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Advances in High-Performance Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xingfeng Lei

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 744 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyimide space application; heat resistance; high impact resistance; polymer composites; hybrid polymers; engineering plastics; electromagnetic shielding; wave-transparent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Antimicrobial Food Packaging with Biodegradable Polymers: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Raja Venkatesan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 698 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; antibacterial agents; polymer blends; edible films; nanocomposites; biopolymer-based packaging; mechanical properties; shelf-life extension; antimicrobial activity; active packaging; antimicrobial packaging

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

Functional Polymer Composites: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Federico Olivieri

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 639 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer composites; synthesis; nanocomposites; polymer blending

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

Flexible, Highly Efficient Polymer Solar Cells

edited by

Tao Liu

and Libin Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 613 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cell; polymer electrolytes; gel-polymer electrolytes; organic batteries; flexible transparent electrode; batteries; synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Horizons in Polymeric-Based Advanced Materials: Fracture and Mechanical Behavior

edited by

Diego Vergara

and

Antonio Del Bosque

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 567 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture; toughness; fatigue; crack; damage; polymers; composites; failure analysis; advanced materials; durability

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Composites Reinforced with Agro-Industrial Waste Fillers: Processing, Properties, and Functional Applications

edited by

Vesna Antić

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 436 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; agro-industrial waste; sustainable fillers; composite processing; functional applications; environmental impact assessment

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

Spectroscopy for Polymer Materials Characterization

edited by

Claudia Scatigno

and

Giulia Festa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open

Keywords: spectroscopy; polymer characterization; machine and deep learning; FTIR; XRF and HSI techniques

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

Advances in Polymeric Additive Manufacturing—2nd Edition

edited by

Luca Quagliato

and

Kai Jin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open

Keywords: addictive manufacturing; machine learning; reinforced plastic additive manufacturing; continuous fiber additive manufacturing; deposition strategy; curing conditions; anisotropy; shape design procedures; topology optimization

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

Smart Polymeric Materials for Electrochromic Energy Storage Systems

edited by

Rutuja Amate

and Pritam J. Morankar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochromic energy storage; polymeric nanocomposites; smart windows; energy storage materials; hybrid materials; redox-active polymers; multifunctional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymers to Biomedical and Packaging Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska

and

Marcin Wekwejt

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biodegradable composites; physico-chemical characterization of biodegradable polymers; physical and chemical modification of biodegradable polymers; biomedical applications; packaging applications

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

Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers and Nanoparticles

edited by Wenjie Zhang and Xinchang Pang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open

Keywords: block copolymers; nanoparticles; self-assembly; morphology control; functional materials; interparticle interactions; polymer science; nanotechnology

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

Preparation and Utilization of Polysaccharides from Marine and Terrestrial Sources

edited by

Lei Wang

and

Caoxing Huang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; human health; nutraceutical; cosmeceutical; pharmaceutical

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

New Progress of Polymeric Materials in Advanced Manufacturing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Richard (Chunhui) Yang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymeric composites; polymeric nanocomposites; advanced manufacturing; material fabrication and characterization; numerical modeling and simulations; analytical modeling; experimental study

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

Advanced Polymers in Food Science

edited by

Chengcheng Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; food preservation; food manufacturing; probiotic delivery; nutrient delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advancements in Ion-Exchange Polymer Membranes: Microstructure Design, Performance Optimization, and Extreme Condition Applications

edited by Cong Feng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cell; ionic polymer; crystal structure; ionic conductivity; thermal stability; atomic simulation; machine learning; high-temperature performance

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

Advances in Epoxy-Based Materials

edited by

Paulo Teixeira Goncalves

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy materials; polymeric materials; green polymers; adhesive bonding; coatings; polymer– matrix composites; cryogenics; finite element analysis; constitutive modelling; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Processing, Property and Application of Degradable Polymers and Polymeric Composites

edited by

Wen Lei

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable; polymer; composite; processing; property; application

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

Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell: Prospects and Challenges

edited by Huijuan Bai

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cell; polymer electrolyte membrane; polyimide; proton conductivity; catalytic layer; PEMFC stacks

