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Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ling Ding

and

Huizhen Jia

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

Keywords: polymer; polymeric drug; smart polymers; drug delivery systems; biodegradable/bioabsorbable; copolymers; natural/synthetic polymer

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

Additive Manufacturing of Polymer-Based Materials and Lightweight Structures, 2nd Edition

edited by

Lei Yang

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

Keywords: additive manufacturing; lightweight structures; polymers; continuous carbon-fiber-reinforced composites; functional design

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

Advanced Processing and Polymeric Material Design for Integrated Sensing Technologies

edited by

Camilo Zamora-Ledezma

and Christian Narvaez Munoz

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing; advanced materials; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Flexible and Stretchable Polymers for Wearable Biosensors: Materials and Applications

edited by

Sheng Zhang

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible; wearable biosensors; polymer; composite

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

Polymer Physics: From Theory to Experimental Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Célio Pinto Fernandes

Luís Lima Ferrás

and

Alexandre M. Afonso

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4943 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiphase flows; suspensions; viscoelasticity; heat transfer; machine learning; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymer rheology and mechanical properties

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

Advances in Cellulose and Wood-Based Composites

edited by

André Luiz Missio

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1688 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; wood-based composites; sustainable materials; renewable resources; nanocellulose; biopolymers; material properties; environmental sustainability; advanced manufacturing; lifecycle assessment

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

Functional Polymers for Drug Delivery and Their Effects

edited by

Merve Gudul Bacanli

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; drug delivery; controlled release; polymer– drug conjugates; biocompatibility; therapeutic efficacy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers and Composites in Electrochemical and Optical Sensing Systems

edited by

Ahmet Şenocak

Süreyya Oğuz Tümay

and Vildan Şanko

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; nanocomposites; biosensor; nanomaterial; electrochemical sensor and optical sensor

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

Research on Room-Temperature Phosphorescence Polymer Materials

edited by Lingyan Liu

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: room-temperature phosphorescent (RTP) materials; polymer-based; long-lived; emissions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Research on the Thermal Properties and Flame Retardancy of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Peng Jiang

Yuxiang Huang

and

Long Yan

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 769 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardants; flame-retardant polymeric materials; fire testing; ecopolymer composites; fire-retardant modes of action

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

Application and Characterization of Cellulose-Based Polymers

edited by Qi Yang

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose-based polymers; cellulose extraction; cellulose modification; nanocellulose; sustainable materials; biomedical applications; smart packaging; characterization techniques

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

Advances in Carbon/Polymer Composites: Preparation and Application

edited by

Prasad Karthika

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1146 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon/polymer composites; advanced manufacturing; functional materials; mechanical and thermal properties; sustainability; energy applications; biomedical applications; aerospace applications; computational modeling; recycling and durability

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

Next-Generation Smart Polymers: Stimuli-Responsive and Covalent Adaptable Materials for Sustainable Technologies

edited by

Camilla Noè

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; sustainability; polymers; composites; CAN

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

Piezoelectric Polymers: Modelling, Processing and Applications

edited by

Rui A. S. Moreira

and

Ruy Alberto Pisani Altafim

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; piezoelectric polymers; ferroelectrets; energy harvesting; transducers; flexibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymer-Based Nanocarriers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Basavaraj Rudragouda Patil

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; polymeric nanoparticles; nanocarriers; drug delivery; nanomedicine; stimuli responsive; biomedical

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Bioactive Macromolecules

edited by

Chongyu Zhu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive macromolecules; dynamic chemistry; polymeric drugs; hydrogels; fibrous/porous materials; wound treatments; tissue engineering; smart diagnostics

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Electroactive Polymers: 3rd Edition

edited by

Jui-Ming Yeh

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic– inorganic hybrid materials; composites; electroactive polymers; anticorrosion; electrochromic windows; supercapacitors; solar cells; lithium batteries; electrochemical sensing; gas sensing; tissue engineering; biosensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Development of Polymer Materials as Functional Coatings: 2nd Edition

edited by Beibei Jiang

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; nanocomposites; functional coating; coating strategies and methods

