Polymers

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 2202 | 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 39 | 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 2696 | 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 205 | 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 | 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 52 | 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 31 | 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)

Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Jana Ghitman

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7933 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug delivery; biotechnology; modern fabrication technologies; controlled architecture; functional biopolymers; biomedical application

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

Carbon Nanomaterial-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites: Advanced Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Ganapathi Bharathi

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; graphene; carbon nanotubes; functionalization; interfacial interactions; mechanical properties; electrical properties; optoelectronics; sensors

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

Polymer Films in Photovoltaic Devices: Modification Towards Higher Efficiency and Stability

edited by

Bożena Jarza̧bek

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer solar cells; perovskite solar cells; thin films; efficiency; stability; morphology; interfacial layers; encapsulation; degradation

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

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 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12618 | 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)

Advanced Polymers for Medical Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniela Vieira Buchaim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11442 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Polymer Molding and Processing

edited by Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4498 | 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)

Natural Polysaccharides: Chitosan, Chitin, Pectin and Gums

edited by

Mehraj Fatema Z. Mulla

,

Shivani Pathania

and

Joseph Kerry

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4193 | Submission Open

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

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

Engineering and Medical Polymer Additive Manufacturing: Current and Future Trends

edited by

Rui F. Martins

and

Ricardo Branco

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3161 | 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)

Polymers and Polymer Composite Structures for Energy Absorption

edited by

Dariusz Pyka

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3007 | 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)

Process–Structure–Properties Relationships in Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Muthu Elen

and

Vishal Kumar

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2776 | 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)

Smart Polymers and Composites in Multifunctional Systems

edited by

Denise Bellisario

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1583 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; stimuli-responsive polymers and composites; multifunctional structures; shape memory; self-healing; phase-change materials; polymer nanocomposites; multicomponent polymer systems; energy harvesting; smart sensing and actuation

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

Polymer Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ju Fang

and

Huijie Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1247 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; biomimetic scaffold; composite scaffold; biosensors; implants

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

Post-Functionalization of Polymers

edited by

Cesar A. Barbero

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1009 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionalization; covalent; conducting polymers; polyelectrolytes; hydrogels; surfaces; wettability; biofilm

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymer-Based Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Martin Reifarth

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 763 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; block copolymer; polymeric nanoparticles; colloidal systems; drug delivery; antibacterial properties

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

Structure-Property Relationship of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings

edited by

Barbara Hajduk

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 738 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic nanoparticles; inorganic wires; polymer films; polymer coatings; optical properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties; polymer-nanoadditive interaction; structural properties; morphology

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

Extraction and Resource Utilization of Biomass Waste for Derived Polymers

edited by

Ria Aniza

and Anélie Pétrissans

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 582 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass waste valorization; bio-based polymers; polysaccharides (cellulose; hemicellulose; lignin; starch; pectin); chitin and chitosan; protein-based biopolymers (collagen; gelatin; keratin); polylactic acid (PLA) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA/PHB); biodegradable plastics; circular economy; sustainable material science; advanced biomaterials

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

Structure-Property Relationship in Oriented Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

José Manuel Mata-Padilla

and

Carlos Alberto Avila-Orta

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 453 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular orientation; nanoparticle orientation; crystalline orientation; anisotropic interfaces; polymer fibers or textiles; 3D printing; SAXS/WAXS; electrical properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties

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

Polymer-Based Coatings for Corrosion Protection

edited by

Xu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 452 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; corrosion protection; epoxy; polyurethane; polymer matrix composite; nanomaterials; corrosion inhibitors; durability; environmental impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications

edited by Jiasheng Dai

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; pavement materials; polymer-modified asphalt; bio-based binders; recycled polymers; self-healing materials; life cycle assessment; green construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Natural Polymers: Cellulose and Lignin

edited by

Eniko Kovacs

and

Lacrimioara Senila

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 228 | 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)

Sustainable Polymers in Waste Management and Recycling

edited by Elsa F. Vieira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymeric materials; renewable resources; green engineering; design for recycling; functional polymeric materials; biodegradability; biocompatibility; sustainable polymer recycling

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

Fire Retardant Polymer Bio-Composite Foams: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Guowei Chen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-composites; polymer foam; fire retardancy; bio-based materials; natural fibers; thermal insulation; sustainability; recyclability

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

Recent Trends in Polymer Processing for Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Rossella Arrigo

and

Alberto Frache

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing methods and processing; processing optimization; polymer composites for AM; polymer blends for AM; processing-induced structuring; novel polymer-based materials for AM

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

Computational Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites

edited by Zhaoxu Meng and Zhangke Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational modeling; polymer composites; nanocomposites; composition-structure-property relationship; heterogeneity and anisotropy; coarse-grained molecular dynamics; multiscale modeling; chemo-thermo-mechanical coupling; inverse design

