Polymers

Stimuli-Responsive Functional Polymers for Drug Delivery

edited by

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10877 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; stimuli-responsive materials; controlled drug release; targeted drug delivery; biodegradable polymers; nanocarriers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Inorganic Filler-Based Polymeric Composites for Enhanced Mechanical and Thermal Properties

edited by

Keon-Soo Jang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7624 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; inorganic filler; mechanical properties; thermal properties

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

Research and Characterization of Mechanical, Thermal, and Structural Properties of 3D Printed Polymers

edited by

Dionysis E. Mouzakis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6751 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal properties; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing; 3D print; polymer

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

Sustainable and Functional Polymeric Nanocomposites

edited by

Raffaele Longo

and

Liberata Guadagno

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6369 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermosetting materials; thermoplastic materials; vitrimeric materials; nanocomposites; biopolymers; functional materials; smart materials; carbonaceous fillers; energy-efficient process; recyclability; multifunctional polymers

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

Functional Polymer Films for Surface Modification and Coating Applications

edited by

Mehmet Gürsoy

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5812 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coating; thin film; hydrophobic; hydrophilic; conductive; responsive surface; antimicrobial; surface engineering; polymer fabrication techniques

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

Processing, Property and Application of Degradable Polymers and Polymeric Composites

edited by

Wen Lei

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5511 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable; polymer; composite; processing; property; application

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

Polymeric Materials Based on Graphene Derivatives and Composites

edited by

Mariapompea Cutroneo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5481 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer–graphene composites; nanocomposites; flexible electronics; biomedical applications; graphene oxide

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

High-Performance Cement-Based Composites with Polymers

edited by Jiaxiang Lin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5342 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fiber-reinforced composites; cement-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Composites for Smart and Eco-Friendly Systems

edited by

Hui Zhao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5340 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; biodegradable polymer; polymer processing; antibacterial; thermal stability; mechanical properties; smart and eco-friendly systems

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

Mechanical Behaviour of Polymeric-Based Systems Used in Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Francesca Luzi

,

Michela Simoncini

and

Alida Mazzoli

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4760 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites and nanocomposites; characterization (thermal, mechanical, rheological, morphology, chemical, etc.); manufacturing and processing (extrusion, 3D printing, electrospinning, injection moulding, thermoforming, hot-press moulding, etc.); sustainable development; engineering applications; polymeric additives; corrosion resistance and waterproofing

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

Simulation and Calculation of Polymer Composite Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Han Liu

,

Zhenhua Wei

and Maja Kuzmanović

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4708 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymeric solids; mechanical properties; structural morphology; molecular dynamics simulation; finite element analysis; multiscale modeling; constitutive modeling; machine learning; inverse design

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

Advances in the Structure and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites

edited by Xujiang Chao and Wenlong Tian

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4528 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; mechanical characterization; numerical modeling; additive manufacturing; mechanical metamaterials; lightweight structures

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

Innovative Energetic Polymer Composites

edited by

Min Xia

,

Zhengmao Ding

and Chao Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4198 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-energy-density materials; propellants; gunpowder; nitrogenous compounds; safety; charging process; polymers; intense burning; fuel cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Processing Strategy for Functional Polymer Materials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yinghong Chen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4163 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer processing; functional polymer materials; polymer composite; polymer blend; polymer nanocomposite; high performance; multi-functions; multiscale structural control; structure manipulation; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; microprocessing; rotary extrusion; foaming; biaxial stretching; multilayer coextrusion

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

Material-Process-Structure Integrated Design for Advanced Polymeric Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhen Wang

and

Guohua Zhu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4025 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers; multi-scale; integrated model; optimization algorithm; collaborative design; lightweight

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

Multidisciplinary Design of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials and Structures

edited by

Jiang-Bo Bai

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3939 | 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)

Polymer–Graphene Composites: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Suguna Perumal

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3695 | 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)

Thermochemical Conversion of Polymer Waste

edited by Jingchun Huang and

Erwei Leng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3462 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural-polymer waste; artificial-polymer waste; combustion; pyrolysis; gasification; hydro-liquefaction

