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Advances in Application of Electrospun Nanofibers for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery

edited by

Mazeyar Parvinzadeh Gashti

and

Alessandro Francisco Martins

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospun nanofibers; tissue engineering; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; biocompatible materials; controlled release systems; extracellular matrix mimics; stimuli-responsive nanofibers; functionalized scaffolds

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

Polymer Microfabrication and 3D/4D Printing

edited by

Yi-Je Juang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: microfabrication; 3D/4D printing; polymer; elastomer; micro-embossing; micro-injection molding; roll-to-roll; roll-to-plate; mold making; numerical simulation; manufacturing

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

Multifunctional Applications of Chitosan-Based Materials

edited by Marcus Vinícius Lia Fook and Suedina Maria de Lima Silva

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; multifunctional materials; hydrogels; scaffolds; membranes; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; advanced materials; environmental sustainability

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

Advances in Flame-Retardant and Heat-Resistant Polymeric Materials

edited by Jiping Liu and Yinjie Wang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite; flame-retardant; heat-resistant; polymer materials; fire safety environmental protection; thermal protection; thermal stability; smoke suppression

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Materials in Nanocatalytic Medicine

edited by

Weiwei Zeng

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; nanocatalytic medicine; in situ; biocompatible; microenvironment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers for Tissue Engineering

edited by Kyubae Lee

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; biodegradable materials; biomimetic scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Preparation and Application of Biodegradable Polymeric Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Juliana Botelho Moreira

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradability; biopolymer-based films; characterization techniques; nanofillers; physicochemical properties; sustainability

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

Radiation-Induced Modifications in Polymers and Graft Copolymerization: Mechanisms and Applications

edited by Jessica Scifo, Rocco Carcione and

Mohamad Al-Sheikhly

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: ionizing radiation; polymers; polymer composites; crosslinking; degradation; grafting; functionalization; surface modification; interface properties; morphological and structural characterizations; total absorbed dose; dose rate; sensors and devices

New Progress in the Recycling of Plastics

edited by

Hasan Saygın

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; degradation; process; sustainability; upcycling; plastic waste treatment; depolymerization; modelling; recycled polymer applications

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

Biomass Valorization and Conversion for Sustainable Polymer Composites

edited by

Giulia Infurna

and

Nadka T. Dintcheva

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass valorization; sustainable materials; bio-based products; green composites; circular economy; biorefinery; waste-to-resource; bioenergy; renewable feedstocks; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Derived Polymers from Biomass and Wastes

edited by

Niyi Olaiya

and

Chrysanthos Maraveas

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biomass-derived polymers; waste valorization; sustainability; green chemistry; circular economy; biodegradable materials; renewable feedstocks

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Polymer Nanocomposites for Coatings

edited by

Adhigan Murali

and

Raja Venkatesan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; living radical polymers; nanomaterials; supramolecular polymers; coatings; self-healing; coating for flexible electronics

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

Advances in Polymeric Membrane Materials for Separation and Purification

edited by

Juhana Jaafar

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel polymeric materials for membranes (e.g.; block copolymers; IPNs; and bio-based polymers); surface modification and functionalization strategies; mixed-matrix and nanocomposite polymer membranes; advanced fabrication techniques (e.g.; electrospinning; 3D printing; and phase inversion); structure– performance relationship of membrane materials; membrane fouling and mitigation strategies; sustainability and recyclability of polymeric membranes

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

Research on Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yubing Hu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer composites; 3D printing techniques; material sciences; fused deposition modeling (FDM); mechanical properties

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

Manufacturing of Polymer-Based Materials with Specific Thermal Properties

edited by

Beata Anwajler

Jacek Iwko

and

Przemysław Postawa

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; advanced processing techniques; thermal properties; polymer modification; nanofillers; flame retardancy; insulation materials; IFR; intumescent coatings

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

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: The Relationship Between Structure and Properties of Polymer Materials in Processing

edited by

Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis

and

Hiroshi Ito

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; structure– property relationship; mechanical properties; thermal properties; molecular structure; additives and fillers; nanocomposites; 3D printing; environmental stability thermal stability; polymer nanocomposites; processing parameters; molecular alignment; industrial applications

