Polymers

Functional Polymeric Materials for Dental and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Applications

edited by

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14478 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers in dentistry; resin composites; dental adhesives; polymeric impression materials; biocompatibility; acrylic resins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biomedical Applications of Intelligent Hydrogel 2nd Edition

edited by

Chao Xu

and

Murat Guvendiren

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14371 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; microgels; responsive materials; injectable; self-assembled hydrogels

(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 13477 | 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)

Polymers for Aesthetic Purposes

edited by

Kyu-ho Yi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 12610 | Submission Open

Keywords: polydioxanone (PDO); poly-L-lactic acid (PLAs); polynucleotides; hyaluronic acid; polycaprolactone (PCL); skin rejuvenation; wrinkle reduction; tissue regeneration; facial and body contouring

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

Applications of Biopolymer-Based Composites in Food Technology

edited by

Gheorghe Martău

,

Monica Ioana Tosa

and

Dan Cristian Vodnar

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10860 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable; bioactive compounds; socioeconomic and environmental sustainability; bioavailability; innovative industrial products and processes; industrial technology transfer; food innovation; food safety and quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Technical Textile Science and Technology

edited by

Sumit Mandal

and Huipu Gao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10471 | Submission Open

Keywords: technical textiles; geotextiles; industrial textiles; medical textiles; interior textiles; protective clothing; ecological protection textiles; packaging textiles; sports textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Structure, Characterization and Application of Bio-Based Polymers

edited by

Elisa Passaglia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9856 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer functionalization; polymer-based nanocomposites; polymer blending; bio-based polymers; functional polymers

(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 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9363 | 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)

Polymers in Civil Engineering

edited by

Yongcheng Ji

and

Luciano Feo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8822 | Submission Open

Keywords: theory and simulation; synthesis; physics and analysis; polymer-based composites; intelligent infrastructures; durability and lifecycle assessment; mechanical performance; FRP-strengthened structures and modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Applications of Polymer Biomedical Materials in Medicine and Dentistry

edited by

Tzu-Yu Peng

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8603 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyetheretherketone; high-performance polymers; surface modification; adhesive bonding; physicochemical properties; drug delivery; biological response; additive manufacturing; CAD/CAM; digital workflow; artificial intelligence; big data

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

Advanced Polymer Materials in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

Shih-Feng Chou

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8556 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing of advanced polymers; structure– property characterizations; hybrid polymer systems; polymer drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; therapeutic polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Artificial Intelligence in Polymers

edited by

Ming-Xiao Zhu

,

Guochang Li

and

Jianyi Xue

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8369 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; structure– property relationships; insulation property; thermal behavior; mechanical strength; artificial intelligence; machine learning; rational design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science)

Study and Applications of Resins in Civil Engineering

edited by

Hongliang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6912 | Submission Open

Keywords: applications of resins in civil engineering; modification of resins; properties of materials modified with resins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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 6008 | Submission Open

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

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

Fiber Reinforced Polymers Applications as Reinforcement of Concrete Structures—Design Aspects, Tests and Analysis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Violetta Kytinou

,

Constantin Chalioris

and

Adamantis Zapris

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5958 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs); fiber-reinforced bars; concrete; reinforced concrete (RC); repair; strengthening; mechanical properties; experimental study; bond behavior; numerical modeling; structural behavior; field applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Coatings: Principles, Development and Applications

edited by

Ian Wyman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5685 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; self-cleaning materials; polymers; liquid repellent coatings; surface modification; films; surfaces; wettability

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

Advances in Wood and Wood Polymer Composites

edited by

Antonios Papadopoulos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5682 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood; wood polymer composites; lignocellulosic composites; chemical or thermal modification; nanotechnology and nanomaterials

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

Recent Developments in Fiber-Reinforced Polymers and Their End-of-Life Management

edited by

Youssef El Bitouri

and

Didier Perrin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5585 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer; recycling; sustainability; composites; prediction; mechanical behavior; alternative fiber

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Modification for Soft Matter and Flexible Devices

edited by Liming Chen,

Heng Zhai

and

Chuang Zhu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5411 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; polymer interfaces; functional coatings; soft matter; flexible devices

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

Polymers and Polymer Composite Structures for Energy Absorption

edited by

Dariusz Pyka

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5102 | 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)

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Advancements in Recycling and Sustainability

edited by

Christian Brauner

and Julian Kupski

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4979 | Submission Open

Keywords: discontinuous fiber topology; chemolysis; pyrolysis; sorting; staple fibers; LCA

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

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 4895 | 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)

Advances in Block Copolymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Maryam Safari and

Roberto Simonutti

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4143 | Submission Open

Keywords: block copolymers; self-assembly; synthesis; crystallization; morphology; applications

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

Multifunctional Hydrogels Based on Natural Polymers

edited by

Diana Elena Ciolacu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4139 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; hydrogels; biomaterials; biocompatibility; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; 3D bioprinting; wastewater treatment; food packaging; flexible electronics; soft actuators

