Polymers

Hydrogel-Based Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Rıdvan Say

,

Arzu Ersöz

and

Sibel Buyuktiryaki

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; biomedical applications; drug delivery; polymeric materials; biomaterials; exosomes; liposomes; 3D bioprinting; diagnostics; theranostics; point of care tools

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

Polymer-Based Catalytic Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Souad El Hajjaji and

Najoua Labjar

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based catalysts; porous organic polymers (POPs); controlled polymerization; functional copolymers; nanostructured polymer supports; catalyst immobilization; green catalysis; sustainable synthesis; environmental remediation; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; CO2 conversion; structure– activity relationships; recyclable catalysts; multifunctional materials; water purification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymeric Composites for Energy Storage

edited by Yi Feng and Xiongwei Qu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: ionomer; binder; polymeric electrolyte; porous organic polymer; polymeric membrane; conductive polymer; synthesis and characterization

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

Cellulose and Its Derivatives in Biomedical Applications: Current Trends and Future Directions

edited by

Madalina Oprea

and

Stefan Ioan Voicu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; cellulose derivatives; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing

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

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

edited by

Mariacristina Gagliardi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers; molecular recognition; sensor technology; separation science; controlled release; environmental applications; sustainable materials; life cycle assessment; analytical chemistry; material science

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

Development and Applications of Two-Dimensional Materials from Coordination Polymers: Structural Design and Functional Properties

edited by

Chen-I Yang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: coordination polymers; two-dimensional materials; crystal engineering; structure– property relationships; ligand design; physical properties; functional device applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)

Functional Polymer Applications in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Lu Jiang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biomedical engineering; responsive polymers; bioactive polymers; sustainability

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

Resin Additives—Spices for Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yuchuan Li

and

Meishuai Zou

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin additive; plastic additive; polymer; polymer alloy; antioxidant; antistatic agent; blowing agent; flame retardant; lubricant; impact modifier; plasticizer; coloring agent; filling material

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

Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Manja Kurečič

and

Matej Bracic

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6439 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; (multi)functional properties; structure; modification process; characterization; advanced applications; biomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers and Functional Additives in Construction Materials

edited by Xiaobin Han, Ruiyang Wang and Zhilong Cao

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aging and regeneration; polymer modified asphalt; green and smart pavement materials; long-life and high-value recycling of asphalt pavements; application of ion chelating agents in cement materials; evaluation of self-healing and durability of cement materials; regenerative utilization of solid waste in road engineering; evaluation and improvement of road surface function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Membrane Science and Surface Modification Technologies: 2nd Edition

edited by

Lili Wu

and Chaocan Zhang

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2373 | Submission Open

Keywords: membrane technology; surface modification; nanocomposite membranes; functionalized polymer membranes; water treatment; gas separation; energy storage; biomedical applications; plasma treatment; nanomaterial modification; selectivity; flux; stability; hydrophilicity; antifouling; coating technology; biocompatibility; tissue engineering; drug delivery; mechanical strength; durability

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

Advanced Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering, 3rd Edition

edited by

Ionela Andreea Neacsu

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; scaffolds; composites; porous materials; wound dressings; 3D printing; biomedical applications; cell proliferation; biodegradability; tissue engineering

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Electrical Insulation and High-Voltage Applications

edited by

Zhijin Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2909 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; electrical insulation; high-voltage applications; insulators; insulation property; thermal stability; mechanical strength

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

Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials

edited by Luciano da Silva

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 544 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel flame retardants; synthesis and characterization; fire behaviors; flame retardant mechanisms; nanomaterials; polymer composites; polymer nanocomposite

