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New Challenges in Wood and Wood-Based Materials, 4th Edition

edited by Ľuboš Krišťák,

Roman Réh

Pavlo Bekhta

and

Luigi Todaro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood based materials; wood composite materials; adhesives for composites; wood processing and mechanical modification; surface modification of wood and wood composites; chemical and thermal modification of wood and wood composites

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

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

edited by

Olimpia Tammaro

and

Claudio Imparato

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 125 | 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)

Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Materials and Its Applications

edited by

Gokhan Demircan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 103 | 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)

Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications

edited by Weiying Wang, Ruikang Yang,

Chengwei Xing

Mingchen Li

and Zhanchuang Han

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-modified asphalt; polymer-modified asphalt mixture; polymer materials in road infrastructure; recycled polymer materials; sustainable polymer additives; environmental performance; pavement durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Biopolymer Research: Sustainability and Applications

edited by

Pedro V. Rodrigues

M. Cidalia R. Castro

and Ana Vera A. MacHado

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-based materials; blends; composites and nanocomposites; biodegradability and compostability; green chemistry for biopolymers; functional properties; material characterization; advanced processing techniques; sustainability/ circular economy; innovative applications and emerging trends; smart materials; bioinspired and biomimetic materials

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

Self-Healing Polymers for Advanced Battery Applications

edited by Xiaoli Peng and Xiaoran Hu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing polymers; battery materials; electrode/electrolyte interfaces; polymer binder; solid-state electrolyte

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable and Functional Biopolymers for Food Packaging Applications

edited by

Aman Ullah

and

Muhammad Zubair

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; food packaging; biodegradable materials; active packaging; nanocomposites; sustainable materials; shelf life extension; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Luminescent Polymers

edited by Xiaoyong Jia

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent polymers; stimuli-responsive; self-healing; multi-color luminescence; luminescent hydrogels

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

Polymers for Electronic Device Applications

edited by Vijaya Srinivasu Vallabhapurapu,

Igor Polikarpov

and

Aman Maung Than Oo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers; electronic devices; resistive switching properties; memory application; polymer electronics; sensors; energy storage; flexible electronics; material design; device integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Sandwich Composite Materials

edited by

Jian Xiong

and Xingyu Wei

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: sandwich composites; lightweight structures; design and optimization; mechanical metamaterials; multifunctional polymers or structures; biocomposites; bio-based hybrid materials; polymer composites; smart composite polymers; industrial applications

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

Advanced Polymeric Membranes: From Fabrication to Application

edited by

Jian Lu

and Yingying Qin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: membrane separation technology; polymeric membrane; membrane material; membrane structure; membrane characterization; membrane process; computational modeling

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

Natural Polymers and Composites for Food Applications

edited by Paweł Ptaszek

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; composites; food packages; auxiliary materials; carriers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Smart Polymeric Systems for Bioengineering: AI-Driven Design, Characterization and Manufacturing

edited by

Claudio Tosto

and

Gianluca Cicala

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymeric systems; artificial intelligence; bioengineering; additive manufacturing; machine learning; biomaterial design; biofabrication; polymer processing optimization; data-driven material design

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

Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Solutions: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Rashid Dallaev

and

Nikola Papež

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; bio-based plastics; green chemistry; polymer degradation; environmental sustainability; circular economy; eco-friendly materials; biopolymer applications; renewable resources

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

Recent Advances in the Application of Polymer Materials in Building Construction

edited by

Wahid Ferdous

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; recycled polymer composites; biopolymer composites; durability and performance of polymer composites; sustainable construction materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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

edited by

Luis Serrano

and

Araceli García

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 71 | 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)

