Polymers

Next-Generation Biobased Polymer Composites for Green Manufacturing and Sustainability

edited by

Marek M. Kowalczuk

and

Marta Musioł

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 321 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymers; composites; materials structure and property

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

Cellulose-Based Materials: Fabrication and Applications

edited by

Jianhao Qiu

and

Xiongfei Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; environment; energy; adsorption; sensor; membrane separation; hydrogel; aerogel; catalysis

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

Advanced Polymers and Polymer Composites for Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Mobinul Islam

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composite polymers; polymer electrolytes; solid polymer electrolytes; gel polymer electrolytes; polymer nanocomposites; conducting polymers; smart polymers; organic electronics; CO2 conversion; electrocatalytic conversions; photocatalysis; hydrogen production; NOx Reduction; value-added product conversions; batteries; supercapacitors; catalytic upgrading; waste-to-energy

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

Transparent Wood: Current Achievements and Ongoing Challenges

edited by

Giulio Malucelli

and

Alberto Mariani

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: transparent wood; optical features; sustainability; functional properties; structural properties; modeling; applications

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

Phase Behavior in Polymers: Morphology and Self-Assembly: 2nd Edition

edited by

Eamor M. Woo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: phase behavior of blends or copolymers; crystallization induced separation; morphology; self-assembly and surface relief patterns; supramolecular architect

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

Naturally Occurring Polymers as Tools for Coping with Diseases

edited by

Gabriel López-Velázquez

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; pharmacotherapy; naturally occurring polymer; plant-derived polymers; naturally occurring polysaccharide; drug delivery; wound healing; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Science and Technology: When Progress Meets Sustainability and Reliability

edited by

Giulio Malucelli

and

Francesco Paolo La Mantia

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymer systems; biodegradable; compostable polymers; polymer recycling; structural polymer systems; functional polymer systems; polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; polymer physics

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

Next-Generation Functional Polymers for Energy Harvesting and Storage

edited by Dong-Kil Shin and

Annu Tomer

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer materials; energy storage; supercapacitors; lithium-metal batteries; piezoelectric nanogenerators; triboelectric nanogenerators; solid-state electrolytes; separators; polymer-based composites; energy conversion

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

Advanced Polymeric Composites in Dentistry: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Junchao Wei

and

Lan Liao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric dental composites; resin matrix; reinforcing fillers; bone tissue engineering; dental health

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

Polymer Composites: Mechanical Characterization

edited by

Ali Ercetin

and

Kubilay Aslantaş

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; mechanical properties; fracture mechanics; multiscale modeling; experimental characterization; fatigue; additive manufacturing

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

Advanced Polymers for Dental Applications

edited by

Zeynep Özkurt Kayahan

and Ender Kazazoglu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; 3D-printed resins; restorative treatments; preventive treatments; regenerative treatments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Drug Delivery: 2nd Edition

edited by

Barbara Jadach

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer; biodegradability; drug delivery; biomedical application; controlled release; functional polymers; smart polymers

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

Functional Epoxy Composites

edited by

Keon-Soo Jang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy; composite; functional; hybrid; filler; compounding

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

Mechanical Properties of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Li Li

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: elasticity; viscoelasticity; plasticity; fracture; polymer testing; modelling; fabrication; polymer composites

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

Sustainable and Bio-Based Polymers: Design, Processing, and Applications

edited by

Fabricio Machado

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-derived monomers and polymers; sustainable polymers; renewable resources; biodegradability and recyclability; life cycle assessment; sustainable polymerisation processes; green synthesis; microbial fermentation and enzymatic polymerisation; functional and nanostructured composite materials; polymerisation process modelling

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

Transforming Waste into Value: Advances in Polymer Upcycling Chemistry for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Uddhav Kanbur

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer chemistry; polymer upcycling; polymer functionalization; polymer compatibilization; catalytic depolymerization; C-H bond activation; C-C bond activation; β -alkyl elimination; hydrogenolysis; pyrolysis; functional materials; catalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; plastics recycling; chemical recycling; biodegradable polymers; plastics; circular economy; plastic waste; sustainability; green chemistry; value-added materials; materials characterization; operando spectroscopy

