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Advances in Epoxy-Based Materials

edited by

Paulo Teixeira Goncalves

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 983 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy materials; polymeric materials; green polymers; adhesive bonding; coatings; polymer– matrix composites; cryogenics; finite element analysis; constitutive modelling; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Progress in Biodegradable Polymeric Materials

edited by

Marco A. Ortenzi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 905 | 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)

Tribological Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Feiyang He

and

Muhammad Khan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 785 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribology; surface mechanics; polymeric contacts; friction; wear; lubrication

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

Thermochemical Conversion of Polymer Waste

edited by Jingchun Huang and

Erwei Leng

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 487 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural-polymer waste; artificial-polymer waste; combustion; pyrolysis; gasification; hydro-liquefaction

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

Research on Functional Polymer-Based Coatings

edited by

Syeda Shamila Hamdani

and

Ajmir Khan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 464 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; bio-based polymers; sustainable materials; antimicrobial coatings; high barrier properties; eco-friendly coatings; recyclable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Insights into Fiber-Based Materials

edited by Asis Patnaik and

Sudhakar Muniyasamy

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 431 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; natural fibers; composites; fiber-based materials; green composites; textiles; microplastics; nanoplastics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Sustainable Polymeric Materials in Building and Construction, 2nd Edition

edited by

Elnaz Esmizadeh

and

Michael A. Lacasse

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 425 | 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)

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

edited by

Wei Guo

and Guoqiang Luo

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 301 | 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)

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

edited by

Olimpia Tammaro

and

Claudio Imparato

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 276 | 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 Electrospinning Technology for Polymer Materials

edited by

Jaymin Vrajlal Sanchaniya

and

Simas Rackauskas

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning technology; mechanical; thermal; and morphological characterization; nanofiber composites; nanoparticle reinforcement; nanofiber-reinforced structures; finite element analysis; electrospun nanofiber testing and application

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

The Development of Modified Polymer Materials in Sensing

edited by

Ching-Wen Lou

Meichen Lin

and

Jia-Horng Lin

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: modified polymers; polymers; polymer fabrics; mechanical properties; materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Degradation and Aging: Mechanisms and Environmental Impacts

edited by

Nina Maria Ainali

and Alexandra Zamboulis

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer degradation; aging processes; biodegradation; microplastics and nanoplastics; environmental aging; weathering mechanisms; analytical characterization; polymer stability; environmental fate; sustainable polymers

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

Advances in Polymeric-Based Hybrid Materials and Their Applications

edited by Antonio Peñas-Sanjuán

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer - inorganic materials; polymer - organic materials; polymer - nanomaterials; polymer - responsive materials; multiphase polymer materials; biobased polymer composites; multifunctional hybrid polymer materials; synthetic strategies of hybrid polymer materials; processing technologies; applications of polymer hybrid materials (energy; textile; medicine; optoelectronic; sensing; coating; structural applications; packaging; etc.)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Composites for Dental Applications

edited by

Boonlert Kukiattrakoon

and

Awiruth Klaisiri

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 180 | 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)

Advanced Processing Strategy for Functional Polymer Materials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yinghong Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer processing; functional polymer materials; polymer composite; polymer blend; polymer nanocomposite; high performance; multi-functions; multiscale structural control; structure manipulation; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; microprocessing; rotary extrusion; foaming; biaxial stretching; multilayer coextrusion

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

Advanced Polymeric Membranes: From Fabrication to Application

edited by

Jian Lu

and Yingying Qin

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 160 | 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)

Rubber Recycling and Reuse: Strategies for Sustainability and Valorization

edited by

Mathilde Champeau

Carlos Henrique Scuracchio

and Fabiula Danielli Bastos De Sousa

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 148 | 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)

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

edited by

Jang-Hsing Hsieh

and

Chuan Li

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in High-Performance Polymer Fibers: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications

edited by André Lehmann and

Tobias Köhnke

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance polymer fibers; carbon fibers; man-made cellulose fibers; liquid crystalline polyester; liquid crystalline aromatic polyamide fibers; UHMWE polyethylene fibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Research and Characterization of Mechanical, Thermal, and Structural Properties of 3D Printed Polymers

edited by

Dionysis E. Mouzakis

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal properties; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing; 3D print; polymer

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

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

edited by

Bilen Emek Abali

and

Christina Völlmecke

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 95 | 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)

Chitosan and Chitosan-Based Composite: Characterization and Applications

edited by Huriye İcil

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

Keywords: chitosan; chitosan nanomaterials; chitosan membranes; extraction methods; structural modification; chitosan-based (nano)composites; biomaterials; biomedical application; (bio)degradability; functional materials

