Polymers

Advances in 3D and 4D Printing of Polymer and Polymer-Composite Materials

edited by Zhongpu (Leo) Zhang and

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 552 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D and 4D printing; polymer composites; computational mechanics; multiscale modelling; biomechanics; smart polymer systems

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

Advanced Sustainable Polymers for Durable and Low-Carbon Construction Materials

edited by

Hesham Elemam

and

Md. Nizam Uddin

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; low-carbon construction materials; polymer-modified concrete; geopolymer composites; self-healing materials; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); bio-based materials; durable infrastructure; circular economy in construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Mechanical Performance of Polymer Materials

edited by

Bedriye Ucpinar

and

Ayse Aytac

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fiber-reinforced composites; nanocomposites; additive manufacturing; mechanical performance; tensile strength; impact resistance; fatigue behavior; storage modulus

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

Functional Polymers for Energy, Environmental and Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

Andreea Mădălina Pandele

and Madalina Oprea

submission deadline 22 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; energy materials; environmental remediation; tissue engineering; polymeric nanocomposites; smart polymers; hydrogels; conductive polymers; biomaterials; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Additives and Reinforcements for Biobased and Recycled Polymers

edited by

Marcin Masłowski

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymers; recycled polymers; polymer recycling; upcycling; functional additives; reinforcements; compatibilization; sustainable polymer composites; circular economy; bio-based materials

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

Advanced Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-Based Thin Films

edited by

Anita Ioana Visan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11236 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based thin films; synthesis and preparation; deposition techniques; characterization; properties

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

Advances in Recycling and Reuse of Polymers

edited by

Anita Ptiček Siročić

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10185 | 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)

Application and Characterization of Cellulose-Based Polymers

edited by Qi Yang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9377 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose-based polymers; cellulose extraction; cellulose modification; nanocellulose; sustainable materials; biomedical applications; smart packaging; characterization techniques

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

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: The Relationship Between Structure and Properties of Polymer Materials in Processing

edited by

Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis

and

Hiroshi Ito

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6810 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; structure–property relationship; mechanical properties; thermal properties; molecular structure; additives and fillers; nanocomposites; 3D printing; environmental stability thermal stability; polymer nanocomposites; processing parameters; molecular alignment; industrial applications

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

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

edited by

Aman Ullah

and

Muhammad Zubair

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5878 | 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)

Advanced Polymer Additive Manufacturing for Functional, Sustainable, and High-Performance Applications

edited by

Amabel García-Domínguez

and

Eva M. Rubio

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4664 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer materials; polymer sustainable materials; sustainable manufacturing; process optimization in AM; design for additive manufacturing (DfAM); high-performance polymer components; real-world applications

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

Advances in Lignocellulose: Cellulose, Hemicellulose and Lignin

edited by Hui Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4573 | 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)

Recent Advances in Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer Materials for Packaging Applications

edited by

Urška Vrabič-Brodnjak

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4396 | 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)

Polymer Materials in Road Engineering: Performance Evolution and Mechanisms

edited by

Yujing Chen

, Wenxiu Jiao,

Wangjie Wu

and

Yangsen Cao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4092 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites; thermodynamic properties; polymer-modified binder; cool pavement; snow-melting pavement; phase change materials; thermal stability; thermo-rheological properties; self-healing pavement; deicing technology; sustainable pavement materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanics of Polymer-Based Soft Materials

edited by

Dongming Li

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3756 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanics; soft matter; soft structures; polymer-based soft materials; entropy elasticity; computational modelling

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

Plastic Waste Management: Recycling, Sustainable Alternatives and Innovative Solutions

edited by

Sílvia C. Pinho

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3603 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycling; sustainability; circular economy; biodegradable materials; sustainable innovation; biopolymers; plastic waste; waste valorisation

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

Polymeric Materials in 3D Printing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Costas Charitidis

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3378 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; smart materials; biomaterials; nanomaterials; composites

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

Advances in Recycling of Polymer Materials

edited by Yuxin Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3355 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; catalytic depolymerization; advanced depolymerization technologies; mixed plastic waste; microplastics; sustainability; high-value functional materials by waste

