ibrahim Turkmen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 743 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; civil engineering materials; fiber-reinforced polymers; polymer-modified concrete; repair and strengthening; durability; sustainable construction materials; structural applications; cementitious composites

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

Advanced Polymer Foam: Structural Control and Material Performance

edited by

Huawen Liu

and

Qionghai Chen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 741 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer foam; polymer aerogel; polymer porous fiber; cellular structure control; foaming technology; freeze-casting; mechanical performance; thermal insulation; lightweight materials; multifunctional foams

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

Advances in the Sustainability of Natural Polymer Composites

edited by

Vasi Uddin Siddiqui

and

Edi Syams b. Zainudin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 733 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer composites; biopolymers; sustainability; nanocellulose; chitosan; graphene; biodegradability; green materials; renewable resources; eco-friendly applications

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

Polymer Composites for Adsorption Applications

edited by Murat Yilmaz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 709 | 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)

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Buildings

edited by Xinxing Zhou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 691 | Submission Open

Keywords: building material; polymer; asphalt; polyurethane; epoxy resin; biomass

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Applications of Polymer Composites in Sustainable Development

edited by

Juan Pedro Fernández-Blázquez

and

Mónica Peñas-Caballero

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 688 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy; high-performance; waste; end-of-life; recycling

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

Advanced Porous Polymer-Based Materials: Unlocking Catalytic and Environmental Applications

edited by

Olimpia Tammaro

and

Claudio Imparato

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 639 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous gel; synthetic and natural polymers; chemical synthesis; reticular chemistry; catalysis; environmental remediation; metal-organic framework; covalent organic framework

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Bio-Based and Hybrid Polymer Materials for Water Treatment and Emerging Contaminant Removal

edited by

Eduardo Alberto A. Lopez-Maldonado

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 632 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; functional polymer materials; hybrid polymer composites; chitosan; adsorption; polymer membranes; emerging contaminants; wastewater treatment; resource recovery; circular water systems

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

Biobased Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Dicky Pranantyo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 601 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biocomposites; biomaterials; biomedical applications; antimicrobials; orthopedic implants; tissue engineering; drug delivery; wound dressing

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

End-of-Life Strategies for Bio-Based Monomers and Polymers: From Green Chemistry to Circular Economy

edited by

Izabela Irska

,

Sandra Paszkiewicz

and

Adam Olszewski

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 568 | Submission Open

Keywords: green monomers; bio-based polymers; sustainable polymers; mass-balance polymers; circular economy; end-of-life; life cycle assessment (LCA); environmental impact; biocomposites; structure– property relationship; recycling; biodegradation

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

Biopolysaccharide Hydrogels

edited by Shuang Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 529 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial polysaccharide; hydrogels; biopolymers; gelation behavior; rheological properties

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

Polymeric Materials for Advanced Drug Delivery

edited by Wenhai Lin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric drug delivery; biodegradable polymers; nanocarriers; smart polymers; controlled release; targeted delivery; hydrogels; micelles; biocompatibility; stimuli-responsive systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fiber-Reinforced Polymers: Manufacture, Properties and Applications—Third Edition

edited by

Marius Marinel Stănescu

and Bolcu Dumitru

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing process of fiber-reinforced polymers; mechanical properties; chemical properties

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

Advances in Plasma Processes of Polymers

edited by

Tomasz Czapka

and

Andrea Zille

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma polymerisation; plasma treatment; plasma surface modification; polymer activation; electrospun nanofibers; materials characterisation; biodegradable polymers; functional polymers; electronic/biomedical applications

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

Self-Healing Elastomer Composites: Structures and Properties

edited by

Supachok Tanpichai

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing polymers; composites; elastomers; dynamic chemistry; supramolecular chemistry; soft robotics; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Materials: Processes, Multimaterial Systems, Qualification and Sustainability

edited by

Hany Hassanin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer AM; FFF/FDM; SLA/DLP/2PP; SLS/MJF/HSS; rheology and printability; interlayer welding; multimaterial and 4D printing; in-situ monitoring and metrology; digital twin & ML; recyclable/reprocessable feedstocks; DfAM; qualification and standards