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Bioactive Polymer Materials for Biomedicine and Biotechnology Applications

edited by

Mariagabriella Santonicola

and

Gianluca Ciarleglio

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable and stimuli-responsive polymers; bioactive nanostructured polymers; electrospun polymer fibers; polymer– matrix composites with bioactive properties; bioactive coatings for regenerative medicine; polymer-based drug delivery systems; polymers and hydrogels for wound dressing; bioactive scaffolds for tissue engineering; polymers for biotechnology applications; the 3D printing of bioactive polymer materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Energy-Density Polymer-Based Materials

edited by

Min Xia

Zhengmao Ding

and Chao Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-energy-density materials; propellants; gunpowder; nitrogenous compounds; safety; charging process; polymers; intense burning; fuel cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in Biopolymer Rheology

edited by

Juan Carlos Cuevas-Bernardino

and Consuelo Lobato Calleros

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: rheology; functional foods; proteins; polysaccharides; macromolecules; biopolymer interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers-Based Sensors and Actuators

edited by

Sabir Khan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; sensors; actuators; smart materials; conducting polymers; responsive materials; biomedical devices; environmental monitoring; wearable electronics; soft robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Architectures for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Metin Gençten

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: conducting polymers; redox-active polymers; polymer electrolytes; electrochemical energy storage; batteries (Li-ion; Na-ion; lead– acid; and redox flow); supercapacitors; polymer composites; solid-state batteries; electrode materials; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymer Materials for Industrial Applications

edited by

Laura Ricciotti

and

Raffaella Aversa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; biopolymers; bio-based materials; recyclable materials; circular economy; nanostructured composites; smart materials; thermal insulation; mechanical performance; additive manufacturing; green chemistry; low-carbon materials; industrial applications; functional surfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Nanomaterials for Biomedical Application

edited by

Anderson Nogueira Mendes

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional hydrogels; environmental remediation; nanotechnology; biomedical engineering; controlled release

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

Natural Polymeric Materials: Polysaccharides and Carbohydrate Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Agnieszka Feliczak-Guzik

and

Agata Wawrzyńczak

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis and characterization of carbohydrate/polysaccharide-based NPLs; structural modifications and functionalization of carbohydrate/polysaccharide-based NPLs; encapsulation processes; drug-delivery systems; polysaccharide-based bionanocomposites; polysaccharide-based hydrogels; polysaccharide-based membranes; electroactive NPLs

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

Stimuli-Responsive Polymer-Based Biomaterials and Metamaterials in Tissue Engineering

edited by

Ebrahim Yarali

and

Giulia Scalet

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive biomaterials; polymer-based metamaterials; shape memory polymers/hydrogels; three-dimensional and four-dimensional printing; tissue engineering

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

Biopolymers in Food Science

edited by

Mustafa Bener

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible and biodegradable films; sustainable food packaging; bio-based functional materials; active and smart packaging systems; natural carrier matrixes; sensor-compatible biomaterials; advanced applications of biopolymers; biopolymer based gels and hydrogels

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

Polymeric Biomaterials for RNA Therapeutics and Genetic Drug Delivery Applications

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; RNA delivery; gene therapy; mRNA therapeutics; nanoparticle drug delivery; siRNA/CRISPR delivery; biodegradable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Medical Application of Polymer-Based Composites, 5th Edition

edited by

Haw-Ming Huang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; biomaterial; tissue engineering; biodegradable implants; dental-resin-based composites; wound-dressing composites; drug-releasing composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Biopolymer Materials for Industrial Applications

edited by Bahareh Azimi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; sustainable materials; polymer processing; biomedical applications; environmental impact

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

Stimuli-Responsive Functional Polymers for Drug Delivery

edited by

Da Huang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; stimuli-responsive materials; controlled drug release; targeted drug delivery; biodegradable polymers; nanocarriers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Resins for Additive Manufacturing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Claudio Tosto

and

Gianluca Cicala

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: resins; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymer blends; recycling; LCA

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polyurethane Composites: From Material Innovations to Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Iwona Zarzyka

and

Dorota Głowacz-Czerwonka

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethanes; composites; nanocomposites; hybrid composites; nanofillers; structure– properties relationship; eco-friendly; strength; durability; thermal resistance; sustainability