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

Engineered Polymeric Particles for Next-Generation Nanomedicine

edited by

Leonard Ionut Atanase

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3447 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric nano-microparticles; nanomedicine; drug delivery systems; targeted delivery; stimuli-responsive polymers; smart nanocarriers; biocompatible polymers; biomedical applications; theranostics; gene delivery; immunotherapy; controlled release; hybrid polymer–inorganic particles; biomimetic nanomaterials; tissue engineering; advanced nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biopolymers and Bio-Based Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Iwona Zarzyka

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3317 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable polymers; biosynthesized polymers; biopolymer composites; nanobiocomposites; bionanoadditives; bioadditives; natural aliphatic polyesters; polylactide

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

Polymer Fluids in Geology and Geotechnical Engineering

edited by Feng Huang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3142 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Materials and Its Applications

edited by

Gokhan Demircan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2926 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical behavior of polymers; time-dependent and nonlinear constitutive models; viscoplasticity and fracture mechanics; advanced experimental methods for polymers; molecular orientation and shape memory effects; finite element and multiscale modeling approaches; structural applications of polymer materials; polymer response under complex environmental effects

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

Eco-Friendly Polymeric Materials: Innovations for Sustainable Packaging and Environmental Protection

edited by

Luis Serrano

and

Araceli García

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2863 | Submission Open

Keywords: packaging; renewable materials; bio-composites; biorefinery; wastes; environment; remediation; biodegradability; bio-polymers

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

Advances in Thermal Behaviour of Polymers

edited by

Małgorzata Maciejewska

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2775 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thermal behaviour; glass transition; melting and crystallization; thermal stability; degradation mechanisms; nanocomposites; biodegradable polymers; thermal analysis techniques; structure–property relationships; sustainable materials

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

Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Polymers for Construction: Properties and Application

edited by

Sadik Alper Yildizel

, Buket Bezgin Çarbaş and Gökhan Kaplan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2529 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs); structural composites; durability and service life; composite interfaces and hybrid composites; advanced manufacturing of composite structures; fire and elevated temperature performance; repair, retrofitting, and rehabilitation; sustainability; LCA; recycling of composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer-Based Electronic Materials

edited by Xi Yuan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2373 | Submission Open

Keywords: dielectric polymers; piezoelectric polymers; ferroelectric polymers; thermoelectric polymers; conducting polymers; semiconductor polymers; polymer electronic composites; flexible electronic devices; wearable sensing devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Progress in Surface Treatment for Polymer Materials by Plasmas

edited by

Andrei Vasile Nastuta

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2231 | Submission Open

Keywords: atmospheric pressure plasmas; plasma jets; plasma-treated polymer surfaces; surface characterization; atomic force microscopy; adhesion, surface energy, and work of adhesion; surface morphology; additive manufacturing of polymers; mechanical properties

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

Modifications of Polymer Materials for Toughness, Thermal Conductivity

edited by

Dexiang Sun

and

Jinghui Yang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2190 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer nanocomposites; structure–property relationship; mechanical properties; thermal conductivity; flame retardancy; toughening mechanism; thermal conductive mechanism; flame retardancy mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Additive Manufacturing and Molding of Polymer Systems

edited by

Jacek Andrzejewski

and Aminul Islam

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2143 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic processing; additive manufacturing; flexible manufacturing; polymer blends/composites; material sustainability; tooling solutions; plastic waste management

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

Recycling of Engineering Polymers: Process and Physico-Chemical Changes, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dorota Czarnecka-Komorowska

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2130 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic waste; circular economy; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; organic recycling

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

Polymer-Based Functional Fabrics for Advanced Applications

edited by

Annie Yu

and

Kit Lun Yick

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2113 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer fabrics; smart textiles; polymer fibers; wearable technology; conductive polymers; sustainable textiles; fabric composites; responsive materials; textiles product development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Functional Polymers for Wearable Technology

edited by

Jem-Kun Chen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2050 | 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)

Smart Polymers: Stimulus-Responsive Properties and Their Biomedical Applications

edited by

Marija Vukomanović

and

Marija M. Babić Radić

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2002 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; electrostimulation; piezostimulation; mechanostimulation; photostimulation; thermostimulation

