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Advances in Next-Generation Polymer Processing: From Precision to Sustainability

edited by

Anca Bonciu

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 786 | 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)

Perspectives of Biopolymer Functionalization for New Materials

edited by

Marta Tsirigotis-Maniecka

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide; protein; grafting; derivatization; covalent interactions; non-covalent interactions; conjugation; inorganic particles; polymer

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

Advances in Cellulose and Lignocellulosic Composites

edited by

Denis Mihaela Panaitescu

and

Adriana Nicoleta Frone

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

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

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

Mechanical and Dynamic Characteristics of Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Yutaka Oya

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 12418 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermosetting polymer; thermoplastic polymer; polymer matrix composite; thermal and mechanical properties; rheology; numerical simulation

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

Innovative Application of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Huaping Wang

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4517 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart FRP structures; FRP and concrete- or steel-assembled composite structure; structural health monitoring; optical fiber sensor; AI algorithm

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Functional Polymers for Food Industry

edited by

Georgina Calderón-Domínguez

and

Minerva Rentería-Ortega

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 1010 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; food packaging; food preservation; biodegradable materials; smart packaging; bioactive coatings; shelf life extension; food safety; polymer science; sustainable food systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites (2nd Edition)

edited by

Rafał Grzejda

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; material properties; structural morphology; finite element analysis; optimization of composites

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

Polymers for Protective Coatings

edited by

Yuanzhe Li

submission deadline 26 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; functional polymer films; protective materials; composite coatings; sustainable materials; environmental resistance; corrosion protection; self-healing polymers; surface modification; carbon emission reduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy

edited by

Mihaela Cosnita

and

Cristina Cazan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 30124 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and synthesis of biodegradable and/or recyclable polymers; advances in polymer recycling technologies and processes; development of waste-based polymer composites; life cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis of polymer materials; renewable feedstocks and green chemistry approaches for polymer production; • strategies to extend and enhance the lifespan and durability of polymer products; policy frameworks and regulatory initiatives promoting sustainable polymers for use in circular economies; case studies highlighting successful implementations of sustainable polymers in various industries; measures promoting an increase in the productivity of resource use through diversification; technological upgrading and innovation; contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy; economic and societal implications of transitioning towards sustainable polymers

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

Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Liquid Crystal Polymers

edited by Maciej Kisiel and Beata Mossety-Leszczak

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17208 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid crystallinity; liquid-crystalline polymers; oriented/organized polymers; mesogenic groups; self-reinforcement; smart materials; ordering; coatings

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

Advanced Preparation and Application of Cellulose: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marta Fernandes

and

Jorge Padrão

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9966 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; energy storage; water purification; packaging; food; filtration

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

Plasma Processing of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Bogdana Mitu

and

Veronica Satulu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8484 | 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)

Application of Polymers in Food Sciences (2nd Edition)

edited by

César Leyva-Porras

and

Zenaida Saavedra-Leos

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8258 | Submission Open

Keywords: food science; stability of active ingredients; biodegradable packaging; regulatory aspects; technological advancements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advancements in Mechanical Properties and Material Testing in Polymer Science

edited by

Heitor Luiz Ornaghi Júnior

and

Sabu Thomas

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8120 | Submission Open

Keywords: destructive and non-destructive testing; modelling and simulations; damage detection; data science; polymer informatics; molecular descriptors for determination of mechanical properties; molecular composites; multi-strategic approach; 3D printable materials

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

High-Value Polymer Materials from Waste Recovery and Recycling

edited by

Valentina Beghetto

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7716 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste upcycling; high-value products; circular economy; green chemistry; polymer recovery and recycling; life cycle assessment; value chains

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

Polymers for Circular Packaging Materials

edited by Marek Hauptmann and

Frank Welle

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7599 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular packaging materials; paper coatings and functional cellulose; recyclates and recyclate processing; polymer additives; printing and decoration; packaging process behavior; compliance and packaging safety; migration and diffusion; chemical analysis; biobased polymers; barrier; sealant layer; numerical modeling and artificial intelligence; alternative resources and residues

