Polymers

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

edited by

Mladenko Kajtaz

and Milan Brandt

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 209 | 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)

Emerging Polymeric Excipients in Shaping the Future of Solid Drug Delivery

edited by

Bazigha K. Abdul Rasool

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric excipients; solid dosage forms; drug delivery systems; controlled drug release; biodegradable polymers; mucoadhesive polymers; smart polymers in drug delivery; pH-sensitive polymers; sustained-release systems; gastro-retentive drug delivery; hydrogel-based excipients; natural polymers; synthetic polymers; biocompatible polymers; amorphous solid dispersions; solubility enhancement polymers; stability enhancement polymers; nanostructured polymeric excipients; 3D printing in drug delivery; thermo-responsive polymers; FDA-approved polymeric excipients; polymer safety and toxicity; polymeric nanoparticles; matrix polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biopolymers for Wound Management: Translation for Clinical Practice

edited by

Maria Helena de Melo Lima

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; polymer technology; nanomaterials; wound healing

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

Smart Polymeric Materials for Soft Electronics

edited by

Naveen Tiwari

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9547 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; sensors; nanocomposite; stretchable; soft electronics; biomedical; polymer chemistry

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

Additive Manufacturing of Polymer-Based Materials and Lightweight Structures

edited by

Lei Yang

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8350 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; lightweight structures; polymers; continuous carbon-fiber-reinforced composites; functional design

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

Multifunctional Hydrogel Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Xin Zhao

and

Zexing Deng

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4586 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery system; scaffolds for tissue engineering; wound healing; hemostasis; conductive hydrogels for flexible sensors; bioactive hydrogels; hydrogels for cancer treatment; photodynamic therapy

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

Sustainable Bio-Based and Circular Polymers and Composites

edited by Maria-Paraskevi Belioka,

Dimitris S. Achilias

and

George Z. Papageorgiou

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3712 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of biopolymers; biopolymer composites and nanocomposites; biocompatibility and biodegradability; circular polymers and composites; processing methods of biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; morphology and surface properties; thermal behavior and thermal stability; mechanical properties and structural integrity; thermo-responsive biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; eco-challenges of bio-based or circular polymer composites; three-dimensional printing of bio-based or circular polymer nanocomposites; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for food packaging; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for energy storage; biopolymer or circular polymer composites and nanocomposites for sensing/biosensing; biopolymers or circular polymer and their composites/nanocomposites for smart medical devices; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for regenerative medicine; bio-based polymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for drug delivery

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

Environmentally Friendly Textiles, Fibers and Their Composites

edited by

Sandra Flinčec Grgac

,

Anita Tarbuk

and Snježana Brnada

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3568 | Submission Open

Keywords: new materials; composite; eco-friendly fibers; surface modification; textile finishing; dyeing and printing; sustainable materials; smart textile and clothing; characterization; environmental impact assessment

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

Mechanical Characterization of Polymer Composites

edited by

Lopresto Valentina

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2986 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite laminates; mechanical behaviour; impact; technologies for polymerization; damage

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

Advancing Soft Robotics with Polymers

edited by

Chaoqun Xiang

and

Ye Chen

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1214 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials in the modelling; sensing; driving; and control of soft robots soft sensors; soft actuators; flexible polymer theories and principles; design and modeling of flexible polymer electronics; programmable shape-shifting flexible polymer electronics; 3D printing; bioinspired soft robotics; novel sensors and actuators based on flexible polymer electronics; stretchable electrodes; vibration control in soft robot; kirigami and origami; biocompatible electrodes; wearable robot; vibration utilization in soft robots; surface integrity

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

Functional and Biocompatible Nanostructured Polymer Scaffolds for Therapeutic Applications

edited by

Beatriz Liliana España-Sánchez

,

Goldie Oza

and

Fabrizio Olivito

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1142 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer scaffolds; nanostructured materials; nanocomposites; therapeutic; diagnostic; antimicrobials; wound dressing; sensing