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

Recent Advances in Chitosan and Its Applications

edited by

Larissa Nardini Carli

,

Cristiano da Silva Teixeira

,

Marcelo Giovanela

and

Tales da Silva Daitx

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; hydrogels; films; coatings; fibers; nanostructures; biomaterials; scaffolds; formulations

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

Functional Polymers for Catalysts

edited by

Deshetti Jampaiah

and Paramita Koley

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-supported catalysts; functionalized polymers; immobilized catalysts; catalytic membranes; CO2 capture; photocatalysis; green hydrogen generation; electrocatalysis; pollutant degradation; water purification; environmental remediation; sustainable energy; waste valorization; green chemistry; continuous-flow catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymer Pathways in Advanced Textile Development

edited by

Ali Fazli

and Ahmad Ibrahim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; advanced textiles; textile engineering; smart textiles; functional coatings; fiber fabrication; eco-friendly textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Additive Manufacturing and Molding of Polymer Systems

edited by

Jacek Andrzejewski

and Aminul Islam

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic processing; additive manufacturing; flexible manufacturing; polymer blends/composites; material sustainability; tooling solutions; plastic waste management

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

Advanced Polymer Composites: Structure and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Onur Güler

,

Müslim Çelebi

and

Abdullah Hasan Karabacak

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; structure– property relationships; mechanical performance; interfacial engineering; 3D composites and architected materials ; fracture and fatigue; viscoelasticity and durability; multifunctional composites; sustainable and bio-based materials; advanced manufacturing and additive processes

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

Chitosan and Its Composite Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Gladys Granero

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan materials; composite chitosan materials; drug delivery systems; wound healing; tissue engineering; biosensors; genetic delivery systems; surface coatings for medical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Materials: Processes, Multimaterial Systems, Qualification and Sustainability

edited by

Hany Hassanin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer AM; FFF/FDM; SLA/DLP/2PP; SLS/MJF/HSS; rheology and printability; interlayer welding; multimaterial and 4D printing; in-situ monitoring and metrology; digital twin & ML; recyclable/reprocessable feedstocks; DfAM; qualification and standards

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

Polymeric Materials in Tissue Engineering

edited by Daniel Canales

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; polymeric materials; biomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; electrospinning; 3D printing; regenerative medicine; biodegradable scaffolds; bioactive compounds; surface functionalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Solar Cell Applications

edited by

Yung-Sheng Yen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer solar cells; organic photovoltaics (OPV); conjugated polymers; non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs); active layer morphology; charge transport; device stability; flexible solar cells; solution processing; interfacial engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymers for Medical Applications–Advances and Expectations

edited by Ismail Bilican and Murat Kaya

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; medical applications; tissue engineering; drug delivery systems; biocompatibility; degradation kinetics; wound healing; immune response; sterilization; environmental sustainability

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

Polymer Fibers in Textile Industry

edited by

Lili Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance fibers; bio-based polymer fibers; fiber processing; smart textiles; sustainable textiles; recycled and reused textiles; wearable technology; ecological dyeing and finishing technology; eco-functional textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Thermoplastic Foams: Processing, Manufacturing, and Characterization, 2nd Edition

edited by

Anna Strąkowska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric foams; cellular structure; manoporous foams; porous biocomposites; closed-cell structure; open-cell structure; insulating properties; functional foams

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

Innovation in Polymer Applications from the Perspective of Industry 5.0

edited by

Katarina Monkova

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; application; physical properties; quality; efficiency; polymers-based component production; life cycle management; safety; sustainability; environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biopolymers for Food Applications

edited by Jian Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; food-grade emulsions; hydrogels; biopolymer composites; delivery systems; edible coatings; active packaging; sustainable food systems; nanostructured colloids; 3D food printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Functional Polymers for Soil and Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Magdalena Czemierska

and

Anna Jarosz-Wilkołazka

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; soil pollution; wastewater; environment; microorganisms; heavy metals; flocculation; sorption; bioremediation; biodegradation

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

Advanced Elastomer Materials and Functional Devices

edited by

Zhenhao Xi

, Qi Zhang and Jie Jiang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; soft robotics; wearable electronics; self-healing materials; shape-memory polymers; dielectric elastomers; biomedical devices; nanocomposites; stretchable sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Functional Biopolymers for Tissue Engineering

edited by

Carla Moura

and

Paula Ferreira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomanufacturing; on‑demand fabrication; bioreactors; programmable microenvironments; synthetic morphogenesis; AI‑driven tissue engineering; functional polymeric inks; decellularized ECM; electro‑bio interfaces; bioelectronics

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

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