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Polymers publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Advanced Polymeric Materials for Adsorption Applications submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 880
Keywords: adsorption; adsorbents; composites; hydrogels; IPN; polymers; water pollution; theoretical/experimental studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Dielectric Properties of Doped Hydrogels
edited by
submission deadline 28 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; UV–Vis spectrometry; dielectric properties; smith chart; magnetic nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)
Epoxy-Based Polymers and Composites: From Tailored Properties to Advanced Applications
edited by Marialuigia Raimondo and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1944 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart carbon–polymer nanocomposites; self-responsive polymers; material processing; 3D printing; aerospace; electronics; recyclability; flame-retardant epoxy composites; renewable energy; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Rheology and Polymer Processing submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 26182 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric systems; viscoelasticity; molding processes; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; multiscale modeling; computational rheology; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Computational and Experimental Approaches in Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19733 | Submission Open
Keywords: theory and simulation; polymer-based materials; synthesis and characterization; polymer degradation; multi-scale simulations; biomedical applications; dendrimers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Advances in Natural Polymers and Active Compounds: Extraction Methods and Applications submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14794 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymers; (bio)active compound; collagen; gelatin; hyaluronic acid; starch; cellulose; pectin; dextran; pullulan; chitin; chitosan; alginate; guar gum; xanthan; casein; albumin; natural extract; essential oils; antimicrobial peptides; food; biomedicine; pharmaceutic; agriculture; cosmetic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Cellulose and Wood-Based Composites
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13515 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose; wood-based composites; sustainable materials; renewable resources; nanocellulose; biopolymers; material properties; environmental sustainability; advanced manufacturing; lifecycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advancements in Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printing of Polymers: Material Properties and Thermal Behavior
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13481 | Submission Open
Keywords: fused deposition modeling (FDM); 3D printing of polymers; thermal behavior; material characterization; process–structure–property relationships; polymer composites; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Surface and Interface Analysis of Polymeric Materials
edited by Yupeng He
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13199 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface interface chemistry; blends; water-based emulsions; viscosity reducer; environmental coatings; polymer preparation processes; supramolecular polymers; polymer characterization and functions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Dynamic Behavior of Polymer Composite Materials and Structures, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 11894 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite laminates; sandwich structures; cellular and porous materials; bioinspired materials and structures; 3D-printed composite materials; fiber metal laminates; dynamic mechanical behavior; strain rate effect; impact resistance; penetration mechanics; crashworthiness and energy absorption; shock response and spall fracture; finite element modeling; optimization of composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Aging Behavior and Durability of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11227 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer aging; durability; properties; weathering; tests; protocols
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advanced Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-Based Thin Films
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10076 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based thin films; synthesis and preparation; deposition techniques; characterization; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Advanced Polymers for Wastewater Treatment and Toxicant Removal, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9511 | Submission Open
Keywords: water treatment; polymer materials; environmental sciences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
High-Performance Polymer Materials and Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Engineering Applications
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8567 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric materials; fiber-reinforced composites; biobased polymers/composites; mechanical, physical and durability characterization; functionally graded polymer materials and fiber-reinforced composites; failure analysis; sustainable materials; engineering applications; theory and simulation of polymeric materials; multifunctional composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Advances in Bio-Based Polymers for Sustainable Packaging
edited by and Maria Emilia da Costa Cabral Amaral
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8171 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradability; compostability environmental impact; materials properties; packaging; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Application and Characterization of Cellulose-Based Polymers
edited by Qi Yang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7893 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose-based polymers; cellulose extraction; cellulose modification; nanocellulose; sustainable materials; biomedical applications; smart packaging; characterization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Polymer Recycling and Upcycling: Toward a Circular Materials Economy
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7753 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer waste; recycling and upcycling; plastics; sustainable materials; waste valorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Advances in Recycling and Reuse of Polymers submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7742 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemically recycled polymers; mechanically recycled polymers; recycling of waste polymers with new approaches; reuse of waste polymers; recycled polymer reprocessing; assessment of present recycling of waste polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Eco-Friendly Polymers as Future Wastewater Decontamination Alternative
edited by , Toma Galaon, Luoana Florentina Pascu and Mihai Nita-Lazar
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7603 | 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)
Polymeric Materials for Wastewater Treatment Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7565 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer applications; wastewater treatment; advanced water treatments; organic and inorganic contaminants; emerging contaminants; eutrophication mitigation; microbiological contaminants; polymeric materials; polymer composites; smart polymers; polymer-based solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Challenges and Opportunities of Polymer Materials in Dentistry
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7492 | Submission Open
Keywords: wear resistance; polymerization shrinkage; CAD/CAM technology; 3D printing; polymer formulations; biocompatibility; antimicrobial properties; digital dentistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Fracture and Failure of Polymers submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7173 | 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)
New Studies of Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces: 2nd Edition
edited by , and Jianbin Liu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6786 | Submission Open
Keywords: surfaces and interfaces; interface behavior; polymeric materials characterization; polymer application; multiphase interfacial flow; wettability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Lignin-Based Functional Materials
edited by Jingyu Wang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6604 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignin; functional materials; nanoparticles; polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Preparation and Application of Polymer Membranes
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6602 | Submission Open
Keywords: structure–property relationships of polymers; physical–chemical properties and advanced functionality; thin-film membranes; membrane technologies, characterization, performances; selective separations; water and wastewater treatment; transport properties; separation and filtration; coating layers; drug delivery systems; nanofiber filters; environmental protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Advanced Spectroscopy for Polymers: Design and Characterization