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

New Challenges from the Perspective of Nanofibrous Materials

edited by

Dania Olmos

and

Javier González-Benito

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 354 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofibrous materials; filtration; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; electrode components; sensors; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in Biomimetic Smart Hydrogels, 2nd Edition

edited by Xiangyu Liang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: tough hydrogels; 3D/4D printing; tissue engineering; structural mechanics; responsive materials; self-recovery materials; medical devices; artificial intelligence; drug delivery; sustainable materials

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

Bio-Based and Biomimetic Liquid Crystalline Polymeric Systems: From Fundamental Self-Assembly to Functional Applications

edited by

Ana Catarina Trindade

and João Paulo Canejo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid crystalline polymers; bio-based materials; biomimetic systems; self-assembly; sustainable polymers; smart materials; stimuli-responsive systems; hierarchical structures; functional materials; advanced applications

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

Applications of Graphene in Polymer Composites

edited by Firas Awaja

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; polymer composites; biomedical application; thermal interface materials; electrical conductivity; stress; shear; mechanical properties; nanocomposites; dispersion; functional materials; thermal conductivity

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

Polymer Aerogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Advanced Applications

edited by Peiying Hu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aerogels; sol–gel process; polymerization mechanisms; crosslinking chemistry; organic–inorganic hybrids; nanostructured polymers; porous networks; nanoporous materials; lightweight materials; mechanical flexibility; thermal insulation; acoustic damping; flame retardancy; electrical conductivity; functionalization and modification; biodegradable materials; sustainable materials; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; flexible electronics; energy storage and conversion; adsorption and separation; catalysis; 3D-printing; freeze-drying; supercritical drying; rheological behavior; microscopy and spectroscopy

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

Functional Polymeric Materials for Dental and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Marcos Antônio Japiassú Resende Montes

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers in dentistry; resin composites; dental adhesives; polymeric impression materials; biocompatibility; acrylic resins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Membranes for Filtration and Separation Technologies

edited by

María del Carmen García Payo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric membranes; nanostructured membranes; membrane separation technologies; mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs); antifouling; sustainable materials; membrane fabrication; mass transport; stimuli-responsive polymers

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

Advanced Polymer Photovoltaics: Materials, Devices and Applications

edited by

Chi-Ping Li

,

Fang-Chi Hsu

and

Shu-Ling Huang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer solar cells; organic photovoltaics; conjugated polymers; non-fullerene acceptors; flexible photovoltaics; printed electronics; interfacial engineering; charge transport; photovoltaic stability; sustainable energy materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Packaging Revolution: The Rise of Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Ece Söğüt

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food packaging; biodegradable polymers; waste valorization and circular economy; biopolymer nanocomposites; active and intelligent packaging; cellulose and lignocellulosic materials; starch- and pectin-based films; shelf-life extension

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

Advances in Polymer Molding and Processing, 2nd Edition

edited by Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent injection machine; extrusion-injection molding machine for LFT; energy-saving machine; ultra-fast injection machine; monitoring technology; sensor fusion for injection molding; smart and integrated in-mold sensors; rheology; rheology in injection molding; rheological characterization of polymer materials; mold technology; optimization of mold-cooling channels; conformal cooling channel design; quick-change mold; design optimization of sequential valve gating for HRS; thermoplastic/thermosetting-integrated mold; RHCM or variothermal mold; innovative molding process; multi-layer molding; micro-molding; multi-component (thermoplastic, thermoset, metal, ceramic) molding; foam-injection molding; sustainability; molding process using bioplastics; molding process using recycled polymers; materials; recycled materials; bioplastic materials; long-fiber thermoplastics; nanocomposites

