Polymers

Polymer–Graphene Composites: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3127 | 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)

Mechanical and Durability Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Zijian Song

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3097 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing; anti-corrosion; coatings; mechanical; durability

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

Multiscale Design for Polymer Advanced Manufacturing

edited by

Yanjie Wang

and

Wei Cai

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3020 | 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)

Multidisciplinary Design of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials and Structures

edited by

Jiang-Bo Bai

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3006 | 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)

Recent Advances in Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer Materials for Packaging Applications

edited by

Urška Vrabič-Brodnjak

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2989 | 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)

Design and Synthesis of Dendrimers

edited by

Mireille Vonlanthen

,

Fabián Cuétara-Guadarrama

and

Ernesto Rivera

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2760 | 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)

Polymeric Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Sudarshan Singh

and

Chuda Chittasupho

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2529 | 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)

Sustainable and Functional Polymer Materials for Environmental Applications

edited by

Alberto García-Peñas

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2487 | 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)

Recent Advances in Polymer Degradation and Recycling

edited by

Ho-Shing Wu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2374 | 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)

Polymer Fluids in Geology and Geotechnical Engineering

edited by Feng Huang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2368 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; grouting; drilling; engineering applications; numerical modeling; theoretical analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer-Based Materials for Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells

edited by Dawen Li

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2328 | 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)

Advances in Biopolymers and Biobased Polymers: Engineering Innovations and Applications

edited by

Ilhan Chang

and

Hadi Fatehi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2158 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers in structural and civil engineering; biopolymers for geotechnical and mining engineering; biopolymers in biomedical engineering; biopolymer-based composites; biopolymers for environmental remediation; sustainable biopolymer materials; biopolymers in energy storage and conversion; functional biopolymers for additive manufacturing; advanced biopolymers for water treatment

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Electroactive Polymers: 3rd Edition

edited by

Jui-Ming Yeh

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2158 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic–inorganic hybrid materials; composites; electroactive polymers; anticorrosion; electrochromic windows; supercapacitors; solar cells; lithium batteries; electrochemical sensing; gas sensing; tissue engineering; biosensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Recycling of Polymer Materials

edited by Yuxin Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1978 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; catalytic depolymerization; advanced depolymerization technologies; mixed plastic waste; microplastics; sustainability; high-value functional materials by waste

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

Polymeric Biomaterials for Dental Regeneration and Antimicrobial Applications

edited by

Sufyan Garoushi

and

Chen Zong

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1947 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental polymers; antibacterial; hydrogels; tissue regeneration; periodontal therapy; polymeric drug delivery; nanocomposites; stem cell-based regeneration; oral biofilm control; 3D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer-Based Electronic Materials

edited by Xi Yuan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1900 | Submission Open

Keywords: dielectric polymers; piezoelectric polymers; ferroelectric polymers; thermoelectric polymers; conducting polymers; semiconductor polymers; polymer electronic composites; flexible electronic devices; wearable sensing devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer Materials for Electronics and Energy Devices

edited by Qingqing Yang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1762 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers ; polymer electrolytes ; flexible electronics ; dielectric polymers ; energy storage devices ; polymer nanocomposites ; printed electronics; solid-state batteries; stretchable energy harvesters; semiconducting polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Carbon-Based Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites: Innovations and Emerging Trends

edited by

Md Najib Alam

and

Sang-Shin Park

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1660 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; polymer composites; mechanical properties; electrical properties; thermal properties; energy harvesting; smart materials; multifunctional materials

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

Medical Application of Polymer-Based Composites, 5th Edition

edited by

Haw-Ming Huang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1632 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; biomaterial; tissue engineering; biodegradable implants; dental-resin-based composites; wound-dressing composites; drug-releasing composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Materials for Sustainable Energy Storage, Conversion, and Production

edited by

Chi Huey Ng

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1597 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; electrochemical energy storage; energy conversion materials; conducting polymers; enhanced oil recovery; sustainable energy production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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

edited by

Hui Li

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1551 | 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 Sustainable Polymer Composites and Advanced End-of-Life/Recycling Strategies

edited by Sanjita Wasti and Matthew Korey

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1308 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymer composites; bio-based polymers; recycled polymer composites; recycling technologies; circular economy; life cycle assessment (LCA); applications

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

Multifunctional Biopolymers: From the Extraction Source to the Application

edited by

Nuria Calero

, Víctor Manuel Pizones Ruiz-Henestrosa and

Carlos Bengoechea

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1248 | Submission Open

Keywords: biowaste; biopolymers; biological source; extraction; sustainability; interfacial activity; rheology; soft matter; emulsions; gels

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

Izabell Crăciunescu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1219 | 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)

Polymer Composites for Shielding Applications

edited by

Hasan Özdoğan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1198 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; radiation shielding; gamma and X-ray attenuation; neutron shielding; Monte Carlo simulations; metal-oxide reinforcements; boron-based composites; electromagnetic shielding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Cutting-Edge Cellulose Polymers and Composites: From Fundamentals to Functional Applications

edited by

Maria Graça Rasteiro

,

Luis Alves

and

Solange S. Magalhães

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1197 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose polymers; cellulose composites; functional materials; sustainable synthesis; green chemistry; biomaterials; environmental applications; advanced processing; renewable materials

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

Epoxy Polymers and Composites, Second Edition

edited by Zhengguang Heng, Yang Chen and Huawei Zou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1194 | Submission Open