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymer Materials in Construction Technology

edited by

Agnieszka Wdowiak-Postulak

and

Marek Wieruszewski

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; construction technology; sustainable materials; adhesives; composites; structural integrity; building materials; durability; mechanical properties; strength; load capacity; stiffness; deformability; experimental studies; theoretical analysis; FEM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers and Their Role in Drug Delivery, 3rd Edition

edited by

Panagiotis Barmpalexis

and

Afroditi Kapourani

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymeric materials; pharmaceutical applications; biomedical applications; drug-delivery systems; medical devices; polymer theory and modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Performance Conductive Polymer Composites

edited by

İsmet Kaya

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; conductive polymer; nanomaterial; electroactive polymer; poly(aniline); poly(3; 4-dioxythiophene); poly(thiophene); poly(pyrrole); graphene; carbon nanomaterial

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

Polymeric Composite Coatings: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Andreea Groza

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; biodegradable/biocompatible properties; environmentally friendly; plasma/laser/chemical methods; spectral analysis; imaging techniques

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

Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Jana Ghitman

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8437 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug delivery; biotechnology; modern fabrication technologies; controlled architecture; functional biopolymers; biomedical application

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

Carbon Nanomaterial-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites: Advanced Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Ganapathi Bharathi

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; graphene; carbon nanotubes; functionalization; interfacial interactions; mechanical properties; electrical properties; optoelectronics; sensors

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

Polymer Films in Photovoltaic Devices: Modification Towards Higher Efficiency and Stability

edited by

Bożena Jarza̧bek

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer solar cells; perovskite solar cells; thin films; efficiency; stability; morphology; interfacial layers; encapsulation; degradation

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

Development of Bio-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Concepción Valencia-Barragán

,

Esperanza Cortés Triviño

,

Adrián Tenorio-Alfonso

and

Clara Delgado-Sánchez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13528 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; bioproduct; biopolymers; lignocellulose; vegetable oil; lignin; cellulose; hemicellulose; chitin chitosan; ecofriendly procedure; optimization; biomass; proteins; polysaccharides; polyphenols; bio-sourced products; natural resources; environmentally-friendly products; biodegradation; colloids; emulsions

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

Biomedical Applications of Intelligent Hydrogel 2nd Edition

edited by

Chao Xu

and

Murat Guvendiren

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12409 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; microgels; responsive materials; injectable; self-assembled hydrogels

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

Advanced Polymers for Medical Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniela Vieira Buchaim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11933 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; medicine; scaffolds; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; biopolymers; 3D bioprinting; translational science; tissue regeneration; drug delivery system

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

Functional Polymeric Materials for Dental and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Applications

edited by

Marcos Antônio Japiassú Resende Montes

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11730 | 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)

Polymers for Aesthetic Purposes

edited by

Kyu-ho Yi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10071 | Submission Open

Keywords: polydioxanone (PDO); poly-L-lactic acid (PLAs); polynucleotides; hyaluronic acid; polycaprolactone (PCL); skin rejuvenation; wrinkle reduction; tissue regeneration; facial and body contouring

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

Technical Textile Science and Technology

edited by

Sumit Mandal

and Huipu Gao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8696 | Submission Open

Keywords: technical textiles; geotextiles; industrial textiles; medical textiles; interior textiles; protective clothing; ecological protection textiles; packaging textiles; sports textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Structure, Characterization and Application of Bio-Based Polymers

edited by

Elisa Passaglia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8161 | 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)

Polymers in Civil Engineering

edited by

Yongcheng Ji

and

Luciano Feo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7456 | Submission Open

Keywords: theory and simulation; synthesis; physics and analysis; polymer-based composites; intelligent infrastructures; durability and lifecycle assessment; mechanical performance; FRP-strengthened structures and modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer Molding and Processing

edited by Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6423 | 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)

Study and Applications of Resins in Civil Engineering

edited by

Hongliang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5887 | Submission Open

Keywords: applications of resins in civil engineering; modification of resins; properties of materials modified with resins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Artificial Intelligence in Polymers

edited by

Ming-Xiao Zhu

,

Guochang Li

and

Jianyi Xue

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5585 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; structure– property relationships; insulation property; thermal behavior; mechanical strength; artificial intelligence; machine learning; rational design

