Polymers

Biodegradable and Functional Polymers for Food Packaging

edited by

Rodrigo Ortega-Toro

,

Joaquín Hernández-Fernández

and

Rafael González-Cuello

submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4100 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; biodegradable packaging; wastewater treatment; predictive microbiology; computational polymer science; polymer catalysis; food safety materials; green chemistry; eco-friendly materials; polymer synthesis and characterisation

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

Lignin Isolation, Characterization and Application

edited by

Tingting You

submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2218 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; fractionation; structural features; characterization; application

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

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Advancements in Recycling and Sustainability

edited by

Christian Brauner

and Julian Kupski

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3188 | Submission Open

Keywords: discontinuous fiber topology; chemolysis; pyrolysis; sorting; staple fibers; LCA

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

Synthesis and Applications of Biodegradable Polymer Composites

edited by Alejandro Vega-Rios

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1206 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; modification and processing; biodegradable polymers; biodegradable polymer composites; blending of biodegradable polymers; 3D printing; medicine; construction; packaging

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

Design and Analysis of Inorganic-Polymer Composite Materials for Circular Economy

edited by

Robert Černý

and

Jan Fořt

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 568 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic polymers; geopolymers; composites; building materials; building industry; circular economy

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

Recent Advances in Natural Biopolymers

edited by

Amin Babaei-Ghazvini

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural biopolymers; cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs); polysaccharides; proteins and protein-based materials; chitosan and lignin; bio-based composites; biodegradable materials; sustainable polymer science; functional biopolymers; green chemistry

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

Polymer-Based Advances in Energy Harvesting Technologies and Applications

edited by

Da-Woon Jeong

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy harvesting technologies; sustainable energy; polymer-based materials; hydrovoltaic; piezoelectric; triboelectric; thermoelectric; photovoltaic; applications related to energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Biopolymer-Based Composites: Processing, Characterization, and Application II

edited by

Raffaella Striani

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 17747 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; sustainability; biocomposites; green engineering; bio-based materials; renewable resources; biocompatibility; biodegradability; eco-friendly materials; natural polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Polymer Composites II

edited by

SD Jacob Muthu

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13696 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; hybrid composites; interlaminar strength; nano-reinforcements; thermomechanical properties; thermal properties; numerical modeling; FEA

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

Polymers and Polymer Composites: Structure-Property Relationship, 2nd Edition

edited by

Shaojian He

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6523 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; microstructure; preparation; properties; application; plastics; rubber; membrane

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

Conductive and Magnetic Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Carmen Rial Tubio

and M. Mounir Bou-Ali

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5141 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; magnetic polymers; conducting polymers

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

Progress in Recycling of (Bio)Polymers and Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Nadka T. Dintcheva

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5093 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure/processing/property relationships in polymers; biopolymers; micro- and nano-composites; polymer and biopolymer degradation and stabilization

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

Polymer Materials for Environmental Applications

edited by

Pereira Douglas Henrique

,

Grasiele Soares Cavallini

and Anna Karla Pereira

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3174 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; adsorption; energy; photocatalysis; separation; biodegradable; degradation; remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer/Ceramic Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Zoilo Gonzalez

,

Begoña Ferrari

and

Ana Ferrandez-Montero

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2436 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional composites; polymer/ceramic composites; reinforced polymers; biodegradable materials; bactericidal surfaces; biomaterials; catalytic composites; electroactive composites; bioresources; colloidal processing

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

Latest Progress in the Additive Manufacturing of Polymeric Materials

edited by

Geoffrey R. Mitchell

and

Manoj K. Patel

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1345 | Submission Open

Keywords: large-scale additive manufacturing; digitalisation of polymers; machine learning; digital twins; biomaterials for additive manufacturing; novel polymers for additive manufacturing

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

High-Performance Polymers-Based Building Materials and Structures

edited by

Liqiang Jiang

and Fengqi Guo

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; building materials; 3D printing; artificial intelligence

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

Polymer Modification for Soft Matter and Flexible Devices

edited by Liming Chen,

Heng Zhai

and

Chuang Zhu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2705 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; polymer interfaces; functional coatings; soft matter; flexible devices

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

Polymer-Based Coatings: Principles, Development and Applications

edited by

Ian Wyman

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2272 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; self-cleaning materials; polymers; liquid repellent coatings; surface modification; films; surfaces; wettability

