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Conducting Polymer Nanocomposites as Promising Sensing Platform

edited by Almira Ramanavičienė and

Natalija German

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 357 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemistry; biomedicine; biosensors; the transport of electrons in electrochemical systems; conducting polymers; nano-compounds; the immobilization of enzymes; nanomaterials

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

Polymer Semiconductors for Flexible Electronics

edited by

Youngjun Yun

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 354 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; flexible electronics; material applications; polymer

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

Sustainable Electrospinning Processes and Green Solvents

edited by

Andrea Ehrmann

and Nonsikelelo Sheron Mpofu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 344 | Submission Open

Keywords: green electrospinning; nanofibers; biopolymers; non-toxic solvents; non-toxic crosslinking; energy calculation; carbon footprint; life cycle assessment

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

Artificial Intelligence in Polymers

edited by

Ming-Xiao Zhu

Guochang Li

and

Jianyi Xue

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; structure– property relationships; insulation property; thermal behavior; mechanical strength; artificial intelligence; machine learning; rational design

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

Advancing Polyester: Novel Approaches and Applications in Materials Science

edited by

Liuchun Zheng

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyester; functional; biodegradable; biocompatible; bioresorbable; hydrophilic; gas barrier properties; ultraviolet shielding properties; antibacterial; anti-fouling; chromatophilous; shape memory; self-cleaning; self-healing; cationic; anionic; zwitterionic; highly transparent; heat-resistant; high-performance; high strength; high modulus; highly ductile; poly(L-lactic acid); poly(butylene succinate); polycaprolactone; poly(butylene adipate terephthalate); poly(p-dioxanone); polyglycollide; poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid); drug delevery; intravascular stent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Green Polymer Materials and Their Promising Applications Towards Artefacts Surface Treatments

edited by

Maduka Lankani Weththimuni

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: green polymers; hydrogels; artefacts; protective coatings; consolidation agent; different substrates

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Hydrogel-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Jiachang Huang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: Polymer hydrogels; biomedical applications; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering scaffolds; smart hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering (3rd Edition)

edited by

Ariana Hudita

and

Bianca Gǎlǎţeanu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired implantable materials; nano shuttles; polymeric drug-delivery systems; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; non-viral vectors; modern biomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymers from Renewable Resources

edited by

Cristina Cazan

and

Mihai Alin Pop

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; renewable resources; renewable monomers; circular economy; CO2 utilization in polymer synthesis; polycarbonates from CO2; biopolymer; bioplastic; bio-based polyurethane foams; biodegradability and compostability; bio-based polymer synthesis; sustainable polymerization techniques; green polymer processing; nanocomposites from biopolymers; bio-based packaging materials; advanced functional biopolymers; microbial fermentation for biopolymers; eco-friendly polymer applications; mechanical properties of biopolymers; enzymatic degradation of polymers; sustainable feedstocks for polymers; carbon-negative polymer technologies; thermal and chemical stability of biopolymers; waste valorization in bio-polymer production; next-generation bio-composites; sustainable coatings and adhesives; eco-design in polymer materials; hybrid bio-based materials

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

Functional Chitosan-Based Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Aldo Amaro-Reyes

and

Carlos Regalado-González

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; biopolymers; nanocomposites; functional polymer; film; coating; electrospinning; nanofiber; aerogel; nanoparticles; crosslinking; oxidation; polymerization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Electrospun Polymer Nanofibers

edited by

Josiane Caetano

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; nanofibers; hybrid nanofibers; biomedical applications; environmental applications; energy applications; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advancements in Biopolymers for Tissue Engineering: Innovations, Challenges and Future Directions

edited by Monica B. Mathor

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; tissue engineering; scaffolds; hydrogels; 3D bioprinting; regenerative medicine; biocompatibility; biodegradability; drug delivery; stem cells; biofabrication; biomaterials; cell– material interactions; in vitro; in vivo

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

Intelligent Food Packaging Based on Natural Components and Biodegradable Polymers: From Basic Research to Industrial Applications

edited by

Jia-Horng Lin

and

Jiangyu Zhu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; food packaging; food spoilage; intelligent packaging; food safety; biopolymer film; smart label; coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymeric-Based Hybrid Materials and Their Applications

edited by Antonio Peñas-Sanjuán

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer - inorganic materials; polymer - organic materials; polymer - nanomaterials; polymer - responsive materials; multiphase polymer materials; biobased polymer composites; multifunctional hybrid polymer materials; synthetic strategies of hybrid polymer materials; processing technologies; applications of polymer hybrid materials (energy; textile; medicine; optoelectronic; sensing; coating; structural applications; packaging; etc.)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biomimetic Compounds in Modern Engineering of Polymer Materials

edited by

Krzysztof Moraczewski

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired polymerization techniques; assessing the physicochemical properties; mechanical performance; durability; life-cycle analysis; controlled degradation; biomedical devices; sustainable packaging; smart coatings; self-healing materials

