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Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Laminates: Structure and Properties

edited by

María del Carmen Serna Moreno

and Juan Luis Martínez Vicente

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6593 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical response; industrial applications; structural behaviour; polymers; composites; experimental testing; fracture; damage; buckling; FEM

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

Polyurethane Materials for Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Ivan Ristic

and Suzana M. Cakić

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5996 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethanes; biobased polymer; 3D printable PU; biodegradable PU; biomedical PU; coatings; shape memory polymer

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

Micro- and Nanoplastics Engineering and Design for Research

edited by

Gisbert Rieß

and

Thomas C. Meisel

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5525 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nano plastics from synthetic polymers; synthesis routes for polymer micro/nano particles; the novel design of micro/nano particles; polymer– polymer core– shell particle; organic-inorganic core– shell particle; surface modification and the encapsulation of active agents; the labelling of polymer micro/nano particles; characterization techniques

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

Advances in Biodegradable Polymer Film

edited by Ademola Monsur Hammed

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5241 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; renewable resources; green chemistry; environmental impact

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

Polymers for Medical and Dental Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rogério Leone Buchaim

João Paulo Mardegan Issa

and

Edilson Ervolino

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4976 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; dentistry; medicine; scaffolds; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; biopolymers; 3D bioprinting; translational science; tissue regeneration; drug delivery system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Development of Bio-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Concepción Valencia-Barragán

Esperanza Cortés Triviño

Adrián Tenorio-Alfonso

and

Clara Delgado-Sánchez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4779 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; bioproduct; biopolymers; lignocellulose; vegetable oil; lignin; cellulose; hemicellulose; chitin chitosan; ecofriendly procedure; optimization; biomass; proteins; polysaccharides; polyphenols; bio-sourced products; natural resources; environmentally-friendly products; biodegradation; colloids; emulsions

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

Development of Applications of Polymer-Based Sensors and Actuators

edited by

Nelson Castro

Nikola Perinka

and

Pedro Costa

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4667 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor ubiquity on vehicles; flexible sensing; polymer base device; hybrid multi-sensing; conformable devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Eco-Friendly Polymeric Coatings and Adhesive Technology, 2nd Edition

edited by

Guangpu Zhang

Zhengmao Ding

and

Yanan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3919 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; adhesive; polymer; eco-friendly; water based; re-use; solvent-free; composites; functional polymer

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

Polymeric Materials in Food Science

edited by

Barbara Tomadoni

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3560 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; agriculture; food packaging; slow release; 3D printing; edible coatings; nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials, 4th Edition

edited by

Jesús-María García-Martínez

and

Emilia P. Collar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3253 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid inorganic/organic polymer-based materials; heterogeneous materials based on polymer interfaces; interphase; functionalization; sol– gel; chemical modification; composites

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

Natural Polysaccharides: Chitosan, Chitin, Pectin and Gums

edited by

Mehraj Fatema Z. Mulla

Shivani Pathania

and

Joseph Kerry

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3196 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitin; chitosan; pectin; gums; food packaging; food science; biomedicine

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

Polymer-Based Flexible Materials, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jiangtao Xu

and

Sihang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3140 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based flexible materials; flexible electronic devices; functional polymer composites; flexible EMI materials; wearable sensors/actuators

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

Advances in Fire-Safe Polymer Materials

edited by

Fei Xiao

Shuang Yang

and

Jinhan Lu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3039 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardant; thermal stability; fire resistant; composites; coating; textiles; bio-based flame retardants; intumescent flame retardant; fire protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Insights into Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by Peng Wang, Lijie Chen, Xingquan Wang,

Weiwen Li

Haoliang Wu

and

Mingfeng Kai

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2985 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP); design and manufacture; mechanical properties; long-term durability; health monitoring; multi-scale modeling; engineering practice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Biobased Polymer Membranes for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Rajkumar Patel

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2648 | Submission Open

Keywords: membrane; gas; water; biopolymer; separator

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

Block Copolymers: Self-Assembly and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Marinos Pitsikalis

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2241 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of micellar structures; advanced characterization techniques of micellar structures; thermodynamics of micellization; kinetics of micellization; applications of polymeric micellar systems; effect of macromolecular architecture on self-assembly behavior; theoretical approaches to micellization behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recent Developments in Polymeric Composites and Hybrid Materials Through Advanced Manufacturing

edited by

Xinyi Xiao

, Byeong-Min Roh and

Richard (Chunhui) Yang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1793 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; hybrid