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Preparation and Application of Cellulose-Based and Chitosan-Based Materials

edited by

Guangmei Xia

and

Peng Jia

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7299 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based materials; preparation; application; renewable; biodegradable; cellulose; chitosan

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

Advances in Polyimide: Synthesis, Modification, Characterization, Application and Beyond

edited by

Xinbo Wang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7198 | Submission Open

Keywords: soluble; processable and formable; transparent; application on new energy batteries; synthesis in water or ethanol; novel monomers; functional thin polyimide films; porous polyimide; liquid– crystalline polyimide; flexible polyimide; new thermosetting oligomers; high-strength adhesive; polyimide blends; heat-resistant coating; polyimide composites; photosensitive polyimide; gas separation membrane

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Manufacturing Processes

edited by Claudia Pagano and

Rossella Surace

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7036 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; sustainability; computer-aided manufacturing; materials; energy efficiency; recycling

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

Polymer-Based Adhesives: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by Xiongwei Qu and

Chaochao Cao

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6271 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based adhesives; polymerization; polymer composites; physicochemical properties; thermal conductivity; adhesive force; synthesis and characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Smart Materials: Preparation and Applications

edited by Xiaoran Hu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6024 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; environmental friendliness; sensing materials; flexible electronics; wearable sensors

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

Advanced Biopolymers for Biodegradable Food Packaging

edited by Seyedeh Fatemeh Mirpoor and

Concetta Valeria Lucia Giosafatto

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5823 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; shelf-life protein; polysaccharide; by-products; circular economy; sustainability; active packaging

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

Additive Manufactuging of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites and Composites: Progress and Prospects

edited by

Aldobenedetto Zotti

Mauro Zarrelli

and

Aniello Riccio

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4970 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing techniques; 3D-printed polymer-based fiber-reinforced composites; 3D-printed polymer-based nanocomposites; effect of printing manufacturing; nanocomposites and composites preparation processes

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

Recent Advances and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Aparna Beena Unni

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4023 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; polymer; block copolymers; functional materials

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

Polymer Science in Petroleum Engineering: Latest Trends and Developments

edited by Simón López-Ramírez

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3888 | 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)

New Advances in Cellulose and Wood Fibers

edited by

Bogdan Marian Tofanica

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3122 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood fibers; cellulose; natural polymers; degradable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymer Electrolyte: Recent Progress and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Chi-Ping Li

Fang-Chi Hsu

and

Shu-Ling Huang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2863 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; solid-state polymer electrolytes; gel polymer electrolytes; block copolymer electrolytes; electrochromics; batteries; fuel cells; solar cells; electrochemical devices; sensors; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable and Circular Polymer Composites for Additive Manufacturing

edited by Ramona Fayazfar

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2336 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymer composites; circular economy; recycled plastics; additive manufacturing; 3D-printing; mechanical properties; waste valorization; advanced materials

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Natural Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by Vitor Augusto dos Santos Garcia

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2300 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; applications; polymer synthesis; synthetic polymers; films; delivery system; oral films

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

Natural Fiber Composites: Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Mingzhuo Guo

, Jiale Zhao and

Siyang Wu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2192 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural fiber composites; sustainable composites; eco-friendly materials; functional fibrous membranes; natural fiber– polymer interfaces; fiber surface modification; biomass-derived polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Sustainable Polymer Chemistry and Processing

edited by

Guillermo Javier Copello

and Jonas Jose Perez Bravo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1830 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; green chemistry; biopolymers; biocomposites; upcycling; environmentally friendly; renewable; biodegradable; compostable

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

Polymers in Inorganic Chemistry: Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Zoi Lada

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1773 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular inorganic chemistry; coordination polymers; polynuclear coordination complexes; metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); coordination chemistry; spin crossover phenomenon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polyester-Based Materials: 3rd Edition

edited by

Raluca Nicoleta Darie-Nita

and

Maria Râpă

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1302 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polyesters; synthetic polyesters; additives; bio(degradation); materials; characterization; applications

