Polymers

Sustainable Polymers from Biomass: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

edited by

, Pavan Paraskar and

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 148 | 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)

Recent Advances and Innovative Applications of Polymer-Enhanced Composites in Construction

edited by

Erhan Güneyisi

,

Esra Mete Güneyisi

, Süleyman İpek and

Kasım Mermerdaş

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; CFRP; GFRP; BFRP; FRP bars; FRP-confined composite members; strengthening; mechanical performance; durability; serviceability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Cellulose: Structure Characterization and Applications

edited by

Halil Durak

and

Hu Li

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; structural characterization; nanocellulose; biomass valorization; green materials; biocomposites; enzymatic hydrolysis; sustainable applications; thermochemical conversion; renewable resources

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

Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Biosensors

edited by

Daniel A. Gonçalves

and

Cícero Cena

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based biosensors; food safety monitoring; molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); wearable and smart sensing devices; viral and cancer diagnostics; conductive polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Nanocarriers for Targeted Drug Delivery in Cancer and Infectious Diseases

edited by

Chaitany Raorane

and

Vinit Raj

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

Keywords: polymeric nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery; molecular dynamics simulation; cancer nanomedicine; antibacterial nanocarriers; biofilm disruption; stimuli-responsive polymers; PLGA nanoparticles; nanocarrier surface modification; tumour microenvironment targeting; ligand-receptor-mediated delivery; drug resistance; nanotoxicology; controlled release systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Bio-Based Polymers from Proteins and Polysaccharides: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Aman Ullah

and

Muhammad Zubair

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 126 | 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)

Advances in Bio-Based Polymers for Sustainable Packaging

edited by

Joana Costa Vieira

and Maria Emilia da Costa Cabral Amaral

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 122 | 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)

A Commemorative Issue in Honor of Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart: Functional Coordination Polymers

edited by

Hui Li

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coordination polymer; metal– organic framework; H-bonded metal– organic framework; bionic metal– organic framework; chiral coordination polymer; macrocyclic coordination polymer; dynamic covalent bonding; self-healing material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer Materials for Packaging Applications

edited by

Urška Vrabič-Brodnjak

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 120 | 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)

Smart Polymer: New Design and Applications

edited by Xiacong Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: dendritic polymers; thermosensitive smart polymers; helical polymers; smart hydrogels; chiral smart materials; stimuli-responsive polymers; novel topological polymers; polymer chemistry; supramolecular chemistry; biomedical materials

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

Advances in Recycling and Reuse of Polymers

edited by

Anita Ptiček Siročić

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 116 | 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)

Advances in Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

Izabell Crăciunescu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; functional polymers; nanostructured materials; synthesis and characterization; stimuli-responsive polymers; electrochemical; energy applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Failure of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Seyed R. Koloor

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: mathematical model; numerical and computational methods; experimental method; mechanical behavior; constitutive model; fatigue and fracture mechanics; damage mechanics

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

Sustainable Polymers and Polymer Recycling Technologies

edited by

Estefanía Lidón Sánchez-Safont

and

Jose Gamez-Perez

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

Keywords: sustainable polymers; polymer recycling; biodegradable polymers; compostable plastics; circular economy; bio-based materials; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; end-of-life strategies; life cycle assessment (LCA)

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

Cellulose-Based Polymer Composites and Their Emerging Applications

edited by

Suryani Saallah

and Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 85 | 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)

Functional Polymers for Water Pollution Detection and Adsorption

edited by

Thabang Hendrica Mokhothu

and Somandla Ncube

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic and inorganic pollutants; polymers; remediation; environmental pollution; functional polymers; smart polymers; nanomaterials; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fabrication of Colouristic and Functional Polymers with Special Focus on the Sustainability and Efficiency

edited by

Yuyang Zhou

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

Keywords: polymer; modification; functionality; coloration; high-performance; sustainability; efficiency

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

Rheological Characterization of Polymeric Materials

edited by

Mohamed Youssry

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric nanocomposites; rheology and microrheology; geopolymers; biopolymers; block copolymers; rheo-microscopy; rheo-NMR