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

Advances in Polymer Devices and Sensors

edited by Gabriela Ferreira de Vasconcelos Martins,

Felismina Teixeira Coelho Moreira

and Joana Rafaela Lara Guerreiro

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1049 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymerization; sensor fabrication; smart materials; polymer nanocomposites; biocompatible polymers; polymer-based diagnostics; polymer nanoparticles; micro/nanofabrication; printed sensors; polymer nanofibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Materials

edited by

Jian Lu

, Hongji Li and Yilin Wu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1024 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular imprinting; polymer materials; recognition; adsorption; solid-phase extraction; separation; analyzation; detection; drug delivery

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

Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery Systems

edited by

Gabriela Calin

and

Cornelia Vasile

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 916 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures/biomaterials/polymer; antibiotic; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; degrading enzymes and resistance genes; multidrug resistant bacteria; antibiotic alternatives; biocompatibility; antimicrobial

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Functional Polymer Foams

edited by Ruiyan Zhang and

Patrick Lee

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 875 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer foam; function; processing

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

Polymeric Materials for Wastewater Treatment Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Marta Otero

and

Ricardo N. Coimbra

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 731 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer applications; wastewater treatment; advanced water treatments; organic and inorganic contaminants; emerging contaminants; eutrophication mitigation; microbiological contaminants; polymeric materials; polymer composites; smart polymers; polymer-based solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Flexible, Highly Efficient Polymer Solar Cells

edited by

Tao Liu

and Libin Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 573 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cell; polymer electrolytes; gel-polymer electrolytes; organic batteries; flexible transparent electrode; batteries; synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer Composites for Nanogenerator Applications

edited by

Swathi Ippili

, Venkatraju Jella and

Soon-Gil Yoon

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 478 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; nanogenerators; energy harvesting; piezoelectric nanogenerators; triboelectric nanogenerators; pyroelectric nanogenerators; hybrid nanogenerators; properties; wearable electronics; self-powered devices

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

Organometallic Catalysis for Polymerization

edited by

Yang Yang

and

Yulong Jin

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 439 | Submission Open

Keywords: organometallic chemistry; catalyst; polymerization; mechanism; novel polymers; structure– property relationship

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

Lignin-Based Functional Materials

edited by Jingyu Wang

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; functional materials; nanoparticles; polymers

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

Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers for Sustainable Food Applications

edited by William Facchinatto,

Fernanda Maria Vanin

,

Luiz Alberto Colnago

and Filipe Habitzreuter

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 326 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biobased polymers; sustainable food packaging; edible films; biopolymer coatings; food preservation; active packaging; intelligent packaging; renewable resources

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

Polymer-Based Materials for Photocatalysts

edited by Yu Liu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; conducting polymer; natural polymer; synthetic polymer; conjugated polymer; polymeric nanocomposites; hydrogen evolution; CO2 reduction; nitrogen fixation; photocatalytic synthesis; the degradation of pollutants; photodynamic therapy

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

Advanced Polymers in Food Science

edited by

Chengcheng Li

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; food preservation; food manufacturing; probiotic delivery; nutrient delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

From Biomass Fractionation to Final Biobased Polymer Nanocomposites in European Sustainable Biobased Nanomaterials Community (BIOMAC)

edited by

Dimitrios Bikiaris

,

Konstantinos S. Triantafyllidis

,

Zoi Terzopoulou

and

Gianmarco Griffini

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 21436 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass pretreatment; biomass fractionation; biobased platform chemicals; biobased monomers; biobased additives; nanocellulose; nanolignin; biochar; biomacromolecules; biobased polymers; biodegradable polymers; natural biobased polymers; synthetic biobased polymers; nanocomposites; enzymatically hydrolysable polymers; biodegradability; compostability; environmentally friendly polymers; biopolymer and composite applications