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

Hydrogel Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering—2nd Edition

edited by

Aneta Ostróżka-Cieślik

and

Sławomir Wilczyński

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; hydrogels; drug release; tissue engineering; polymer networks

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

Data-Driven Discovery and Design of Polymeric Materials: Integrating Machine Learning and High-Throughput Experimentation

edited by

Célio Bruno Pinto Fernandes

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: scientific machine learning; physics-based deep learning; physics-guided neural networks; physics-informed neural networks; polymer simulation; viscoelastic fluids

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

Advanced Polymer Electrolytes for Fuel Cell and Lithium-Ion Battery Applications

edited by

Sabuj Chandra Sutradhar

and

Hohyoun Jang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; ionic conductivity; solid-state electrolytes; fuel cells; lithium-ion batteries; flexible devices; sustainable materials; biopolymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Carbon-Based Polymeric Composites

edited by

Xiangnan Chen

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based material; polymers; composites; low-cost preparation; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

The Chemistry of Natural Polymers

edited by

Jirapornchai Suksaeree

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: food polymers; natural polymers; biopolymers; biomass-derived polymers; agro-polymers; polysaccharides; starch; dietary fibre; proteins; edible polymers; processing-structure-property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in Polymeric Dental Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Daniel Torres-Lagares

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composite materials; polymeric dental cements; polymeric adhesive materials; polymeric procoagulants; polymerics materials for oral tissue regeneration; polymerics materials in implant dentistry; polymerics materials in virtual planned dentistry; polymerics materials in orthodontic appliances

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Smart Polymeric Materials for Soft Electronics—2nd Edition

edited by

Naveen Tiwari

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; sensors; nanocomposite; stretchable; soft electronics; biomedical; polymer chemistry

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

Polymeric Systems for Bioprinting

edited by

Abuzer Açıkgöz

and

Gokhan Demircan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioprinting; polymeric bioinks; digital light processing (DLP); rheology; crosslinking mechanisms; cell– material interactions; hydrogel systems; hybrid biocomposites; tissue engineering; nanocomposite scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials for Ecological and Environmental Applications

edited by

Mingxing Shi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; scaffolds; optimization strategies; capacitive deionization; adsorption and separation; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Degradation and Recycling of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by Hisayuki Nakatani

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro- and nanoplastics; polymer degradation; polymer recycling; waste treatment using organisms; impacts of micro- and nanoplastics on various ecosystems; additives

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

Advanced Polymers for Biosensor Applications

edited by

Geon Hwee Kim

and

Hyoryung Nam

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers; biocompatibility; surface functionalization; flexible device; biosignal recording

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Composite/Scaffolds for Balanced Hemostatic Function and Wound Healing

edited by

Sudarshan Singh

and

Arvind Kumar Singh Chandel

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymeric composite; polymeric scaffolds; hemostats; wound healing

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

Polymers in Next-Gen Sensors: From Flexibility to AI Integration

edited by

Selcan Karakuş

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation sensors; polymer-based nanosensors; artificial intelligence) algorithms; wearable technology; healthcare monitoring

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

Novel Developments in Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials

edited by

Vera Realinho

and

Laia Haurie

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmentally friendly systems; polymeric materials; flame retardants; chemical modification; bio-waste; thermal stability; fire behaviour; mechanisms of action

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

Overviews on the Chemistry and Applications of Epoxy Resins as Restorative or Structural Adhesives

edited by

Evangelia Vouvoudi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy ring; coatings; surface conservation; glass restoration; reinforced composites; crosslinked polymers; UV-polymerization; thermosetting; condensation polymerization; tertiary amines

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

Functional Polymer Nanocomposites for Analytical Sensing and Detection

edited by

Mustafa Özyürek

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer nanocomposites; analytical sensing platforms; electrochemical biosensors; optical sensing materials; stimuli-responsive polymers; hybrid nanostructures; wearable and flexible sensors; environmental monitoring; point-of-care diagnostics; polymer-based smart materials

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

Plant-Derived Biopolymers and Natural Polymers

edited by

Celina Maria Damian

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; green synthesis; environmental impact; biopolymer modification; degradation

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

Tailored Electrospun Polymer Fibers: Innovation, Characterization, and Application Trends

edited by

Husam Younes

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; polymeric nanofibers; fiber characterization; functional materials; biomedical applications; advanced drug delivery; tissue engineering scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