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

Advances in Biodegradable Polyester-Based Materials

edited by

José Miguel Ferri

Vicent Fombuena Borràs

and

María Fernanda López Pérez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymers; compatibility; blends; disintegration; polymer miscibility; biodegradable polyesters

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

Smart Polymers: Stimulus-Responsive Properties and Their Biomedical Applications

edited by

Marija Vukomanović

and

Marija M. Babić Radić

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; electrostimulation; piezostimulation; mechanostimulation; photostimulation; thermostimulation

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

New Challenges from the Perspective of Nanofibrous Materials

edited by

Dania Olmos

and

Javier González-Benito

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofibrous materials; filtration; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; electrode components; sensors; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymeric Materials for Wound Dressing

edited by

Yujie Gao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 86 | 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)

Innovative Polymer-Associated Self-Healing Materials: From Design to Applications

edited by

Xianfeng Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; functional materials; self-healing; stimuli-responsive; polymer design; adaptive materials; shape-memory; biohybrid systems; responsive hydrogels; smart coatings

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

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

edited by

Ana Messias

and

Alexandra Vinagre

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polyurethane Foams

edited by

Elżbieta Malewska

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 82 | 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)

Advances in Thermal Behaviour of Polymers

edited by

Małgorzata Maciejewska

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thermal behaviour; glass transition; melting and crystallization; thermal stability; degradation mechanisms; nanocomposites; biodegradable polymers; thermal analysis techniques; structure– property relationships; sustainable materials

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

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

edited by

Jelena Jovanović

and Vesna V. Panić

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; synthesis; swelling; stimuli-responsive

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

Polymer-Ceramic Composites for Structural Application

edited by

Kang Guan

and

Di Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 76 | 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)

Recent Advances in Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by Levent Trabzon

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; CNT; C-based nano materials; multi-functional polymers

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

Polymer Composites in Construction Materials

edited by

Osama Ahmed Mohamed

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; construction materials; FRP; polymer-modified binders; nanocomposites; durability; sustainability; 3D printing; recycled polymers; bio-based polymers

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

Polymer Composites for Adsorption Applications

edited by Murat Yilmaz

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 73 | 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)

Chiral Polymers: Construction and Applications

edited by Yuanli Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: chiral polymers; chiroptical properties; enantioselective catalysis; chiral sensors; circularly polarized luminescence (CPL); targeted drug delivery; chiral polymer synthesis; enantioselective separation; cholesteric liquid crystal

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Next-Generation Polymer Processing and Sustainable Composite Manufacturing of Recycled Polymers

edited by

Emin Bayraktar

and

Norizan Mohd Nurazzi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; sustainable composites; recycled polymers; hybrid polymer– metal composites; additive manufacturing; rheology; thermal analysis; circular economy; structure– property relationships; digital manufacturing

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

Machine Learning-Based Predictions and Optimization of Polymer Material Performance

edited by

Üsame Ali Usca

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 71 | 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)

Eco-Innovative Polymer Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure Applications

edited by

Jianan Liu

and

Shisong Ren

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 70 | 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 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 69 | 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)

Research and Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by Xizhi Shi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: MIPs; application; recognition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis, Production and Applications of Cellulose

edited by Fatima-Zahra Semlali

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose functionalization; cellulose derivatives; sustainable materials; biopolymers and composites; papermaking; functional papers and packaging; cellulose membranes; electrochemical applications; renewable resources; green chemistry; industrial applications

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

Advanced Polymer and Polymer Composites for Water Treatment Applications

edited by Daniel T. Oyekunle

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 67 | 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)

Progress in Preparations and Applications of Chitinous Material

edited by

Min-Lang Tsai

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

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

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

Advanced Polymers for Biomedical Applications: Preparation and Application

edited by

Rogério Leone Buchaim

and Daniela Vieira Buchaim

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical polymers; controlled drug delivery; tissue engineering; dental resin; biocompatibility; degradable biomaterials; hydrogels; polymeric micelles; 3D bioprinting

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

Advances in the Sustainability of Natural Polymer Composites

edited by

Vasi Uddin Siddiqui

and

Edi Syams b. Zainudin

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 65 | 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)

Application of Nanoparticles in Polymers

edited by

István Csarnovics

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 64 | 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)

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Buildings

edited by Xinxing Zhou

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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

edited by

Raffaella Striani

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 62 | 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)

Polymeric Materials for the Removal and Degradation of Emerging Organic Pollutants

edited by Weifang Ma and Zhongguo Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging organic contaminants; polymer adsorbents; cyclodextrin polymers; ion-exchange resins; molecularly imprinted polymers; photocatalytic polymers; water treatment; polymeric membranes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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