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

Scientific Machine Learning for Polymeric Materials

edited by

Salah A. Faroughi

and

Célio Bruno Pinto Fernandes

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16742 | Submission Open

Keywords: scientific machine learning; physics-based deep learning; physics-guided neural networks; physics-informed neural networks; polymer simulation; viscoelastic fluids

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

Biopolymer-Based Materials in Medical Applications

edited by

Hsiuying Wang

and

Pengchao Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15444 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-based materials; biopolymer-based materials therapy; biopolymer-based materials industry; biomedical applications; wound dressings; tissue engineering

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

Advances in Polymeric Dental Materials

edited by

Daniel Torres-Lagares

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13078 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composite materials; polymeric dental cements; polymeric adhesive materials keywords; polymeric procoagulants; polymerics materials for oral tissues regeneration; polymerics materials in implant dentistry; polymerics materials in virtual planned dentistry; polymerics materials in orthodontic appliances

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Rheology and Polymer Processing

edited by

Célio Fernandes

,

Luís Lima Ferrás

and

Alexandre M. Afonso

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12092 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric systems; viscoelasticity; molding processes; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; multiscale modeling; computational rheology; sustainable materials

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

Advances in Interfacial Compatibility of Polymer Materials

edited by

Wei Wu

,

Bin Yu

and Xianwu Cao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10933 | Submission Open

Keywords: interfacial interaction; compatibility; polymer blends; polymer composites; functional fillers; compatibilizer; surface modification

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

Advances in Sustainable Polymeric Materials, 3rd Edition

edited by

Cristina Cazan

and

Mihai Alin Pop

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9869 | 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)

Mechanical Behaviour of Polymeric-Based Systems Used in Engineering Applications

edited by

Francesca Luzi

,

Michela Simoncini

and

Alida Mazzoli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9768 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites and nanocomposites; characterization (thermal; mechanical; rheological; morphology; chemical; etc.); manufacturing and processing (extrusion; 3D printing; electrospinning; injection moulding; thermoforming; hot-press moulding; etc.); sustainable development; engineering applications; polymeric additives; corrosion resistance and waterproofing

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

Advanced Study on Polymer-Based Textiles

edited by

Ivana Salopek Čubrić

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7329 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; textile; material processing and characterization; nanochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Functional Polymeric Materials for Engineering and Environmental Applications

edited by

Huacheng Zhang

and Jian Shen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6077 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based materials; synthesis; physics; and analysis; concept and creative design of polymer-based devices; functional polymeric materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in France: 2nd Edition

edited by

Antonio Pizzi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5637 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer chemistry and physics; polymer micro- and nano-composites; biopolymers and bio-based polymers; polymer processing and engineering; polymer sustainability; polymer characterization

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

Advanced Electrically Conductive Polymers and Composites

edited by

Silvestre Bongiovanni Abel

and

Cesar Alfredo Barbero

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4741 | Submission Open

Keywords: conducting polymers; nanoparticles; hydrogels; electrospun fibers; 3D-printed structures; scaffolds; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; theragnostic; biosensing; bioactuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fundamental Aspects and Applications of Photoactive and Electro-Optic Polymers

edited by

Naoto Tsutsumi

, Takafumi Sassa and Kenji Kinashi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4641 | Submission Open

Keywords: electro-optic; photorefractive; photoactive; photochromic; nonlinear optics; soft photonic materials; stretchable photoactive materials and devices; holographic imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis and Applications of Bio-Based Polymers

edited by

Matej Bracic

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3852 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; synthesis; derivatization; applications; multifunctional polymers; responsive polymers

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

Sustainable Development of Advanced Polymer Composites

edited by

Han Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3265 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; sustainable manufacturing; natural fibre composites; bio-based polymers and composites; nanocomposites; energy materials; life cycle assessment; circular economy for polymer composites; green chemistry; composite recycling

