Polymers

Polymer Innovations for Advanced Biomedical Applications: Insights and Developments

edited by

Alina Sionkowska

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 758 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; innovations; biomaterials; cosmetics

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

Advances in Polymeric Metal-Organic Frameworks and Composites for Opto-Magnetic Applications

edited by Germán Ernesto Gomez and

Mariana Hamer

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 462 | Submission Open

Keywords: MOFs; nanocomposites; lanthanides; luminescence; photocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; coordination polymers; thin films; heavy-metal complexes; actinides; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Semiflexible Polymers, 3rd Edition

edited by

Martin Kröger

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 449 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiflexible polymers; wormlike polymers; polymer brushes; polymer physics; bending; buckling; tumbling; translocation; networks; entanglements; liquid crystals; composites; confinement; actin filaments; DNA; supramolecular structures; bundles; electrostatic interactions; active matter; twist; helicity; disorder; phase transitions

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

Polymers in Dentistry: Dental Composites and Adhesives

edited by

Noriko Hiraishi

and

Yung-Kang Shen

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive restorative materials; biomimetic restorative dentistry; dental composite; dental adhesive; dentin adhesion; dental ceramic; enamel adhesion; ions releasing restorative materials; remineralization; resin cement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Innovations in Bioactive Coatings

edited by

Elena Stoleru

and

Mihai Brebu

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive principles; functional materials; antioxidant materials; antimicrobial materials; physicochemical and microbiological analyses; stability evaluations; migration tests

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

Cellulose and Chitosan: Characterization, Modification and Application

edited by

Bishnu Acharya

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; chitosan; biopolymers; characterization; modification; application; extraction; thermal analysis; biocompatibility; biodegradability; wound healing; packaging materials; water treatment; composite materials; sustainability; life cycle assessment

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

Spectroscopy for Polymer Materials Characterization

edited by

Claudia Scatigno

and

Giulia Festa

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open

Keywords: spectroscopy; polymer characterization; machine and deep learning; FTIR; XRF and HSI techniques

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

Laser Treatment of High-Polymer Materials

edited by

Nadya Stankova

and

Daniel Sola

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser ablation of polymers; laser micro-structuring of polymers; laser nano-structuring of polymers; laser texturing of polymers; laser polymerization; laser deposition of polymers; laser transfer and printing of polymers; modelling of laser processing of polymers; applications of polymers processed by laser

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Conjugated Polymers: Synthesis, Processing and Applications

edited by

Ana Charas

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: conjugated polymers; electrical conductivity; synthesis and modifications of conjugated polymers; polymer electronic devices; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Study on Lignin-Based Polymer Composites

edited by

Florian Zikeli

and

Debora Puglia

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; biobased polymers; biocomposites; lignocellulose; cross-linked polymers; phenolic compounds; resins

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

Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers and Nanoparticles

edited by Wenjie Zhang and Xinchang Pang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: block copolymers; nanoparticles; self-assembly; morphology control; functional materials; interparticle interactions; polymer science; nanotechnology

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

Polymer Composites for Lithium-Ion and Sodium-Ion Battery Applications

edited by Eunice Cunha and

Helena Braga

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; ionic conductivity; thermal stability; mechanical strength; electrode design; electrolyte design; battery performance; safety in batteries; functional and advanced materials; sustainable materials; cost-effective solutions; energy density; recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Preparation and Utilization of Polysaccharides from Marine and Terrestrial Sources

edited by

Lei Wang

and

Caoxing Huang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; human health; nutraceutical; cosmeceutical; pharmaceutical

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

Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer-Based Packaging—Sustainable by Design

edited by

Aleksandra Nešić

and

Branka Pilic

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; sustainability; packaging; active packaging; intelligent packaging; shelf life; LCA; fiber-based packaging

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

(Bio)Polymer-Based Composite Materials: Advancements and New Trends in Biomedical Engineering and Research

edited by

Leonardo Martín Pérez

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers for biomedical applications (synthesis; characterization); multifunctional polymeric or composite biomaterials; modification strategies to develop multifunctional biomaterials; polymeric biomaterials for tissue engineering applications; polymers in nanomedicine; multifunctional polymers for controlled and/or targeted drug delivery; nano-scale polymer assemblies for biomedical applications

