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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)

Next-Generation Biomaterials from Polysaccharides: Green, Functional, and Biomedical

edited by

Lidija Fras Zemljič

and

Matej Bracic

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

Keywords: polysaccharide; biomaterial; biomedicine; drug delivery; coating; electrospinning; hydrogel; scaffold; tissue engineering; sustainability lease

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

Polyurethane Functionalization and Recycling

edited by

Joanna Liszkowska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; polyisocyanurate; foam; polyurethane elastomers; rigid foams; flexible foams; polyurethane composites; functionalization; recycling; biodegradation; thermal properties; sustainability

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

Sustainable Polymers from Waste and Renewable Sources

edited by

R. F. Mendes

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; biodegradable polymers; bio-based polymers; lignocellulosic fibers; nanocellulose reinforcement; polymer composites; biopolymer blends; sustainable polymer processing; renewable feedstocks; circular economy

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

Polymer Electrode Materials for Energy Storage

edited by

Juan J. Parajo

Renata Costa

and

Josefa Salgado

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; flexible; battery; supercapacitor; carbon materials; energy storage; electrochemical performance; bio-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical Behaviors of Polymer and Polymer Composites

edited by

Zhuhua Tan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymer composite materials; mechanical behavior; numerical model; deep learning method; measurement technique

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

Bio-Inspired Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Li Guo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired polymers; structure– property study; synthetic methods; biocompatible materials; biodegradable materials; smart polymers; molecular design; stimuli responding; characterization

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

Natural Biopolymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Catalina Natalia Cheaburu-Yilmaz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; nanocellulose; lignocellulosic biomass; polylactic acid (PLA); microbial biosynthesis; green chemistry; bioceramics; natural fibers; bioactive compounds; tissue engineering; drug delivery; circular economy; sustainable materials; biotechnologicy

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

Advances in Plasma Processes of Polymers

edited by

Tomasz Czapka

and

Andrea Zille

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma polymerisation; plasma treatment; plasma surface modification; polymer activation; electrospun nanofibers; materials characterisation; biodegradable polymers; functional polymers; electronic/biomedical applications

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

Polymeric Materials for Drug Delivery Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Maria D. Rikkou-Kalourkoti

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; targeted delivery; controlled release; drug delivery systems; therapeutic efficacy; polymeric micelles; polymer prodrugs; smart polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Films for Functional Applications

edited by

Teresa Cuberes

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; structure– property relationships; functional applications; crystallinity degree; cross-linking density; supramolecular organization; fractal-like morphologies; drug delivery; nanogenerators; water purification

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

Cellulose Functionalization and High-Value Utilization

edited by

Luísa M. Ferreira

and

Ricardo Chagas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose functionalization; surface modification; chemical derivatization; green chemistry; scale-up challenges; industrial utilization; renewable resources; sustainable polymers; functional materials

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

Novel Nanoparticles and Their Enhanced Polymer Composites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Yuwei Chen

and

Yumin Xia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; graphene; carbon black; particle-reinforced polymer; polymer matrix; conductive particle/polymer composites; multifunctional polymer composites; enhanced properties of composites

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

Advances in Polymer Gels: Properties, Design, and Applications

edited by

Hakan Erdogan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer gels; biopolymer gels; bioinspired polymer gels; structure– property relationships; synthesis and characterization methods; biocompatible gels; biodegradable gels; smart polymer gels; molecular design of gels; stimuli-responsive gels

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

Advances in Polymer Based, Structured Liquid Systems

edited by

Róbert Mészáros

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based ATPS systems; emulsions; bijels; structured liquids; all-in-liquid constructs; interfacial polymer assemblies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymer Fibers: Strength, Durability, Sustainability, and Innovation Across Industries

edited by

Fatemeh Ajalloueian

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer micro/nanofibers; functional nanofibers; advanced fabrication; functionalization; nanofiber composites; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Application and Development of Polymeric Materials in Electrochemistry

edited by

Jongho Kim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; electrochemistry; electrolytes; conductive polymers; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Thermo-Mechanical and Physical Behavior of Advanced Polymeric Materials

edited by

Iurii Vozniak

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

Keywords: polymeric materials; thermo-mechanical behavior; physical properties; viscoelasticity; thermal stability; fracture and fatigue; polymer composites; nanostructured polymers; modelling and simulation; structure– property relationships

