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Polymer Fluids in Geology and Geotechnical Engineering
edited by Feng Huang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 417 | 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 383 | 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)
Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; conductive polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Boosting Energy Storage Battery Performance and Safety with Polymers
edited by Xinhai Yuan
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 326 | 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 Biopolymers and Biobased Polymers: Engineering Innovations and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 324 | 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)
Advances in Polymeric Materials for Lithium-Ion and Post-Lithium-Ion Batteries submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 312 | 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)
Polymeric Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 239 | 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)
Advanced Polymeric Biomaterials with 3D Digital Technology submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 181 | 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 submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 165 | 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 submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 152 | 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)
Carbon-Based Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites: Innovations and Emerging Trends
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 144 | 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)
Advances in Photopolymer Materials
edited by Davy-Louis Versace and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 121 | 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)
Recent Advances and Innovative Applications of Polymer-Enhanced Composites in Construction
edited by , , Süleyman İpek and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 117 | 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)
Polymeric Nanocarriers for Targeted Drug Delivery in Cancer and Infectious Diseases
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 115 | 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)
Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Biosensors submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 113 | 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)
Sustainable Polymers from Biomass: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
edited by , Pavan Paraskar and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 107 | 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)
Bio-Based Polymers from Proteins and Polysaccharides: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 106 | 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)
Cellulose: Structure Characterization and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 104 | 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)
Polymer Recycling and Upcycling: Toward a Circular Materials Economy
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 101 | 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)
A Commemorative Issue in Honor of Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart: Functional Coordination Polymers
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 97 | 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)
Smart Polymer: New Design and Applications
edited by Xiacong Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 96 | 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)
Polymers in Sustainable Construction Composites: Rheology, Mechanical Performance, and Durability
edited by Burak Felekoglu and Ali Mardani
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 92 | 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 Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Applications submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 86 | 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)
Recent Advances in Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer Materials for Packaging Applications submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 83 | 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 Bio-Based Polymers for Sustainable Packaging
edited by and Maria Emilia da Costa Cabral Amaral
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 79 | 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)
Failure of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 79 | 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 submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 71 | 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 and Somandla Ncube
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 68 | 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)
Advances in Recycling and Reuse of Polymers submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 63 | 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)
Cellulose-Based Polymer Composites and Their Emerging Applications
edited by and Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 55 | 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)
Multidisciplinary Design of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials and Structures
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 50 | 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)
Fabrication of Colouristic and Functional Polymers with Special Focus on the Sustainability and Efficiency
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 48 | 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
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 47 | 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 46 | 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 38 | 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
submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1275 | 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 and
submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 940 | 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
submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 86 | 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
submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 80 | 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 18201 | 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
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6253 | 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 submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1883 | 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 and Yiqi Wang
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1447 | 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)
Advanced Organic Semiconducting Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Application
edited by Jianfeng Li
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconducting polymers; organic semiconductors; conjugated polymers; organic thermoelectric materials; flexible electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
3D Printing and Molding Study in Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; molding techniques; polymeric materials; material manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
MOF-Polymer Composites: Design, Derivatives and Applications
edited by Dalei Song
submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: MOF; polymer composites; porous materials; adjustable structure; MOF derivatives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Biocompatible and Biodegradable Polymer Materials submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8071 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; chitosan; alginate; arabinogalactan; arabinoxylan; fucoidan; cyclodextrin polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; pegylated drug delivery nanocarriers; encapsulation technologies; controlled drug delivery; nanomaterials for phototherapy; anticancer therapy; wound healing; nutraceutical formulations; cosmetotextiles; wound dressing; postharvest conservation; edible coatings; food packaging; bioassays; antioxidant capacity; biocompatibility; biodegradability; antimicrobial effect; water treatment; bioflocculation; adsorbents and biosorbents; emerging pollutants; organic pollutants; microplastics; host– guest interactions; mechanisms; colloidal systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Synthesis, Testing, and Applications of Natural and Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6677 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural hydrogels; synthetic hydrogels; swelling ability; biomaterials; regenerative medical applications; enhanced oil recovery; membrane separation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)
Cellulose and Its Composites: Preparation and Applications submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1387 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose; composite; nanofibers; synthesis; processing; biopolymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Next-Generation Polymer Processing: From Precision to Sustainability
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 788 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer processing; additive manufacturing; green fabrication; process– structure– property relationship; laser processing; sustainable materials; smart manufacturing; advanced polymer engineering; digital manufacturing; precision processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
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