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

Sustainable Bio-Based and Circular Polymers and Composites

edited by Maria-Paraskevi Belioka,

Dimitris S. Achilias

and

George Z. Papageorgiou

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5431 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of biopolymers; biopolymer composites and nanocomposites; biocompatibility and biodegradability; circular polymers and composites; processing methods of biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; morphology and surface properties; thermal behavior and thermal stability; mechanical properties and structural integrity; thermo-responsive biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; eco-challenges of bio-based or circular polymer composites; three-dimensional printing of bio-based or circular polymer nanocomposites; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for food packaging; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for energy storage; biopolymer or circular polymer composites and nanocomposites for sensing/biosensing; biopolymers or circular polymer and their composites/nanocomposites for smart medical devices; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for regenerative medicine; bio-based polymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for drug delivery

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

Mechanical Characterization of Polymer Composites

edited by

Lopresto Valentina

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3506 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite laminates; mechanical behaviour; impact; technologies for polymerization; damage

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

Lignin-Based Functional Materials

edited by Jingyu Wang

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 603 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; functional materials; nanoparticles; polymers

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

Polymer-Based Materials for Photocatalysts

edited by Yu Liu

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; conducting polymer; natural polymer; synthetic polymer; conjugated polymer; polymeric nanocomposites; hydrogen evolution; CO2 reduction; nitrogen fixation; photocatalytic synthesis; the degradation of pollutants; photodynamic therapy

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

Advanced Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-Based Thin Films

edited by

Anita Ioana Visan

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based thin films; synthesis and preparation; deposition techniques; characterization; properties

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

Advanced Study on Polymer-Based Textiles

edited by

Ivana Salopek Čubrić

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9090 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; textile; material processing and characterization; nanochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Polymer Processing

edited by

Davide Masato

, Saeed Farahani and

Peng Gao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5756 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer injection molding; polymer processing; machine learning; artificial intelligence

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

Fundamental Aspects and Applications of Photoactive and Electro-Optic Polymers

edited by

Naoto Tsutsumi

, Takafumi Sassa and Kenji Kinashi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5313 | Submission Open

Keywords: electro-optic; photorefractive; photoactive; photochromic; nonlinear optics; soft photonic materials; stretchable photoactive materials and devices; holographic imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Functional Polymers and Composites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Bing Wang

Lihua Zhan

and

Chenglong Guan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3832 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; manufacture; mechanical properties; mechanics; theoretical analysis; structural health monitoring; fatigue; structural integrity; nondestructive testing and evaluation; finite element analysis

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

Polymer Composites: Structure, Properties and Processing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ana Pilipović

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2009 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites (polymer-polymer composites; polymer-metal composites; polymer-ceramics composites); fibre reinforced polymer composites; particle-reinforced polymer composites; natural composites; structure and characterization of composite; properties (mechanical; thermal; rheological; fatigue performance; aging; etc.); simulation of processing and properties of composites; processing of composites; additive manufacturing of composites; recycling

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

Recent Advances in Applied Polymers in Renewable Energy

edited by Miguel Antonio Domínguez Crespo, Aidé Minerva Torres Huerta and

Diana Palma Ramírez

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1563 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied polymers; renewable energy and sustainable materials; green technologies; polymer composites and biopolymers; conducting polymers; photovoltaic polymers and electroactive polymers; solar cells; fuel cells; batteries; supercapacitors; energy storage; energy harvesting; biofuels and wind turbines

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Fabrication, Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Min Wook Lee

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1311 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers; fiber composites; ceramic matrix composites; functional materials; micro/nano-fibers; matrix; filler; additive

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

Advances in Functional Polymer Foams

edited by Ruiyan Zhang and

Patrick Lee

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1207 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer foam; function; processing

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

Reduction of Pollution and Carbon Emissions, Functional Polymeric Materials for Adsorption and Catalysis

edited by

Li Jia

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 942 | Submission Open

Keywords: reduction; pollutions; CO2; polymers; functional materials

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

Advanced Spectroscopy for Polymers: Design and Characterization

edited by

Takayasu Kawasaki

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open

Keywords: infrared spectroscopy; synchrotron radiation; mass spectrometry; ESI-MS; MALDI-TOFMS; laser; terahertz spectroscopy; electron microscopy; optical microscopy; X-ray

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

Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications

edited by

Mian Hammad Nazir

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; conductive polymers

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

Boosting Energy Storage Battery Performance and Safety with Polymers

edited by Xinhai Yuan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; battery separators; electrode materials; electrolyte additives; energy storage systems; lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; solid-state batteries; aqueous batteries; battery performance and safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymeric Materials for Lithium-Ion and Post-Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by

