Polymers

Polymer Electrode Materials for Energy Storage

edited by

Juan J. Parajo

,

Renata Costa

and

Josefa Salgado

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 508 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; flexible; battery; supercapacitor; carbon materials; energy storage; electrochemical performance; bio-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymer Pathways in Advanced Textile Development

edited by

Ali Fazli

and Ahmad Ibrahim

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; advanced textiles; textile engineering; smart textiles; functional coatings; fiber fabrication; eco-friendly textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Next-Generation Biomaterials from Polysaccharides: Green, Functional, and Biomedical

edited by

Lidija Fras Zemljič

and

Matej Bracic

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide; biomaterial; biomedicine; drug delivery; coating; electrospinning; hydrogel; scaffold; tissue engineering; sustainability lease

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

Polymer Films in Photovoltaic Devices: Modification Towards Higher Efficiency and Stability

edited by

Bożena Jarza̧bek

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 386 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer solar cells; perovskite solar cells; thin films; efficiency; stability; morphology; interfacial layers; encapsulation; degradation

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

Functional Biopolymers for Tissue Engineering

edited by

Carla Moura

and

Paula Ferreira

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomanufacturing; on‑demand fabrication; bioreactors; programmable microenvironments; synthetic morphogenesis; AI‑driven tissue engineering; functional polymeric inks; decellularized ECM; electro‑bio interfaces; bioelectronics

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

Polymer Materials for Thermal Management Systems

edited by

Beata Anwajler

and

Tullio de Rubeis

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 379 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; phase change materials (PCMs); polymeric phase change materials; thermal energy storage (TES); temperature-controlled materials; thermal management systems; sustainable buildings; additive manufacturing—3D printing; cold chain logistics; microencapsulation; energy efficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Innovation in Polymer Applications from the Perspective of Industry 5.0

edited by

Katarina Monkova

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; application; physical properties; quality; efficiency; polymers-based component production; life cycle management; safety; sustainability; environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Structures and Polymer Composites: From Microstructure to Structural Response

edited by

Mertol Tufekci

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 359 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced structures; polymer composites; architected materials; lattice structures; additive manufacturing; multiscale modelling; structural dynamics; finite element analysis; damage and failure; mechanical performance

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

Overviews on the Chemistry and Applications of Epoxy Resins

edited by

Evangelia Vouvoudi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy ring; coatings; surface conservation; glass restoration; reinforced composites; crosslinked polymers; UV-polymerization; thermosetting; condensation polymerization; tertiary amines

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

Polymeric Materials for Drug Delivery Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Maria D. Rikkou-Kalourkoti

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; targeted delivery; controlled release; drug delivery systems; therapeutic efficacy; polymeric micelles; polymer prodrugs; smart polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Fibers in Textile Industry

edited by

Lili Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance fibers; bio-based polymer fibers; fiber processing; smart textiles; sustainable textiles; recycled and reused textiles; wearable technology; ecological dyeing and finishing technology; eco-functional textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in Polymers Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Gabriela Mǎrginean

and

Doina Frunzăverde

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer additive manufacturing; high performance polymers; polymer composites; multi material printing; sustainable materials; bioprinting; process optimization; AI in AM; structure–property relationships; recyclability; advanced applications.

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

Advances in Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites

edited by

Xinzheng Zhang

and Xiangkui Ren

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid crystal polymers; supramolecular liquid crystal materials; polymer composites; stimuli-responsive materials; liquid crystal elastomers; polymer-stabilized liquid crystals; mechanical reinforcement; soft actuators