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

Sustainable Polymeric Materials for Environmental and Biomedical Applications: Synthesis, Characterization, and Performance

edited by Yu Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable composites; green processing technologies; biodegradable polymer composites; functional coatings; multifunctional composites; smart composites

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

Biopolymer-Based Materials in Medical Applications, Second Edition

edited by

Hsiuying Wang

and

Pengchao Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 80 | 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 Reactive and Functional Polymer Membranes

edited by

Keng Yinn Wong

and

Xuechao Wang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; antifouling membranes; gas separation; water and wastewater treatment; nanocomposite membranes

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

Polymeric Composites for Electrical Insulation Applications

edited by Dandan Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; electrical insulation; high-voltage equipment; power electronics; dielectric properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymeric Electrospun Fibers and Functional Composites

edited by

Luciano Lanotte

and

Vincenzo Guarino

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospun nanofibers; polymer composites; functional materials; smart textiles; biomedical applications; energy storage; conductive polymers; hybrid nanostructures; sustainable electrospinning; wearable electronics; nanofiber characterization; stimuli-responsive materials; tissue engineering scaffolds; environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advanced Cellulose Polymers and Derivatives, 2nd Edition

edited by

Leonie Asfora Sarubbo

, Andréa Fernanda de Santana Costa and Italo José Batista Durval

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacterial co-culture; kombucha; polymer nanocomposites; nanomaterials; membranes; films; cellulose nanocrystals; cellulose nanofibrils; 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)

Polymer Materials for Application in Additive Manufacturing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Andrzej Rybak

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; fused deposition modeling (FDM); fiber reinforcement; filament improvement; functional materials; three-dimensional printing technologies; structural design

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

Recyclable and Sustainable Polymers: Toward a Circular Economy

edited by

Shakila Parveen Asrafali

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; bioplastics; renewable bioresources; natural fibers; waste-derived composites; microbial degradation of plastics ; life cycle assessment

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

Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Marcos Batistella

and

Laurent Ferry

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fire behavior; additive manufacturing; injection molding; thermocompression; flame retardancy; inorganic fillers

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

Polysaccharide-Based Materials: Developments and Properties, 2nd Edition

edited by

Andrés Gerardo Salvay

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide-based material development; modified polysaccharide-based materials; polysaccharide-based materials for food packaging; polysaccharide-based functional and smart materials; polysaccharide-based material application; polysaccharide-based material properties; polysaccharide gels and hydrogels

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

Polymer–Liquid Crystal Composites: Their Structure, Function, and Emerging Applications

edited by Sławomir Ertman

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– liquid crystal composites; liquid crystalline polymers; responsive materials; photonic devices; soft actuators; wearable sensors; self-assembly

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

Advances in the Application of Polymeric Materials in Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Achisa Mecha

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; water treatment; energy; smart materials; green synthesis; antifouling; membranes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Challenges and Innovations in Fire Safety Polymeric Materials

edited by

Jun Sun

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardants; multifunctional fire-retardant polymers; flame retardant fabrics; fire-resistant coatings; flame retardant composites; bio-based fire retardants; fire-safety battery materials

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

Research Progress on Mechanical Behavior of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rui F. Martins

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; additive manufacturing; mechanical behavior; structural integrity

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

Bio-Based Thermal Storage Polymeric Materials for Energy-Efficient Applications

edited by

Teng-Chun Yang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: phase change materials (PCMs); bio-based composites; natural supporting material; thermal energy storage; temperature regulation; energy conservation; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Catalytic Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Souad El Hajjaji and

Najoua Labjar

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based catalysts; porous organic polymers (POPs); controlled polymerization; functional copolymers; nanostructured polymer supports; catalyst immobilization; green catalysis; sustainable synthesis; environmental remediation; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; CO2 conversion; structure– activity relationships; recyclable catalysts; multifunctional materials; water purification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Hydrogel-Based Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Rıdvan Say

,

Arzu Ersöz

and

Sibel Buyuktiryaki

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; biomedical applications; drug delivery; polymeric materials; biomaterials; exosomes; liposomes; 3D bioprinting; diagnostics; theranostics; point of care tools

