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Development in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Juan Carlos Merino

Mercedes Santiago-Calvo

María Asensio-Valentin

and

Karina Nuñez

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 956 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; natural fibers; synthetic fibers; recycled fibers; thermoset polymers; thermoplastic polymers; recycling; renewable recourses; biopolymers; properties

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

Advanced Processing Strategy for Functional Polymer Materials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yinghong Chen

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer processing; functional polymer materials; polymer composite; polymer blend; polymer nanocomposite; high performance; multi-functions; multiscale structural control; structure manipulation; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; microprocessing; rotary extrusion; foaming; biaxial stretching; multilayer coextrusion

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

Polymers Strategies in Dental Therapy

edited by

Claudia Mazzitelli

and

Tatjana Maravic

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 19 articles | Viewed by 62404 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biomaterials; composites; antibacterial; oral biofilm; bonding agents; resin cements; pulp tissue; macromolecules; MMPs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polyurethane Composites: Properties and Applications

edited by Jianying Hu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5830 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane composites; physicochemical properties; synthesis; characterizations; thermal conduction; anti-bacterial; self-healing

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

New Progress in the Polymer-Based Biomaterials

edited by

Olga Kammona

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3491 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; polymer synthesis; biofunctionalization; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; diagnostics; nanocarriers; scaffolds; biomimetic hydrogels

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

Advanced Polymer Materials for Safe Ion Batteries

edited by Hangyu Zhou,

Yongzheng Yao

, Fengxiang Liu and Weili Zhang

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3360 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical structure; functional group; mechanical strength; thermal stability; electrochemical activity; rheological properties; safe polymer electrolyte; ultra-high electrochemical interphases; smart polymer materials; characteristic technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Agricultural Waste-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Preparation and Characterization

edited by Jonas Mochane and

Teboho Clement Mokhena

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1719 | Submission Open

Keywords: agro-waste; composite; circular economy; preparation; characterization

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

Conductive Polymers for Electronic Devices, Displays and Sensors

edited by

Yesong Gu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1532 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers; electronic devices; displays; sensors; biosensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Progress in Biodegradable Polymeric Materials

edited by

Marco A. Ortenzi

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biodegradable polymeric materials; polymer synthesis; biobased polymers; polymer characterization; polymeric material processing; bioplastics

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

Novel Resin Composite Formulations for Simple, Aesthetic and Durable Dental Restorations

edited by

Mário Polido

and António H.S. Delgado

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-adhesive composites; one-shade composites; longevity; dental adhesion; functional particles; resin composites

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

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Progress and Prospects

edited by

Chi-Wai Kan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 16434 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; manufacturing technique; fiber development; matrix materials; tailored properties; light-weight structure; design flexibility and sustainability

(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 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7684 | 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)

Biobased Polymers and Its Composites

edited by

Mercedes Santiago-Calvo

and

Juan Carlos Merino

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4081 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymers; biobased composites; biobased additives; natural fibers; recycled fibers; thermoset polymers; thermoplastic polymers; recycling; renewable recourses; properties; applications

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

Functional Materials Based on Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Giovanna Gomez D’Ayala

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3385 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic polymers; biodegradable polymers; iomedical; food packaging; automotive; electrical

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

Polymeric Composite for Biosensor Applications

edited by Fei Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1120 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; biosensors; multifunctional polymer; wearable

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Biomimetic Polymer Materials

edited by Xiaofei Cao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 785 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic polymer structural materials; mechanical design; material behavior; advanced manufacturing; performance characterization; multifunctional characteristics

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

Advanced Polymers in Pharmacy and Biomedicine: Innovations and Future Perspectives

edited by

Adina Magdalena Musuc

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 638 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biodegradable polymers; controlled drug release; pharmaceutical formulations; biocompatible materials; medical devices; tissue engineering; smart polymers; pharmaceuticals; medicine; regenerative medicine; biopolymer-based hydrogels; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Applied Lignin Research

edited by

Jost Ruwoldt

and

Gary Chinga Carrasco

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17445 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; lignosulfonates; kraft lignin; soda lignin; organosolv lignin; biopolymers; biorefinery; characterization; green materials; green chemicals

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

Exploration and Innovation in Sustainable Rubber Performance

edited by

Pilar Bernal-Ortega

, Anke Blume and

Rafał Anyszka

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12444 | Submission Open

Keywords: rubber; elastomer; sustainability; performance; recycling; bio-based; fillers; waste; cross-linking; additives; testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymers: Innovations in Processing, Diverse Applications, and Sustainable Solutions

edited by

Vesna Ocelić Bulatović

and

Dajana Kučić Grgić

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11235 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymer materials; polymer composites; 3D printing; biomedical applications; mulch films; product life cycle

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

Emerging Trends in Polymer Engineering: Polymer Connect-2024

edited by

Alberto García-Peñas

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7239 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; emerging trends; advanced materials; nanocomposites; biomaterials; hydrogels; resins; innovation

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Medical Applications

edited by Jingyi Zhu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4634 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofunctional polymer; functional polymeric materials and devices; polymeric-based vaccine; drug delivery; molecular imaging; gene transfection; tissue engineering; biosensing; biomedical imaging and diagnostics; disease detection and therapy

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

Polymer Composites for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Shaojian He

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3835 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; electrical insulation; electronic materials; electromagnetic shielding; dielectric properties; mechanical properties; heat dissipation; breakdown; aging

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Harsh Environments: Innovations, Challenges and Applications

edited by

James Njuguna

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3449 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre composites; polymers; applications; characterization; functional materials; extreme and harsh environments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymeric Materials for Food Packaging Applications

edited by Vitor Augusto Dos Santos Garcia,

Fernanda Maria Vanin

and

Cristiana Maria Pedroso Yoshida

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2960 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant; antimicrobial; natural polymers; biodegradable packaging; foods