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

Three-Dimensional Bioprinting of Biocompatible and Bioactive Hydrogels for Medical Applications

edited by

Stefano Leporatti

,

Alberto Portone

and

Laura Sercia

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D bioprinting; hydrogels; tissue engineering; organ-on-chip; biomaterials; bioactive; biocompatible and smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biomass-Based Polymers and Composites: Alternatives to Petroleum-Based Plastics

edited by

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submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymers; plastic alternatives; biomass-based hydrogels; biomass-based aerogels; lignin; cellulose; chitosan; starch; biodegradability; structure–property relationships; green packaging; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in Identification and Characterization of Degraded Microplastics

edited by

Jose Manuel Cervantes-Uc

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: microplastics degradation; photodegradation; toxicity of degraded microplastics; microplastics identification; degraded microplastics

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

Advances in Edible Films and Coatings Functionalized by Nanostructured Biopolymer Composites

edited by

Letricia Barbosa-Pereira

and

Sandra Mariño-Cortegoso

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible films; edible coatings; nanostructured biopolymer composites; biopolymer nanocomposites; sustainable food packaging; active food packaging; bioactive compounds; controlled release systems; barrier properties; food safety; circular economy

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

Engineered Natural Polymers for Environmental Applications

edited by

Lacramioara Rusu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineered natural polymers; biopolymers; biopolymer composites; polymer functionalization; biodegradable polymers; nanostructured biopolymers; microplastics removal; environmental remediation; water and wastewater treatment; sustainable materials; life cycle assessment (LCA) of polymers; circular bioeconomy

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

Polymer Composites: Structure, Properties and Processing, 3rd Edition

edited by

Ana Pilipović

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

Keywords: polymer composites (polymer–polymer composites, polymer–metal composites, polymer–ceramics composites); fibre reinforced polymer composites; particle reinforced polymer composites; natural composites; structure and characterisation of composite; properties (mechanical, thermal, rheological, fatigue performance, ageing, etc.); simulation of processing and properties of composites; processing of composites; additive manufacturing of composites; recycling

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

Wood-Based Polymer Materials and Composites

edited by Nilgün Kızılcan and Nesrin Köken

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesives; bio-based materials; flame retardant; bioadhesives; particleboard; fiberboard; foams and lightweight materials; green chemistry; high performance polymers; interior particleboard products; low formaldehyde emission; thermoset resin; thermoplastic resin; organo silane; particleboard; polymer functionalizations; polyurethane; wood adhesive; wood-based panel industry; wood plastics

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

Advances in Smart Polymers

edited by Fenghua Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; smart structures; biomedical applications; 4D printing; composites

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

Advanced Polymeric Membrane Materials for Water Remediation

edited by Antonio Veloso-Fernández

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

Keywords: polymeric membranes; water remediation; nanocomposite membranes; antifouling; desalination; sustainable polymers; wastewater treatment; membrane fabrication

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

Preparation and Application of Polyurea/Polyurethane Functional Materials

edited by Ískender Yílgör

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel functional thermoplastic polyurethanes and polyureas (TPUs): synthesis and structure-property relations; TPUs based on natural products; polyurethane and polyurea hydrogels: preparation, properties, and applications; biomedical applications of polyurethanes; polyurethane membranes; polyurethane recycling

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

Advances in Functionalized Polymer-Based Coatings for Environment, Energy and Sensing Applications

edited by Simona Filice

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; functional coating; sensing; filtration; environmental protection; advanced sensing systems; responsive and smart polymers; sustainable energy technologies

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

Thermoelectric Properties of Polymer-Based Composite Materials

edited by Shixian Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric; electrocaloric; mechanocaloric; solid-state cooling; waste heat recovery

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

Degradation and Stability of Polymer-Based Systems: 3rd Edition

edited by

Roberto Scaffaro

and

Emmanuel Fortunato Gulino

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1260 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; degradation and stability; green composites; nanocomposites; polymer composites; biodegradation; photodegradation; chemical degradation; thermal degradation; mechanical degradation

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

Recent Advances in the Application of Polymer Materials in Building Construction

edited by

Wahid Ferdous

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5112 | 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)

Chitosan and Its Composite Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Gladys Granero

