Polymers

Advances in Biopolymer Materials: Properties, Processing, and Applications

edited by

, 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 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5943 | 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)

Advances in Polymers: From Fabrication Technologies to Applications in Biotechnology and Biomedicine

edited by

Anca Filimon

and

Lavinia Lupa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5357 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based high-performance materials; polymer-based composites; bio-inspired and sustainable polymers; structure-property relationships; surface physics and chemistry; materials processing and design; electrospinning and 3D printing techniques; membranes; antimicrobial coatings; wearable sensors; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in the Preparation, Properties and Application of Polyurethane, Cellulose and Their Composites (3rd Edition)

edited by

Hui Zhao

,

Yang Liu

and

Changzhou Chen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4853 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; cellulose; lignocellulose; composites; properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Composites in Road and Bridge Engineering: Characterization, Production and Application, 3rd Edition

edited by

Wensheng Wang

,

Ping Jiang

and

Yiming Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4421 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; polymers recycling and reuse; building materials; fiber-reinforced composites; phase-change materials; modification of road materials with polymers; self-healing; anti-aging; mechanical performance; nondestructive assessment and health monitoring; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Eco-Friendly Supramolecular Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yun Lu

, Fuming Chen and

Jingpeng Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3788 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced multiscale processing methods; polymers for advanced application; enhanced durability of polymers; biomass-derived materials; biodegradable polymers; eco-polymer composites; natural polymers and derivatives; green solvent/process/synthesis of polymers; biomedical polymers; polymers for capturing pollution; structure analysis; composite interfaces; noncovalent functionalization of biomassed polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polysaccharides: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by

Jiangfeng Song

, Dan Chen and Cong Teng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3483 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; synthesis; applications; food industry; nutrition

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

Silicon-Based Polymers: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by Hyeon Mo Cho

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3329 | Submission Open

Keywords: silicon-based polymers; polysiloxane; polysilane; polycarbosilane; synthetic method

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Polymeric Materials: Polysaccharides and Carbohydrate Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Agnieszka Feliczak-Guzik

and

Agata Wawrzyńczak

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3300 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis and characterization of carbohydrate/polysaccharide-based NPLs; structural modifications and functionalization of carbohydrate/polysaccharide-based NPLs; encapsulation processes; drug-delivery systems; polysaccharide-based bionanocomposites; polysaccharide-based hydrogels; polysaccharide-based membranes; electroactive NPLs

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

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

edited by

Abderrahmane Ayadi

and

Patricia Krawczak

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3102 | 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)

3D Printing of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hao Wang

and

Fengfeng Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3047 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; polymer composites; additive manufacturing; design and optimization; intelligent fabrication; smart materials and structures

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

Innovative Polymers and Technology for Membrane Fabrication

edited by

Simona Căprărescu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2905 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative polymers; performance properties; polymeric membranes; characterization; membrane processes; bio-gradable materials; regeneration and sustainability; environmental protection

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

Polymer Packaging: Sustainable Innovations and Alternatives to Fossil-Based Materials

edited by

Dariusz Kowalczyk

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2898 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-packaging; biopolymers; biodegradation; recycling; circular economy

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

State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Romania (2024,2025)

edited by

Daniela Predoi

, Carmen Cîmpeanu,

Simona Liliana Iconaru

and

Carmen Steluta Ciobanu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2731 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer innovations; polymer nanocomposites; biodegradable polymers; polymer-based materials engineering; biomedical applications of polymers; environmental remediation; industrial applications of polymers; packaging applications of polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Fracture and Failure of Polymers

edited by

Behzad Vasheghani Farahani

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2710 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fracture; failure; fatigue and damage of polymers; material manufacturing and forming; material testing methods; numerical modelling; experimental techniques

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

Multifunctional Polymeric Formulations for Sustainable Food Packaging Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Marina Patricia Arrieta Dillon

,

Alejandra Torres

and

Mercedes Ana Peltzer

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2638 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; active packaging; intelligent packaging; edible polymers; biopolymers; biobased polymers; biodegradable polymers; recyclable polymers; recycled polymers; natural additives ; functional properties

