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Injection Molding and Special Injection Molding Technologies of Polymer and Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 26761 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6465 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug delivery; biotechnology; modern fabrication technologies; controlled architecture; functional biopolymers; biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5147 | Submission Open
Keywords: composites; (multi)functional properties; structure; modification process; characterization; advanced applications; biomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Bioactive Polymer Materials with Antibacterial Properties, 2nd Edition
edited by , and Md. Ashrafudoulla
submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3847 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive materials; antibacterial properties; nanoparticles; anti-biofilm activity; mechanisms of antibacterial activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functional Polymeric Materials for Water Treatment
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3828 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; polymeric materials; water; pollutants; pollutant detection; removal; extraction; adsorption; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Application and Characterization of Multifunctional and Sustainable Polymers and Composites
edited by , and Gonzalo Seisdedos
submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3371 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymers; self-healing; shape memory; vitrimers; covalent adaptable networks (CANs); recycling; non-destructive testing (NDT); nanocomposites; structural health monitoring (SHM); bio-based polymers; thermoset; cure kinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Epoxy Resin and Composites: Properties and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3207 | Submission Open
Keywords: epoxy composite; enhance performance of resin; resin performance optimization; calculation and simulation of resin chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Nano-Enhanced Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Food Packaging
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1888 | Submission Open
Keywords: food packaging; biodegradable polymers; bio-based polymers; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymeric Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage
edited by Beibei Jiang
submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1526 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; composites; energy storage and conversion; interface engineering; solid-state batteries; Li batteries; supercapacitors; medical devices; flexible electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Drug-Loaded Polymer Colloidal Systems in Nanomedicine III submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 32187 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric colloids; micelles; nanogels; liposomes; nanoparticles; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)
Sustainable Polymeric Materials in Building and Construction submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 31551 | Submission Open
Keywords: green polymers; resilient building; sustainable construction; durability prediction; life cycle assessment; recycling in building
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer Blends and Composites II submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 21494 | Submission Open
Keywords: biobased materials; biocomposites; mechanical performances; biodegradability; sustainability; polymer blends; polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Epoxy Polymers and Composites
edited by Zhengguang Heng, Yang Chen and Huawei Zou
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 21247 | Submission Open
Keywords: new epoxy resins design; relationship between crosslink structure and properties; computational simulation; epoxy resins and composite processing; new analysis and characterization methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Mechanical Response Characteristics and Performance Evaluation of Polymer Materials
edited by Qihui Lyu and Zaoyang Guo
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 20486 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nano-; micro-; and macro-composites; design and manufacturing; mechanical properties; damage failure mechanism; modeling and simulation; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advances in Sustainable Polymeric Materials, 3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15238 | Submission Open
Keywords: eco-friendly polymers; sustainable materials; hybrid polymeric materials; bio-based polymers; bioplastics; renewable resources; polymer composites; nanocomposites; materials synthesis and processing; materials characterization; surface and interface science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Advances in Biomimetic Smart Hydrogels
edited by Xiangyu Liang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14794 | Submission Open
Keywords: tough hydrogels; 3D/4D printing; tissue engineering; structural mechanics; responsive materials; self-recovery materials; medical devices; artificial intelligence; drug delivery; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymer Nanocomposites with Improved Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical and Barrier Properties submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14267 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; mechanical properties; thermal properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Synthesis, Design, Preparation and Processing of Functional Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11107 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composite; synthesis; design; preparation; characterization; processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
edited by and Vesna V. Panić
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11070 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; synthesis; swelling; stimuli-responsive
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)
Development of Bio-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, 3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10226 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; bioproduct; biopolymers; lignocellulose; vegetable oil; lignin; cellulose; hemicellulose; chitin chitosan; ecofriendly procedure; optimization; biomass; proteins; polysaccharides; polyphenols; bio-sourced products; natural resources; environmentally-friendly products; biodegradation; colloids; emulsions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Laminates: Structure and Properties
edited by and Juan Luis Martínez Vicente
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10161 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical response; industrial applications; structural behaviour; polymers; composites; experimental testing; fracture; damage; buckling; FEM
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Studies, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9999 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical properties; fracture; failure; standardizations; modeling and forecasting; mechanical behavior– processing relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Polymers for Medical and Dental Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8869 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; dentistry; medicine; scaffolds; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; biopolymers; 3D bioprinting; translational science; tissue regeneration; drug delivery system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Development of Applications of Polymer-Based Sensors and Actuators submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8478 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensor ubiquity on vehicles; flexible sensing; polymer base device; hybrid multi-sensing; conformable devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer-Based Flexible Materials, 3rd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7865 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based flexible materials; flexible electronic devices; functional polymer composites; flexible EMI materials; wearable sensors/actuators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polyurethane Materials for Multifunctional Applications
edited by and Suzana M. Cakić
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6932 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethanes; biobased polymer; 3D printable PU; biodegradable PU; biomedical PU; coatings; shape memory polymer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Biodegradable Polymer Film