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

Next-Generation Polymer Composites for Green Energy Production and Storage

edited by Jayantha Epaarachchi, Madhubhashitha Herath and

Janitha Jeewantha

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1268 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; advanced polymer systems; eco-friendly polymers; sandwich composite; theory and constitutive modelling; energy storage composites; green energy; renewable energy technologies; sustainable energy solutions; structural supercapacitors

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

Advances in Cellular Polymeric Materials

edited by

Ivan Dominguez-Candela

José Miguel Ferri

and

Vicent Fombuena Borrás

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1165 | Submission Open

Keywords: foams; cellular structures; physical and mechanical properties; porous materials; foaming agents; additive manufacturing; manufacturing routes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based 3D Printing for Drug Delivery and Diagnostic Applications

edited by

Mahmood Razzaghi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1067 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D-printed polymers; biocompatible materials; drug delivery systems; biomedical diagnostics; biosensing; transdermal drug delivery; smart polymers; personalized medicine; biofabrication; additive manufacturing in healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Bioplastics

edited by

Ramani Narayan

and

Apoorva Kulkarni

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1042 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioplastics; polymer processing; reactive extrusion; polymer blends; biobased; biodegradable

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

Advances in Composite Materials: Polymers and Fibers Inclusion

edited by

Michéle Dal Toé Casagrande

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 987 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineering; materials; composites; synthetic fibers; natural fibers; recycled materials; residues; polymers; biopolymers; additives; reinforcement; stabilization; sustainability; experimental analysis; modelling/simulation; life cycle analysis (LCA); renewable recourses; properties

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

Smart and Functional Biopolymers

edited by

Fabiano André Narciso Fernandes

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 984 | Submission Open

Keywords: development and applications of smart biopolymers and sensors; synthesis and production methods; biomedical applications; food packaging or coating innovations; agricultural applications; mechanical; physical; and chemical properties; recycling and reusability; 3D printing of smart biopolymers and sensors

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

Advances in Fatigue and Fracture of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers

edited by

Szymon Duda

and

Michal Jan Smolnicki

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 963 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanics of composite materials; fatigue life estimation; damage-based modeling; experimental mechanics; failure analysis; solid mechanics; multiaxial fatigue

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

Polymers Reinforced Civil Engineering Materials and Components

edited by

Xuanyi Xue

and Fei Wang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 833 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; concrete; disaster; durability; mechanical property

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

Novel Antimicrobial Polymers: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Beatriz Liliana España-Sánchez

and

Felipe Padilla-Vaca

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 829 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial; nanomaterials; nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Rubber Composites and Recovered Waste Rubber

edited by

Jan Kruzelak

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 826 | Submission Open

Keywords: rubber compounds and composites; smart materials; green and eco-friendly materials; fillers and additives; waste rubber utilization and recycling technology

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

Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Organic Coatings

edited by

Yi Zhu

and Guanqing Sun

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 722 | Submission Open

Keywords: monomer; resin; initiator; additive agent; photo/thermal curing; functional coating; curing mechanism; polymerization methodology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Multifunctional Thermoset Polymer Systems for Advanced Energy Storage Technologies

edited by

Shakila Parveen Asrafali

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 676 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer hybrid composites; structural composites; bio-based thermosets; shape– memory thermoset composites; conducting thermoset composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Two Dimensional-Based Polymer Composites for 3D Printing: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by Adrián Esteban-Arranz and

Viviana Jehová González Velázquez

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 423 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based composites; hydrogels; protein-based polymers; biomaterial inks; 3D printing; scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthetic-Biological Hybrid Polymers and Co-Assembled Nanostructures

edited by

Marcela Mihai

and

Asterios (Stergios) Pispas

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide modification; hybrid macromolecules; self-assembled nanostructures; co-assembly; nanocarriers; nanocontainers; surface functionalization

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

Development of Polymeric Scaffolds in Bone Regeneration

edited by Marta Vallecillo-Rivas

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone regeneration; bone substitute; ridge augmentation; tissue engineering; alveolar bone defect; scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Novel Carbon-Based Polymer Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Hao Li

and

Delong He

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; carbon quantum dot; fullerene; carbon nanotube; graphene; preparation; application

(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 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 258 | 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)

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