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

Simulation and Calculation of Polymer Composite Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Han Liu

Zhenhua Wei

and Maja Kuzmanović

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymeric solids; mechanical properties; structural morphology; molecular dynamics simulation; finite element analysis; multiscale modeling; constitutive modeling; machine learning; inverse design

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

Polymeric Materials Based on Graphene Derivatives and Composites

edited by

Mariapompea Cutroneo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– graphene composites; nanocomposites; flexible electronics; biomedical applications; graphene oxide

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

Polymer-Based Materials for Energy and Environment Applications

edited by Gowthami Palanisamy and

Taehwan Oh

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: membrane; separator; film; gels; electrodes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Innovative Thermoplastic Composites

edited by

Sunil Chandrakant Joshi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoplastic composites; material properties; recyclability; processing science; characterization; amorphous; crystalline

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

Recent Developments of Photopolymerization in Advanced Materials

edited by

Kerem Kaya

and

Sergei V. Kostjuk

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymerization; advanced polymeric materials; additive manufacturing; conjugated polymers; sustainable chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

From Polymers Design to Advanced Structures for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Mirosława El Fray

and Agnieszka Piegat

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biomaterials; biopolymers; macromolecular engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Inorganic Filler-Based Polymeric Composites for Enhanced Mechanical and Thermal Properties

edited by

Keon-Soo Jang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; inorganic filler; mechanical properties; thermal properties

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

Chemical Recycling of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Luis Roman

, Simoní Da Ros and

Paul McKeown

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical recycling; degradation; depolymerisation; hydrolysis; alcoholysis; pyrolysis; circular economy

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

Smart and Bio-Medical Polymers: 3rd Edition

edited by

Xufeng Dong

Jianxun Ding

and

Yingdan Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers and composites; shape memory polymers; piezoelectric polymers; magnetorheological elastomers; electrorheological elastomers; dielectric elastomers; magnetostrictive composites; artificial muscles; triboelectric nanogenerator; four-dimensional printing; biomedical polymers and composites; hydrogels; ionogels; tissue engineering; bioactive polymers and composites; degradable polymers and composites

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

Recent Advances in Sustainable and Recyclable Polymer Materials from Renewable Resources

edited by

Konstantina Papadopoulou

and

Kyriaki Kiskira

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; renewable resources; biodegradable plastics; bio-based materials; polymer recycling; green chemistry; circular economy; polylactic acid (PLA); polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs); lignin-based polymers; cellulose-derived polymers

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

Modifications of Polymer Materials for Toughness, Thermal Conductivity, and Flame Retardancy

edited by

Dexiang Sun

and

Jinghui Yang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer nanocomposites; structure– property relationship; mechanical properties; thermal conductivity; flame retardancy; toughening mechanism; thermal conductive mechanism; flame retardancy mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multiscale Design for Polymer Advanced Manufacturing

edited by

Yanjie Wang

and

Wei Cai

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; multiscale design; advanced manufacturing; 3D/4D printing; crystalline– amorphous phase transitions; electroactive polymers; modeling and simulation; intelligent; sustainable polymer systems

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

Mechanics of Polymer-Based Soft Materials

edited by

Dongming Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanics; soft matter; soft structures; polymer-based soft materials; entropy elasticity; computational modelling

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

Carbohydrate-Based Polymers and Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Fabrizio Olivito

and

Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; chitosan; chitin; starch; composites; biomaterials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; 3D (bio)printing; micro/nanoparticles; hydrogels; fibers; scaffolds

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

Polymer Composites for Smart and Eco-Friendly Systems

edited by

Hui Zhao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; biodegradable polymer; polymer processing; antibacterial; thermal stability; mechanical properties; smart and eco-friendly systems

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

Polymer Crystallization

edited by

Adam Kiersnowski

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: crystallization kinetics; lamellar structure; macromolecular liquid crystals; nucleation of polymer crystals; ordered polymer structures; polymer crystal growth; polymer spectroscopy; scattering of polymers; semicrystalline polymers; stimuli-induced polymer transitions

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

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