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

Crystallization Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Semi-crystalline Polymers

edited by

Andrzej Pawlak

and Justyna Krajenta

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3198 | Submission Open

Keywords: semi-crystalline polymers; crystallization; mechanical properties; nucleation; plastic deformation; crystalline structure; isothermal and non-isothermal crystallization; cold crystallization; spherulites

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

Sustainable Polymers: Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Fabrizio Olivito

,

Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar

and Goldie Harikrishna Oza

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2784 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; innovation; polymers; applications

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

Advances in Biopolymer Materials: Properties, Processing, and Applications

edited by

Leonie Asfora Sarubbo

, Andréa Fernanda de Santana Costa, Julia Didier Pedrosa de Amorim, Cláudio José Galdino da Silva Júnior and Alexandre D'Lamare Maia de Medeiros

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2628 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; nanomaterials; membranes; films; nanocrystals; hydrogel; properties; waste products; low-cost substrates; packaging; biomedical applications; fabric; water treatment; oil/water separation; electrical conductivity; alternative leather; wound dressing; eco-friendly material; magnetic bacterial cellulose; requalification of textile waste; sustainability

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

Designing Polymers for Emerging Applications

edited by

Gonzalo R. Quezada

and

Ricardo Jeldres

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2403 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer design; molecular simulation; emerging applications; experimental validation; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Dalian University of Technology

edited by

Xufeng Dong

, Fangyuan Hu, Xuefei Leng and Ning Ma

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2355 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer synthesis; polymer structure and properties; polymer materials application; polymer theoretical and simulation studies; functional polymer materials

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

Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: Processing/Structure/Performance Inter-relationships, 2nd Edition

edited by

Abderrahmane Ayadi

and

Patricia Krawczak

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2178 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel thermoplastic composite materials: hierarchical fiber-reinforced composites; ultra-lightweight composites; low carbon footprint; processing and manufacturing: one-shot processes; net-shape processes; impact of processes on microstructure and properties; zero-defect manufacturing; out-of-autoclave manufacturing; microstructure: link between mechanical deformations of reinforcement and impregnation; destructive and non-destructive characterization of process-induced flaws such as porosity and imagery-based characterization; numerical modeling and simulation: prediction of defects; defect– damage simulations; numerical homogenization approaches; image-based full-scale simulations; digitization: artificial intelligence-based manufacturing; data-driven simulations

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

Supramolecular Polymers: Design, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Chuandong Jia

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1865 | Submission Open

Keywords: supramolecular polymers; stimuli-responsive materials; smart materials; self-assembly; adaptive properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Fabrication and Application of Biopolymer-Based Advanced Functional Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiaoyun Li

and

Jihai Cai

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1790 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; modification; hydrothermal synthesis; composites; bioplastic; drug carriers; biomaterials; sensors; packaging

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

Biopolymers for 3D Printing

edited by

Yifei Jin

and Kaidong Song

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1623 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer; 3D printing; biomedical application; material design; biopolymer recycling

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

Investigations on Polymer-Based Materials and Structures: Theory, Experimentation and Computation

edited by

,

, Yilin Zhu,

and

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1610 | Submission Open

Keywords: experimental and modelling characterization; mechanical/physical/chemical/transport and other properties; fabrication and exploitation and optimal design; additive manufacturing and machine learning; multi-physics modelling and behaviour; macro to atomic-scale computational methods; multifunctional and multiscale shape memory polymers; microstructure evolution; superabsorbent materials and structures

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

Development of High-Performance Polymers for Membranes Applied to Gas and Liquid Separations

edited by

Manuel Aguilar Vega

and

María Ortencia González-Díaz

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1604 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance polymers preparation; membranes; gas separation; liquid separation; composite membranes; membrane characterization

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

Multifunctional Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

José Ignacio Velasco

,

Marcelo Antunes

and

Hooman Abbasi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1459 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based nanocomposites; carbon nanotubes; carbon nanofibers; carbon-based fillers

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

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