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

Polymer-Based Membranes: Innovation in Separation Technology

edited by

Gabriele Clarizia

and

Paola Bernardo

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1695 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas separation; fuel cells; liquid filtration; food packaging; protective coatings; nanocomposite membranes; blend membranes; polymer/ionic liquid membranes

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

Advanced Polymer Materials in Food Science

edited by Muhammad Rehan Khan

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymers; food packaging; biodegradable materials; food safety; edible coatings; food preservation; polymer composites; sustainable materials; smart polymers; food-contact materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Biodegradable Polymeric Materials with Applications in the Food Industry II

edited by

Cristina Mihaela Nicolescu

and

Marius Bumbac

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14931 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; food packaging; bio-based composites; biodegradability; advanced techniques for polymeric material characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Gel and Their Multipurpose Applications

edited by Wanyu Chen and Chaocan Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10599 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical/pharmaceutical gels; gel electrolytes; food industry gels; simulation studies; self-healing gels; coatings and adhesives; adsorption and separation gels; sensors

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

Biomedical Applications of Intelligent Hydrogel 2nd Edition

edited by

Chao Xu

and

Murat Guvendiren

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10173 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; microgels; responsive materials; injectable; self-assembled hydrogels

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

Functional Polymeric Materials for Dental and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Applications

edited by

Marcos Antônio Japiassú Resende Montes

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8858 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers in dentistry; resin composites; dental adhesives; polymeric impression materials; biocompatibility; acrylic resins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Process and Technology for Enhancing the Sustainability, Recycling and Circularity of Polymer Composites Materials

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7683 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoset and thermoplastic composite materials; more eco-sustainable matrix; eco-sustainable process of production; solution for thermoset waste processing; process and applications for production of secondary raw materials; solution for circularity of EoL waste

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

Polymer Films and Coatings: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Pradeep Kumar Panda

,

Po-Chih Yang

and Pramila Kumari Misra

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7500 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer films; polymer coatings; polymer-based thin films; polymer composite; polymer blends; functionalization; polymer nanocomposite; polymer-based edible films and coatings; functional properties; coating process; biomedical application; potential applications

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

Advanced Polymer Materials in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

Shih-Feng Chou

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7099 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing of advanced polymers; structure– property characterizations; hybrid polymer systems; polymer drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; therapeutic polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Structure, Characterization and Application of Bio-Based Polymers

edited by

Elisa Passaglia

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6824 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer functionalization; polymer-based nanocomposites; polymer blending; bio-based polymers; functional polymers

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

Technical Textile Science and Technology

edited by

Sumit Mandal

and Huipu Gao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6608 | Submission Open

Keywords: technical textiles; geotextiles; industrial textiles; medical textiles; interior textiles; protective clothing; ecological protection textiles; packaging textiles; sports textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis and Processing of Functional Polymer Materials–2nd Edition

edited by

Iurii Vozniak

and

Loredana Santo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6527 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrically conductive polymer materials; liquid crystal polymers; polymer gels; shape memory polymers; directed synthesis; process for preparing functional polymers

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

Polymers for Aesthetic Purposes

edited by

Kyu-ho Yi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6506 | Submission Open

Keywords: polydioxanone (PDO); poly-L-lactic acid (PLAs); polynucleotides; hyaluronic acid; polycaprolactone (PCL); skin rejuvenation; wrinkle reduction; tissue regeneration; facial and body contouring

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

Advances in Functional Rubber and Elastomer Composites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Md Najib Alam

and

Vineet Kumar

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6271 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced rubber composites; stretchable conductor; flexible electronics; sensors and actuators; magnetorheological elastomers; energy harvesting; functional fillers; phase change materials; functionalized elastomers; smart designing

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Composites for Functional Applications

edited by

Anna Boczkowska

and

Bartlomiej Przybyszewski

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5980 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; functional composites; polymer composites; nanocomposites; smart polymers; emerging polymer technologies; functional hybrid materials; advanced composites

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

Polymers in Civil Engineering

edited by

Yongcheng Ji

and

Luciano Feo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5952 | Submission Open

Keywords: theory and simulation; synthesis; physics and analysis; polymer-based composites; intelligent infrastructures; durability and lifecycle assessment; mechanical performance; FRP-strengthened structures and modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biopolymers for Food Packaging and Agricultural Applications

edited by

Tiziana Marino

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5835 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; food packaging; biopolymeric agricultural products; sustainable agriculture; biodegradable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Polymers: Structure, Function and Application

edited by

Zhaojun Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5395 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbohydrate polymers; food hydrocolloids; dietary fibers; protein; structure; conformation; physicochemical properties; rheology; functionality; bioactivity