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

Advanced Polymer Materials: Design, Functionality, and Environmental Applications

edited by

Radu Claudiu Fierascu

and

Verona Iordache

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer materials; functional and smart polymers; biopolymers and biodegradable polymers; polymer nanocomposites and hybrid materials; stimuli-responsive and self-healing polymers; polymer-based materials for environmental remediation; polymers for cultural heritage protection and conservation; sustainable polymer synthesis and green chemistry approaches; advanced characterization techniques for polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Solid-State Energy Devices

edited by

Sheng-Heng Chung

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemistry; polymers; polymer solid-state electrolytes; solid-state batteries; solid-state supercapacitors; functional polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Bio-Based Polymer Materials

edited by

Marwa Tallawi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; sustainable materials; mechanical properties; polymer characterization; renewable feedstocks

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

Advanced Polymeric Composites for Environmental Applications: Catalytic Remediation of Emerging Contaminants and Their Conversion into High-Value Products

edited by

Hugo Salazar

and Pedro Manuel Martins

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; 2D materials; inorganics; emerging contaminants; conversion; photocatalysis; piezocatalysis; thermocatalysis; electrocatalysis

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

Smart Polymer Nanocomposites for Advanced Filtration Technologies

edited by Gökhan Ceyhan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; polymer nanocomposites; stimuli-responsive membranes; nanofiltration; water purification; air filtration; antifouling properties; polymer synthesis; nanomaterial integration; sustainable filtration

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

Application and Degradation of Polymeric Materials in Agriculture

edited by

Dan Huang

Mingqiang Zhu

and

Yanyan Dong

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

Keywords: biodegradable polymer materials; plastics; degradation mechanism; process monitoring; microplastics; intermediates; analytical methods; characterization; environmental behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Enabled Biomimetic Platforms for Cell Growth and Function

edited by

Eda Ayse Aksoy

and

Merve Gudul Bacanli

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D cell culture; in vitro; biocompatible polymers; scaffold; hydrogel

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials: Degradation, Aging and Recycling

edited by Rui Tian

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer degradation; aging mechanisms; durability and stabilization; lifetime prediction; recycling

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

High-Performance Polymer-Based Dielectrics for Energy Storage

edited by Bei Li

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer dielectrics; ferroelectric polymers; nanocomposites; all-organic composites; inorganic fillers; energy density; dielectric constant; breakdown strength; thermal stability; film capacitors; flexible electronics; renewable energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Development in Recyclable Polymers

edited by

Manoj Kumar Singh

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: recyclable polymers; biodegradable composites; thermoplastic recycling; bio-based materials; polymer recycling technologies; sustainable materials engineering

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

Natural and Biodegradable Polymers in Healthcare and Biomedical Innovation

edited by

Amani Al-Othman

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; biomaterials; green materials; biodegradable; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Composites for Dental Applications

edited by

Boonlert Kukiattrakoon

and

Awiruth Klaisiri

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental material sciences; restorative dentistry; operative dentistry; prosthodontics; esthetic dentistry; adhesive dentistry; resin composite; ceramics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Plasma-Modified Polymeric Materials for Surface Functionalization and Applications

edited by

Jang-Hsing Hsieh

and

Chuan Li

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; surface modification; polymers; grafting; bio-function; atomic layer deposition

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

Thermochemical Conversion of Polymer Waste

edited by Jingchun Huang and

Erwei Leng

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural-polymer waste; artificial-polymer waste; combustion; pyrolysis; gasification; hydro-liquefaction

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

Preparations and Applications of Polymer–MXenes Composites for Next Generation Energy Storage

edited by

Joonho Bae

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– MXene composites; energy storage; electrochemical performance; flexible devices; batteries and supercapacitors; synthesis and fabrication; interfacial engineering; wearable devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Research and Characterization of Mechanical, Thermal, and Structural Properties of 3D Printed Polymers

edited by

Dionysis E. Mouzakis

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal properties; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing; 3D print; polymer