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

Mechanical Properties of Polymer-Based Composites

edited by

Igor Emri

,

Lidija Slemenik Perše

and Alen Oseli

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based composites; microstructure formation; time dependency; modelling; experimental characterization; processing and manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

The Development of Polymeric Biomaterials Using Agro-Industrial Residues

edited by

Fernanda Maria Vanin

and

Cristiana Maria Pedroso Yoshida

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy; environmental; waste; sustainable; biopolymers

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

Towards Sustainable and Ecofriendly Fiber Reinforced Polymers: Manufacturing, Characterization, Modelling and Applications

edited by

Bowen Guan

and

Marzena Pawlik

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre reinforced polymer; resin; bio-resin; natural fibre; mechanical properties; nanocomposites; recycling; repurposing; life cycle assessment; finite element analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

New Progress of Polymeric Materials in Advanced Manufacturing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Richard (Chunhui) Yang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymeric composites; polymeric nanocomposites; advanced manufacturing; material fabrication and characterization; numerical modeling and simulations; analytical modeling; experimental study

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

Application of Novel Polymer Coatings

edited by Li Yu and Linbo Han

submission deadline 5 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19051 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; polymer coating; self-cleaning; self-healing; stimuli-responsive coating; super-wettability; biocompatibility; anticorrosion; sensing; oil– water separation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Advances and Prospects

edited by

Lei Li

and

Nadia Lotti

submission deadline 5 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2728 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive; smart polymers; polymer materials; precise control; tunable platform; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Smart and Advanced Coatings and Membranes for Cementitious Surfaces

edited by

Rui Galhano dos Santos

,

Tânia Frade

, Ana Cristino and

Olga Ferreira

submission deadline 6 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 694 | Submission Open

Keywords: membranes; coatings; materials; sustainable; smart; advanced; cement; concrete

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

Nature-Inspired and Polymers-Based Flexible Electronics and Sensors

edited by

Linpeng Liu

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3954 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; new bionic architecture; special bioinspired functional surfaces; bioinspired micro/nano-structures or polymer-based materials

(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 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3756 | 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 Functional Polymers and Composites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Bing Wang

,

Lihua Zhan

and

Chenglong Guan

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 618 | 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)

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 10 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 516 | 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)

Biopolymers for Biocatalysis, Photocatalysis, and Electrocatalysis: Innovative Pathways in Green Catalysis

edited by

Eliana Capecchi

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: green catalysis; sustainable catalysis; biocatalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; eco-friendly catalytic systems; advanced catalytic systems; biopolymer-based catalysis; environmental impact reduction

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

Nanocomposite Polymer Membranes for Advanced Water Treatment

edited by

Negin Koutahzadeh

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposite membranes; water treatment; advanced separation; fouling resistance; graphene-based materials; green synthesis; emerging contaminants; energy-efficient desalination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Polymers: Design, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Paul Topham

,

Pornchai Rachtanapun

,

Kittisak Jantanasakulwong

and

Sarinthip Thanakkasaranee

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 22452 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; cellulose; starch; latex; protein; natural polymer nanocomposites; natural polymer blends; natural polymer coating; natural polymer-based 3D printing; food and non-food packaging materials; biomedical materials; pharmaceutical materials

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

Degradation and Recycling of Polymer Materials

edited by Hisayuki Nakatani

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10395 | Submission Open

Keywords: microplastics; polymer degradation; polymer recycling; additives; antioxidants; UV absorbers

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

Advanced Study on Natural Polymers and Their Applications

edited by

Xiao-Feng Sun

and

Arn Mignon

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4934 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; lignin; proteins; isolation; processing; characterization; modification

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

Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Fabrication and Application

edited by Lingyan Liu

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4271 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli responsive; physical or chemical property change; morphology; sensors; drug delivery

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

Advances in Natural Biodegradable Polymers

edited by Qingfei Duan,

Fengsong Liu

, Zuman Dou and

Chunzhao Liu

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4031 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural biodegradable polymers; chitosan; cellulose; pectin; sustainability; renewable resources; eco-friendly materials; bio-composites; green technology; biocompatibility; biodegradability

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

Wood and Wood-Based Composites: New Frontiers in Modification, Performance, and Sustainability

edited by

Jyh-Horng Wu

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3525 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood-based composites; environmentally friendly materials; modification; flame retardancy; physico-mechanical properties; sustainability; durability; environmental exposure

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

Application of Natural-Based Polymers in Water Treatment

edited by Viktor Kochkodan,

Ismail Almanassra

and

Yehia Manawi

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2043 | Submission Open

Keywords: water treatment; cellulose; lignin; alginate; starch; chitin; chitosan; pectin; gelatin

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

Advancing Polymer Science: Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Sustainable Recycling Innovations

edited by

Shigeru Yao

and

Mohammed Althaf Hussain

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1320 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular dynamics simulations; non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations; polymer rheology; relaxation; polymer crystallization; sustainable polymers; mechanical behavior; polymer degradation or deterioration.