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

Multiscale and Multi-Physical Behavior of Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Pei Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3994 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers and polymer composites; modeling; structure– property relationships; multiscale and multi-physical behaviors; thermos-mechanical properties

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

Process–Structure–Properties Relationships in Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Muthu Elen

and

Vishal Kumar

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3943 | 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)

Advanced Polymer Composites for Supercapacitors and Sensors

edited by Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3773 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fabrications; energy storage device; supercapacitors; sensors

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

Polymers Composites for Dental Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Matej Par

and

Katarzyna Mańka-Malara

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3334 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; dental composites; dental polymers; biomaterials; bond strength; dental resins; prosthodontics; orthodontics; dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers in the Face of Sustainable Development

edited by

Arkadiusz Zarski

,

Sergiu Coseri

,

Andreea L. Chibac-Scutaru

and

Piotr Rychter

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3264 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; renewable polymers; eco-innovations and low-emission production of polymers; polymer waste management; environmentally friendly polymer materials

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

Technological Routes for the Valorisation of Plastic Waste: Degradation Mechanisms and Sustainable Approaches

edited by

Jose D. Badia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2772 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradation; stability; recycling; plastic waste; upgrading

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

Photopolymerization: Materials, Applications and Challenges

edited by

Ricardo Acosta Ortiz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2744 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymerization; kinetics; polymerizable composition; 3D printing; coatings; photoinitiators and sensitizers; photopolymerizable monomers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymer Admixture-Modified Cement-Based Materials

edited by Yingfang Fan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2698 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers admixtures; cement-based materials; multi-scale analysis; rheological properties; mechanical properties; fracture properties; durability

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

Polymer Semiconductors for Flexible Electronics

edited by

Youngjun Yun

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2690 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; flexible electronics; material applications; polymer

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

New Green Polymer Materials and Their Promising Applications Towards Artefacts Surface Treatments

edited by

Maduka Lankani Weththimuni

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2134 | Submission Open

Keywords: green polymers; hydrogels; artefacts; protective coatings; consolidation agent; different substrates

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Smart Polymers and Composites in Multifunctional Systems

edited by

Denise Bellisario

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2067 | 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)

Structure-Property Relationship of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings

edited by

Barbara Hajduk

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2009 | 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)

Post-Functionalization of Polymers

edited by

Cesar A. Barbero

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1947 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1907 | 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)

Advancing Polyester: Novel Approaches and Applications in Materials Science

edited by

Liuchun Zheng

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1871 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyester; functional; biodegradable; biocompatible; bioresorbable; hydrophilic; gas barrier properties; ultraviolet shielding properties; antibacterial; anti-fouling; chromatophilous; shape memory; self-cleaning; self-healing; cationic; anionic; zwitterionic; highly transparent; heat-resistant; high-performance; high strength; high modulus; highly ductile; poly(L-lactic acid); poly(butylene succinate); polycaprolactone; poly(butylene adipate terephthalate); poly(p-dioxanone); polyglycollide; poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid); drug delevery; intravascular stent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis and Applications of Biodegradable Polymer Composites

edited by Alejandro Vega-Rios

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1730 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; modification and processing; biodegradable polymers; biodegradable polymer composites; blending of biodegradable polymers; 3D printing; medicine; construction; packaging

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

Polymer Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ju Fang

and

Huijie Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1522 | Submission Open

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

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

Design and Analysis of Inorganic-Polymer Composite Materials for Circular Economy

edited by

Robert Černý

and

Jan Fořt

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1516 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic polymers; geopolymers; composites; building materials; building industry; circular economy

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

Smart and Active Food Packaging Systems Based on Natural Polymers

edited by Jie Liu and

Ying Pei

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1480 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer; food packaging; polysaccharide; protein; lipid; antimicrobial activity; antioxidant activity; intelligent sensing; real-time monitoring

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

Recent Advances in Emerging Polymeric Technologies for Hazardous Compounds

edited by

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,

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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1118 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; molecularly imprinted polymers; smart materials; polymeric platforms; decontamination; hazardous compounds; (bio)sensors for drugs/explosives/dyes/pollutants/biological and chemical agents; detection; hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application and Development of Polymeric Materials in Electrochemistry

edited by

Jongho Kim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 994 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Extraction and Resource Utilization of Biomass Waste for Derived Polymers

edited by

Ria Aniza

and Anélie Pétrissans

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 940 | 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)

Polymer-Based Coatings for Corrosion Protection

edited by

Xu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 787 | 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)

Advanced Polymer Composites: Structure and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Onur Güler

,

Müslim Çelebi

and

Abdullah Hasan Karabacak

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 749 | 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)

Sustainable Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications

edited by Jiasheng Dai

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 695 | 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)

Computational Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites

edited by Zhaoxu Meng and Zhangke Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 555 | 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)

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