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

New Challenges from the Perspective of Nanofibrous Materials

edited by

Dania Olmos

and

Javier González-Benito

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

Keywords: nanofibrous materials; filtration; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; electrode components; sensors; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

3D/4D Printing of Polymers: Recent Advances and Applications

edited by

Bilen Emek Abali

and

Christina Völlmecke

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: material extrusion (MEX) based printing; 3D printing; composite material printing; multimaterial printing; time-dependent structures; metamaterials; functional materials; optimization; digital twin technology

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

Advances in Thermal Behaviour of Polymers

edited by

Małgorzata Maciejewska

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thermal behaviour; glass transition; melting and crystallization; thermal stability; degradation mechanisms; nanocomposites; biodegradable polymers; thermal analysis techniques; structure– property relationships; sustainable materials

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

Advances in Biodegradable Polyester-Based Materials

edited by

José Miguel Ferri

Vicent Fombuena Borràs

and

María Fernanda López Pérez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymers; compatibility; blends; disintegration; polymer miscibility; biodegradable polyesters

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

Advanced Polymer Processing for Tissue Engineering

edited by Hyung Woo Kim

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer processing; multiscale fabrication; 3D/4D printing; biomaterials; tissue engineering; regenerative engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymeric Materials in Building and Construction, 2nd Edition

edited by

Elnaz Esmizadeh

and

Michael A. Lacasse

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: green polymers; resilient building; sustainable construction; durability prediction; life cycle assessment; recycling in building

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Rubber Recycling and Reuse: Strategies for Sustainability and Valorization

edited by

Mathilde Champeau

Carlos Henrique Scuracchio

and Fabiula Danielli Bastos De Sousa

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural rubber; synthetic rubber; rubber composites; recycling; devulcanization; sustainability; reclaiming; life cycle

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

Research and Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by Xizhi Shi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: MIPs; application; recognition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Insights into Fiber-Based Materials

edited by Asis Patnaik and

Sudhakar Muniyasamy

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; natural fibers; composites; fiber-based materials; green composites; textiles; microplastics; nanoplastics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in High-Performance Polymer Fibers: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications

edited by André Lehmann

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance polymer fibers; carbon fibers; man-made cellulose fibers; liquid crystalline polyester; liquid crystalline aromatic polyamide fibers; UHMWE polyethylene fibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymer Degradation and Aging: Mechanisms and Environmental Impacts

edited by

Nina Maria Ainali

and Alexandra Zamboulis

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer degradation; aging processes; biodegradation; microplastics and nanoplastics; environmental aging; weathering mechanisms; analytical characterization; polymer stability; environmental fate; sustainable polymers

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

Polymeric Materials for Wound Dressing

edited by

Yujie Gao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: wound dressings; hydrogels; electrospinning and nanofibers; antibacterial polymers bioactive dressings; smart wound dressings; biodegradable polymers; 3D printing in wound care; clinical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

The Application of Multifunctional Elastomer and Gel-Based Composites

edited by

Vineet Kumar

and

Sang-Shin Park

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: portable electronics; hydrogels; soft elastomers; smart sensors; self-powered nanogenerators; actuators; tribology; wear-fatigue properties; durability; multi-hysteresis; magneto-rheological elastomers; stretchable electronics

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

Acoustic Emission for Sustainable Polymer Composites: Methods, Data, and Multimodal Monitoring

edited by

Tomaz Kek

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustic emission (AE); polymer composites; biocomposites; damage mechanisms; multimodal sensing; machine learning; non-destructive evaluation (NDE); sustainable materials

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

Polyurethane Foams

edited by

Elżbieta Malewska

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane foams; flexible foam; rigid foam; bio-based polyols; recycling; cellular structure; mechanical properties; thermal insulation; structure– property relationship; processing methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Progress in Preparations and Applications of Chitinous Material

edited by

Min-Lang Tsai

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitinous material; chitin; chitosan; preparation; application

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

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