Polymers

Advances in Biopolymers: Degradation and Sustainable Development

edited by

Zhiwei Jiang

and Qiyang Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 348 | Submission Open

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

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

Polymer Materials: Degradation, Aging and Recycling

edited by Rui Tian

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 335 | 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)

Polymeric Materials for Advanced Drug Delivery

edited by Wenhai Lin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 324 | 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)

Self-Healing Elastomer Composites: Structures and Properties

edited by

Supachok Tanpichai

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Plasma Processes of Polymers

edited by

Tomasz Czapka

and

Andrea Zille

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 316 | 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)

Polymer Composites for Adsorption Applications

edited by Murat Yilmaz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 316 | 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 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open

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

(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 299 | 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)

Advances in Biomimetic Smart Hydrogels, 2nd Edition

edited by Xiangyu Liang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 289 | 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)

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

edited by

Xianfeng Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 278 | 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)

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

edited by

Marius Marinel Stănescu

and Bolcu Dumitru

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

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

(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 232 | 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)

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 208 | 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)

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 | Viewed by 188 | 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)

Advanced Polymeric Membranes for Filtration and Separation Technologies

edited by

María del Carmen García Payo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 178 | 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)

Polymer Composites in Civil Engineering

edited by

Ibrahim Turkmen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 170 | 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 Research on Polysaccharides and Composite Materials

edited by

Shiyu Huang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 158 | 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)

Sustainable Packaging Revolution: The Rise of Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Ece Söğüt

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 157 | 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 142 | 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)

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 | Viewed by 135 | 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)

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 133 | 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)

Applications of Polymer Composites in Sustainable Development

edited by

Juan Pedro Fernández-Blázquez

and

Mónica Peñas-Caballero

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 130 | 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 Functional Biomacromolecules in Biosensing

edited by

Felismina Teixeira Coelho Moreira

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

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

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

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 124 | 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 Lignin-Based Derivatives and Composites

edited by Xiangyu You

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 124 | 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)

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 123 | 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)

Advanced Polymer Separators for Safe and High-Performance Batteries

edited by Bingshu Guo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 122 | 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)

Biobased Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Dicky Pranantyo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 118 | 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)

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 118 | 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)

Advances in High-Performance Polymers: Innovative Adhesives and Composites

edited by Pengfei Huo and Caizhao Liu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 118 | 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)

Advanced Polymer Foam: Structural Control and Material Performance

edited by

Huawen Liu

and

Qionghai Chen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 114 | 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 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 111 | 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)

Innovations in Polymer-Based Flexible Materials and Devices

edited by

Sihang Zhang

and Jiangtao Xu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 107 | 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)

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

edited by

Elisa Passaglia

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 102 | 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)

Polymeric Coatings for High Performance Applications

edited by

Xiaoxing Yan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

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

(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 80 | 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 135 | 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 | Viewed by 90 | 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 59 | 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 87 | 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 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12340 | 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)

Stimuli-Responsive Functional Polymers for Drug Delivery

edited by

Da Huang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10173 | 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)

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 5207 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4853 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4510 | 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)

Polymer Composites for Smart and Eco-Friendly Systems

edited by

Hui Zhao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3757 | 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)

Advanced Processing Strategy for Functional Polymer Materials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yinghong Chen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3694 | 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)

High-Energy-Density Polymer-Based Materials

edited by

Min Xia

,

Zhengmao Ding

and Chao Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3687 | 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)

Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Materials and Its Applications

edited by

Gokhan Demircan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2597 | 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)

Thermochemical Conversion of Polymer Waste

edited by Jingchun Huang and

Erwei Leng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2443 | 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)

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