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Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ling Ding

and

Huizhen Jia

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3806 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymeric drug; smart polymers; drug delivery systems; biodegradable/bioabsorbable; copolymers; natural/synthetic polymer

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

New Progress in Biodegradable Polymeric Materials

edited by

Marco A. Ortenzi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3530 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biodegradable polymeric materials; polymer synthesis; biobased polymers; polymer characterization; polymeric material processing; bioplastics

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

Sustainable Polymers in Waste Management and Recycling

edited by Elsa F. Vieira

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3499 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymeric materials; renewable resources; green engineering; design for recycling; functional polymeric materials; biodegradability; biocompatibility; sustainable polymer recycling

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

Progress in Preparations and Applications of Chitin and Chitosan

edited by

Min-Lang Tsai

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3398 | Submission Open

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

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

Recent Advances in Functional Polymer Materials for Water Treatment—2nd Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3255 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer materials for water treatment; polymers and the environment; polymer adsorption material; polymer coagulants; polymer ion-exchange resins; membrane material for wastewater treatment; polymeric functional electrode material; polymeric anti-scale agents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Membranes: From Fabrication to Application

edited by

Jian Lu

and Yingying Qin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3097 | Submission Open

Keywords: membrane separation technology; polymeric membrane; membrane material; membrane structure; membrane characterization; membrane process; computational modeling

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

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

edited by

Bilen Emek Abali

and

Christina Völlmecke

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2978 | 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)

Polymer Materials for Flexible Tactile/Pressure Sensors for Wearable Electronics and Human–Machine Interfaces

edited by Yong Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2936 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymer; flexible electronics; wearable; sensor

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

Sustainable Polymeric Materials in Building and Construction, 2nd Edition

edited by

Elnaz Esmizadeh

and

Michael A. Lacasse

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2921 | 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)

Advanced Polymers in Sensor Applications

edited by

Nurhan Onar Camlibel

and Ayse Bedeloglu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2434 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based sensors; electrochemical sensors; conducting polymers; polymer electrolytes; ion-exchange membranes; molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); energy harvesting and storage (nanogenerators, batteries, supercapacitors and etc.); fuel cells; smart and stimuli-responsive polymers; soft electronics and robotics; biosensors

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

Polyurethane Foams

edited by

Elżbieta Malewska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2377 | 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)

Research and Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by Xizhi Shi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2308 | Submission Open

Keywords: MIPs; application; recognition

(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 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2012 | 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)

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

edited by

Kang Kang

and

Yulin Hu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1987 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-derived carbon; biomass-based polymers; environmental remediation; renewable energy materials; functional carbon materials; polymer-guided synthesis; sustainable materials; waste-to-resource valorization; biopolymer conversion

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

Advanced Polymer and Polymer Composites for Water Treatment Applications

edited by Daniel T. Oyekunle

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1953 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer adsorbents; water treatment; nanocomposites; pollutant removal; polymer composites; recyclability; machine learning in water treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Dental Applications: From New Materials and Processes to Clinical Translation

edited by

Ana Messias

and

Alexandra Vinagre

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1952 | Submission Open

Keywords: addictive manufacturing; FFF; SLA; DLP; polymers; resin; thermoplastics; dentistry; prosthodontics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Design, Preparation and Molding of Lightweight and Environmentally Friendly Polymer Composite Materials

edited by

Wei Guo

and Guoqiang Luo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1903 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight and environmentally friendly; polymer composites; biomass materials; material design; material preparation; molding process; life cycle assessment; automotive applications

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

Polymeric Materials for Wound Dressing

edited by

Yujie Gao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1641 | 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)

Advanced Polymer Processing for Tissue Engineering

edited by Hyung Woo Kim

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1634 | 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)

Polymeric Composites for Dental Applications

edited by

Boonlert Kukiattrakoon

and

Awiruth Klaisiri

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1629 | 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)

Eco-Innovative Polymer Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure Applications

edited by

Jianan Liu

and

Shisong Ren

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1545 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; modified asphalt; cementitious materials; sustainability; nano-reinforcement; durability; recycling; green construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Flame-Retardant Polymer Materials for Advanced Applications

edited by

Rong Ma

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1426 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame-retardant polymers; structure–property relationships; reaction kinetics; machine learning; thermal management materials; electrical insulation materials; scalable manufacturing; sustainable materials engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Ceramic Composites for Structural Application

edited by

Kang Guan

and

Di Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1177 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-ceramic composites; functional materials; structural composites; additive manufacturing (3D printing); energy storage; biomedical composites; interface science; multiscale modeling; advanced characterization; sustainable materials

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

Advances in Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Anita Białkowska

and

Iwona Zarzyka

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1170 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; structural, thermal and mechanical properties of composites

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

Polymer-Assisted Design of Functional (Nano)Materials for Energy Storage and Electrochemical Applications

edited by

Rutuja Amate

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1098 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-assisted synthesis of nanostructured materials ; polymer-templated porous materials ; polymer-derived carbon materials for energy storage ; polymer hydrogels and conductive polymer networks ; polymer–inorganic hybrid nanomaterials ; polymer binders and interfacial engineering in electrodes ; polymer-based supercapacitors and batteries ; electrochromic polymers and smart materials ; flexible and wearable energy storage devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Machine Learning-Based Predictions and Optimization of Polymer Material Performance

edited by

Üsame Ali Usca

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 956 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; machine learning; deep learning; optimization algorithms; experimental modeling; chemical and physical analysis; tribology; mechanical behavior; thermal analysis; materials engineering

