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Advanced Polymers for 3D Printing and Customized Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Lucía Rodríguez Parada

and

Pedro Francisco Mayuet Ares

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymers; sustainable polymers; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; customized manufacturing; design for additive manufacturing (DfAM); polymer processing; bio-based materials; high-performance materials; circular economy; resource efficiency; product design; material development; life cycle assessment (LCA); sustainable manufacturing

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

High-Performance Polymer-Based Dielectrics for Energy Storage

edited by Bei Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 394 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer dielectrics; ferroelectric polymers; nanocomposites; all-organic composites; inorganic fillers; energy density; dielectric constant; breakdown strength; thermal stability; film capacitors; flexible electronics; renewable energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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

edited by

Camilla Noè

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open

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

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

Design and Application of Self-Healing Polymer Materials

edited by Yanfeng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 367 | 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)

Laser Processing of Polymeric Materials

edited by Bogdan Calin and

Irina Paun

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 337 | 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)

Advances in Plasma-Modified Polymeric Materials for Surface Functionalization and Applications

edited by

Jang-Hsing Hsieh

and

Chuan Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; surface modification; polymers; grafting; bio-function; atomic layer deposition

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

Lignin-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Kalavathy Rajan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin heterogeneity; structure–function relationship; 2D NMR; nanolignin; advanced materials; commercialization bottlenecks

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

Recent Advances in Natural Polymers for Sustainable Applications

edited by

Justyna Kozlowska

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; biopolymers; hydrogels; polysaccharides; green processing; sustainable materials; circular bioeconomy; biomedical applications; packaging; water and wastewater treatment

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

Polymer Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Jelena Jovanović

and Vesna V. Panić

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; synthesis; swelling; stimuli-responsive

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

Functional Hydrogels: Principles, Intelligent Design and Application

edited by Yanan Zhao and

Pengchao Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 265 | 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)

Eco-Friendly Polymer-Based Materials: Design and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gao Xiao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer–matrix composites; biomass; adsorption and separation; green chemistry; biodegradability; nanocatalysis; value-added products; biomaterials; biomedical applications; energy storage; environmental applications; polymer hydrogel

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

Advances in Olefin Polymerization and Polyolefin

edited by

E. A. Jaseer

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: olefin polymerization; polyolefins; Ziegler–Natta catalysts; metallocene catalysts; polyethylene; polypropylene; polymerization catalysis; functional polyolefins; polyolefin recycling; sustainable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

From Nature to Innovation: Biodegradable and Biocompatible Polymer Materials

edited by

Elena Ungureanu

and Bogdan Marian Tofanica

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymer; renewable resources; wastewater remediation; wastewater treatment; biopolymeric gels; medicinal gels; drug delivery; heavy metals; biocides; biosorptions; bioadsorbents; polymer biocomposites; polymer biomaterials; hybrid biomaterials

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

Artificial Intelligence-Driven Polymer Processing and Additive Manufacturing: Applications in Modeling, Optimization and Smart Production

edited by

Osman Ülkir

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); polymer processing; additive manufacturing (AM); 3D printing; process optimization; predictive modeling; polymer composites; process–structure–property relationships; in situ monitoring; intelligent manufacturing; data-driven design

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

Advances in Polymeric Adsorbent Materials

edited by

Liliane Catone Soares

Leandro Vinícius Alves Gurgel

and Camila Cristina Almeida de Paula

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorption mechanism; polymer structures; functionalization; technological applications; environmental remediation; resource management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Processing: High-Precision Manufacturing and Application

edited by

Ying Yan

and Yiqi Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; advanced manufacturing; polymer composites; thin-film fabrication; coating technologies; additive manufacturing; micro/nano fabrication; functional polymers; process–structure–property relationship; intelligent manufacturing

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

Polymer-Based Multi-Component Systems for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Remo Merijs-Meri

, Viktors Haritonovs,

Ingars Reinholds

and Janis Zicans

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: green polymer materials; sustainability; synthesis; advanced manufacturing processes; carbon-neutral technologies; environmental status assessment; life cycle assessment

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

Shape-Memory Polymer-Based Composites

edited by Fenghua Zhang and Yanju Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymer composites; stimuli-responsive methods; morphing structures; 4D printing; applications