edited by Ademola Monsur Hammed
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6815 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; renewable resources; green chemistry; environmental impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Micro- and Nanoplastics Engineering and Design for Research submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6781 | Submission Open
Keywords: micro/nano plastics from synthetic polymers; synthesis routes for polymer micro/nano particles; the novel design of micro/nano particles; polymer– polymer core– shell particle; organic-inorganic core– shell particle; surface modification and the encapsulation of active agents; the labelling of polymer micro/nano particles; characterization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Eco-Friendly Polymeric Coatings and Adhesive Technology, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6054 | Submission Open
Keywords: coating; adhesive; polymer; eco-friendly; water based; re-use; solvent-free; composites; functional polymer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Polymer-Based Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials and Composites submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5563 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid inorganic/organic polymer-based materials; heterogeneous materials based on polymer interfaces; interphase; functionalization; sol– gel; chemical modification; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Recent Developments in Polymeric Composites and Hybrid Materials Through Advanced Manufacturing
edited by , Byeong-Min Roh and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5139 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; composite; hybrid
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymeric Materials in Food Science
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4906 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; agriculture; food packaging; slow release; 3D printing; edible coatings; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
New Insights into Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
edited by Peng Wang, Lijie Chen, Xingquan Wang, , and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4149 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP); design and manufacture; mechanical properties; long-term durability; health monitoring; multi-scale modeling; engineering practice
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Advances in Fire-Safe Polymer Materials
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4062 | Submission Open
Keywords: flame retardant; thermal stability; fire resistant; composites; coating; textiles; bio-based flame retardants; intumescent flame retardant; fire protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymers in Petroleum Engineering: Enhancing Performance and Sustainability
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4059 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; drilling fluid; fracturing fluid; EOR; polymer coating; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Natural Polysaccharides: Chitosan, Chitin, Pectin and Gums submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3810 | Submission Open
Keywords: chitin; chitosan; pectin; gums; food packaging; food science; biomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Block Copolymers: Self-Assembly and Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3042 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis of micellar structures; advanced characterization techniques of micellar structures; thermodynamics of micellization; kinetics of micellization; applications of polymeric micellar systems; effect of macromolecular architecture on self-assembly behavior; theoretical approaches to micellization behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Biobased Polymer Membranes for Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3027 | Submission Open
Keywords: membrane; gas; water; biopolymer; separator
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Advances in Polymer Molding and Processing
edited by Lu Zhang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2889 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent injection machine; extrusion-injection molding machine for LFT; energy-saving machine; ultra-fast injection machine; monitoring technology; sensor fusion for injection molding; smart and integrated in-mold sensors; rheology; rheology in injection molding; rheological characterization of polymer materials; mold technology; optimization of mold-cooling channels; conformal cooling channel design; quick-change mold; design optimization of sequential valve gating for HRS; thermoplastic/thermosetting-integrated mold; RHCM or variothermal mold; innovative molding process; multi-layer molding; micro-molding; multi-component (thermoplastic; thermoset; metal; ceramic) molding; foam-injection molding; sustainability; molding process using bioplastics; molding process using recycled polymers; materials; recycled materials; bioplastic materials; long-fiber thermoplastics; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Applications of Process Simulation in Polymer-Based Products Injection Molding
edited by and Kaiyu Cai
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2741 | Submission Open
Keywords: injection molding; polymer; flow simulation; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Multifunctional Polymer Composite Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2636 | Submission Open
Keywords: strain sensors; polymer composites; energy harvesting; carbon nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Additive Processes and 3D Printing for Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2431 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D/4D printing; polymer composites; functional materials; smart composites; industrial applications; responsive polymers; adaptive materials; filament extrusion; processing technologies; process– property relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymeric Materials for 3D Printing
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2395 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymers; composites and nanocomposites; biomaterials; engineering polymer materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymers Composites for Dental Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2356 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental materials; dental composites; dental polymers; biomaterials; bond strength; dental resins; prosthodontics; orthodontics; dentistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biodegradable Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2354 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradability; biorenewable resources; bio-based materials; biocomposites; natural fibers; composite recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Manufacturing, Simulation and Process Optimization of High-Performance Polymers and Their Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2329 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; polymer-based composite; manufacturing; computational modeling; process optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
State-of-the-Art Conductive Hydrogels
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2275 | Submission Open
Keywords: conductive hydrogels; synthesis routes; microstructure control; conductive nanomaterials; biomedical applications; biosensors; tissue engineering; soft robotics; wearable electronics; environmental sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)
Engineering and Medical Polymer Additive Manufacturing: Current and Future Trends submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2265 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymers; engineering and medical applications; quality and safety; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
State of the Art and Perspectives of Polymer Science and Technology in China: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2249 | Submission Open
Keywords: design of polymers; synthesis of polymers; performance; application advances; new experimental discoveries; novel technological improvements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)
Process–Structure–Properties Relationships in Polymers and Polymer Composites
edited by and Vishal Kumar
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2161 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; composite structure; manufacturing process; structure property evaluation; performance; degradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
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