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

Natural Polysaccharides: Chitosan, Chitin, Pectin and Gums

edited by

Mehraj Fatema Z. Mulla

,

Shivani Pathania

and

Joseph Kerry

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5034 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitin; chitosan; pectin; gums; food packaging; food science; biomedicine

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

Fiber Reinforced Polymers Applications as Reinforcement of Concrete Structures—Design Aspects, Tests and Analysis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Violetta Kytinou

,

Constantin Chalioris

and

Adamantis Zapris

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4863 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs); fiber-reinforced bars; concrete; reinforced concrete (RC); repair; strengthening; mechanical properties; experimental study; bond behavior; numerical modeling; structural behavior; field applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Modification for Soft Matter and Flexible Devices

edited by Liming Chen,

Heng Zhai

and

Chuang Zhu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4135 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; polymer interfaces; functional coatings; soft matter; flexible devices

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

Polymer-Based Coatings: Principles, Development and Applications

edited by

Ian Wyman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4121 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; self-cleaning materials; polymers; liquid repellent coatings; surface modification; films; surfaces; wettability

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

Engineering and Medical Polymer Additive Manufacturing: Current and Future Trends

edited by

Rui F. Martins

and

Ricardo Branco

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3606 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymers; engineering and medical applications; quality and safety; sustainability

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

Multifunctional Hydrogels Based on Natural Polymers

edited by

Diana Elena Ciolacu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3449 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; hydrogels; biomaterials; biocompatibility; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; 3D bioprinting; wastewater treatment; food packaging; flexible electronics; soft actuators

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

Polymers and Polymer Composite Structures for Energy Absorption

edited by

Dariusz Pyka

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3344 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy absorption efficiency; composite structures; polymeric structures; impact protection; vibrations; energy-absorbing materials; material configurations; experimental methods; simulation techniques; protective gear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Composites for Supercapacitors and Sensors

edited by Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3190 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fabrications; energy storage device; supercapacitors; sensors

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

Advances in Block Copolymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Maryam Safari and

Roberto Simonutti

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3130 | Submission Open

Keywords: block copolymers; self-assembly; synthesis; crystallization; morphology; applications

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

Process–Structure–Properties Relationships in Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Muthu Elen

and

Vishal Kumar

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2965 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; composite structure; manufacturing process; structure property evaluation; performance; degradation

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

Photopolymerization: Materials, Applications and Challenges

edited by

Ricardo Acosta Ortiz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2353 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymerization; kinetics; polymerizable composition; 3D printing; coatings; photoinitiators and sensitizers; photopolymerizable monomers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymer Admixture-Modified Cement-Based Materials

edited by Yingfang Fan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2149 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers admixtures; cement-based materials; multi-scale analysis; rheological properties; mechanical properties; fracture properties; durability

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

Technological Routes for the Valorisation of Plastic Waste: Degradation Mechanisms and Sustainable Approaches

edited by

Jose D. Badia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2081 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradation; stability; recycling; plastic waste; upgrading

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

Smart Polymers and Composites in Multifunctional Systems

edited by

Denise Bellisario

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1698 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; stimuli-responsive polymers and composites; multifunctional structures; shape memory; self-healing; phase-change materials; polymer nanocomposites; multicomponent polymer systems; energy harvesting; smart sensing and actuation

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

Polymer Semiconductors for Flexible Electronics

edited by

Youngjun Yun

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1608 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; flexible electronics; material applications; polymer

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

Synthesis and Applications of Biodegradable Polymer Composites

edited by Alejandro Vega-Rios

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1499 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; modification and processing; biodegradable polymers; biodegradable polymer composites; blending of biodegradable polymers; 3D printing; medicine; construction; packaging

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

Structure-Property Relationship of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings

edited by

Barbara Hajduk

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1371 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic nanoparticles; inorganic wires; polymer films; polymer coatings; optical properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties; polymer-nanoadditive interaction; structural properties; morphology

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

Polymer Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ju Fang

and

Huijie Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1316 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; biomimetic scaffold; composite scaffold; biosensors; implants

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

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