The Development of Modified Polymer Materials in Sensing

edited by

Ching-Wen Lou

Meichen Lin

and

Jia-Horng Lin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: modified polymers; polymers; polymer fabrics; mechanical properties; materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Functional Polymer Materials for Water Treatment—2nd Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer materials for water treatment; polymers and the environment; polymer adsorption material; polymer coagulants; polymer ion-exchange resins; membrane material for wastewater treatment; polymeric functional electrode material; polymeric anti-scale agents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymer Materials for Efficient Adsorption of Pollutants

edited by

Jing Jin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based materials; environmental pollutants; pollutant remediation; adsorption kinetics; material recyclability; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Performance Thermoplastic Polymer Composites: From Fabrication to Application

edited by

Shakila Parveen Asrafali

and Jaewoong Lee

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; eco-friendly alternatives; bio-based resins and natural fiber; 3D printing; high-performance applications; self-healing polymer composites; shape memory polymers; hybrid composites

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

Advanced Thermosets: Tailoring Thermal and Mechanical Properties with Hybrid Polymers

edited by

Thirukumaran Periyasamy

and Jaewoong Lee

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoset polymer; graphene; nano clay; CNT; nanoparticles; metal oxides

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

Biopolymers for Biomedical Application: 2nd Edition

edited by

Roxana Gheorghita

and

Gheorghe Gutt

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biomedical applications; biocompatibility; microencapsulation; films and coatings; tissue engineering; wound dressings; modern biomedicine; essential oils and other active substances

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

Advances in Polymeric Organic Optoelectronic Materials and Devices

edited by Xiaoling Ma

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: conjugated polymers; advanced optoelectronic materials; organic semiconductors; polymer solar cells; polymer light-emitting diodes (PLEDs); photodetectors; photoelectric synapse

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Hydrogel-Dedicated Food Packaging Applications

edited by

Paweł Sajkiewicz

and Niemczyk-Soczynska Beata

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; polymers; food packaging; polysaccharides; functional applications; active packaging; intelligent packaging

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

Polymer-Based Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Controlled Release

edited by

Helena Felgueiras

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel polymer-based drug delivery systems; controlled release mechanisms; biocompatibility and biodegradability; sustainable and biobased solutions; advanced processing techniques

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

Covalent Organic Frameworks–Polymer Composites in Photo(electro)catalysis

edited by Zhen Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: covalent organic frameworks; polymer composites; photo(electro)catalysis; pore structures; photoelectrochemical properties; energy; organic synthesis; waste treatment; theoretical prediction; mechanism

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

Conjugated Polymer Networks

edited by

Maria de Fátima Vieira Marques

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: conjugated polymer networks; cross-linked semiconducting polymers; organic electronics; structure– property relationships; optoelectronic devices; organic photovoltaics (OPVs); OLEDs and OFETs; bioelectronics; self-healing materials; sustainable polymer synthesis

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

Advanced Electrospinning Technology for Polymer Materials

edited by

Jaymin Vrajlal Sanchaniya

and

Simas Rackauskas

submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 64 | 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)

Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Based Materials

edited by

Dana Luca Motoc

and

Santiago Ferrándiz-Bou

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3763 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; (bio)polymers; (bio)polymer-based composites; material characterization; modeling and simulation; applications

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

Polymer Coatings for High-Performance Applications

edited by

Xiaoxing Yan

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1743 | Submission Open

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

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

Multiscale Modeling of Polymeric Systems for Time-Dependent Nonlinear Properties

edited by

Hyeonu Heo

and

Md Salah Uddin

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1487 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiscale modeling; molecular dynamics; bridging techniques: time gap; hysteresis; viscoelastic; hyperelastic; strain-rate dependency; constitutive modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science)

Electrospinning of Polymer Systems

edited by

Linge Wang

Paul Topham

and Qianqian Yu

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8529 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; polymer nanofibres; nanofibrous membranes; biomedicine and healthcare; tissue engineering; drug delivery; fuel cells and thermal storage; textiles and fabrics; sensors; hybrid materials

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

Nature-Inspired and Polymers-Based Flexible Electronics and Sensors

edited by

Linpeng Liu

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5179 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; new bionic architecture; special bioinspired functional surfaces; bioinspired micro/nano-structures or polymer-based materials

