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Polymers in Sustainable Construction Composites: Rheology, Mechanical Performance, and Durability

edited by Burak Felekoglu and Ali Mardani

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1190 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-modified cement; fiber-reinforced composites (FRCCs); recycled plastic aggregate concrete; PVA/PP/PE fibers; cement– polymer interface; rheological properties; durability enhancement; microstructural characterization; sustainable construction materials

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

Advances in Lignocellulose: Cellulose, Hemicellulose and Lignin

edited by Hui Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1129 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural modification; structural characterization; biomaterials; biopharmaceuticals; drug delivery; bioplastics; biosensors; flexible and wearable devices

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

Polymer Recycling and Upcycling: Toward a Circular Materials Economy

edited by

Anastasia Anceschi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1121 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer waste; recycling and upcycling; plastics; sustainable materials; waste valorization

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

Polymeric Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Sudarshan Singh

and

Chuda Chittasupho

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 935 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer scaffolds/composite/nanofibers; tissue engineering; biodegradable polymers; 3D bioprinting; hydrogels; regenerative medicine; smart biomaterials; cell-scaffold interaction; biofabrication; nanostructured polymers

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

Mechanical and Durability Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Zijian Song

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 904 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing; anti-corrosion; coatings; mechanical; durability

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

Sustainable Polymers: Design, Preparation and Environmental Application

edited by

Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 902 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; renewable polymers; eco-friendly polymers; green polymers; biomass-derived polymers; biodegradable polymers; waste-derived polymers; recovery and recycling of plastics and polymer composites; circular economy

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

Polymer Fluids in Geology and Geotechnical Engineering

edited by Feng Huang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 661 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; grouting; drilling; engineering applications; numerical modeling; theoretical analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Energy Storage, Environmental Remediation, and Sensing Applications

edited by Fouzia Mashkoor

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 641 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; energy storage; supercapacitors; electrochemical sensors; environmental remediation; biopolymer composites

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

Advances in Photopolymer Materials

edited by Davy-Louis Versace and

Jianzhang Zhao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 605 | Submission Open

Keywords: free-radical photopolymerization; cationic photopolymerization; ESR spin trapping; laser flash photolysis; materials; 3D printing; photophysics; electron transfer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multidisciplinary Design of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials and Structures

edited by

Jiang-Bo Bai

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 587 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite materials; fiber-reinforced composite material; carbon fiber; glass fiber; 3D printing; green composite material; structure performance

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

Mechanical Properties and Thermal Analysis of Polymer Materials

edited by

Edgar Franco-Urquiza

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; thermal analysis; tensile; flexural; DSC; TGA; DMA; crystallinity

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

Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications

edited by

Mian Hammad Nazir

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; conductive polymers

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

Advances in Biopolymers and Biobased Polymers: Engineering Innovations and Applications

edited by

Ilhan Chang

and

Hadi Fatehi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers in structural and civil engineering; biopolymers for geotechnical and mining engineering; biopolymers in biomedical engineering; biopolymer-based composites; biopolymers for environmental remediation; sustainable biopolymer materials; biopolymers in energy storage and conversion; functional biopolymers for additive manufacturing; advanced biopolymers for water treatment

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

Boosting Energy Storage Battery Performance and Safety with Polymers

edited by Xinhai Yuan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; battery separators; electrode materials; electrolyte additives; energy storage systems; lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; solid-state batteries; aqueous batteries; battery performance and safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymeric Materials for Lithium-Ion and Post-Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by

Guillermina L. Luque

María Victoria Bracamonte

and

Javier Luque Di Salvo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric electrolytes; polymers as binders; polymeric separators; polymers for post-lithium-ion batteries; biodegradable polymers for green battery technologies; mechanisms and modeling; ion transport mechanisms in polymer-based systems; computational studies on polymer– electrolyte interactions and interface phenomena

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Carbon-Based Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites: Innovations and Emerging Trends

edited by

Md Najib Alam

and

Sang-Shin Park

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; polymer composites; mechanical properties; electrical properties; thermal properties; energy harvesting; smart materials; multifunctional materials

