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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 policies 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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Application of Polymers in Cementitious Materials
edited by , Tangwei Mi and Dafu Wang
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7923 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; cement; concrete; fresh property; hardened property; durability; mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer-Enabled Biomimetic Platforms for Cell Growth and Function submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D cell culture; in vitro; biocompatible polymers; scaffold; hydrogel
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Materials: Degradation, Aging and Recycling
edited by Rui Tian
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 60 | 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)
Recent Advances in Electrospun Polymer Nanofibers
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 39731 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrospinning; nanofibers; hybrid nanofibers; biomedical applications; environmental applications; energy applications; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Advances in Natural Polymers for Sustainable Food Packaging submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9165 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymer; eco-friendly innovation; barrier properties; functional packaging; mechanistic properties; biodegradable; antimicrobial; antioxidant; sustainable; edible film
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Polymeric Materials for Food Packaging: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8302 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric materials; food packaging; polymer composites; antimicrobial properties; transport properties (diffusion/permeability); food-polymer interactions; migration (packaging to food); recycling (polymer packaging); organoleptic characteristics; food preservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymeric Materials in Food Science
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7350 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; agriculture; food packaging; slow release; 3D printing; edible coatings; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Innovations for Advanced Biomedical Applications: Insights and Developments
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3760 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; innovations; biomaterials; cosmetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Processing of Polymer Composites—Preparation, Structure, Properties and Applications submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1587 | Submission Open
Keywords: processing of polymer composites; thermal interface materials; electrical conductivity; thermal conductivity; functional fillers; modification of fillers; polymer blends; processing conditions; thermoplastic composites; thermoset composites; foams; characterization methods; modeling; process– structure– properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer-Based Packaging—Sustainable by Design submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1544 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; sustainability; packaging; active packaging; intelligent packaging; shelf life; LCA; fiber-based packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Polymeric Organic Optoelectronic Materials and Devices
edited by Xiaoling Ma
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 880 | Submission Open
Keywords: conjugated polymers; advanced optoelectronic materials; organic semiconductors; polymer solar cells; polymer light-emitting diodes (PLEDs); photodetectors; photoelectric synapse
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Eco-Friendly Polymeric Materials: Innovations for Sustainable Packaging and Environmental Protection submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 590 | Submission Open
Keywords: packaging; renewable materials; bio-composites; biorefinery; wastes; environment; remediation; biodegradability; bio-polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Design, Synthesis, and Application of Optoelectronic Polymers
edited by Qiao He and Yang Yang
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 483 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic optoelectronics; organic semiconductors; conjugated polymers; sustainable materials; molecular design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
High-Performance Thermoplastic Polymer Composites: From Fabrication to Application
edited by and Jaewoong Lee
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; eco-friendly alternatives; bio-based resins and natural fiber; 3D printing; high-performance applications; self-healing polymer composites; shape memory polymers; hybrid composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Self-Healing Polymers for Advanced Battery Applications
edited by Xiaoli Peng and Xiaoran Hu
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-healing polymers; battery materials; electrode/electrolyte interfaces; polymer binder; solid-state electrolyte
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Multifunctional Polymeric Spheres and Their Applications
edited by and Emilia Zachanowicz
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric spheres; hybrid materials; functional composites; polymer functionalization; fabrication techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Development in Recyclable Polymers
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: recyclable polymers; biodegradable composites; thermoplastic recycling; bio-based materials; polymer recycling technologies; sustainable materials engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Self-Healing Elastomer Composites: Structures and Properties
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-healing polymers; composites; elastomers; dynamic chemistry; supramolecular chemistry; soft robotics; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
High-Performance Polymer-Based Dielectrics for Energy Storage
edited by Bei Li
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 66 | 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)
Natural and Biodegradable Polymers in Healthcare and Biomedical Innovation
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1676 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymers; biomaterials; green materials; biodegradable; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Progress and Prospects
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 24268 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; manufacturing technique; fiber development; matrix materials; tailored properties; light-weight structure; design flexibility and sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Functional Gel and Their Multipurpose Applications
edited by Wanyu Chen and Chaocan Zhang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15706 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical/pharmaceutical gels; gel electrolytes; food industry gels; simulation studies; self-healing gels; coatings and adhesives; adsorption and separation gels; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Technological Innovations for Polymer Circularity: Upcycling, Biodegradation, and Processing submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13335 | Submission Open
Keywords: upcycling; circular systems; biodegradation; sustainable processing innovations; advanced characterization methods; integrated circularity models; intelligent processing innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacturing, Characterization, and Application
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 11212 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; design method; manufacturing process; property characterization; structural application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Application and Development of Polymer Hydrogel
edited by Fei Han
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9370 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogel; polymer composites; responsive polymer; functional polymer; hydrogel-based wearable sensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Solutions: Innovations and Applications submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 9282 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; bio-based plastics; green chemistry; polymer degradation; environmental sustainability; circular economy; eco-friendly materials; biopolymer applications; renewable resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advancements in Polymeric Material Characterization for Industrial Applications: From Properties to Performance submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9095 | Submission Open
Keywords: characterization methods; mechanical properties; thermal analysis; chemical properties; 3D printing; AI applications; computational tools; structure– property relations; sustainable polymers; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advances in the Thermal Characterization of Polymers and Plastic Waste submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8397 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal behavior; thermal stability; glass transitions; crystallization; pyrolysis; pyrolysis kinetics; plastic waste; polymer fibers; physical aging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Synthesis, Characterization and Environmental Assessment of Novel Polymeric Materials for Sustainable Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8295 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; compostable polymers; packaging; biomedical application; engineering application; structure– property relationship; polymers from wastes; nanocomposites; new polymer technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
