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Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Marcos Batistella

and

Laurent Ferry

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

Keywords: polymer composites; fire behavior; additive manufacturing; injection molding; thermocompression; flame retardancy; inorganic fillers

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

Additive Manufacturing for Plastics: Latest Advances and Future Challenges

edited by Mario Monzón Verona

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

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; material extrusion; powder bed fusion; VAT photopolimerization; material jetting

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

Polymer-Based Catalytic Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Souad El Hajjaji and

Najoua Labjar

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

Keywords: polymer-based catalysts; porous organic polymers (POPs); controlled polymerization; functional copolymers; nanostructured polymer supports; catalyst immobilization; green catalysis; sustainable synthesis; environmental remediation; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; CO2 conversion; structure– activity relationships; recyclable catalysts; multifunctional materials; water purification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Polymers for Dental Applications

edited by

Zeynep Özkurt Kayahan

and Ender Kazazoglu

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

Keywords: polymers; 3D-printed resins; restorative treatments; preventive treatments; regenerative treatments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Composites for Energy Storage

edited by Yi Feng and Xiongwei Qu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: ionomer; binder; polymeric electrolyte; porous organic polymer; polymeric membrane; conductive polymer; synthesis and characterization

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

Development and Applications of Two-Dimensional Materials from Coordination Polymers: Structural Design and Functional Properties

edited by

Chen-I Yang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: coordination polymers; two-dimensional materials; crystal engineering; structure– property relationships; ligand design; physical properties; functional device applications

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

Sustainable and Bio-Based Polymers: Design, Processing, and Applications

edited by

Fabricio Machado

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-derived monomers and polymers; sustainable polymers; renewable resources; biodegradability and recyclability; life cycle assessment; sustainable polymerisation processes; green synthesis; microbial fermentation and enzymatic polymerisation; functional and nanostructured composite materials; polymerisation process modelling

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

Advances in Polymers-Based Functional and Smart Textiles

edited by Lihuan Zhao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer fibers; smart textiles; smart health monitoring textiles; medical textiles; functional textiles; safety protection textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Research Progress on Mechanical Behavior of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rui F. Martins

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; additive manufacturing; mechanical behavior; structural integrity

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

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

edited by

Mariacristina Gagliardi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers; molecular recognition; sensor technology; separation science; controlled release; environmental applications; sustainable materials; life cycle assessment; analytical chemistry; material science

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

Hydrogel-Based Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Rıdvan Say

Arzu Ersöz

and

Sibel Buyuktiryaki

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; biomedical applications; drug delivery; polymeric materials; biomaterials; exosomes; liposomes; 3D bioprinting; diagnostics; theranostics; point of care tools

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

Advanced Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering, 3rd Edition

edited by

Ionela Andreea Neacsu

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; scaffolds; composites; porous materials; wound dressings; 3D printing; biomedical applications; cell proliferation; biodegradability; tissue engineering

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

Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials

edited by Luciano da Silva

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel flame retardants; synthesis and characterization; fire behaviors; flame retardant mechanisms; nanomaterials; polymer composites; polymer nanocomposite

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers and Their Role in Drug Delivery, 3rd Edition

edited by

Panagiotis Barmpalexis

and

Afroditi Kapourani

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymeric materials; pharmaceutical applications; biomedical applications; drug-delivery systems; medical devices; polymer theory and modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Performance Conductive Polymer Composites

edited by

İsmet Kaya

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; conductive polymer; nanomaterial; electroactive polymer; poly(aniline); poly(3; 4-dioxythiophene); poly(thiophene); poly(pyrrole); graphene; carbon nanomaterial

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

Carbon Nanomaterial-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites: Advanced Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Ganapathi Bharathi

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; graphene; carbon nanotubes; functionalization; interfacial interactions; mechanical properties; electrical properties; optoelectronics; sensors

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

Polymer-Based Coatings for Corrosion Protection

edited by

Xu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 61 | 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)

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

edited by

Guowei Chen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 59 | 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)

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

edited by

Anna Strąkowska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | 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)

Functional Polymers for Catalysts

edited by

Deshetti Jampaiah

and Paramita Koley

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | 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)

Polymeric Materials for Solar Cell Applications

edited by

Yung-Sheng Yen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 22 | 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)

Advanced Polymer Composites: Structure and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Onur Güler

Müslim Çelebi

and

Abdullah Hasan Karabacak

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 18 | 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)

Additive Manufacturing and Molding of Polymer Systems

edited by

Jacek Andrzejewski

and Aminul Islam

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 17 | 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)

Innovation in Polymer Applications from the Perspective of Industry 5.0

edited by

Katarina Monkova

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 16 | 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)

Recent Trends in Polymer Processing for Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Rossella Arrigo

and

Alberto Frache

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 16 | 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)

Polymeric Materials in Tissue Engineering

edited by Daniel Canales

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 15 | 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)

Polymer Fibers in Textile Industry

edited by

Lili Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 9 | 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)

Mechanical Behaviors of Polymer and Polymer Composites

edited by

Zhuhua Tan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 9 | 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)

Sustainable Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications

edited by Jiasheng Dai

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 7 | 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)

Advances in Functional Polymers for Soil and Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Magdalena Czemierska

and

Anna Jarosz-Wilkołazka

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 4 | 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)

Polymer Electrode Materials for Energy Storage

edited by

Juan J. Parajo

Renata Costa

and

Josefa Salgado

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 4 | 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)

Computational Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites

edited by Zhaoxu Meng and Zhangke Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 3 | 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)

Advances in Polymer Based, Structured Liquid Systems

edited by

Róbert Mészáros

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

Keywords: polymer-based ATPS systems; emulsions; bijels; structured liquids; all-in-liquid constructs; interfacial polymer assemblies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

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 1 | 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)

Thermo-Mechanical and Physical Behavior of Advanced Polymeric Materials

edited by

Iurii Vozniak

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 1 | 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)

Structure-Property Relationship of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings

edited by

Barbara Hajduk

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic nanoparticles; inorganic wires; polymer films; polymer coatings; optical properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties; polymer-nanoadditive interaction; structural properties; morphology

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

Functional Biopolymers for Tissue Engineering

edited by

Carla Moura

and

Paula Ferreira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 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)

Polymer Composite Materials in Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Daniela Simina Stefan

and

Alexandra Raluca Grosu

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

Keywords: wastewater treatment; composite polymers; pharmaceutical compounds; pesticides; dyes; oils and petroleum compounds; additives; microplastics; nitrogen compounds; phosphorus compounds; microorganisms

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

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