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Degradation and Recycling

edited by

Ho-Shing Wu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3220 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer degradation; polymer recycling; chemical recycling; depolymerization; catalytic degradation; hydrolysis; glycolysis; enzymatic depolymerization; thermal degradation; photodegradation; reaction kinetics; mechanistic modeling; waste polymer valorization; upcycling; circular polymer economy; advanced characterization; bio-based polymers; mixed-plastic waste; process intensification; sustainable materials engineering

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

Epoxy-Based Polymers and Composites: From Tailored Properties to Advanced Applications

edited by Marialuigia Raimondo and

Francesca Aliberti

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3055 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart carbon–polymer nanocomposites; self-responsive polymers; material processing; 3D printing; aerospace; electronics; recyclability; flame-retardant epoxy composites; renewable energy; biomedical applications

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

Revolutionizing Energy Storage: The Role of Polymeric Materials

edited by

Türkan Kopaç

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2979 | Submission Open

Keywords: clean energy technologies; energy conversion; energy storage; energy harvesting; batteries; fuel cells; supercapacitors; hydrogen storage; polymer-based composites; porous polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable and Functional Polymer Materials for Environmental Applications

edited by

Alberto García-Peñas

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2969 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based environmental remediation; polymer materials for water and air purification; polymer membranes and separation processes; biodegradable and eco-friendly polymers; functional polymer adsorbents; polymer nanocomposites for environmental applications; sustainable polymer materials

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

Advances in Polymers and Polymer Composites for Construction

edited by

Essam Zaneldin

and Ali Hassan Al-Marzouqi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2814 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymers; construction materials; polymer-modified concrete; fibre-reinforced polymer composites; sustainable polymers

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Materials for Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells

edited by Dawen Li

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2809 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; perovskite solar cells; organic solar cells; thin-film solar cells; photovoltaics; efficiency; stability; printing; coating; manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Water Purification

edited by

Gang Han

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2614 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; water purification; membrane filtration; adsorption; ion exchange; coagulation and flocculation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Preparation, Applications and Prospects

edited by

Kadir Bilisik

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2505 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs); polymer–matrix composites; multifunctional composites; structural applications; nanomodification; surface treatment; mechanical performance; interfacial properties

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

Advances in Electrospun Polymeric Nanofibers

edited by

Claudia Merlini

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2305 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; polymeric nanofibers; polymer composites; nanofiber functionalization; sustainable materials; core–shell nanofibers; nanoparticle incorporation; advanced fiber architectures; structure–property relationships; multifunctional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advanced Electrospinning Technology for Polymer Materials

edited by

Jaymin Vrajlal Sanchaniya

and

Simas Rackauskas

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2255 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning technology; mechanical, thermal, and morphological characterization; nanofiber composites; nanoparticle reinforcement; nanofiber-reinforced structures; finite element analysis; electrospun nanofiber testing and application

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

Advances in Polymer Materials for Electronics and Energy Devices

edited by Qingqing Yang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2221 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers ; polymer electrolytes ; flexible electronics ; dielectric polymers ; energy storage devices ; polymer nanocomposites ; printed electronics; solid-state batteries; stretchable energy harvesters; semiconducting polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Materials for Sustainable Energy Storage, Conversion, and Production

edited by

Chi Huey Ng

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2148 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; electrochemical energy storage; energy conversion materials; conducting polymers; enhanced oil recovery; sustainable energy production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Biomimetic Polymer Materials

edited by Xiaofei Cao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2128 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic polymer structural materials; mechanical design; material behavior; advanced manufacturing; performance characterization; multifunctional characteristics

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

Functional Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications

edited by

Yan Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2039 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced functional polymers; environmental remediation; water purification; adsorptive and catalytic materials; polymer membranes, hydrogels, and aerogels; pollutant removal; sustainable polymer materials

