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Polymers for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Applications
edited by
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; dentistry; digital dentistry; drug delivery; composite; dental resin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Valorization of Biopolymer from Renewable Biomass
edited by Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17291 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable; biopolymers; biomass; eco-friendly materials; renewable; sustainability; valorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer Thin Films and Their Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10161 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; polymers; biodegradable polymers; biodegradable composites; physico-chemical characterization of thin films; physical and chemical modification of polymer-based films; biomedical applications; packaging applications; chemistry applications; biotechnology applications; wound dressing; polymer coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Polymer Blends and Composites
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6973 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer blends; polymeric composites; nanocomposites; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Challenges and Trends in Polymer Composites—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4513 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; polymer composites; polymer composites characterization; polymer composites in electronics; polymer composites in wastewater treatment; polymer composites in agriculture; polymer composites in civil construction; polymer composites in biomedical application; polymer composites in catalysis; other application of polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Mechanical Behaviors and Properties of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by Yunfa Zhang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3408 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical properties; fiber composites and nanocomposites; damage and failure; viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity; impact; fatigue; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Active Polymeric Materials for Electrochemical Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2377 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensors and biosensors; polymeric materials; energy conversion and storage systems; electrochemistry; polymer anode materials for lithium-ion batteries; battery applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Synthesis, Characterization and Environmental Assessment of Novel Polymeric Materials for Sustainable Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2314 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; compostable polymers; packaging; biomedical application; engineering application; structure– property relationship; polymers from wastes; nanocomposites; new polymer technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Additive Manufacturing of (Bio)Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2101 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; (bio)polymers; (bio)polymer-based composites; material characterization; modeling and simulation; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Epoxy Resins and Epoxy-Based Composites: Research and Development
edited by Seong-Hwang Kim
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 377 | Submission Open
Keywords: epoxy resin; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced composites; multi-scale composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Design, Synthesis, and Application of Optoelectronic Polymers
edited by Qiao He and Yang Yang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic optoelectronics; organic semiconductors; conjugated polymers; sustainable materials; molecular design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Process and Valorization of Polymeric Waste and Biomass
edited by Daniela Djikanović and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric waste; recycling; valorization; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; biological recycling; circular economy; sustainable solution; environmental protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Biopolymers and Bio-Based Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable polymers; biosynthesized polymers; biopolymer composites; nanobiocomposites; bionanoadditives; bioadditives; natural aliphatic polyesters; polylactide
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advancements in Polymeric Material Characterization for Industrial Applications: From Properties to Performance submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open
Keywords: characterization methods; mechanical properties; thermal analysis; chemical properties; 3D printing; AI applications; computational tools; structure– property relations; sustainable polymers; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Processing of Polymer Composites—Preparation, Structure, Properties and Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: processing of polymer composites; thermal interface materials; electrical conductivity; thermal conductivity; functional fillers; modification of fillers; polymer blends; processing conditions; thermoplastic composites; thermoset composites; foams; characterization methods; modeling; process– structure– properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advances in Luminescent Polymers
edited by Xiaoyong Jia
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: luminescent polymers; stimuli-responsive; self-healing; multi-color luminescence; luminescent hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advanced Porous Polymer-Based Materials: Unlocking Catalytic and Environmental Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous gel; synthetic and natural polymers; chemical synthesis; reticular chemistry; catalysis; environmental remediation; metal-organic framework; covalent organic framework
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Biopolymer Research: Sustainability and Applications
edited by , and Ana Vera A. MacHado
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer-based materials; blends; composites and nanocomposites; biodegradability and compostability; green chemistry for biopolymers; functional properties; material characterization; advanced processing techniques; sustainability/ circular economy; innovative applications and emerging trends; smart materials; bioinspired and biomimetic materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Structure and Dynamics of Polymers submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer physics; polymer rheology; miscibility; chain conformation; self-assembly; viscoelasticity; interfacial dynamics; molecular dynamics simulation; multi-scale modeling of polymer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Sustainable and Functional Biopolymers for Food Packaging Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; food packaging; biodegradable materials; active packaging; nanocomposites; sustainable materials; shelf life extension; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Application of Polymers in Cementitious Materials
edited by , Tangwei Mi and Dafu Wang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; cement; concrete; fresh property; hardened property; durability; mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Next-Generation Hydrogel Platforms: From Synthesis Strategies to Advanced Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; advanced synthesis; stimuli-responsive materials; biomaterials; polymer networks; functional hydrogels; multifunctional materials; nanocomposite hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Polymeric Membranes: From Fabrication to Application
edited by and Yingying Qin
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: membrane separation technology; polymeric membrane; membrane material; membrane structure; membrane characterization; membrane process; computational modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Self-Healing Polymers for Advanced Battery Applications
edited by Xiaoli Peng and Xiaoran Hu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-healing polymers; battery materials; electrode/electrolyte interfaces; polymer binder; solid-state electrolyte
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications
edited by Weiying Wang, Ruikang Yang, , and Zhanchuang Han
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-modified asphalt; polymer-modified asphalt mixture; polymer materials in road infrastructure; recycled polymer materials; sustainable polymer additives; environmental performance; pavement durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Natural Polymers and Composites for Food Applications