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

Application of Polymers in Enhanced Oil Recovery: 2nd Edition

edited by

Daijun Du

and

Qingyuan Chen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer flooding; conformance control; rheology; chemical EOR; CO2-EOR

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Gels/Hydrogels and Their Conductive/Semiconductor Derivatives

edited by

Md Murshed Bhuyan

and

Mohammad Boshir Ahmed

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: gels; hydrogels; semiconductors; conductors

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

Lignin and Polysaccharide Derived Functional Polymers for Sustainable Applications

edited by

Udayakumar Veerabagu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; functional biomaterials; bioactive hydrogels; biomass valorization; circular bioeconomy; green polymer chemistry; renewable materials; functional polymers; polymer nanocomposites

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Electrical Insulation and High-Voltage Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhijin Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; electrical insulation; high-voltage applications; insulators; insulation property; thermal stability; mechanical strength

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

Advances in Polymer Processing Technologies: Injection Molding, 2nd Edition

edited by

Shyh-Shin Hwang

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

Keywords: injection molding; foamed polymer; gas counter pressure; core back; smart molding; molding prediction and optimization; injection–compression molding

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

Advanced Functional Polymers for Industrial Engineering Applications: Recent Progress and Emerging Trends

edited by Yu Liu and Ling Jiang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; environmental remediation; biological applications; biodegradable polymers; biocompatible materials; polymer-based adsorbents; antimicrobial polymers; sustainable materials; hydrogels; water treatment; tissue engineering; green polymer chemistry

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

Advanced Polymer-Functionalized Nanoparticles: Design, Biointerfaces, Self-Assembly, and Emerging Applications

edited by

Gang Wei

and

Liwei Dai

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: rational design and synthesis of PFNPs; conformational behaviors and phase separation of PFNPs; regulation of PFNP self-assembly; stimuli-responsive smart PFNP-based nanomaterials; PFNP-based systems for optics and electronics; catalysis and structure–activity relationships; PFNP-based systems for drug delivery and disease therapy; PFNP-based systems for biosensing and bio-diagnosis

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

Polymers in Civil Engineering: Characterization, Production and Sustainable Applications

edited by

Ceyhun Aksoylu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-modified concrete; fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP); sustainable construction materials; microstructural characterization; mechanical properties; recycled polymers; durability and aging; structural rehabilitation

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

Progress and Application of Functional Polymers in Water and Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Xin Zhou

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; water purification; adsorption and membrane filtration; enhanced biological treatment; sustainable water treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Mechanical Properties of Fiber-Reinforced and Nanomaterial-Reinforced Polymers

edited by Tiberiu Gabriel Dobrescu

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

Keywords: polymer mechanical properties; fiber-reinforced polymer; polymer composites; polymer blends; nanostructured polymers; tribology of polymers; mechanical characterization; structure–property relationships; polymer processing

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

Multifunctional Carbon-Based Polymer Composites

edited by

Li Jia

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based composites; polymers; multifunctional materials; adsorption; catalysis; environmental remediation; CO2 capture; air pollutants control

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

Polymers in Civil Engineering, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yongcheng Ji

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 113 | 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)

Functional Polyolefins and Composites: Preparation, Processing and Applications

edited by Shicheng Zhao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polyolefins; polyolefin modification; polymer additives; reactive extrusion; polymer crystallization; polymer processing; microchemical engineering; biomedical polymers

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

Biomedical Applications of Intelligent Hydrogels, 3rd Edition

edited by

Chao Xu

and

Murat Guvendiren

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

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

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

Development and Application of 2D-Nanomaterial-Modified Polymer Composites

edited by

Barış Şimşek

and Tayfun Uygunoǧlu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; polymer composites; graphene; transition metal dichalcogenides; borophene; hexagonal boron nitride; MXenes; phosphorene

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

State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Spain (2026, 2027)

edited by

Jose D. Badia

and

Clara M. Gómez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; synthesis; sustainability; advanced applications