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

Polymeric Composites for Energy Storage

edited by Yi Feng and Xiongwei Qu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: ionomer; binder; polymeric electrolyte; porous organic polymer; polymeric membrane; conductive polymer; synthesis and characterization

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

Advances in Polymers-Based Functional and Smart Textiles

edited by Lihuan Zhao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer fibers; smart textiles; smart health monitoring textiles; medical textiles; functional textiles; safety protection textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

edited by

Mariacristina Gagliardi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers; molecular recognition; sensor technology; separation science; controlled release; environmental applications; sustainable materials; life cycle assessment; analytical chemistry; material science

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

Development and Applications of Two-Dimensional Materials from Coordination Polymers: Structural Design and Functional Properties

edited by

Chen-I Yang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: coordination polymers; two-dimensional materials; crystal engineering; structure– property relationships; ligand design; physical properties; functional device applications

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

Cellulose and Its Derivatives in Biomedical Applications: Current Trends and Future Directions

edited by

Madalina Oprea

and

Stefan Ioan Voicu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; cellulose derivatives; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing

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

Resin Additives—Spices for Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yuchuan Li

and

Meishuai Zou

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin additive; plastic additive; polymer; polymer alloy; antioxidant; antistatic agent; blowing agent; flame retardant; lubricant; impact modifier; plasticizer; coloring agent; filling material

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

Functional Polymer Applications in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Lu Jiang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biomedical engineering; responsive polymers; bioactive polymers; sustainability

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

Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Manja Kurečič

and

Matej Bracic

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6037 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; (multi)functional properties; structure; modification process; characterization; advanced applications; biomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers and Functional Additives in Construction Materials

edited by Xiaobin Han, Ruiyang Wang and Zhilong Cao

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aging and regeneration; polymer modified asphalt; green and smart pavement materials; long-life and high-value recycling of asphalt pavements; application of ion chelating agents in cement materials; evaluation of self-healing and durability of cement materials; regenerative utilization of solid waste in road engineering; evaluation and improvement of road surface function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Membrane Science and Surface Modification Technologies: 2nd Edition

edited by

Lili Wu

and Chaocan Zhang

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2210 | Submission Open

Keywords: membrane technology; surface modification; nanocomposite membranes; functionalized polymer membranes; water treatment; gas separation; energy storage; biomedical applications; plasma treatment; nanomaterial modification; selectivity; flux; stability; hydrophilicity; antifouling; coating technology; biocompatibility; tissue engineering; drug delivery; mechanical strength; durability

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

Advanced Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering, 3rd Edition

edited by

Ionela Andreea Neacsu

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; scaffolds; composites; porous materials; wound dressings; 3D printing; biomedical applications; cell proliferation; biodegradability; tissue engineering

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Electrical Insulation and High-Voltage Applications

edited by

Zhijin Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2706 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; electrical insulation; high-voltage applications; insulators; insulation property; thermal stability; mechanical strength

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

Functional Polymer Materials in Construction Technology

edited by

Agnieszka Wdowiak-Postulak

and

Marek Wieruszewski

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; construction technology; sustainable materials; adhesives; composites; structural integrity; building materials; durability; mechanical properties; strength; load capacity; stiffness; deformability; experimental studies; theoretical analysis; FEM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials

edited by Luciano da Silva

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel flame retardants; synthesis and characterization; fire behaviors; flame retardant mechanisms; nanomaterials; polymer composites; polymer nanocomposite

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers and Their Role in Drug Delivery, 3rd Edition

edited by

Panagiotis Barmpalexis

and

Afroditi Kapourani

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymeric materials; pharmaceutical applications; biomedical applications; drug-delivery systems; medical devices; polymer theory and modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Performance Conductive Polymer Composites

edited by

İsmet Kaya

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; conductive polymer; nanomaterial; electroactive polymer; poly(aniline); poly(3; 4-dioxythiophene); poly(thiophene); poly(pyrrole); graphene; carbon nanomaterial

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

Polymeric Composite Coatings: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Andreea Groza

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; biodegradable/biocompatible properties; environmentally friendly; plasma/laser/chemical methods; spectral analysis; imaging techniques

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

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