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

Process–Structure–Properties Relationships in Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Muthu Elen

and Vishal Kumar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1636 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; composite structure; manufacturing process; structure property evaluation; performance; degradation

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

Advanced Additive Processes and 3D Printing for Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1498 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D/4D printing; polymer composites; functional materials; smart composites; industrial applications; responsive polymers; adaptive materials; filament extrusion; processing technologies; process– property relationship

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

Biodegradable Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Vincenzo Fiore

and

Luigi Botta

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1485 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradability; biorenewable resources; bio-based materials; biocomposites; natural fibers; composite recycling

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

Multifunctional Polymer Composite Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Vineet Kumar

and

Md Najib Alam

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1483 | Submission Open

Keywords: strain sensors; polymer composites; energy harvesting; carbon nanomaterials

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

State of the Art and Perspectives of Polymer Science and Technology in China: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sixun Zheng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1319 | Submission Open

Keywords: design of polymers; synthesis of polymers; performance; application advances; new experimental discoveries; novel technological improvements

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

Polymers Composites for Dental Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Matej Par

and

Katarzyna Mańka-Malara

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1302 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; dental composites; dental polymers; biomaterials; bond strength; dental resins; prosthodontics; orthodontics; dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Group-Modified Polymers: Property Investigation and Applications

edited by Simona Filice

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1299 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; photocatalysis; sulfonation; water purification; coating; energy; antibacterial; antibiofouling; sensors; transport

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Smart Polymers and Mechanical Metamaterials

edited by

Xiaojun Tan

and

Bo Cao

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1289 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; mechanical metamaterials; additive manufacturing; lightweight structures; shape memory polymer; design and optimization; preparation processes; mechanical tests; soft robots

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer Molding and Processing

edited by Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1173 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent injection machine; extrusion-injection molding machine for LFT; energy-saving machine; ultra-fast injection machine; monitoring technology; sensor fusion for injection molding; smart and integrated in-mold sensors; rheology; rheology in injection molding; rheological characterization of polymer materials; mold technology; optimization of mold-cooling channels; conformal cooling channel design; quick-change mold; design optimization of sequential valve gating for HRS; thermoplastic/thermosetting-integrated mold; RHCM or variothermal mold; innovative molding process; multi-layer molding; micro-molding; multi-component (thermoplastic; thermoset; metal; ceramic) molding; foam-injection molding; sustainability; molding process using bioplastics; molding process using recycled polymers; materials; recycled materials; bioplastic materials; long-fiber thermoplastics; nanocomposites

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

Advanced Polymer Composites for Water Treatment

edited by

Luciano Carlos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1097 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; composite materials; mesoporous materials; iron oxides; wastewater treatment; photochemistry; photocatalysis; advanced oxidation processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

State-of-the-Art Conductive Hydrogels

edited by

Jie Du

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1042 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive hydrogels; synthesis routes; microstructure control; conductive nanomaterials; biomedical applications; biosensors; tissue engineering; soft robotics; wearable electronics; environmental sensing

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

Applications of Process Simulation in Polymer-Based Products Injection Molding

edited by

Jose Castro

and Kaiyu Cai

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1030 | Submission Open

Keywords: injection molding; polymer; flow simulation; application

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

Polymeric Materials for 3D Printing

edited by

Ali Bagheri

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 892 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymers; composites and nanocomposites; biomaterials; engineering polymer materials

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

Polymer Materials for Adsorption and Separation

edited by Qing Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 852 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; supramolecular polymers; self-assembly; host– guest interactions; covalent bond; non-covalent bond; cucurbit[n]urils; applications; responsive systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Electrospun Fibers: Advancements, Applications, and Future Prospects

edited by

Claudio Ricci

and

Saeed Ismaeilimoghadam

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 804 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural materials; advanced materials; composites; yarns and fibers; electrospinning technology; green processes; antibacterial coatings; smart textiles; biomedical applications; packaging; environmental remediation; fiber functionalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers and Polymer Composite Structures for Energy Absorption

edited by

Dariusz Pyka

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 794 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy absorption efficiency; composite structures; polymeric structures; impact protection; vibrations; energy-absorbing materials; material configurations; experimental methods; simulation techniques; protective gear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Engineering and Medical Polymer Additive Manufacturing: Current and Future Trends

edited by

Rui F. Martins

and

Ricardo Branco

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 702 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymers; engineering and medical applications; quality and safety; sustainability