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

Natural Fiber and Bio-Based Composites for Advanced Engineering: Processing, Treatments, and Performance

edited by

Adriana Savin

and

Zoran Bergant

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural fiber composites; bio-based polymers; lignocellulosic fibers; fiber–matrix interface; surface treatment of fibers; mechanical properties; composite durability; structure–property relationship; sustainable materials; non-destructive testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advanced Polymer Composite for Fuel Cell and Electrolyser Applications

edited by

Mohammad Omar Abdullah

and Mohamed Afizal Mohamed Amin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fuel cells; proton exchange membrane (PEM); SPEEK; water electrolysis; membrane durability; electrochemical performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Hybrid Polymers: Structure–Property Relationships and Emerging Applications

edited by

Ivana Biljan

Ivan Kodrin

and

Huacheng Zhang

submission deadline 5 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1107 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid polymers; coordination polymers; metal–organic frameworks; optoelectronics; gas adsorption; catalysis; structure–property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Applications of Thermally Sprayed Polymers and Polymer-Composite Coatings

edited by

Iosif Hulka

and

Cătălin Croitoru

submission deadline 12 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymers; composite coatings; thermal spray deposition; plasma spraying; cold spraying; structure–property relationships

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

Advances in 3D and 4D Printing of Polymer and Polymer-Composite Materials

edited by Zhongpu (Leo) Zhang and

Richard (Chunhui) Yang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 507 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D and 4D printing; polymer composites; computational mechanics; multiscale modelling; biomechanics; smart polymer systems

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

Advanced Sustainable Polymers for Durable and Low-Carbon Construction Materials

edited by

Hesham Elemam

and

Md Nizam Uddin

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; low-carbon construction materials; polymer-modified concrete; geopolymer composites; self-healing materials; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); bio-based materials; durable infrastructure; circular economy in construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Mechanical Performance of Polymer Materials

edited by

Bedriye Ucpinar

and

Ayse Aytac

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fiber-reinforced composites; nanocomposites; additive manufacturing; mechanical performance; tensile strength; impact resistance; fatigue behavior; storage modulus

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

Functional Polymers for Energy, Environmental and Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

Andreea Mădălina Pandele

and Madalina Oprea

submission deadline 22 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; energy materials; environmental remediation; tissue engineering; polymeric nanocomposites; smart polymers; hydrogels; conductive polymers; biomaterials; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Additives and Reinforcements for Biobased and Recycled Polymers

edited by

Marcin Masłowski

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymers; recycled polymers; polymer recycling; upcycling; functional additives; reinforcements; compatibilization; sustainable polymer composites; circular economy; bio-based materials

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

Advanced Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-Based Thin Films

edited by

Anita Ioana Visan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10321 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based thin films; synthesis and preparation; deposition techniques; characterization; properties

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

Application and Characterization of Cellulose-Based Polymers

edited by Qi Yang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8274 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose-based polymers; cellulose extraction; cellulose modification; nanocellulose; sustainable materials; biomedical applications; smart packaging; characterization techniques

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

Advances in Recycling and Reuse of Polymers

edited by

Anita Ptiček Siročić

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8180 | 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)

Advanced Polymer Additive Manufacturing for Functional, Sustainable, and High-Performance Applications

edited by

Amabel García-Domínguez

and

Eva M. Rubio

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3986 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer materials; polymer sustainable materials; sustainable manufacturing; process optimization in AM; design for additive manufacturing (DfAM); high-performance polymer components; real-world applications

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

Polymer Materials in Road Engineering: Performance Evolution and Mechanisms

edited by

Yujing Chen

, Wenxiu Jiao,

Wangjie Wu

and

Yangsen Cao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3759 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites; thermodynamic properties; polymer-modified binder; cool pavement; snow-melting pavement; phase change materials; thermal stability; thermo-rheological properties; self-healing pavement; deicing technology; sustainable pavement materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanics of Polymer-Based Soft Materials

edited by

Dongming Li

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3539 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanics; soft matter; soft structures; polymer-based soft materials; entropy elasticity; computational modelling

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

Plastic Waste Management: Recycling, Sustainable Alternatives and Innovative Solutions

edited by

Sílvia C. Pinho

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3012 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycling; sustainability; circular economy; biodegradable materials; sustainable innovation; biopolymers; plastic waste; waste valorisation

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

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