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Special Issues

Polymers publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.

The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Advanced Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials and Their Applications, 2nd Edition

Guest Editors: Hao Wu, Lu Zhang
3 articles | Viewed by 6,477

Deadline: 30 June 2026

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Functional Polymers and Their Composites for Sustainable Development

Guest Editors: Qina Sun, Liazhou Song, Lichun Xiao
4 articles | Viewed by 5,823

Deadline: 30 June 2026

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Recent Progress in Surface Treatment for Polymer Materials by Plasmas

Guest Editor: Andrei Vasile Nastuta
1 article | Viewed by 1,176

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Cutaneous Applications

Guest Editors: Ioana Alexandra Plugariu, Maria Bercea
2 articles | Viewed by 2,084

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Materials and Its Applications

Guest Editor: Gokhan Demircan
1 article | Viewed by 1,457

Deadline: 30 June 2026

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Biopolymer-Derived Carbon Materials: Applications in Environmental Remediation and Renewable Energy Production

Guest Editors: Kang Kang, Yulin Hu
Viewed by 59

Deadline: 30 June 2026

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Advanced Polymer-Based Packaging Materials: Integrating Sustainability, Functionality, and Circular Economy

Guest Editors: Ajit Kumar Singh, Seonghyuk Ko, Nattinee Bumbudsanpharoke
Viewed by 107

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

New Progress in Polysaccharide-Based Composites

Guest Editors: Marino Lavorgna, Mariamelia Stanzione, Giovanna Giuliana Buonocore
Viewed by 61

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Polymer Fibers for Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Applications

Guest Editor: Elisabete Silva
Viewed by 71

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Nanostructured Polymer Composites for Next-Generation Oilfield Technologies

Guest Editors: Jiafeng Jin, Fengbao Liu
Viewed by 49

Deadline: 30 June 2026

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Eco-Efficient Polymer Systems: Green Synthesis and Adsorption Applications

Guest Editors: Sema Salgın, Uğur Salgın
Viewed by 94

Deadline: 30 June 2026

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Lignin-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

Guest Editor: Kalavathy Rajan
Viewed by 51

Deadline: 30 June 2026

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