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

Advanced Polymeric Biomaterials with 3D Digital Technology

edited by

Pereira Jefferson Ricardo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D digital technology; polymeric biomaterials; dentistry; intraoral scanning

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

Fiber-Reinforced Polymers in Construction and Building

edited by

Gebrail Bekdaş

and

Sinan Melih Nigdeli

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP); construction materials; artificial intelligence (AI); durability; sustainable construction; crack resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Polymeric Absorbent Materials: Innovations in Sorption, Sustainability, and Micro/Nanoplastics Remediation

edited by

Seif El Islam Lebouachera

and

Bruno Grassl

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric absorbents; superabsorbent polymer; microplastics; nanoplastics; environmental remediation; adsorption mechanisms; sustainable polymers; bio-based materials; sorption modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances and Innovative Applications of Polymer-Enhanced Composites in Construction

edited by

Erhan Güneyisi

Esra Mete Güneyisi

, Süleyman İpek and

Kasım Mermerdaş

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; CFRP; GFRP; BFRP; FRP bars; FRP-confined composite members; strengthening; mechanical performance; durability; serviceability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymers from Biomass: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

edited by

Ian Major

, Pavan Paraskar and

Amin Abbasi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: vegetable oil-derived polymers; bio-based thermosets; green synthesis; biodegradability; circular economy; sustainable materials; polymer functionalisation; renewable feedstocks; advanced polymer applications; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Cellulose: Structure Characterization and Applications

edited by

Halil Durak

and

Hu Li

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; structural characterization; nanocellulose; biomass valorization; green materials; biocomposites; enzymatic hydrolysis; sustainable applications; thermochemical conversion; renewable resources

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

Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Biosensors

edited by

Daniel A. Gonçalves

and

Cícero Cena

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based biosensors; food safety monitoring; molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); wearable and smart sensing devices; viral and cancer diagnostics; conductive polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Nanocarriers for Targeted Drug Delivery in Cancer and Infectious Diseases

edited by

Chaitany Raorane

and

Vinit Raj

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery; molecular dynamics simulation; cancer nanomedicine; antibacterial nanocarriers; biofilm disruption; stimuli-responsive polymers; PLGA nanoparticles; nanocarrier surface modification; tumour microenvironment targeting; ligand-receptor-mediated delivery; drug resistance; nanotoxicology; controlled release systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Bio-Based Polymers from Proteins and Polysaccharides: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Aman Ullah

and

Muhammad Zubair

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; proteins; carbohydrates; lipids; biodegradable materials; green synthesis; polymerization; biomass conversion; structure– function relationships

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

Advances in Bio-Based Polymers for Sustainable Packaging

edited by

Joana Costa Vieira

and Maria Emilia da Costa Cabral Amaral

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradability; compostability environmental impact; materials properties; packaging; sustainability

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

A Commemorative Issue in Honor of Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart: Functional Coordination Polymers

edited by

Hui Li

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coordination polymer; metal– organic framework; H-bonded metal– organic framework; bionic metal– organic framework; chiral coordination polymer; macrocyclic coordination polymer; dynamic covalent bonding; self-healing material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer Materials for Packaging Applications

edited by

Urška Vrabič-Brodnjak

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable packaging materials; bio-nanocomposites; renewable resources; compostability and biodegradation; recycling; circular economy in packaging

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

Advances in Recycling and Reuse of Polymers

edited by

Anita Ptiček Siročić

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemically recycled polymers; mechanically recycled polymers; recycling of waste polymers with new approaches; reuse of waste polymers; recycled polymer reprocessing; assessment of present recycling of waste polymers

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

Smart Polymer: New Design and Applications

edited by Xiacong Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: dendritic polymers; thermosensitive smart polymers; helical polymers; smart hydrogels; chiral smart materials; stimuli-responsive polymers; novel topological polymers; polymer chemistry; supramolecular chemistry; biomedical materials

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

Izabell Crăciunescu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; functional polymers; nanostructured materials; synthesis and characterization; stimuli-responsive polymers; electrochemical; energy applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Cellulose-Based Polymer Composites and Their Emerging Applications

edited by

Suryani Saallah

and Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; biopolymers; bio-based materials; biodegradable composites; functional materials; sustainable materials; smart materials; nanocomposites