State-of-the-Art Polyurethane Research and Technology

edited by

José Miguel Martín Martínez

and Anna Magiera

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; composites; polymeric materials; foams; rigid foams; coatings; elastomers; adhesives; synthesis; polyols

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

Advances in Self-Healing Polymers

edited by

Junfeng Su

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing polymers; dynamic covalent bonds; stimuli-responsive materials; damage repair; multifunctional composites; sustainability

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

Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Energy Applications

edited by

Adhigan Murali

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; living radical polymers; energy nanomaterials; supramolecular polymers; energy storages; batteries; supercapacitors; flexible electronics

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

Advanced Polymer-Based Materials for Membrane Technology

edited by

Aneliya Kostadinova

and

Anna Staneva

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthase and physicochemical properties of chitosan; natural and artificial polymers; elastomers composites and their interaction with cells; natural and synthetic polymers (e.g.; PDMS); PVP and its composites

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

Polymeric Materials in 3D Printing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Costas Charitidis

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; smart materials; biomaterials; nanomaterials; composites

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

Polymer Thin Films: Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Simona Condurache-Bota

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thin films; functional polymers; preparation techniques; polymer properties; polymer applications; new materials

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

Additive Manufacturing Technology of Polymer-Based Composites

edited by

Alfonso Martone

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: three-dimensional printing; recycling; covalent adaptable networks; nanocomposites; energy storage; thermal management; metamaterials; four-dimensional printing; smart materials; multifunctionality

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

Advances in Electrospun Polymeric Nanofibers

edited by

Claudia Merlini

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; polymeric nanofibers; polymer composites; nanofiber functionalization; sustainable materials; core– shell nanofibers; nanoparticle incorporation; advanced fiber architectures; structure– property relationships; multifunctional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Biobased Nanoparticles Derived from Natural Polymers and Their Use in Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Ewa Piorkowska-Gałęska

and

Tomasz Makowski

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased nanoparticles; polymer nanocomposites; preparation; structure; properties

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

New Advances in Molecularly Imprinted Polymer, 2nd Edition

edited by Jae Sup Shin

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular imprinting; recognition ability; biomimic; target molecule; sensor

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

Functional Polymers: Interaction, Surface, Processing and Applications: 3rd Edition

edited by

Chi-Jung Chang

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4983 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical/gas/bio-sensing; oil– water separation; heavy metal removal; photocatalyst; interactions with biomolecules; solar steam generation; smart textiles; functional textiles; microwave absorption; photothermal effect; piezoelectric effect; stimuli-responsive polymers; processing parameter– property correlation; composition– property relation

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

Advanced Design and Functionalization Strategies for Carbon-Based Polymer Composites

edited by Mateusz Olszewski,

Hengxi Chen

and

Lorenzo De Noni

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanotubes (CNTs); graphene; and carbon nanostructures; design and functionalization of polymer/CNT nanocomposites; electrical and thermal properties; mechanical reinforcement mechanisms; dispersion and interfacial engineering; multifunctional and synergistic effects; advanced composites characterization

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

Porous Organic Polymers (POPs)—Synthesis, Design, Structural Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tomislav Balić

Ivica Đilović

and

Martina Medvidović-Kosanović

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: POPs; porous materials; coordination polymers; imine macrocycles; covalent organic frameworks; gas adsorption; energy storage; sensors; catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Thermal Behavior and Properties of Polymer Composites

edited by

Milena Marinović-Cincović

Suzana Samaržija-Jovanović

and

Ignazio Blanco

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; thermal stability; thermal conductivity; glass transition temperature (Tg); melting temperature (Tm); crystallization; thermogravimetric analysis (TGA); differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)

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

Advanced Polymer Composites with High Mechanical Properties

edited by

Bertan Beylergil

and

Hasan Ulus

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer composites; high mechanical properties; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); thermoplastic and thermoset composites; hybrid composites; nanofiller reinforcement; fracture toughness and fatigue resistance; impact and wear performance; interface engineering; multifunctional materials

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

Recent Advances of Polymer Lasers and Optical Applications

edited by

Songtao Li

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer lasers; optical lasers; hybrid microcavity; sensing; optical application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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