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

Synthesis and Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Based on Green Monomers and Techniques

edited by Goksu Ozcelikay

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymer; application; synthesis; monomer; green; analytical methods; sensors; separation technique; molecular recognition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recycling and Management of Polymer Waste

edited by Clodoaldo Saron and Daniella Mullinari

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; circular economy; waste management; sustainability; environment; polymer processing; polymer degradation; waste generation

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

Preparation and Application of Polymer Membranes

edited by

Ştefan Ţǎlu

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1914 | 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)

Carbohydrate Polymers: Synthesis, Preparation, Structural Characteristics and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Aoxue Luo

and

Yijun Fan

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1470 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbohydrate polymers; polysaccharide; synthesis; structural characteristics; biological activity

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

Biopolymers in the Agri-Food Industry—Structure, Properties, New Trends and Application Innovations

edited by

Karolina Pycia

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; agri-food industry; rheological properties; functional properties; biodegradation; sustainable development

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

Polymer–Graphene Composites: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Suguna Perumal

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 111 | 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)

Polymer-Based Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 20006 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based biomaterials; tissue engineering; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; 4D printing; bioprinting; cell printing; organ and organoid printing; biomimetic materials and structures

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

Wood and Wood-Based Composites: New Frontiers in Modification, Performance, and Sustainability

edited by

Jyh-Horng Wu

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7099 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood-based composites; environmentally friendly materials; modification; flame retardancy; physico-mechanical properties; sustainability; durability; environmental exposure

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

Thermal and Elastic Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Slobodanka Galovic

,

Edin Suljovrujić

and

Katarina Djordjević

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2368 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermo-elastic properties; thermal conductivity; thermal diffusivity; coefficient of linear expansion; glass transition temperature; melting temperature; coefficient of elasticity; Young’ s modulus of elasticity; creep resistance; impact resistance

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Coatings

edited by

Ying Yan

and Yiqi Wang

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1588 | Submission Open

Keywords: spin coating; slot die coating; polymer coatings; smart polymer coatings; nanocomposite coatings; characterization; advanced imaging; spectroscopy; surface analysis; dynamic field

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

3D Printing and Molding Study in Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Aleš Mizera

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 654 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; molding techniques; polymeric materials; material manufacturing

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

Advanced Organic Semiconducting Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Application

edited by Jianfeng Li

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconducting polymers; organic semiconductors; conjugated polymers; organic thermoelectric materials; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

MOF-Polymer Composites: Design, Derivatives and Applications

edited by Dalei Song

submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: MOF; polymer composites; porous materials; adjustable structure; MOF derivatives

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

Biocompatible and Biodegradable Polymer Materials

edited by

Lorenzo Antonio Picos Corrales

,

Grégorio Crini

and

Elizabeth Carvajal-Millán

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10656 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; chitosan; alginate; arabinogalactan; arabinoxylan; fucoidan; cyclodextrin polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; pegylated drug delivery nanocarriers; encapsulation technologies; controlled drug delivery; nanomaterials for phototherapy; anticancer therapy; wound healing; nutraceutical formulations; cosmetotextiles; wound dressing; postharvest conservation; edible coatings; food packaging; bioassays; antioxidant capacity; biocompatibility; biodegradability; antimicrobial effect; water treatment; bioflocculation; adsorbents and biosorbents; emerging pollutants; organic pollutants; microplastics; host– guest interactions; mechanisms; colloidal systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Synthesis, Testing, and Applications of Natural and Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels

edited by

Chandra Mouli R. Madhuranthakam

and

Iolanda Francolini

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7403 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural hydrogels; synthetic hydrogels; swelling ability; biomaterials; regenerative medical applications; enhanced oil recovery; membrane separation

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

Cellulose and Its Composites: Preparation and Applications

edited by

Priyanka Sharma

and

Sunil Kumar Sharma

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1800 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; composite; nanofibers; synthesis; processing; biopolymers

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

Advances in Next-Generation Polymer Processing: From Precision to Sustainability

edited by

Anca Bonciu

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 990 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; additive manufacturing; green fabrication; process– structure– property relationship; laser processing; sustainable materials; smart manufacturing; advanced polymer engineering; digital manufacturing; precision processing

