Polymers

High-Energy-Density Polymer-Based Materials

edited by

Min Xia

,

Zhengmao Ding

and Chao Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3490 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-energy-density materials; propellants; gunpowder; nitrogenous compounds; safety; charging process; polymers; intense burning; fuel cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

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

edited by

Ling Ding

and

Huizhen Jia

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3365 | 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)

Polymeric Materials Based on Graphene Derivatives and Composites

edited by

Mariapompea Cutroneo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3348 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– graphene composites; nanocomposites; flexible electronics; biomedical applications; graphene oxide

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Cutaneous Applications

edited by Ioana Alexandra Plugariu and

Maria Bercea

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3244 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; polysaccharides; hydrogels; transdermal formulations; bioavailability; absorption promoters; gels; β -cyclodextrin; liposomes; therapeutic characteristics; pharmaceutics; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Experimental Mechanics in Polymer Composites Testing

edited by

Wenfeng Hao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3194 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; experimental mechanics; mechanical testing; non-destructive testing; computational modeling; advanced testing techniques

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

Chemical Recycling of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Luis Roman

, Simoní Da Ros and

Paul McKeown

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3177 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical recycling; degradation; depolymerisation; hydrolysis; alcoholysis; pyrolysis; circular economy

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

Advanced Polymer Additive Manufacturing for Functional, Sustainable, and High-Performance Applications

edited by

Amabel García-Domínguez

and

Eva M. Rubio

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3127 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer materials; polymer sustainable materials; sustainable manufacturing; process optimization in AM; design for additive manufacturing (DfAM); high-performance polymer components; real-world applications

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

Mechanics of Polymer-Based Soft Materials

edited by

Dongming Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3125 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanics; soft matter; soft structures; polymer-based soft materials; entropy elasticity; computational modelling

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

Polymer Science and Technology: When Progress Meets Sustainability and Reliability

edited by

Giulio Malucelli

and

Francesco Paolo La Mantia

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3059 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymer systems; biodegradable; compostable polymers; polymer recycling; structural polymer systems; functional polymer systems; polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; polymer physics

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

From Polymers Design to Advanced Structures for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Mirosława El Fray

and Agnieszka Piegat

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2954 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biomaterials; biopolymers; macromolecular engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Composites for Smart and Eco-Friendly Systems

edited by

Hui Zhao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2950 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; biodegradable polymer; polymer processing; antibacterial; thermal stability; mechanical properties; smart and eco-friendly systems

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

Sustainable Biopolymer Materials for Industrial Applications

edited by Bahareh Azimi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2891 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; sustainable materials; polymer processing; biomedical applications; environmental impact

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

Polysaccharides: Synthesis, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by Guantian Li,

Rongfeng Li

and Kun Gao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2761 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; synthesis; extraction methods; modifications; characterizations; structure– property relationships; applications; nanocomposites; biomaterials

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

Carbohydrate-Based Polymers and Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Fabrizio Olivito

and

Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2703 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; chitosan; chitin; starch; composites; biomaterials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; 3D (bio)printing; micro/nanoparticles; hydrogels; fibers; scaffolds

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

Advancements in Ion-Exchange Polymer Membranes: Microstructure Design, Performance Optimization, and Extreme Condition Applications

edited by Cong Feng

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2304 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cell; ionic polymer; crystal structure; ionic conductivity; thermal stability; atomic simulation; machine learning; high-temperature performance

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

Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Materials and Its Applications

edited by

Gokhan Demircan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2233 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical behavior of polymers; time-dependent and nonlinear constitutive models; viscoplasticity and fracture mechanics; advanced experimental methods for polymers; molecular orientation and shape memory effects; finite element and multiscale modeling approaches; structural applications of polymer materials; polymer response under complex environmental effects

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

Biopolymers and Bio-Based Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Iwona Zarzyka

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2222 | 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)

Polyurethane Composites: From Material Innovations to Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Iwona Zarzyka

and

Dorota Głowacz-Czerwonka

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2152 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethanes; composites; nanocomposites; hybrid composites; nanofillers; structure– properties relationship; eco-friendly; strength; durability; thermal resistance; sustainability

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

Advanced Cross-Linked Polymer Network

edited by Sang-Ho Lee and

Ki-Ho Nam

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2095 | Submission Open

Keywords: cross-linked polymer networks; dynamic covalent chemistry/CANs/vitrimers; sustainable polymers and circular materials; polymer structure– property relationships; reprocessable and recyclable thermosets; bio-based crosslinkers and monomers; high-performance composite materials; advanced processing technologies (molding; printing; foaming)