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

New Progress of Green Sustainable Polymer Materials

edited by

Eri Yoshida

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 997 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymer materials; CO2 capture and utilization; plastic recycling and upcycling; biodegradable polymer systems; photodegradable polymer technologies; polymer-based catalysts; advanced water purification systems; hazardous chemical remediation; green polymer chemistry; eco-friendly materials and processes

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

Polymers in Medicine and Cosmetics: Advancing Materials for Health and Beauty

edited by

Agnieszka Kulawik-Pióro

,

Małgorzata Miastkowska

and

Katarzyna Bialik-Wąs

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 705 | Submission Open

Keywords: cosmetic; pharmaceutical and medical polymer applications; advanced healthcare materials; skin health; wound healing; polymeric biomaterials; drug delivery systems; material characterization

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

Advanced Experimental Mechanics in Polymer Composites Testing

edited by

Wenfeng Hao

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 549 | 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)

Application and Development of Polymer Hydrogel

edited by Fei Han

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 522 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; polymer composites; responsive polymer; functional polymer; hydrogel-based wearable sensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Flexible Electronics

edited by

Hongsheng Xu

, Lin Shi and Shi-Ming Wang

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer semiconductors; polymer-based devices; flexible electronics; wearable devices; organic electronics; organic solar cells

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

Recent Trends in Polymer Membranes: Fabrication Technique, Characterization, Functionalization, and Applications in Environmental Science, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yan Wang

and

Gang Wei

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10973 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; fabrication technique; nanoparticles; 2D materials; functionalization; hybridization; biomimetic synthesis; characterization techniques; membrane filtration; wastewater treatment; desalination; environment remediation; drug; pesticides; virus; antifouling; antibacterial; sustainability

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

Additive Agents for Polymer Functionalization Modification

edited by

Xinde Chen

and

Bo Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10144 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer additives; polymer composites; sustainable polymers; flame retardants; plasticizers; functionalization modification of biopolymers; new structure of polymer additives; new mechanism of polymer additives; new use of polymer additives; application of polymer additives; relationship between structure and performance of polymer additives

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

Eco-Friendly Polymer-Based Materials: Design and Applications

edited by

Gao Xiao

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5367 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– matrix composites; biomass; adsorption and separation; green chemistry; biodegradability; nanocatalysis; value-added products; biomaterials; biomedical applications; energy storage; environmental applications; polymer hydrogel

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

Novel Conjugated Polymers and Conductive Polymers

edited by Yanhua Lei and Kai Sun

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2802 | Submission Open

Keywords: conducting polymer; conjugated polymers; application; functional materials; composites

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

Polymer Brushes: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Costas H. Vlahos

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2740 | Submission Open

Keywords: advances in the synthesis of polymer brushes; including grafting-from; grafting-to; and grafting-onto methods; characterization of polymer brushes; including surface-sensitive techniques; spectroscopy; microscopy; and rheology; analytical theory; Monte Carlo; and molecular dynamics simulations; applications in materials science and biotechnology; effects of polymer chain architecture; neutral and charged brushes; mixed brushes; surface geometry; effects of mixed solvents; electric field; pH; salt; and shear stress

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

Multifunctional Polymers and Their Composites and Structures: Design, Preparation and Properties—Second Edition

edited by

Yong Tao

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2659 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional polymer materials; polymer composite materials; polymer structures; design methods; preparation methods; multifunctional properties; theoretical modeling; experimental investigation; finite element analysis

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

Aging Behavior and Durability of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ivana Salopek Čubrić

and

Goran Čubrić

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1760 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aging; durability; properties; weathering; tests; protocols

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

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

edited by

Ana Pilipović

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1478 | 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)

Cellulose and Its Composites: Preparation and Applications

edited by