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

Failure of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Seyed R. Koloor

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: mathematical model; numerical and computational methods; experimental method; mechanical behavior; constitutive model; fatigue and fracture mechanics; damage mechanics

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

Sustainable Polymers and Polymer Recycling Technologies

edited by

Estefanía Lidón Sánchez-Safont

and

Jose Gamez-Perez

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; polymer recycling; biodegradable polymers; compostable plastics; circular economy; bio-based materials; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; end-of-life strategies; life cycle assessment (LCA)

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

Functional Polymers for Water Pollution Detection and Adsorption

edited by

Thabang Hendrica Mokhothu

and Somandla Ncube

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic and inorganic pollutants; polymers; remediation; environmental pollution; functional polymers; smart polymers; nanomaterials; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fabrication of Colouristic and Functional Polymers with Special Focus on the Sustainability and Efficiency

edited by

Yuyang Zhou

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; modification; functionality; coloration; high-performance; sustainability; efficiency

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

Rheological Characterization of Polymeric Materials

edited by

Mohamed Youssry

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric nanocomposites; rheology and microrheology; geopolymers; biopolymers; block copolymers; rheo-microscopy; rheo-NMR

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

Synthesis and Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Based on Green Monomers and Techniques

edited by Goksu Ozcelikay

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymer; application; synthesis; monomer; green; analytical methods; sensors; separation technique; molecular recognition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recycling and Management of Polymer Waste

edited by Clodoaldo Saron and Daniella Mullinari

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; circular economy; waste management; sustainability; environment; polymer processing; polymer degradation; waste generation

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

Preparation and Application of Polymer Membranes

edited by

Ştefan Ţǎlu

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2090 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure– property relationships of polymers; physical– chemical properties and advanced functionality; thin-film membranes; membrane technologies; characterization; performances; selective separations; water and wastewater treatment; transport properties; separation and filtration; coating layers; drug delivery systems; nanofiber filters; environmental protection

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

Carbohydrate Polymers: Synthesis, Preparation, Structural Characteristics and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Aoxue Luo

and

Yijun Fan

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1585 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbohydrate polymers; polysaccharide; synthesis; structural characteristics; biological activity

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

Biopolymers in the Agri-Food Industry—Structure, Properties, New Trends and Application Innovations

edited by

Karolina Pycia

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; agri-food industry; rheological properties; functional properties; biodegradation; sustainable development

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

Polymer–Graphene Composites: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Suguna Perumal

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; graphene; composites; polymer– graphene properties; polymer– graphene applications; energy storage; biomedical

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

Polymer-Based Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

and

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 20533 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based biomaterials; tissue engineering; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; 4D printing; bioprinting; cell printing; organ and organoid printing; biomimetic materials and structures

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

Wood and Wood-Based Composites: New Frontiers in Modification, Performance, and Sustainability

edited by

Jyh-Horng Wu

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7343 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood-based composites; environmentally friendly materials; modification; flame retardancy; physico-mechanical properties; sustainability; durability; environmental exposure

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

Thermal and Elastic Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Slobodanka Galovic

Edin Suljovrujić

and

Katarina Djordjević

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2576 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermo-elastic properties; thermal conductivity; thermal diffusivity; coefficient of linear expansion; glass transition temperature; melting temperature; coefficient of elasticity; Young’ s modulus of elasticity; creep resistance; impact resistance

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Coatings

edited by

Ying Yan

and Yiqi Wang

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1643 | Submission Open

Keywords: spin coating; slot die coating; polymer coatings; smart polymer coatings; nanocomposite coatings; characterization; advanced imaging; spectroscopy; surface analysis; dynamic field

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

3D Printing and Molding Study in Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Aleš Mizera

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 714 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; molding techniques; polymeric materials; material manufacturing

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

Advanced Organic Semiconducting Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Application

edited by Jianfeng Li

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconducting polymers; organic semiconductors; conjugated polymers; organic thermoelectric materials; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

MOF-Polymer Composites: Design, Derivatives and Applications

edited by Dalei Song

submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: MOF; polymer composites; porous materials; adjustable structure; MOF derivatives

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

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