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

Advances in Natural Biodegradable Polymers

edited by Qingfei Duan,

Fengsong Liu

, Zuman Dou and

Chunzhao Liu

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4752 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural biodegradable polymers; chitosan; cellulose; pectin; sustainability; renewable resources; eco-friendly materials; bio-composites; green technology; biocompatibility; biodegradability

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

Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Advances and Prospects

edited by

Lei Li

and

Nadia Lotti

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3037 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive; smart polymers; polymer materials; precise control; tunable platform; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in the Thermal Characterization of Polymers and Plastic Waste

edited by

Stefano Vecchio Ciprioti

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2546 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal behavior; thermal stability; glass transitions; crystallization; pyrolysis; pyrolysis kinetics; plastic waste; polymer fibers; physical aging

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

Application of Natural-Based Polymers in Water Treatment

edited by Viktor Kochkodan,

Ismail Almanassra

and

Yehia Manawi

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2416 | Submission Open

Keywords: water treatment; cellulose; lignin; alginate; starch; chitin; chitosan; pectin; gelatin

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

Polymer Nanocomposites and Nanoparticles: Preparation and Applications

edited by

Gregorio Cadenas-Pliego

and

Marissa Pérez-Alvarez

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2285 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; polymers; surface modification of nanoparticles; marine coatings; water treatment

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

Advancing Polymer Science: Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Sustainable Recycling Innovations

edited by

Shigeru Yao

and

Mohammed Althaf Hussain

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2018 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular dynamics simulations; non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations; polymer rheology; relaxation; polymer crystallization; sustainable polymers; mechanical behavior; polymer degradation or deterioration.

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

Application and Development of Polymer Hydrogel

edited by Fei Han

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1898 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; polymer composites; responsive polymer; functional polymer; hydrogel-based wearable sensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Experimental Mechanics in Polymer Composites Testing

edited by

Wenfeng Hao

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 927 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; experimental mechanics; mechanical testing; non-destructive testing; computational modeling; advanced testing techniques

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

Polymeric Materials for Flexible Electronics

edited by

Hongsheng Xu

, Lin Shi and Shi-Ming Wang

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer semiconductors; polymer-based devices; flexible electronics; wearable devices; organic electronics; organic solar cells

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

Towards Green Polymers Through Biomass Conversion and Utilization

edited by

Zhicheng Jiang

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; lignin; fine chemicals; functional materials

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

Recent Progress in Surface Treatment for Polymer Materials by Plasmas

edited by

Andrei Vasile Nastuta

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 109 | 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)

Polymer Materials and Design Processes for Additively Manufactured Products: 2nd Edition

edited by

Mladenko Kajtaz

and Milan Brandt

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing polymers; materials; design; end-use products; industrialisation; polymer composites

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

Biopolymers for Wound Management: Translation for Clinical Practice

edited by

Maria Helena de Melo Lima

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; polymer technology; nanomaterials; wound healing

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

Lignin-Based Polymers

edited by

Biljana Bujanovic

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin isolation; characterization; nanolignin; lignin functionalization; lignin-based composites; bioplastics; adhesives; coatings; biomedical applications

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

Advancements in Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printing of Polymers: Material Properties and Thermal Behavior

edited by

Babak Eslami

and

Saeed Tiari

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: fused deposition modeling (FDM); 3D printing of polymers; thermal behavior; material characterization; process– structure– property relationships; polymer composites; additive manufacturing

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Anti-Corrosion Technologies

edited by

Omar Dagdag

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; corrosion resistance; nanocomposites; surface treatment; anti-corrosion materials; smart polymers; protective coatings; durability; metal protection

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

Modification of Natural Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Magdalena Stepczyńska

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural biodegradable polymers; biodegradable polymer applications; renewable resources; biomaterials; biopolymers; biodegradable polymer characterization; degradation; biodegradable packaging; sustainable materials

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

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