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

Polymer Composites for Shielding Applications

edited by

Hasan Özdoğan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1886 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; radiation shielding; gamma and X-ray attenuation; neutron shielding; Monte Carlo simulations; metal-oxide reinforcements; boron-based composites; electromagnetic shielding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Cutting-Edge Cellulose Polymers and Composites: From Fundamentals to Functional Applications

edited by

Maria Graça Rasteiro

,

Luis Alves

and

Solange S. Magalhães

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1755 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose polymers; cellulose composites; functional materials; sustainable synthesis; green chemistry; biomaterials; environmental applications; advanced processing; renewable materials

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

Polysaccharides in Food Applications

edited by

Fengsong Liu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1659 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; starch; chitosan; chitin; functional materials; structure-processing-property

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Thin Films: Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Simona Condurache-Bota

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1602 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thin films; functional polymers; preparation techniques; polymer properties; polymer applications; new materials

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

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

edited by

Karolina Pycia

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1583 | 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)

Advanced Polymer Electrolytes for Fuel Cell and Lithium-Ion Battery Applications

edited by

Sabuj Chandra Sutradhar

and

Hohyoun Jang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1520 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; ionic conductivity; solid-state electrolytes; fuel cells; lithium-ion batteries; flexible devices; sustainable materials; biopolymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymeric Dental Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Daniel Torres-Lagares

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1315 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composite materials; polymeric dental cements; polymeric adhesive materials; polymeric procoagulants; polymerics materials for oral tissue regeneration; polymerics materials in implant dentistry; polymerics materials in virtual planned dentistry; polymerics materials in orthodontic appliances

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Mechanical Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by Abdullah Tuğrul Seyhan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1260 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites (FRPCs); interfacial engineering; damage tolerance; fatigue and impact behavior; fracture toughness; multiscale and hybrid reinforcement; nano-fillers and matrix modification; process–structure–property relationships; progressive damage and failure mechanisms

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

Functional Polymer Composites: Synthesis and Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Federico Olivieri

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1258 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer composites; synthesis; nanocomposites; polymer blending

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

Lignocellulosic Composites Made from Circular Materials

edited by

Salim Hiziroglu

and

Camelia Cerbu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1106 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; lignin; lignocellulosic materials; value-added composites; wood products; biocircular materials

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Adsorption Applications

edited by

Norma-Aurea Rangel-Vázquez

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1090 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorption; adsorbents; composites; hydrogels; IPN; polymers; water pollution; theoretical/experimental studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Cellulose and Lignocellulosic Composites

edited by

Denis Mihaela Panaitescu

and

Adriana Nicoleta Frone

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 958 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; biopolymers; polymer nanocomposites; functionalization; characterization; biodegradation

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

Shape Memory Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 927 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymers; 4D printing; smart structures; self-adaptive devices; finite element modelling; COMSOL simulation; macromolecules; self-healing polymers; metamaterials; solid mechanics

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

Plasma Processing of Polymers, 3rd Edition

edited by

Bogdana Mitu

and

Gregor Primc

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 814 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma techniques for deposition and polymerization; plasma diagnostics in polymerizable gases; plasma treatment of polymers; applications of plasma polymers; 3R in plasma polymers

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

Advancements in Polymeric Material Characterization for Industrial Applications: From Properties to Performance, 2nd Edition

edited by

Maria Tanase

,

Cătălina Călin

and

Elena-Emilia Sirbu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 699 | Submission Open

Keywords: industrial applications; sustainable polymers; structure–property relations; thermal analysis; mechanical properties; characterization methods

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

Polymer Science in Petroleum Engineering: Latest Trends and Developments, 2nd Edition

edited by

Simón López-Ramírez

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 682 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer science; petroleum engineering; enhanced oil recovery (EOR); drilling fluids; reservoir characterization; polymer rheology; polymer surfactants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Progress in Polymeric Dental Materials

edited by

Pereira Jefferson Ricardo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 665 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental polymers; resin-based composites; dental adhesives; digital dentistry; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Interfacial Phenomena, Structure Development and Consolidation in Polymeric Materials: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives

edited by

Alina Vozniak

and

Iurii Vozniak

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 625 | Submission Open

Keywords: interfacial phenomena; structure development; consolidation; polymers

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

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