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

Antimicrobial Food Packaging with Biodegradable Polymers: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Raja Venkatesan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2264 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; antibacterial agents; polymer blends; edible films; nanocomposites; biopolymer-based packaging; mechanical properties; shelf-life extension; antimicrobial activity; active packaging; antimicrobial packaging

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

Advanced Joining Technologies for Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2248 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer joining processes; adhesive bonding; mechanical joining; welding; friction stir welding; laser welding; hybrid joining

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

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

edited by

Richard (Chunhui) Yang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2216 | 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)

Porous Polymers: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Shudong Yu

, Guanwei Liang and

Xujiang Chao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2181 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous polymers; solar steam generation; passive daytime radiative cooling optoelectronics; functional polymer design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in High-Performance Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xingfeng Lei

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2176 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyimide space application; heat resistance; high impact resistance; polymer composites; hybrid polymers; engineering plastics; electromagnetic shielding; wave-transparent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymer Composites: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Federico Olivieri

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2120 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer composites; synthesis; nanocomposites; polymer blending

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

New Insights into Photopolymerization

edited by

Ali Bagheri

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2116 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymerization systems; photoinitiators and sensitizers; material innovations; interdisciplinary approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Eco-Friendly Polymers as Future Wastewater Decontamination Alternative

edited by

Nicoleta Mirela Marin

, Toma Galaon, Luoana Florentina Pascu and Mihai Nita-Lazar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1984 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; adsorption; ion-exchange; heavy metals; organic pollutants; dyes; pharmaceutical; stalk; wastewater treatment; sustainable alternative

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

Smart and Bio-Medical Polymers: 3rd Edition

edited by

Xufeng Dong

,

Jianxun Ding

and

Yingdan Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1622 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers and composites; shape memory polymers; piezoelectric polymers; magnetorheological elastomers; electrorheological elastomers; dielectric elastomers; magnetostrictive composites; artificial muscles; triboelectric nanogenerator; four-dimensional printing; biomedical polymers and composites; hydrogels; ionogels; tissue engineering; bioactive polymers and composites; degradable polymers and composites

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

Simulation and Calculation of Polymer Composite Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Han Liu

,

Zhenhua Wei

and Maja Kuzmanović

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1557 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymeric solids; mechanical properties; structural morphology; molecular dynamics simulation; finite element analysis; multiscale modeling; constitutive modeling; machine learning; inverse design

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

Polymer Joining Techniques: Innovations, Challenges, and Applications

edited by Tiago F.A. Santos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1528 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer joining; hybrid joining; additive manufacturing (3D printing) in joining; green joining technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymeric Additive Manufacturing—2nd Edition

edited by

Luca Quagliato

and

Kai Jin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1164 | Submission Open

Keywords: addictive manufacturing; machine learning; reinforced plastic additive manufacturing; continuous fiber additive manufacturing; deposition strategy; curing conditions; anisotropy; shape design procedures; topology optimization

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

Biodegradable Polymers to Biomedical and Packaging Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska

and

Marcin Wekwejt

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1163 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biodegradable composites; physico-chemical characterization of biodegradable polymers; physical and chemical modification of biodegradable polymers; biomedical applications; packaging applications

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

Processing, Property and Application of Degradable Polymers and Polymeric Composites

edited by

Wen Lei

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1102 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable; polymer; composite; processing; property; application

(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 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 987 | 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)

Advanced Polymers in Food Science

edited by

Chengcheng Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 964 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymer Materials for Industrial Applications

edited by

Laura Ricciotti

and

Raffaella Aversa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 886 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; biopolymers; bio-based materials; recyclable materials; circular economy; nanostructured composites; smart materials; thermal insulation; mechanical performance; additive manufacturing; green chemistry; low-carbon materials; industrial applications; functional surfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Horizons in Polymeric-Based Advanced Materials: Fracture and Mechanical Behavior

edited by

Diego Vergara

and

Antonio Del Bosque

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 862 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture; toughness; fatigue; crack; damage; polymers; composites; failure analysis; advanced materials; durability