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

Polymer Membranes for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Alfredo Cassano

and

Alberto Figoli

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 927 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric membranes; wastewater treatment; membrane filtration; desalination; novel polymer materials; antifouling membranes; interfacial polymerization; antimicrobial membranes; membrane preparation

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

High-Performance Conductive Polymer Composites

edited by

İsmet Kaya

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 924 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; conductive polymer; nanomaterial; electroactive polymer; poly(aniline); poly(3,4-dioxythiophene); poly(thiophene); poly(pyrrole); graphene; carbon nanomaterial

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

Sustainable Biopolymer-Based Composites: Processing, Characterization and Application (3rd Edition)

edited by

Raffaella Striani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 907 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; sustainability; biocomposites; green engineering; bio-based materials; renewable resources; biocompatibility; biodegradability; eco-friendly materials; natural polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials: Degradation, Aging and Recycling

edited by Rui Tian

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 847 | 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)

Resin Additives—Spices for Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yuchuan Li

and

Meishuai Zou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 828 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin additive; plastic additive; polymer; polymer alloy; antioxidant; antistatic agent; blowing agent; flame retardant; lubricant; impact modifier; plasticizer; coloring agent; filling material

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

Advances in Biomedical Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Sevil Dinçer İşoğlu and

Tuğrul Tolga Demirtaş

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 825 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; drug delivery; polymeric carriers; gene delivery; tissue engineering scaffolds; 3D bioprinting; bioinks; biodegradable polymers; shape-memory polymers; 4D printing; photopolymerizable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application of Nanoparticles in Polymers

edited by

István Csarnovics

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 806 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; multifunctional nanocomposites; medicine; pharmacy; aerospace and automotive; food; water treatment; electronics and engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in High-Performance Polyimides: Preparation, Characterization and Application

edited by Yonggang Min and Shiyang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 705 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyimides; high-performance polymers; thermal stability; polymer synthesis; polyimide composite; polymer characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in the Sustainability of Natural Polymer Composites

edited by

Vasi Uddin Siddiqui

and

Edi Syams b. Zainudin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 672 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer composites; biopolymers; sustainability; nanocellulose; chitosan; graphene; biodegradability; green materials; renewable resources; eco-friendly applications

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

Polymers in Infrastructural Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Jianying Hu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 603 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymer composites; structure and infrastructure; grouting materials; cementitious materials; foams and coatings; asphalt and mixture; functional polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Porous Polymer-Based Materials: Unlocking Catalytic and Environmental Applications

edited by

Olimpia Tammaro

and

Claudio Imparato

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 598 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous gel; synthetic and natural polymers; chemical synthesis; reticular chemistry; catalysis; environmental remediation; metal-organic framework; covalent organic framework

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Foam: Structural Control and Material Performance

edited by

Huawen Liu

and

Qionghai Chen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 551 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer foam; polymer aerogel; polymer porous fiber; cellular structure control; foaming technology; freeze-casting; mechanical performance; thermal insulation; lightweight materials; multifunctional foams

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

Eco-Friendly Polymeric Coatings and Adhesive Technology, 3rd Edition

edited by

Guangpu Zhang

Zhengmao Ding

and

Yanan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 541 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; adhesive; polymer; eco-friendly; water based; re-use; solvent-free; composites; functional polymer

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

Polymeric Coatings for High Performance Applications

edited by

Xiaoxing Yan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 512 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; synthetic polymers; natural polymers; high-performance coatings; biomaterials

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

Structure, Characterization and Application of Bio-Based Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Elisa Passaglia

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 503 | 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)

Biopolysaccharide Hydrogels

edited by Shuang Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 431 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial polysaccharide; hydrogels; biopolymers; gelation behavior; rheological properties

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

Advances in Biopolymers: Degradation and Sustainable Development

edited by

Zhiwei Jiang

and Qiyang Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable polymers; cellulose; lignin; starch; bioplastic; environment

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

Polymeric Materials for Advanced Drug Delivery

edited by Wenhai Lin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric drug delivery; biodegradable polymers; nanocarriers; smart polymers; controlled release; targeted delivery; hydrogels; micelles; biocompatibility; stimuli-responsive systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Composites for Adsorption Applications

edited by Murat Yilmaz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; adsorption mechanisms; functional polymers; nanocomposites; environmental remediation; hybrid materials; heavy metal removal; emerging contaminants; surface modification; sustainable materials

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

Self-Healing Elastomer Composites: Structures and Properties

edited by

Supachok Tanpichai

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing polymers; composites; elastomers; dynamic chemistry; supramolecular chemistry; soft robotics; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Materials: Processes, Multimaterial Systems, Qualification and Sustainability

edited by

Hany Hassanin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer AM; FFF/FDM; SLA/DLP/2PP; SLS/MJF/HSS; rheology and printability; interlayer welding; multimaterial and 4D printing; in-situ monitoring and metrology; digital twin & ML; recyclable/reprocessable feedstocks; DfAM; qualification and standards

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

Advances in Plasma Processes of Polymers

edited by

Tomasz Czapka

and

Andrea Zille

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 334 | 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)

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Buildings

edited by Xinxing Zhou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 326 | Submission Open

Keywords: building material; polymer; asphalt; polyurethane; epoxy resin; biomass

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Challenges from the Perspective of Nanofibrous Materials

edited by