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

Advances in Polymeric Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Vladyslav Vivcharenko and

Paulina Kazimierczak

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2001 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biomaterial; scaffolds; hydrogel; wound dressing; nanocarriers; functionalization; tissue regeneration; drug delivery; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Studies, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jesús-María García-Martínez

and

Emilia P. Collar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1955 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fracture; failure; standardizations; modeling and forecasting; mechanical behavior–processing relationship

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

Advances in High-Performance Polymer Fibers: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications

edited by André Lehmann and

Tobias Köhnke

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1822 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance polymer fibers; carbon fibers; man-made cellulose fibers; liquid crystalline polyester; liquid crystalline aromatic polyamide fibers; UHMWE polyethylene fibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Simulation and Modeling on Polymer Surfaces/Interfaces

edited by

Catalin Berlic

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1763 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer surfaces and interfaces; interphases; simulation; multiscale modeling; molecular dynamics; wetting and adhesion

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

Polymeric Biomaterials for RNA Therapeutics and Genetic Drug Delivery Applications

edited by

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,

and

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1675 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; RNA delivery; gene therapy; mRNA therapeutics; nanoparticle drug delivery; siRNA/CRISPR delivery; biodegradable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Sustainable Polymer Composites and Advanced End-of-Life/Recycling Strategies

edited by Sanjita Wasti and Matthew Korey

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1579 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymer composites; bio-based polymers; recycled polymer composites; recycling technologies; circular economy; life cycle assessment (LCA); applications

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

Izabell Crăciunescu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1475 | 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)

Multi-Material Thermoplastic Additive Manufacturing: Interfaces, Architectured Structures and Performance

edited by

Dana Luca Motoc

and

Santiago Ferrándiz-Bou

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1405 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-material additive manufacturing (MM-AM); architectured structures; process–structure–property relationships; interfaces; tailored properties: modeling and optimization of multi-material components; structural and functional applications

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

Research on Functional Polymer-Based Coatings

edited by

Syeda Shamila Hamdani

and

Ajmir Khan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1363 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; bio-based polymers; sustainable materials; antimicrobial coatings; high barrier properties; eco-friendly coatings; recyclable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Eco-Efficient Polymer Systems: Green Synthesis and Adsorption Applications

edited by

Sema Salgın

and

Uğur Salgın

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1325 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; green polymer synthesis; biodegradable materials; cyclodextrin nanosponges; deep eutectic solvents (DESs); supercritical CO2 processes; adsorbent regeneration; hybrid polymer–nanoparticle systems

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

Polymer Materials in Food Science

edited by

Bulent Basyigit

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1314 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; proteins; synthetic polymers; polymer networks; crosslinking; hydrogels; nanocomposites; encapsulation; stabilization; innovative packaging systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Wood and Wood Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Antonios Papadopoulos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1174 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood; wood polymer composites; lignocellulosic composites; chemical or thermal modification; nanotechnology and nanomaterials

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

Application of Polymers in Cementitious Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jun Ren

, Tangwei Mi and Dafu Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1109 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; cement; concrete; fresh property; hardened property; durability; mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacturing, Characterization, and Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhen Wang

and

Guohua Zhu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1108 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; design method; manufacturing process; property characterization; structural application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

The Application of Multifunctional Elastomer and Gel-Based Composites

edited by

Vineet Kumar

and

Sang-Shin Park

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1050 | Submission Open

Keywords: portable electronics; hydrogels; soft elastomers; smart sensors; self-powered nanogenerators; actuators; tribology; wear-fatigue properties; durability; multi-hysteresis; magneto-rheological elastomers; stretchable electronics

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

High-Performance Polyurethanes

edited by

Muhammad Naveed

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1045 | 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)

Durability, Aging, and Degradation of Polymer Fibers

edited by

Jolanta Wąs-Gubała

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1035 | Submission Open

Keywords: textile and fiber degradation; specialized textiles; environmental stress; mechanical, biological, and chemical degradation; extreme conditions (thermal, blast, etc.); multifactorial degradation; physical and chemical mechanisms; effects of degradation; forensic and archeological analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

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