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6232 | Submission Open
Keywords: infrared spectroscopy; synchrotron radiation; mass spectrometry; ESI-MS; MALDI-TOFMS; laser; terahertz spectroscopy; electron microscopy; optical microscopy; X-ray
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advanced Manufacturing and Multifunctional Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5926 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing of FRPs; additive manufacturing of FRPs; smart FRP composites; artificial intelligence-driven FRP process optimization; machine learning-driven FRP process optimization; recycling of FRPs; circular economy approaches to FRPs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Biopolymer-Based Materials for Edible Food Packaging
edited by Silvia Maria Martelli
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5923 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible coatings; biopolymers; renewable resources; food packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Smart Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5193 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymers; stimuli-responsive materials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biomedical polymers; hydrogels; biodegradable polymers; nanomedicine; biosensors; polymeric biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Bio-Based Polymers from Proteins and Polysaccharides: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5123 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers; proteins; carbohydrates; lipids; biodegradable materials; green synthesis; polymerization; biomass conversion; structure–function relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Cellulose-Based Polymer Composites and Their Emerging Applications
edited by and Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4639 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; biopolymers; bio-based materials; biodegradable composites; functional materials; sustainable materials; smart materials; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Development of Polymer Materials as Functional Coatings: 2nd Edition
edited by Beibei Jiang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4480 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; nanocomposites; functional coating; coating strategies and methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Mechanical Behaviour of Polymeric-Based Systems Used in Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4444 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric composites and nanocomposites; characterization (thermal, mechanical, rheological, morphology, chemical, etc.); manufacturing and processing (extrusion, 3D printing, electrospinning, injection moulding, thermoforming, hot-press moulding, etc.); sustainable development; engineering applications; polymeric additives; corrosion resistance and waterproofing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
New Polymeric Nanomaterials: Optimization and Application in the Field of Environmental Sensors submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4201 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; sensor networks; polymer-based nanocomposites; smart sensing technologies; environmental monitoring; Internet of Things (IoT)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Lignocellulose: Cellulose, Hemicellulose and Lignin
edited by Hui Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4155 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural modification; structural characterization; biomaterials; biopharmaceuticals; drug delivery; bioplastics; biosensors; flexible and wearable devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Carbohydrate Polymers: Synthesis, Preparation, Structural Characteristics and Applications—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3846 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbohydrate polymers; polysaccharide; synthesis; structural characteristics; biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Lignin-Based Polymers
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3635 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignin isolation; characterization; nanolignin; lignin functionalization; lignin-based composites; bioplastics; adhesives; coatings; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer Materials in Road Engineering: Performance Evolution and Mechanisms
edited by , Wenxiu Jiao, and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3566 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric composites; thermodynamic properties; polymer-modified binder; cool pavement; snow-melting pavement; phase change materials; thermal stability; thermo-rheological properties; self-healing pavement; deicing technology; sustainable pavement materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Sustainable Polymers from Biomass: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
edited by , Pavan Paraskar and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3443 | Submission Open
Keywords: vegetable oil-derived polymers; bio-based thermosets; green synthesis; biodegradability; circular economy; sustainable materials; polymer functionalisation; renewable feedstocks; advanced polymer applications; life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer–Graphene Composites: Preparation, Properties, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3307 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; graphene; composites; polymer–graphene properties; polymer–graphene applications; energy storage; biomedical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Recent Advances in Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer Materials for Packaging Applications submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3235 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable packaging materials; bio-nanocomposites; renewable resources; compostability and biodegradation; recycling; circular economy in packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Multidisciplinary Design of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials and Structures
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3234 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composite materials; fiber-reinforced composite material; carbon fiber; glass fiber; 3D printing; green composite material; structure performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Multiscale Design for Polymer Advanced Manufacturing
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3191 | 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)
Mechanical and Durability Properties of Polymer Materials
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3187 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-healing; anti-corrosion; coatings; mechanical; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Design and Synthesis of Dendrimers submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2825 | Submission Open
Keywords: dendrimers; design; synthesis; optical properties; photophysical properties; drug delivery; imaging; sensing; light harvesting; nanomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Recent Advances in Polymer Degradation and Recycling
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2708 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer degradation; polymer recycling; chemical recycling; depolymerization; catalytic degradation; hydrolysis; glycolysis; enzymatic depolymerization; thermal degradation; photodegradation; reaction kinetics; mechanistic modeling; waste polymer valorization; upcycling; circular polymer economy; advanced characterization; bio-based polymers; mixed-plastic waste; process intensification; sustainable materials engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Sustainable and Functional Polymer Materials for Environmental Applications submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2650 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based environmental remediation; polymer materials for water and air purification; polymer membranes and separation processes; biodegradable and eco-friendly polymers; functional polymer adsorbents; polymer nanocomposites for environmental applications; sustainable polymer materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Polymeric Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2628 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer scaffolds/composite/nanofibers; tissue engineering; biodegradable polymers; 3D bioprinting; hydrogels; regenerative medicine; smart biomaterials; cell-scaffold interaction; biofabrication; nanostructured polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advances in Polymer-Based Materials for Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells
edited by Dawen Li
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2488 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; perovskite solar cells; organic solar cells; thin-film solar cells; photovoltaics; efficiency; stability; printing; coating; manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Fluids in Geology and Geotechnical Engineering
edited by Feng Huang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2474 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer materials; grouting; drilling; engineering applications; numerical modeling; theoretical analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
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