New Progress in the Polymer-Based Biomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7935 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; polymer synthesis; biofunctionalization; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; diagnostics; nanocarriers; scaffolds; biomimetic hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
(Bio)Polymer-Based Composite Materials: Advancements and New Trends in Biomedical Engineering and Research submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7428 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers for biomedical applications (synthesis; characterization); multifunctional polymeric or composite biomaterials; modification strategies to develop multifunctional biomaterials; polymeric biomaterials for tissue engineering applications; polymers in nanomedicine; multifunctional polymers for controlled and/or targeted drug delivery; nano-scale polymer assemblies for biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Polymeric Materials for Medical Applications
edited by Jingyi Zhu
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6582 | Submission Open
Keywords: biofunctional polymer; functional polymeric materials and devices; polymeric-based vaccine; drug delivery; molecular imaging; gene transfection; tissue engineering; biosensing; biomedical imaging and diagnostics; disease detection and therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances and Innovations in Biopolymer Applications for Sustainable Packaging Solutions submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6535 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer packaging; sustainable packaging; biodegradable materials; compostable packaging; green packaging solutions; eco-friendly packaging; bioplastic packaging; environmental impact assessment; life cycle analysis; circular economy in packaging; renewable materials; packaging innovations; regulatory trends in packaging; consumer acceptance of biopolymers; hybrid packaging solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biobased Polymers and Its Composites submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6468 | Submission Open
Keywords: biobased polymers; biobased composites; biobased additives; natural fibers; recycled fibers; thermoset polymers; thermoplastic polymers; recycling; renewable recourses; properties; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Active Polymeric Materials for Electrochemical Applications submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6324 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensors and biosensors; polymeric materials; energy conversion and storage systems; electrochemistry; polymer anode materials for lithium-ion batteries; battery applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Degradation Mechanism of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer and Reuse of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wastes
edited by , Lei Gao and Muhammad Tahir
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6294 | Submission Open
Keywords: the degradation mechanisms of FRP in different service environments; the residual mechanical properties of deteriorated FRP products; methods used to predict the residual mechanical properties of FRP; FRP recycling technologies; methods used to improve the defects of recycled FRP; the development of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the stress– strain modeling of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the durability of concrete incorporating recycled FRP; the structural use of concrete incorporating recycled FRP
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Biodegradable and Functional Polymers for Food Packaging submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6136 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable polymers; biodegradable packaging; wastewater treatment; predictive microbiology; computational polymer science; polymer catalysis; food safety materials; green chemistry; eco-friendly materials; polymer synthesis and characterisation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Advanced Polymer Composites and Foams submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5748 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; (nano)fillers; physical properties; electrical properties; foams
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Materials for Environmental Applications
edited by , and Anna Karla Pereira
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4781 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; adsorption; energy; photocatalysis; separation; biodegradable; degradation; remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Eco-Friendly Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, 3rd Edition
edited by and Haiyan Xiao
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4381 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-friendly; synthesis; biodegradability; drug delivery; wound dressing; imaging; hydrogel; catalytic; functional; detection; polymers; polysaccharide; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymers from Renewable Resources for Packaging and Biomedical Applications: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3773 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; renewable resources; biodegradability; biocompatibility; barrier properties; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Biopolymer Research: Sustainability and Applications
edited by , and Ana Vera A. MacHado
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2617 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer-based materials; blends; composites and nanocomposites; biodegradability and compostability; green chemistry for biopolymers; functional properties; material characterization; advanced processing techniques; sustainability/ circular economy; innovative applications and emerging trends; smart materials; bioinspired and biomimetic materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Development in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2500 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; natural fibers; synthetic fibers; recycled fibers; thermoset polymers; thermoplastic polymers; recycling; renewable recourses; biopolymers; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Recent Advances in the Application of Polymer Materials in Building Construction
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2134 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; recycled polymer composites; biopolymer composites; durability and performance of polymer composites; sustainable construction materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Materials for Flexible Tactile/Pressure Sensors for Wearable Electronics and Human–Machine Interfaces
edited by Yong Zhang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1520 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymer; flexible electronics; wearable; sensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Preparations and Applications of Polymer–MXenes Composites for Next Generation Energy Storage
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1296 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer– MXene composites; energy storage; electrochemical performance; flexible devices; batteries and supercapacitors; synthesis and fabrication; interfacial engineering; wearable devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Application and Development of Polymer-Based Catalysts
edited by Zhengbo Han
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1268 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; catalysts; organic synthesis; separation; energy sector
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Laser Treatment of High-Polymer Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1172 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser ablation of polymers; laser micro-structuring of polymers; laser nano-structuring of polymers; laser texturing of polymers; laser polymerization; laser deposition of polymers; laser transfer and printing of polymers; modelling of laser processing of polymers; applications of polymers processed by laser
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Polymers for Harnessing Power and Energy
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1167 | Submission Open
Keywords: fluorescent and conducting and conjugated polymers; polymer charge collectors; insulator; and separators; polymer synthesis and characterization; energy storage and conversion; polymer solar cells; photovoltaic devices; solid-state batteries; batteries and supercapacitors and fuel cells; power plants and power grids; virtual power; lasers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymeric Materials for Flexible Electronics
edited by , Lin Shi and Shi-Ming Wang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1109 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer semiconductors; polymer-based devices; flexible electronics; wearable devices; organic electronics; organic solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
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