Polymers

Post-Functionalization of Polymers

edited by

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1135 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionalization; covalent; conducting polymers; polyelectrolytes; hydrogels; surfaces; wettability; biofilm

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Smart and Active Food Packaging Systems Based on Natural Polymers

edited by Jie Liu and

Ying Pei

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1117 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer; food packaging; polysaccharide; protein; lipid; antimicrobial activity; antioxidant activity; intelligent sensing; real-time monitoring

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

Polymer-Based Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Martin Reifarth

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 818 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; block copolymer; polymeric nanoparticles; colloidal systems; drug delivery; antibacterial properties

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

Extraction and Resource Utilization of Biomass Waste for Derived Polymers

edited by

Ria Aniza

and Anélie Pétrissans

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 694 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass waste valorization; bio-based polymers; polysaccharides (cellulose; hemicellulose; lignin; starch; pectin); chitin and chitosan; protein-based biopolymers (collagen; gelatin; keratin); polylactic acid (PLA) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA/PHB); biodegradable plastics; circular economy; sustainable material science; advanced biomaterials

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

Polymer-Based Coatings for Corrosion Protection

edited by

Xu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; corrosion protection; epoxy; polyurethane; polymer matrix composite; nanomaterials; corrosion inhibitors; durability; environmental impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Structure-Property Relationship in Oriented Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

José Manuel Mata-Padilla

and

Carlos Alberto Avila-Orta

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 486 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular orientation; nanoparticle orientation; crystalline orientation; anisotropic interfaces; polymer fibers or textiles; 3D printing; SAXS/WAXS; electrical properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties

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

Sustainable Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications

edited by Jiasheng Dai

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 447 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; pavement materials; polymer-modified asphalt; bio-based binders; recycled polymers; self-healing materials; life cycle assessment; green construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Emerging Polymeric Technologies for Hazardous Compounds

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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 439 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; molecularly imprinted polymers; smart materials; polymeric platforms; decontamination; hazardous compounds; (bio)sensors for drugs/explosives/dyes/pollutants/biological and chemical agents; detection; hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer Composites for Water Treatment Applications

edited by Jan O. Back and

Michael Cordin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 434 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; preparation; characterization; membrane technology; adsorption processes; ion exchangers; coagulation/flocculation; natural polymers; wastewater treatment; water treatment; contaminants of emerging concern

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Computational Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites

edited by Zhaoxu Meng and Zhangke Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 386 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational modeling; polymer composites; nanocomposites; composition-structure-property relationship; heterogeneity and anisotropy; coarse-grained molecular dynamics; multiscale modeling; chemo-thermo-mechanical coupling; inverse design

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

Advanced Polymer Composites: Structure and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Onur Güler

,

Müslim Çelebi

and

Abdullah Hasan Karabacak

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; structure– property relationships; mechanical performance; interfacial engineering; 3D composites and architected materials ; fracture and fatigue; viscoelasticity and durability; multifunctional composites; sustainable and bio-based materials; advanced manufacturing and additive processes

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

Advances in Natural Polymers: Cellulose and Lignin

edited by

Eniko Kovacs

and

Lacrimioara Senila

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; renewable resources; cellulose- and lignin-based materials; bio-based materials; polymeric materials; vallue-added chemicals; biofuels; life cycle asessment

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

Recent Advances in Natural Biopolymers

edited by

Amin Babaei-Ghazvini

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural biopolymers; cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs); polysaccharides; proteins and protein-based materials; chitosan and lignin; bio-based composites; biodegradable materials; sustainable polymer science; functional biopolymers; green chemistry

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

Polymers in the Fight Against Viruses: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Alberto Falco

and

Ling Ding

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based diagnostics for viral detection; antiviral coatings and surfaces; polymer-based drug delivery and controlled-release systems; role of polymers in vaccine formulation and adjuvant technology; biodegradable and sustainable polymers for antiviral applications; advanced polymer materials for understanding viral structure and dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymers in Waste Management and Recycling

edited by Elsa F. Vieira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymeric materials; renewable resources; green engineering; design for recycling; functional polymeric materials; biodegradability; biocompatibility; sustainable polymer recycling

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

Advanced Resin Matrix Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, Processing and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yizhuo Gu

and

Shaokai Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibers; thermoplastic resin; thermosetting resin; polymer matrix composites; interface/interphase; numerical analysis; process simulation; 3D printing; 4D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Chitosan and Its Applications

edited by

Larissa Nardini Carli

,

Cristiano da Silva Teixeira

,

Marcelo Giovanela

and

Tales da Silva Daitx

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; hydrogels; films; coatings; fibers; nanostructures; biomaterials; scaffolds; formulations