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

Recent Progress in Surface Treatment for Polymer Materials by Plasmas

edited by

Andrei Vasile Nastuta

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1908 | 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)

Biopolymer-Derived Carbon Materials: Applications in Environmental Remediation and Renewable Energy Production

edited by

Kang Kang

and

Yulin Hu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1733 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-derived carbon; biomass-based polymers; environmental remediation; renewable energy materials; functional carbon materials; polymer-guided synthesis; sustainable materials; waste-to-resource valorization; biopolymer conversion

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

Plastic Waste Management: Recycling, Sustainable Alternatives and Innovative Solutions

edited by

Sílvia C. Pinho

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1713 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycling; sustainability; circular economy; biodegradable materials; sustainable innovation; biopolymers; plastic waste; waste valorisation

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

Functional Polymers for Drug Delivery and Their Effects

edited by

Merve Gudul Bacanli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1675 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Modifications of Polymer Materials for Toughness, Thermal Conductivity

edited by

Dexiang Sun

and

Jinghui Yang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1648 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer nanocomposites; structure– property relationship; mechanical properties; thermal conductivity; flame retardancy; toughening mechanism; thermal conductive mechanism; flame retardancy mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Preparation, Applications and Prospects

edited by

Kadir Bilisik

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1464 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs); polymer– matrix composites; multifunctional composites; structural applications; nanomodification; surface treatment; mechanical performance; interfacial properties

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

Material-Process-Structure Integrated Design for Advanced Polymeric Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhen Wang

and

Guohua Zhu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1422 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers; multi-scale; integrated model; optimization algorithm; collaborative design; lightweight

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

Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Studies, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jesús-María García-Martínez

and

Emilia P. Collar

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1303 | 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)

Advances in Polymeric Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Vladyslav Vivcharenko and

Paulina Kazimierczak

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1221 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biomaterial; scaffolds; hydrogel; wound dressing; nanocarriers; functionalization; tissue regeneration; drug delivery; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Engineered Polymeric Particles for Next-Generation Nanomedicine

edited by

Leonard Ionut Atanase

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1198 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric nano-microparticles; nanomedicine; drug delivery systems; targeted delivery; stimuli-responsive polymers; smart nanocarriers; biocompatible polymers; biomedical applications; theranostics; gene delivery; immunotherapy; controlled release; hybrid polymer– inorganic particles; biomimetic nanomaterials; tissue engineering; advanced nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Biomaterials for RNA Therapeutics and Genetic Drug Delivery Applications

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1144 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; RNA delivery; gene therapy; mRNA therapeutics; nanoparticle drug delivery; siRNA/CRISPR delivery; biodegradable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer-Based Packaging Materials: Integrating Sustainability, Functionality, and Circular Economy

edited by

Ajit Kumar Singh

,

Seonghyuk Ko

and

Nattinee Bumbudsanpharoke

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1060 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based packaging; bio-based polymers; nanocomposites; smart materials; active packaging; intelligent packaging; coatings; food packaging; circular economy; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Polymers for Construction: Properties and Application

edited by

Sadik Alper Yildizel

, Buket Bezgin Çarbaş and Gökhan Kaplan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1043 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs); structural composites; durability and service life; composite interfaces and hybrid composites; advanced manufacturing of composite structures; fire and elevated temperature performance; repair; retrofitting; and rehabilitation; sustainability; LCA; recycling of composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials in Food Science

edited by

Bulent Basyigit

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1027 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; proteins; synthetic polymers; polymer networks; crosslinking; hydrogels; nanocomposites; encapsulation; stabilization; innovative packaging systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Eco-Efficient Polymer Systems: Green Synthesis and Adsorption Applications

edited by

Sema Salgın

and

Uğur Salgın

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 980 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; green polymer synthesis; biodegradable materials; cyclodextrin nanosponges; deep eutectic solvents (DESs); supercritical CO2 processes; adsorbent regeneration; hybrid polymer– nanoparticle systems

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

Bioinspired Materials: Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

edited by

Semra Akgönüllü

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 905 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers; MIPs; biosensing; pharmaceutical analysis; therapeutic diagnostics