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

High-Performance Polymeric Sensors, 3rd Edition

edited by

Arunas Ramanavicius

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 672 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric sensors; chemical sensors; biosensors; wearable sensors; gas sensors

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

Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jea Uk Lee

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; polymers; nanocomposites; preparation; characterization; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Manufacturing, Simulation and Process Optimization of High-Performance Polymers and Their Composites

edited by

Maoyuan Li

and

Hui Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 519 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer-based composite; manufacturing; computational modeling; process optimization

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

Advanced Polymeric Biomaterials for Drug Delivery Applications

edited by

Nunzia Gallo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 486 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery system; polymers; microparticles; nanoparticles; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Tribological Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Feiyang He

and

Muhammad Khan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 401 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribology; surface mechanics; polymeric contacts; friction; wear; lubrication

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

New Advances in Theory and Simulation of Block Copolymers

edited by

June Huh

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 378 | Submission Open

Keywords: block copolymers; self-assembly; nanostructures; phase behavior; theory; simulations; molecular dynamics; Monte Carlo simulations; computational modeling

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

Applications of Biopolymer-Based Composites in Food Technology

edited by

Gheorghe Martău

Monica Ioana Tosa

and

Dan Cristian Vodnar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable; bioactive compounds; socioeconomic and environmental sustainability; bioavailability; innovative industrial products and processes; industrial technology transfer; food innovation; food safety and quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Modelling of Energy Storage Materials Manufacturing

edited by

Masoud Jabbari

Jie Lin

and

Weihan Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric battery manufacturing; physics-based modelling; continuum and discrete modelling; image analysis; XCT; AI/ML

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

Polymers in Petroleum Engineering: Enhancing Performance and Sustainability

edited by

Meichun Li

and

Bo Liao

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; drilling fluid; fracturing fluid; EOR; polymer coating; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Biopolymers and Bioproducts from Bioresources

edited by Carla Veron̂ica Rodarte De Moura

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; bioresources; sustainable materials; renewable resources; circular economy; biodegradability; agricultural residues; eco-friendly packaging

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

Fiber-Reinforced Polymers: Manufacture, Properties and Applications—Second Edition

edited by

Marius Marinel Stănescu

and Bolcu Dumitru

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing process of fiber-reinforced polymers; mechanical properties; chemical properties

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

Advances in the Applications of Conductive Polymers in Battery Technologies

edited by Jiunn Jer Hwang and

Jui-Ming Yeh

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers in flexible batteries; conductive polymers in supercapacitors; stability of conductive polymer composites; lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; solid-state batteries; polymer electrolytes; electrode materials; interface engineering in solid-state batteries; applications of conductive polymers in dual-ion batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical and Dynamic Characterization of Polymeric Composites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Mei-Chen Lin

and

Limin Bao

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix; composite materials; mechanical; dynamic analysis; strength; fiber; modulus; resin; nanocomposites; fabrication; manufacture

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

Fire Safety in Polymeric Composite Materials: Design, Simulation, and Testing

edited by

Dongxu Ouyang

and

Wei Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: fire safety; polymeric materials; composites; flame retardants; fire-retardant design; fire modelling and simulation; fire testing methodologies; thermal stability; sustainable fire-retardant materials; toxicity and smoke suppression

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

Advances in Natural Polymers: Cellulose and Lignin

edited by

Eniko Kovacs

and

Lacrimioara Senila

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; renewable resources; cellulose- and lignin-based materials; bio-based materials; polymeric materials; vallue-added chemicals; biofuels; life cycle asessment

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

Progress with Polymers in Electrochemical Energy Technology Celebrating the 70th Birthday of Rudolf Holze—A Renowned Polymer Electrochemist

edited by

Xuecheng Chen

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: intrinsically conducting polymers; functional polymers; batteries; fuel cells; electrolysers; supercapacitors; corrosion; corrosion protection; coatings; degradation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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