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2647 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan materials; composite chitosan materials; drug delivery systems; wound healing; tissue engineering; biosensors; genetic delivery systems; surface coatings for medical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers in Petroleum Engineering: Enhancing Performance and Sustainability, 2nd Edition

edited by

Meichun Li

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; drilling fluid; fracturing fluid; EOR; polymer coating; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Thermoplastic Polymer Composites

edited by

Jiaqiao Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1482 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoplastic composites; manufacturing of thermoplastic composites; fiber-reinforced thermoplastics; interfacial properties with fibers; composite pressure vessels and pipelines; aerospace and robotics applications; recycling and sustainable materials; functional thermoplastic composites; modified epoxy resins; fracture mechanics and fatigue

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

Sustainable and High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites for Engineering Applications

edited by

Corina J. Bîrleanu

and

Razvan Udroiu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; basalt fiber composites; glass fiber composites; sustainable composite materials; hybrid composites; tribological behavior; mechanical performance; additive manufacturing of composites; tribomechanical characterization; advanced engineering materials

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

Aging, Degradation, and Lifetime Engineering of Advanced Polymeric Materials

edited by

Rui Yang

and Zhi Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; degradation; lifetime engineering; advanced polymeric materials

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

Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Solutions: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Rashid Dallaev

and

Nikola Papež

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 20777 | 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)

Polymeric Materials for Food Packaging: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by

Costas Tsioptsias

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16280 | 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)

Advances in Natural Polymers for Sustainable Food Packaging

edited by

Adma Melo

and

Tiago Barros Afonso

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 16095 | 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)

New Progress in the Polymer-Based Biomaterials

edited by

Olga Kammona

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11854 | 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)

Engineering and Medical Polymer Additive Manufacturing: Current and Future Trends

edited by

Rui F. Martins

and

Ricardo Branco

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11062 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymers; engineering and medical applications; quality and safety; sustainability

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

Polymers and Polymer Composite Structures for Energy Absorption

edited by

Dariusz Pyka

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9356 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy absorption efficiency; composite structures; polymeric structures; impact protection; vibrations; energy-absorbing materials; material configurations; experimental methods; simulation techniques; protective gear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Processing of Polymer Composites—Preparation, Structure, Properties and Applications

edited by

Shengtai Zhou

and

Zhongguo Zhao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7035 | 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)

Natural and Biodegradable Polymers in Healthcare and Biomedical Innovation

edited by

Amani Al-Othman

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6308 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; biomaterials; green materials; biodegradable; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymers for Biomedical Applications: Preparation and Application

edited by

Rogério Leone Buchaim

and Daniela Vieira Buchaim

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6140 | 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)

Modification of Natural Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Magdalena Stepczyńska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5827 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural biodegradable polymers; biodegradable polymer applications; renewable resources; biomaterials; biopolymers; biodegradable polymer characterization; degradation; biodegradable packaging; sustainable materials

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

Polymers and Their Role in Drug Delivery, 3rd Edition

edited by

Panagiotis Barmpalexis

and

Afroditi Kapourani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4875 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymeric materials; pharmaceutical applications; biomedical applications; drug-delivery systems; medical devices; polymer theory and modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Polymer Composites Reinforced with Agro-Industrial Waste Fillers: Processing, Properties, and Functional Applications

edited by

Vesna Antić

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4630 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; agro-industrial waste; sustainable fillers; composite processing; functional applications; environmental impact assessment

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

Advances in Biodegradable Polyester-Based Materials

edited by

José Miguel Ferri

,

Vicent Fombuena Borràs

and

María Fernanda López Pérez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3964 | 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)

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 3853 | 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)

Sustainable Polymers in Waste Management and Recycling

edited by Elsa F. Vieira

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3607 | 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)

New Progress in Biodegradable Polymeric Materials

edited by

Marco A. Ortenzi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3589 | 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)

Progress in Preparations and Applications of Chitin and Chitosan

edited by

Min-Lang Tsai

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3565 | 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

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submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3401 | 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)

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