edited by Paweł Ptaszek
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymers; composites; food packages; auxiliary materials; carriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymers for Electronic Device Applications
edited by Vijaya Srinivasu Vallabhapurapu, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: conductive polymers; electronic devices; resistive switching properties; memory application; polymer electronics; sensors; energy storage; flexible electronics; material design; device integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Thermosets: Tailoring Thermal and Mechanical Properties with Hybrid Polymers
edited by and Jaewoong Lee
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoset polymer; graphene; nano clay; CNT; nanoparticles; metal oxides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Smart Polymeric Systems for Bioengineering: AI-Driven Design, Characterization and Manufacturing submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymeric systems; artificial intelligence; bioengineering; additive manufacturing; machine learning; biomaterial design; biofabrication; polymer processing optimization; data-driven material design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymeric Sandwich Composite Materials
edited by and Xingyu Wei
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: sandwich composites; lightweight structures; design and optimization; mechanical metamaterials; multifunctional polymers or structures; biocomposites; bio-based hybrid materials; polymer composites; smart composite polymers; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Eco-Friendly Polymeric Materials: Innovations for Sustainable Packaging and Environmental Protection submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: packaging; renewable materials; bio-composites; biorefinery; wastes; environment; remediation; biodegradability; bio-polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Functional Polymer Materials for Efficient Adsorption of Pollutants
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based materials; environmental pollutants; pollutant remediation; adsorption kinetics; material recyclability; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Recent Advances in the Application of Polymer Materials in Building Construction
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; recycled polymer composites; biopolymer composites; durability and performance of polymer composites; sustainable construction materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Hydrogel-Dedicated Food Packaging Applications
edited by and Niemczyk-Soczynska Beata
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; polymers; food packaging; polysaccharides; functional applications; active packaging; intelligent packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
High-Performance Thermoplastic Polymer Composites: From Fabrication to Application
edited by and Jaewoong Lee
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; eco-friendly alternatives; bio-based resins and natural fiber; 3D printing; high-performance applications; self-healing polymer composites; shape memory polymers; hybrid composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
New Challenges in Wood and Wood-Based Materials, 4th Edition
edited by Ľuboš Krišťák, , and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood and wood based materials; wood composite materials; adhesives for composites; wood processing and mechanical modification; surface modification of wood and wood composites; chemical and thermal modification of wood and wood composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Natural Polysaccharides: Synthesis, Modification, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; polysaccharide derivatives; chitin; chitosan; cellulose; starch; hyaluronic acid; synthesis and modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Recent Advances in Functional Polymer Materials for Water Treatment—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymer materials for water treatment; polymers and the environment; polymer adsorption material; polymer coagulants; polymer ion-exchange resins; membrane material for wastewater treatment; polymeric functional electrode material; polymeric anti-scale agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biopolymers for Biomedical Application: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; biomedical applications; biocompatibility; microencapsulation; films and coatings; tissue engineering; wound dressings; modern biomedicine; essential oils and other active substances
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Covalent Organic Frameworks–Polymer Composites in Photo(electro)catalysis
edited by Zhen Li
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open
Keywords: covalent organic frameworks; polymer composites; photo(electro)catalysis; pore structures; photoelectrochemical properties; energy; organic synthesis; waste treatment; theoretical prediction; mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Solutions: Innovations and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; bio-based plastics; green chemistry; polymer degradation; environmental sustainability; circular economy; eco-friendly materials; biopolymer applications; renewable resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer Coatings for High-Performance Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1595 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; synthetic polymers; natural polymers; high-performance coatings; biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Multiscale Modeling of Polymeric Systems for Time-Dependent Nonlinear Properties
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 556 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiscale modeling; molecular dynamics; bridging techniques: time gap; hysteresis; viscoelastic; hyperelastic; strain-rate dependency; constitutive modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science)
Electrospinning of Polymer Systems
edited by Linge Wang, and Qianqian Yu
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7683 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrospinning; polymer nanofibres; nanofibrous membranes; biomedicine and healthcare; tissue engineering; drug delivery; fuel cells and thermal storage; textiles and fabrics; sensors; hybrid materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advances in the Thermal Characterization of Polymers and Plastic Waste submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 689 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal behavior; thermal stability; glass transitions; crystallization; pyrolysis; pyrolysis kinetics; plastic waste; polymer fibers; physical aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Recent Progress in Surface Treatment for Polymer Materials by Plasmas submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: atmospheric pressure plasmas; plasma jets; plasma-treated polymer surfaces; surface characterization; atomic force microscopy; adhesion; surface energy; and work of adhesion; surface morphology; additive manufacturing of polymers; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Lignin-Based Polymers
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignin isolation; characterization; nanolignin; lignin functionalization; lignin-based composites; bioplastics; adhesives; coatings; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advancements in Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printing of Polymers: Material Properties and Thermal Behavior
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: fused deposition modeling (FDM); 3D printing of polymers; thermal behavior; material characterization; process– structure– property relationships; polymer composites; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advances in Natural Fiber-Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1431 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer biocomposites; natural fibers; bioadditives; green technology; modifications; functional properties; elastomers; thermoplastics; biocomponents; polymer processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Smart and Bioactive Polymers for Next-Generation Biomedical Applications
edited by Sylwia Rodziewicz-Motowidło
submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymers; bioactive materials; stimuli-responsive polymers; biodegradable scaffolds; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; biofunctional coatings; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
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