Guillermina L. Luque

María Victoria Bracamonte

and

Javier Luque Di Salvo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric electrolytes; polymers as binders; polymeric separators; polymers for post-lithium-ion batteries; biodegradable polymers for green battery technologies; mechanisms and modeling; ion transport mechanisms in polymer-based systems; computational studies on polymer– electrolyte interactions and interface phenomena

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Sudarshan Singh

and

Chuda Chittasupho

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer scaffolds/composite/nanofibers; tissue engineering; biodegradable polymers; 3D bioprinting; hydrogels; regenerative medicine; smart biomaterials; cell-scaffold interaction; biofabrication; nanostructured polymers

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

Dynamic Behavior of Polymer Composite Materials and Structures, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hongxu Wang

and

Changfang Zhao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite laminates; sandwich structures; cellular and porous materials; bioinspired materials and structures; 3D-printed composite materials; fiber metal laminates; dynamic mechanical behavior; strain rate effect; impact resistance; penetration mechanics; crashworthiness and energy absorption; shock response and spall fracture; finite element modeling; optimization of composites

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

Polymeric Nanocarriers for Targeted Drug Delivery in Cancer and Infectious Diseases

edited by

Chaitany Raorane

and

Vinit Raj

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery; molecular dynamics simulation; cancer nanomedicine; antibacterial nanocarriers; biofilm disruption; stimuli-responsive polymers; PLGA nanoparticles; nanocarrier surface modification; tumour microenvironment targeting; ligand-receptor-mediated delivery; drug resistance; nanotoxicology; controlled release systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Biosensors

edited by

Daniel A. Gonçalves

and

Cícero Cena

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based biosensors; food safety monitoring; molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); wearable and smart sensing devices; viral and cancer diagnostics; conductive polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Polymeric Absorbent Materials: Innovations in Sorption, Sustainability, and Micro/Nanoplastics Remediation

edited by

Seif El Islam Lebouachera

and

Bruno Grassl

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric absorbents; superabsorbent polymer; microplastics; nanoplastics; environmental remediation; adsorption mechanisms; sustainable polymers; bio-based materials; sorption modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Fluids in Geology and Geotechnical Engineering

edited by Feng Huang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; grouting; drilling; engineering applications; numerical modeling; theoretical analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fiber-Reinforced Polymers in Construction and Building

edited by

Gebrail Bekdaş

and

Sinan Melih Nigdeli

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP); construction materials; artificial intelligence (AI); durability; sustainable construction; crack resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymers from Biomass: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

edited by

Ian Major

, Pavan Paraskar and

Amin Abbasi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: vegetable oil-derived polymers; bio-based thermosets; green synthesis; biodegradability; circular economy; sustainable materials; polymer functionalisation; renewable feedstocks; advanced polymer applications; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Lignocellulose: Cellulose, Hemicellulose and Lignin

edited by Hui Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural modification; structural characterization; biomaterials; biopharmaceuticals; drug delivery; bioplastics; biosensors; flexible and wearable devices

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

Functional Coordination Polymers

edited by

Hui Li

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coordination polymer; metal–organic framework; H-bonded metal–organic framework; bionic metal–organic framework; chiral coordination polymer; conducting coordination polymer; fluorescent sensor; magnetic switch; self-healing material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recent Advances and Innovative Applications of Polymer-Enhanced Composites in Construction

edited by

Erhan Güneyisi

Esra Mete Güneyisi

, Süleyman İpek and

Kasım Mermerdaş

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; CFRP; GFRP; BFRP; FRP bars; FRP-confined composite members; strengthening; mechanical performance; durability; serviceability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

Izabell Crăciunescu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; functional polymers; nanostructured materials; synthesis and characterization; stimuli-responsive polymers; electrochemical; energy applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Bio-Based Polymers from Proteins and Polysaccharides: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Aman Ullah

and

Muhammad Zubair

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; proteins; carbohydrates; lipids; biodegradable materials; green synthesis; polymerization; biomass conversion; structure– function relationships

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

Failure of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Seyed R. Koloor

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: mathematical model; numerical and computational methods; experimental method; mechanical behavior; constitutive model; fatigue and fracture mechanics; damage mechanics

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

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