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Cutaneous Applications

edited by Ioana Alexandra Plugariu and

Maria Bercea

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 863 | 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)

Development in Polymer Recycling

edited by Weizhong Zheng

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 742 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; high-value utilization; mechanical recycling; chemical upcycling; mixed plastic separation; plastic upcycling

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Organic Semiconductor Materials and Devices

edited by Qingqing Yang and Lihui Liu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 612 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer semiconductor; photovoltaics; light-emitting diodes; transistors; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Applications

edited by

Yong Wang

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; dentistry; digital dentistry; drug delivery; composite; dental resin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

3D/4D Printing of Biopolymers: Materials and Design for Healthcare Applications

edited by

Nuno Manuel Fernandes Alves

and

Marco A. N. Domingos

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer; biocomposite; 3D/4D (bio)printing; predictive modeling; in vitro/in vivo; healthcare applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Valorization of Biopolymer from Renewable Biomass

edited by Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado,

Víctor Manuel Pérez Puyana

and

Alberto Romero García

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 27289 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable; biopolymers; biomass; eco-friendly materials; renewable; sustainability; valorization

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

Polymer Thin Films and Their Applications

edited by

Sylwia Grabska-Zielińska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16744 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; polymers; biodegradable polymers; biodegradable composites; physico-chemical characterization of thin films; physical and chemical modification of polymer-based films; biomedical applications; packaging applications; chemistry applications; biotechnology applications; wound dressing; polymer coatings

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

Technological Innovations for Polymer Circularity: Upcycling, Biodegradation, and Processing

edited by

Francesca Lionetto

and

Carlos Espinoza-González

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9335 | Submission Open

Keywords: upcycling; circular systems; biodegradation; sustainable processing innovations; advanced characterization methods; integrated circularity models; intelligent processing innovations

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

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Polymer Blends and Composites

edited by

Roberto Scaffaro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9088 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends; polymeric composites; nanocomposites; composites

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

Challenges and Trends in Polymer Composites—2nd Edition

edited by

Alexandrina Nan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8331 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer composites; polymer composites characterization; polymer composites in electronics; polymer composites in wastewater treatment; polymer composites in agriculture; polymer composites in civil construction; polymer composites in biomedical application; polymer composites in catalysis; other application of polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical Behaviors and Properties of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by Yunfa Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7115 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fiber composites and nanocomposites; damage and failure; viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity; impact; fatigue; additive manufacturing

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

Biodegradable Polymers in Sustainable and Biomedical Applications

edited by Suedina Maria de Lima Silva

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6221 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; controlled drug release; wound healing; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; sustainable materials; biomaterials; biopolymer modification; biomedical devices; nanocomposites

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

Polymers and Their Interactions with Biotics in Food Science and Nutrition

edited by

Pedro Aguilar-Zarate

, Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzmán and

Ricardo Gómez-García

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5924 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compound delivery; sustainable food packaging; polymers-microbiota interactions; controlled release systems; encapsulation technologies

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

Next-Generation Hydrogel Platforms: From Synthesis Strategies to Advanced Applications

edited by

Hyun Jong Lee

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5773 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; advanced synthesis; stimuli-responsive materials; biomaterials; polymer networks; functional hydrogels; multifunctional materials; nanocomposite hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advancements in Polymeric Material Characterization for Industrial Applications: From Properties to Performance

edited by

Maria Tanase

Cătălina Călin

and

Elena-Emilia Sirbu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5373 | Submission Open

Keywords: characterization methods; mechanical properties; thermal analysis; chemical properties; 3D printing; AI applications; computational tools; structure– property relations; sustainable polymers; industrial applications

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

Advanced Antibacterial Polymers and Their Composites

edited by

Tippabattini Jayaramudu

Rajesh K. Sani

and

Varaprasad Kokkarachedu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4957 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; polymeric materials; nanocomposites; inorganic nanoparticles; organic nanoparticles; nanomaterials; drug delivery; metal nanoparticles; biocompatible and biodegradable; antibacterial properties; nanocomposites; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis, Characterization and Environmental Assessment of Novel Polymeric Materials for Sustainable Applications

edited by

Valentina Siracusa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4673 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; compostable polymers; packaging; biomedical application; engineering application; structure– property relationship; polymers from wastes; nanocomposites; new polymer technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Bio-Based Polymer Materials

edited by

Maya Jacob John

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4604 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; cellulose; lignin; biocomposites

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

Epoxy Resins and Epoxy-Based Composites: Research and Development

edited by Seong-Hwang Kim

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4384 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy resin; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced composites; multi-scale composites

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

Advances in Characterization, Measurement and Electrical Performance of Polymer and Composites Materials

edited by

Weiwang Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4315 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; electrical performance; characterization; measurement; aging; degradation; morphology; dielectric polymers; insulation; energy storage

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

Advanced Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials and Their Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4224 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced catalysis and separation; biomass; coagulation and flocculation; CO2 capture; energy storage; membrane process; MOFs; polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Food Packaging: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by

Costas Tsioptsias

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4168 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; food packaging; polymer composites; antimicrobial properties; transport properties (diffusion/permeability); food-polymer interactions; migration (packaging to food); recycling (polymer packaging); organoleptic characteristics; food preservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Composites and Foams

edited by

Fang-Chyou Chiu

and

Kartik Behera

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4139 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; (nano)fillers; physical properties; electrical properties; foams

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Active Polymeric Materials for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

C. P. Keshavananda Prabhu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4059 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensors and biosensors; polymeric materials; energy conversion and storage systems; electrochemistry; polymer anode materials for lithium-ion batteries; battery applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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

edited by

Leonardo Martín Pérez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4026 | 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)

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