Keywords: new epoxy; resin designs; relationship between crosslink structure and properties; computational simulation; epoxy resins and composite processing; new analysis and characterization methods

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

Simulation and Modeling on Polymer Surfaces/Interfaces

edited by

Catalin Berlic

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 943 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer surfaces and interfaces; interphases; simulation; multiscale modeling; molecular dynamics; wetting and adhesion

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

Synthesis, Design, Preparation and Processing of Functional Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiaoyuan Pei

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 873 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites ; functional polymers ; anticorrosion ; photocatalysts ; absorbents ; renewable energy ; energy storage system ; smart textiles ; construction ; water treatment ; electrical and electronic devices

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

Advances in Mechanical Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by Abdullah Tuğrul Seyhan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 774 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites (FRPCs); interfacial engineering; damage tolerance; fatigue and impact behavior; fracture toughness; multiscale and hybrid reinforcement; nano-fillers and matrix modification; process–structure–property relationships; progressive damage and failure mechanisms

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

Application of Polymer Materials in Lasers and Optical Sensors

edited by

Shuo Liu

and

Jiliang Zhu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; laser technology; optical sensors; photonic polymers; polymer synthesis; optical performance; sensor fabrication; wearable optics; photonic structures; industrial applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Research on Room-Temperature Phosphorescence Polymer Materials

edited by Lingyan Liu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open

Keywords: room-temperature phosphorescent (RTP) materials; polymer-based; long-lived; emissions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Cellulose: Structure Characterization and Applications

edited by

Halil Durak

and

Hu Li

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 442 | 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 Progress of Molecular Recognition Polymers

edited by

Xuanhao Lin

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 429 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular recognition polymer; molecularly imprinted polymer; aptamer-functionalized polymers; affinity polymers; stimuli-responsive (smart) polymers; supramolecular polymers; cyclodextrin-based polymers; covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); molecular brushes/dendritic polymers with functional end groups; imprinted hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Piezoelectric Polymers: Modelling, Processing and Applications

edited by

Rui A. S. Moreira

and

Ruy Alberto Pisani Altafim

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; piezoelectric polymers; ferroelectrets; energy harvesting; transducers; flexibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Water, Wastewater and Sludge Management

edited by

Ioannis Katsoyiannis

and

Marco Carnevale Miino

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; water treatment; wastewater treatment; sludge management; membrane separation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)

Next-Generation Smart Polymers: Stimuli-Responsive and Covalent Adaptable Materials for Sustainable Technologies

edited by

Camilla Noè

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; sustainability; polymers; composites; CAN

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

Machine Learning and Polymer Modelling

edited by

Vagelis Harmandaris

,

Manolis Doxastakis

and Niki Vergadou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning and AI in polymer science; multi-scale polymer modelling; physics-based machine learning; data-driven polymer modelling; scientific ML; molecular simulation and ML integration; polymer structure–property relationships; polymer-based composites; hierarchical and bottom-up modelling; ML-assisted atomistic and coarse-grained models

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

Polymeric Materials for Textile Applications

edited by

Xiaoning Tang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric fibers; bio-based and biodegradable polymers; nanocomposites and hybrid materials; sustainable textile processing; high-performance textiles; polymer–textile interfaces; functional finishing; advanced textile materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Design and Application of Self-Healing Polymer Materials

edited by Yanfeng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing; dynamic bonds; dynamic polymer; vitrimer; covalent adaptable network; self-healing mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)

Failure of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Seyed R. Koloor

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 322 | 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)

New Advances in Biopolymer-Modified Nanoparticles and Interfacial Polymer Chemistry

edited by

Konstantin T. Balashev

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-modified nanoparticles; interfacial polymer chemistry; nanoparticle–membrane interactions; surface functionalization; stimuli-responsive nanomaterials; polymer brushes; model membrane systems; biomimetic interfaces; hybrid nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Cellulose-Based Functional Materials: Preparation and Applications

edited by

Aldo Amaro-Reyes

and

Carlos Regalado-González

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanomaterials; smart materials; composite; functional materials

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

Laser Processing of Polymeric Materials

edited by Bogdan Calin and

Irina Paun

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; polymers; lithography; laser direct writing; 3D printing; micro- and nanopatterning; polymer composites; polymer thin films

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

Development of Cellulose and Nanocellulose

edited by

Veronica Mucci

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open

Keywords: vegetable cellulose; cellulose nanofibers; microcellulose; cellulose nanocrystals; processing; reinforcement; cost-reduction; sustainability

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

Functional Hydrogels: Principles, Intelligent Design and Application

edited by Yanan Zhao and

Pengchao Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional hydrogels; intelligent design; stimuli-responsive materials; biomedical applications; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; 3D printing; smart materials

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

Polymers for Elastic Materials and Bionic Robotics: Exploration of Human Well-Being and Longevity

edited by Yiqing Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: elastic material/polymers; soft robotics; flexible polymer devices; wearable polymer devices; polymer-based sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Lignin and Wood-Based Materials

edited by Daniela Djikanović

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; lignocellulose materials; plant cell wall; lignin-based materials

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

Shape Memory Polymers: Property, Preparation and Application

edited by

Muhammad Yasar Razzaq

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-sensitive polymers; shape-memory polymers (SMPs); smart multifunctional polymers; flame retardant polymers/composites; 3D/4D printing of functional polymers; intelligent biopolymers; functional adhesive & coatings

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

Polymer-Based Functional Coatings

edited by