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

Structure, Properties and Applications of Starch

edited by Kálmán Marossy

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch; starch-related polymers; modification of starch; starch esters; chemical modification

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

Recent Advances in Emerging Polymeric Technologies for Hazardous Compounds

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; molecularly imprinted polymers; smart materials; polymeric platforms; decontamination; hazardous compounds; (bio)sensors for drugs/explosives/dyes/pollutants/biological and chemical agents; detection; hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer- and Biomacromolecule-Based Biomimetic Underwater Adhesives

edited by

Wen Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: underwater adhesives; wet adhesives; bioadhesives; tissue sealants; hydrogel patch; functional adhesives; eco-friendly adhesives; adhesive mechanism

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

Advanced Resin Matrix Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, Processing and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yizhuo Gu

and

Shaokai Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibers; thermoplastic resin; thermosetting resin; polymer matrix composites; interface/interphase; numerical analysis; process simulation; 3D printing; 4D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Smart and Active Food Packaging Systems Based on Natural Polymers

edited by Jie Liu and

Ying Pei

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer; food packaging; polysaccharide; protein; lipid; antimicrobial activity; antioxidant activity; intelligent sensing; real-time monitoring

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

Advanced Polymer-Surfactant Systems for Petroleum Applications

edited by

Yang Zhang

and Hailong Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: surfactant; polymer; functional materials; surface treatment; hydrogel; foaming stability

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

Advances in Multifunctional Polymeric Spheres and Their Applications

edited by

Robert Pazik

and Emilia Zachanowicz

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric spheres; hybrid materials; functional composites; polymer functionalization; fabrication techniques

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

Advances in Electrospun Nanofibers for Skin Regeneration

edited by

Juliana Rosa Dias

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospun meshes; skin regeneration; wound healing; 3D electrospun-based structures; stimuli-responsive electrospun wound dressings; ECM composition mimicking

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Material-Process-Structure Integrated Design for Advanced Polymeric Composites

edited by

Zhen Wang

and

Guohua Zhu

submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 19604 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers; multi-scale; integrated model; optimization algorithm; collaborative design; lightweight

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

Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacturing, Characterization, and Application

edited by

Zhen Wang

and

Guohua Zhu

submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2937 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; design method; manufacturing process; property characterization; structural application

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

Advances in Lignocellulose Research and Applications

edited by Shufang Wu,

Guolin Tong

and Qiulu Chu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignocellulose; cellulose; lignin

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

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 | Viewed by 360 | 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 66 | 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 56810 | 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 4622 | 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)

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 1619 | 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)

Conductive Polymers for Electronic Devices, Displays and Sensors

edited by

Yesong Gu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 949 | Submission Open

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

(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 937 | Submission Open

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

(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 | Viewed by 96 | 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)

New Progress in Biodegradable Polymeric Materials

edited by

Marco A. Ortenzi

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 64 | 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 35 | 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 | 11 articles | Viewed by 11517 | 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 6377 | 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)

Functional Materials Based on Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Giovanna Gomez D’Ayala

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2281 | Submission Open

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

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

Biobased Polymers and Its Composites

edited by

Mercedes Santiago-Calvo

and

Juan Carlos Merino

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1784 | 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)

Advanced Biomimetic Polymer Materials

edited by Xiaofei Cao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 514 | 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)

Polymeric Composite for Biosensor Applications

edited by Fei Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; biosensors; multifunctional polymer; wearable

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymers in Pharmacy and Biomedicine: Innovations and Future Perspectives

edited by

Adina Magdalena Musuc

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 59 | 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 14928 | 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)

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

edited by

Vesna Ocelić Bulatović

and

Dajana Kučić Grgić

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9344 | 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)

Exploration and Innovation in Sustainable Rubber Performance

edited by

Pilar Bernal-Ortega

, Anke Blume and

Rafał Anyszka

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7782 | 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)

Emerging Trends in Polymer Engineering: Polymer Connect-2024

edited by

Alberto García-Peñas

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6048 | Submission Open

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

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

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

edited by

Shaojian He

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3251 | 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 Medical Applications

edited by Jingyi Zhu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3163 | 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)

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

edited by

James Njuguna

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2017 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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