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

Inorganic Filler-Based Polymeric Composites for Enhanced Mechanical and Thermal Properties

edited by

Keon-Soo Jang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 858 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; inorganic filler; mechanical properties; thermal properties

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

Mechanics of Polymer-Based Soft Materials

edited by

Dongming Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 779 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanics; soft matter; soft structures; polymer-based soft materials; entropy elasticity; computational modelling

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

Carbohydrate-Based Polymers and Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Fabrizio Olivito

and

Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 740 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; chitosan; chitin; starch; composites; biomaterials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; 3D (bio)printing; micro/nanoparticles; hydrogels; fibers; scaffolds

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

Smart Polymeric Materials for Electrochromic Energy Storage Systems

edited by

Rutuja Amate

and Pritam J. Morankar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 714 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochromic energy storage; polymeric nanocomposites; smart windows; energy storage materials; hybrid materials; redox-active polymers; multifunctional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multiscale Design for Polymer Advanced Manufacturing

edited by

Yanjie Wang

and

Wei Cai

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 677 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; multiscale design; advanced manufacturing; 3D/4D printing; crystalline– amorphous phase transitions; electroactive polymers; modeling and simulation; intelligent; sustainable polymer systems

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

Flexible, Highly Efficient Polymer Solar Cells

edited by

Tao Liu

and Libin Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 672 | 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)

Polyurethane Composites: From Material Innovations to Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Iwona Zarzyka

and

Dorota Głowacz-Czerwonka

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 564 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethanes; composites; nanocomposites; hybrid composites; nanofillers; structure– properties relationship; eco-friendly; strength; durability; thermal resistance; sustainability

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Composites Reinforced with Agro-Industrial Waste Fillers: Processing, Properties, and Functional Applications

edited by

Vesna Antić

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 544 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; agro-industrial waste; sustainable fillers; composite processing; functional applications; environmental impact assessment

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

Spectroscopy for Polymer Materials Characterization

edited by

Claudia Scatigno

and

Giulia Festa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 489 | 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)

Preparation and Utilization of Polysaccharides from Marine and Terrestrial Sources

edited by

Lei Wang

and

Caoxing Huang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 326 | Submission Open

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

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

Advancements in Ion-Exchange Polymer Membranes: Microstructure Design, Performance Optimization, and Extreme Condition Applications

edited by Cong Feng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cell; ionic polymer; crystal structure; ionic conductivity; thermal stability; atomic simulation; machine learning; high-temperature performance

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

Advances in Epoxy-Based Materials

edited by

Paulo Teixeira Goncalves

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy materials; polymeric materials; green polymers; adhesive bonding; coatings; polymer– matrix composites; cryogenics; finite element analysis; constitutive modelling; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Bioactive Polymer Materials for Biomedicine and Biotechnology Applications

edited by

Mariagabriella Santonicola

and

Gianluca Ciarleglio

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable and stimuli-responsive polymers; bioactive nanostructured polymers; electrospun polymer fibers; polymer– matrix composites with bioactive properties; bioactive coatings for regenerative medicine; polymer-based drug delivery systems; polymers and hydrogels for wound dressing; bioactive scaffolds for tissue engineering; polymers for biotechnology applications; the 3D printing of bioactive polymer materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Innovative Thermoplastic Composites

edited by

Sunil Chandrakant Joshi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoplastic composites; material properties; recyclability; processing science; characterization; amorphous; crystalline

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

Stimuli-Responsive Polymer-Based Biomaterials and Metamaterials in Tissue Engineering

edited by

Ebrahim Yarali

and

Giulia Scalet

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive biomaterials; polymer-based metamaterials; shape memory polymers/hydrogels; three-dimensional and four-dimensional printing; tissue engineering

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

High-Energy-Density Polymer-Based Materials

edited by

Min Xia

,

Zhengmao Ding

and Chao Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-energy-density materials; propellants; gunpowder; nitrogenous compounds; safety; charging process; polymers; intense burning; fuel cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell: Prospects and Challenges

edited by Huijuan Bai

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cell; polymer electrolyte membrane; polyimide; proton conductivity; catalytic layer; PEMFC stacks

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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