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

Fire Retardant Polymer Bio-Composite Foams: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Guowei Chen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-composites; polymer foam; fire retardancy; bio-based materials; natural fibers; thermal insulation; sustainability; recyclability

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

Recent Trends in Polymer Processing for Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Rossella Arrigo

and

Alberto Frache

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing methods and processing; processing optimization; polymer composites for AM; polymer blends for AM; processing-induced structuring; novel polymer-based materials for AM

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

Additive Manufacturing and Molding of Polymer Systems

edited by

Jacek Andrzejewski

and Aminul Islam

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic processing; additive manufacturing; flexible manufacturing; polymer blends/composites; material sustainability; tooling solutions; plastic waste management

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

Thermoplastic Foams: Processing, Manufacturing, and Characterization, 2nd Edition

edited by

Anna Strąkowska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric foams; cellular structure; manoporous foams; porous biocomposites; closed-cell structure; open-cell structure; insulating properties; functional foams

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

Sustainable Polymer Pathways in Advanced Textile Development

edited by

Ali Fazli

and Ahmad Ibrahim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; advanced textiles; textile engineering; smart textiles; functional coatings; fiber fabrication; eco-friendly textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Functional Polymers for Catalysts

edited by

Deshetti Jampaiah

and Paramita Koley

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-supported catalysts; functionalized polymers; immobilized catalysts; catalytic membranes; CO2 capture; photocatalysis; green hydrogen generation; electrocatalysis; pollutant degradation; water purification; environmental remediation; sustainable energy; waste valorization; green chemistry; continuous-flow catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymers for Medical Applications–Advances and Expectations

edited by Ismail Bilican and Murat Kaya

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; medical applications; tissue engineering; drug delivery systems; biocompatibility; degradation kinetics; wound healing; immune response; sterilization; environmental sustainability

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

Chitosan and Its Composite Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Gladys Granero

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan materials; composite chitosan materials; drug delivery systems; wound healing; tissue engineering; biosensors; genetic delivery systems; surface coatings for medical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biopolymers for Food Applications

edited by Jian Wang and

Adem Gharsallaoui

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; food-grade emulsions; hydrogels; biopolymer composites; delivery systems; edible coatings; active packaging; sustainable food systems; nanostructured colloids; 3D food printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Materials: Processes, Multimaterial Systems, Qualification and Sustainability

edited by

Hany Hassanin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer AM; FFF/FDM; SLA/DLP/2PP; SLS/MJF/HSS; rheology and printability; interlayer welding; multimaterial and 4D printing; in-situ monitoring and metrology; digital twin & ML; recyclable/reprocessable feedstocks; DfAM; qualification and standards

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

Polymer Fibers in Textile Industry

edited by

Lili Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance fibers; bio-based polymer fibers; fiber processing; smart textiles; sustainable textiles; recycled and reused textiles; wearable technology; ecological dyeing and finishing technology; eco-functional textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymeric Materials in Tissue Engineering

edited by Daniel Canales

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; polymeric materials; biomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; electrospinning; 3D printing; regenerative medicine; biodegradable scaffolds; bioactive compounds; surface functionalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Biopolymers for Tissue Engineering

edited by

Carla Moura

and

Paula Ferreira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomanufacturing; on‑demand fabrication; bioreactors; programmable microenvironments; synthetic morphogenesis; AI‑driven tissue engineering; functional polymeric inks; decellularized ECM; electro‑bio interfaces; bioelectronics

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

Next-Generation Biomaterials from Polysaccharides: Green, Functional, and Biomedical

edited by

Lidija Fras Zemljič

and

Matej Bracic

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide; biomaterial; biomedicine; drug delivery; coating; electrospinning; hydrogel; scaffold; tissue engineering; sustainability lease

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

Polymeric Materials for Solar Cell Applications

edited by

Yung-Sheng Yen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer solar cells; organic photovoltaics (OPV); conjugated polymers; non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs); active layer morphology; charge transport; device stability; flexible solar cells; solution processing; interfacial engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