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

Recent Development of Polymeric Materials for Dental Applications

edited by

Maria Jacinta M C Santos

and Gildo Santos

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental polymers; resin-based composites; bioactive dental materials; antibacterial materials; calcium phosphate-based polymers; fluoride-releasing materials; polymer polyetheretherketone (PEEK); nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Design, Forming, and Application Technologies of Polymer Composite Components for Aerospace

edited by

Lihua Zhan

,

Chenglong Guan

,

Dongyue Gao

, Xiaozhou Xin and

Bing Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; forming process; structural mechanics; integrated structural–functional design; geometry–performance synergy; health monitoring; smart materials and structures

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

Advances in Cellulose/Lignin Materials

edited by

Michel Picanço Oliveira

, Verônica Scarpini Candido,

Noan Simonassi

and Felipe Perissé Duarte Lopes

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; lignin; nanocellulose; biocomposites; biomass valorization; sustainable materials; bio-based polymers; functional materials

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

Advanced Functional Biomacromolecules in Biosensing

edited by

Felismina Teixeira Coelho Moreira

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomacromolecules; biosensors; proteins; carbohydrates; nucleic acids

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

Advances in Lignin-Based Derivatives and Composites

edited by Xiangyu You

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin valorization; lignin-based polymers; biocomposites and blends; chemical modification of lignin; functional hydrogels; sustainable and renewable materials; lignin-derived carbon materials; advanced applications (e.g., energy, sensors, adhesives)

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

Advanced Polymer Separators for Safe and High-Performance Batteries

edited by Bingshu Guo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer separators; polymer electrolyte; lithium metal battery; metal sulfur battery; aqueous zinc-ion batteries; supercapacitors; vanadium redox flow batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Innovations in Polymer-Based Flexible Materials and Devices

edited by

Sihang Zhang

and Jiangtao Xu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; flexibility; wearables; electronics; functional membranes; thin films; sensors; optical devices

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

Advances in Molecularly Imprinted Polymers: Synthesis, Design, and Application

edited by

Showkat Ahmad Bhawani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers; molecular imprinting; nanoimprinting; smart functional polymers; selective interactions; molecular recognition; solid-phase extraction; sensing; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Composite Materials for Sustainable Energy Systems and Storage Technologies

edited by

Sohaib Z. Khan

and Asad A. Zaidi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based composites; sustainable energy systems; energy storage technologies; polymer nanocomposites; conductive polymers; batteries; supercapacitors; polymer electrolytes; fuel cells; hydrogen storage

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

Mechanical Properties and Behaviors of Polymer Materials

edited by Kejian Wang

submission deadline 21 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 728 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer mechanics; semicrystalline polymers; deformation mechanisms; yield behavior; thermo-mechanical coupling; viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity; structure–property relationship; constitutive modeling; polymer composites; mechanical characterization

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

Preparation and Characterization of Polymer Materials for Drug Delivery Applications

edited by

Mohamed Abbas Ibrahim

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biomedical applications; drug delivery systems; characterization; manufacturing; stability studies

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

Sustainable Polymer for Green Construction

edited by

Erhan Güneyisi

, Süleyman İpek and

Esra Mete Güneyisi

submission deadline 26 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based materials; circular economy; energy-efficient construction; environmental sustainability; geopolymer composites; green construction; polymer nanocomposites; recycled polymer composites; smart polymers; sustainable building materials; sustainable polymers; structural applications

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

Natural Polymeric Materials: Polysaccharides and Carbohydrate Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Agnieszka Feliczak-Guzik

and

Agata Wawrzyńczak

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 16850 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis and characterization of carbohydrate/polysaccharide-based NPLs; structural modifications and functionalization of carbohydrate/polysaccharide-based NPLs; encapsulation processes; drug-delivery systems; polysaccharide-based bionanocomposites; polysaccharide-based hydrogels; polysaccharide-based membranes; electroactive NPLs

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

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