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

Polymer-Based Functional Fabrics for Advanced Applications

edited by

Annie Yu

and

Kit Lun Yick

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 868 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer fabrics; smart textiles; polymer fibers; wearable technology; conductive polymers; sustainable textiles; fabric composites; responsive materials; textiles product development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Degradation of Textile Fibers Under Multifactorial Stress: Mechanisms and Effects

edited by

Jolanta Wąs-Gubała

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 763 | Submission Open

Keywords: textile and fiber degradation; specialized textiles; environmental stress; mechanical; biological; and chemical degradation; extreme conditions (thermal; blast; etc.); multifactorial degradation; physical and chemical mechanisms; effects of degradation; forensic and archeological analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Collagen-Based Polymeric Materials for Emerging Applications

edited by

Ying Pei

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 754 | Submission Open

Keywords: collagen; gelatin; advanced manufacturing; advanced materials; synthesis; modification; functionalization

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

Polymer Application in Nanoscale Drug Delivery Systems

edited by Teresa Silvestri and

Gabriella Costabile

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 643 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; nanotechnology; drug delivery; nanoparticles; biocompatibility; targeted delivery; controlled release; RNA therapeutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Skin Tissue Engineering

edited by

Tae-Jin Lee

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 639 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; drug delivery; hydrogels; natural polymers; nanomaterials; regenerative medicine; scaffolds; skin tissue engineering; synthetic polymers; 3D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials and Design Processes for Additively Manufactured Products: 2nd Edition

edited by

Mladenko Kajtaz

and Milan Brandt

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 559 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing polymers; materials; design; end-use products; industrialisation; polymer composites

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

Sustainable Polymeric Materials from Renewable and Waste Resources

edited by

Adriana R. Machado

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 556 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; bioplastics; sustainable materials; renewable resources; sustainability; bio-composites; recycling; upcycling; and waste valorization; circular economy approaches; life-cycle assessments

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

Bioactive Polymer Materials for Biomedicine and Biotechnology Applications

edited by

Mariagabriella Santonicola

and

Gianluca Ciarleglio

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 555 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable and stimuli-responsive polymers; bioactive nanostructured polymers; electrospun polymer fibers; polymer– matrix composites with bioactive properties; bioactive coatings for regenerative medicine; polymer-based drug delivery systems; polymers and hydrogels for wound dressing; bioactive scaffolds for tissue engineering; polymers for biotechnology applications; the 3D printing of bioactive polymer materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multi-Material Thermoplastic Additive Manufacturing: Interfaces, Architectured Structures and Performance

edited by

Dana Luca Motoc

and

Santiago Ferrándiz-Bou

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 548 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-material additive manufacturing (MM-AM); architectured structures; process– structure– property relationships; interfaces; tailored properties: modeling and optimization of multi-material components; structural and functional applications

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

Polymers-Based Sensors and Actuators

edited by

Sabir Khan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 424 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; sensors; actuators; smart materials; conducting polymers; responsive materials; biomedical devices; environmental monitoring; wearable electronics; soft robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Rubber Based Conducting Materials

edited by Marlinda Ab Rahman

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 408 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural rubber; flexible; sustainability; functional materials; fillers; electrical properties; electronic applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advancements in Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

edited by Atefeh Golbang,

Faisal Manzoor

and

Alistair McIlhagger

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 398 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer composites; high-performance polymers; nanocomposites; 3D printing; digital twin; process simulation; structure– property– processing relationship; sustainable manufacturing; hybrid and multi-material systems

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

Biopolymers in Food Science

edited by

Mustafa Bener

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible and biodegradable films; sustainable food packaging; bio-based functional materials; active and smart packaging systems; natural carrier matrixes; sensor-compatible biomaterials; advanced applications of biopolymers; biopolymer based gels and hydrogels

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

Sustainable Polymer-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Milica Spasojević Savković and

Donatella Duraccio

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open

Keywords: green chemistry; polymers; synthesis; biocomposites; biomedical devices; biocompatibility; hydrogels; tissue repair; wound dressings

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

Polymeric Materials for Advanced Drug Delivery

edited by Wenhai Lin

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric drug delivery; biodegradable polymers; nanocarriers; smart polymers; controlled release; targeted delivery; hydrogels; micelles; biocompatibility; stimuli-responsive systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Journal Menu

Journal Browser

Special Issues

Further Information

Guidelines

MDPI Initiatives

Follow MDPI