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

Functional Polymer-Modified Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Moorthy Madhappan Santha

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4749 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; polymer composites; surface-modified scaffolds; tissue engineering; drug delivery

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

Advances in Textile Based Polymer Composites

edited by

Rajesh Kumar Mishra

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4657 | Submission Open

Keywords: textile structures; woven; knitted; braided composites; 3D woven composites; multiaxial fabric composite; modeling of structural composites; mechanical performance; thermoset; thermoplastic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Degradation Mechanism of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer and Reuse of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wastes

edited by

Biao Hu

, Lei Gao and Muhammad Tahir

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4284 | Submission Open

Keywords: the degradation mechanisms of FRP in different service environments; the residual mechanical properties of deteriorated FRP products; methods used to predict the residual mechanical properties of FRP; FRP recycling technologies; methods used to improve the defects of recycled FRP; the development of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the stress– strain modeling of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the durability of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the structural use of concrete incorporating recycled FRP

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances and Innovations in Biopolymer Applications for Sustainable Packaging Solutions

edited by

Arash Moeini

,

Pierfrancesco Cerruti

and

Gabriella Santagata

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4148 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer packaging; sustainable packaging; biodegradable materials; compostable packaging; green packaging solutions; eco-friendly packaging; bioplastic packaging; environmental impact assessment; life cycle analysis; circular economy in packaging; renewable materials; packaging innovations; regulatory trends in packaging; consumer acceptance of biopolymers; hybrid packaging solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Applications of Polymer Biomedical Materials in Medicine and Dentistry

edited by

Tzu-Yu Peng

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4020 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyetheretherketone; high-performance polymers; surface modification; adhesive bonding; physicochemical properties; drug delivery; biological response; additive manufacturing; CAD/CAM; digital workflow; artificial intelligence; big data

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

Fiber Reinforced Polymers Applications as Reinforcement of Concrete Structures—Design Aspects, Tests and Analysis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Violetta Kytinou

,

Constantin Chalioris

and

Adamantis Zapris

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3975 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs); fiber-reinforced bars; concrete; reinforced concrete (RC); repair; strengthening; mechanical properties; experimental study; bond behavior; numerical modeling; structural behavior; field applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Natural Polymers for Sustainable Food Packaging

edited by

Adma Melo

and

Tiago Barros Afonso

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3899 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer; eco-friendly innovation; barrier properties; functional packaging; mechanistic properties; biodegradable; antimicrobial; antioxidant; sustainable; edible film

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

Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Polymer Composites

edited by

Andrey Aniskevich

and

Olga Bulderberga

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3175 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; 3D print; polymer composites; experiment; modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Drug/Gene Delivery and Controlled Release

edited by Guobin Ding

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3035 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based drug delivery; gene delivery; controlled release mechanisms; stimuli-responsive polymers; targeted drug delivery systems; biocompatible polymer carriers; therapeutic efficacy optimization; gene therapy; drug delivery vehicles; pharmaceutical polymer technology

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

Polymers from Renewable Resources for Packaging and Biomedical Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Nadia Lotti

,

Valentina Siracusa

and

Giulia Guidotti

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2971 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; renewable resources; biodegradability; biocompatibility; barrier properties; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Artificial Intelligence in Polymers

edited by

Ming-Xiao Zhu

,

Guochang Li

and

Jianyi Xue

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2907 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; structure– property relationships; insulation property; thermal behavior; mechanical strength; artificial intelligence; machine learning; rational design

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

Advanced Polymer Composites for Supercapacitors and Sensors

edited by Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2728 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fabrications; energy storage device; supercapacitors; sensors

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

Multifunctional Hydrogels Based on Natural Polymers

edited by

Diana Elena Ciolacu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2621 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; hydrogels; biomaterials; biocompatibility; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; 3D bioprinting; wastewater treatment; food packaging; flexible electronics; soft actuators

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

Eco-Friendly Wood-Based Composites—Challenges and Prospects

edited by

Dorota Dukarska

and

Jakub Kawalerczyk

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2544 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-innovations; wood-based materials; wood– polymer composites; bio-based hybrid polymer composites; alternative raw materials in the production of wood-based materials; eco-friendly bonding agents; modification of adhesive resins; wood modification; modification of composites; green composites; eco-friendly polymers in wood-based materials production; bio-based coatings for wood and wood-based materials; bio-based polymers for wood preservation

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

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