3D Printing Polymers: Design and Applications

edited by

Paul F. Egan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: design; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymers; applications; engineering; functional materials; mechanics; lattices; devices; healthcare; aerospace; automotive; electronics; foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Innovation in Polymer Applications from the Perspective of Industry 5.0

edited by

Katarina Monkova

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; application; physical properties; quality; efficiency; polymers-based component production; life cycle management; safety; sustainability; environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Functional Polymers for Soil and Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Magdalena Czemierska

and

Anna Jarosz-Wilkołazka

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; soil pollution; wastewater; environment; microorganisms; heavy metals; flocculation; sorption; bioremediation; biodegradation

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

Bio-Inspired Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Li Guo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired polymers; structure– property study; synthetic methods; biocompatible materials; biodegradable materials; smart polymers; molecular design; stimuli responding; characterization

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

Sustainable Polymers from Waste and Renewable Sources

edited by

R. F. Mendes

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; biodegradable polymers; bio-based polymers; lignocellulosic fibers; nanocellulose reinforcement; polymer composites; biopolymer blends; sustainable polymer processing; renewable feedstocks; circular economy

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

Advanced Elastomer Materials and Functional Devices

edited by

Zhenhao Xi

, Qi Zhang and Jie Jiang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; soft robotics; wearable electronics; self-healing materials; shape-memory polymers; dielectric elastomers; biomedical devices; nanocomposites; stretchable sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Mechanical Behaviors of Polymer and Polymer Composites

edited by

Zhuhua Tan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymer composite materials; mechanical behavior; numerical model; deep learning method; measurement technique

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

Polyurethane Functionalization and Recycling

edited by

Joanna Liszkowska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; polyisocyanurate; foam; polyurethane elastomers; rigid foams; flexible foams; polyurethane composites; functionalization; recycling; biodegradation; thermal properties; sustainability

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

Polymer Electrode Materials for Energy Storage

edited by

Juan J. Parajo

,

Renata Costa

and

Josefa Salgado

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; flexible; battery; supercapacitor; carbon materials; energy storage; electrochemical performance; bio-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Materials: Design, Functionality, and Environmental Applications

edited by

Radu Claudiu Fierascu

and

Verona Iordache

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer materials; functional and smart polymers; biopolymers and biodegradable polymers; polymer nanocomposites and hybrid materials; stimuli-responsive and self-healing polymers; polymer-based materials for environmental remediation; polymers for cultural heritage protection and conservation; sustainable polymer synthesis and green chemistry approaches; advanced characterization techniques for polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Plasma Processes of Polymers

edited by

Tomasz Czapka

and

Andrea Zille

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma polymerisation; plasma treatment; plasma surface modification; polymer activation; electrospun nanofibers; materials characterisation; biodegradable polymers; functional polymers; electronic/biomedical applications

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

Natural Biopolymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Catalina Natalia Cheaburu-Yilmaz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; nanocellulose; lignocellulosic biomass; polylactic acid (PLA); microbial biosynthesis; green chemistry; bioceramics; natural fibers; bioactive compounds; tissue engineering; drug delivery; circular economy; sustainable materials; biotechnologicy

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

Application and Development of Polymeric Materials in Electrochemistry

edited by

Jongho Kim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; electrochemistry; electrolytes; conductive polymers; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Thermo-Mechanical and Physical Behavior of Advanced Polymeric Materials

edited by

Iurii Vozniak

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; thermo-mechanical behavior; physical properties; viscoelasticity; thermal stability; fracture and fatigue; polymer composites; nanostructured polymers; modelling and simulation; structure– property relationships

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

Cellulose Functionalization and High-Value Utilization

edited by

Luísa M. Ferreira

and

Ricardo Chagas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose functionalization; surface modification; chemical derivatization; green chemistry; scale-up challenges; industrial utilization; renewable resources; sustainable polymers; functional materials

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

Novel Nanoparticles and Their Enhanced Polymer Composites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Yuwei Chen

and

Yumin Xia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; graphene; carbon black; particle-reinforced polymer; polymer matrix; conductive particle/polymer composites; multifunctional polymer composites; enhanced properties of composites

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

Advanced Polymeric Films for Functional Applications

edited by

Teresa Cuberes

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; structure– property relationships; functional applications; crystallinity degree; cross-linking density; supramolecular organization; fractal-like morphologies; drug delivery; nanogenerators; water purification

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

Polymer Fibers: Strength, Durability, Sustainability, and Innovation Across Industries

edited by

Fatemeh Ajalloueian

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer micro/nanofibers; functional nanofibers; advanced fabrication; functionalization; nanofiber composites; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

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