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

Perspectives of Biopolymer Functionalization for New Materials

edited by

Marta Tsirigotis-Maniecka

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 871 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide; protein; grafting; derivatization; covalent interactions; non-covalent interactions; conjugation; inorganic particles; polymer

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

Advances in Cellulose and Lignocellulosic Composites

edited by

Denis Mihaela Panaitescu

and

Adriana Nicoleta Frone

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; biopolymers; polymer nanocomposites; functionalization; characterization; biodegradation

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

Mechanical and Dynamic Characteristics of Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Yutaka Oya

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14443 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermosetting polymer; thermoplastic polymer; polymer matrix composite; thermal and mechanical properties; rheology; numerical simulation

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

Innovative Application of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Huaping Wang

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4654 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart FRP structures; FRP and concrete- or steel-assembled composite structure; structural health monitoring; optical fiber sensor; AI algorithm

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Functional Polymers for Food Industry

edited by

Georgina Calderón-Domínguez

and

Minerva Rentería-Ortega

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 1156 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; food packaging; food preservation; biodegradable materials; smart packaging; bioactive coatings; shelf life extension; food safety; polymer science; sustainable food systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites (2nd Edition)

edited by

Rafał Grzejda

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1133 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; material properties; structural morphology; finite element analysis; optimization of composites

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

Polymers for Protective Coatings

edited by

Yuanzhe Li

submission deadline 26 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; functional polymer films; protective materials; composite coatings; sustainable materials; environmental resistance; corrosion protection; self-healing polymers; surface modification; carbon emission reduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy

edited by

Mihaela Cosnita

and

Cristina Cazan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 35155 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and synthesis of biodegradable and/or recyclable polymers; advances in polymer recycling technologies and processes; development of waste-based polymer composites; life cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis of polymer materials; renewable feedstocks and green chemistry approaches for polymer production; • strategies to extend and enhance the lifespan and durability of polymer products; policy frameworks and regulatory initiatives promoting sustainable polymers for use in circular economies; case studies highlighting successful implementations of sustainable polymers in various industries; measures promoting an increase in the productivity of resource use through diversification; technological upgrading and innovation; contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy; economic and societal implications of transitioning towards sustainable polymers

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

Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Liquid Crystal Polymers

edited by Maciej Kisiel and Beata Mossety-Leszczak

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 18760 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid crystallinity; liquid-crystalline polymers; oriented/organized polymers; mesogenic groups; self-reinforcement; smart materials; ordering; coatings

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

Advanced Preparation and Application of Cellulose: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marta Fernandes

and

Jorge Padrão

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11639 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; energy storage; water purification; packaging; food; filtration

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

Application of Polymers in Food Sciences (2nd Edition)

edited by

César Leyva-Porras

and

Zenaida Saavedra-Leos

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10577 | Submission Open

Keywords: food science; stability of active ingredients; biodegradable packaging; regulatory aspects; technological advancements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Value Polymer Materials from Waste Recovery and Recycling

edited by

Valentina Beghetto

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10314 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste upcycling; high-value products; circular economy; green chemistry; polymer recovery and recycling; life cycle assessment; value chains

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

Plasma Processing of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Bogdana Mitu

and

Veronica Satulu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9792 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma techniques for deposition and polymerization; plasma diagnostics in polymerizable gases; plasma treatment of polymers; applications of plasma polymers; 3R in plasma polymers

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

Preparation and Application of Cellulose-Based and Chitosan-Based Materials

edited by

Guangmei Xia

and

Peng Jia

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9404 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based materials; preparation; application; renewable; biodegradable; cellulose; chitosan

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

Advancements in Mechanical Properties and Material Testing in Polymer Science

edited by

Heitor Luiz Ornaghi Júnior

and

Sabu Thomas

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9294 | Submission Open

Keywords: destructive and non-destructive testing; modelling and simulations; damage detection; data science; polymer informatics; molecular descriptors for determination of mechanical properties; molecular composites; multi-strategic approach; 3D printable materials

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

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