Polymers

Polymer Materials for Application in Additive Manufacturing, 2nd Edition

edited by

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 711 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; fused deposition modeling (FDM); fiber reinforcement; filament improvement; functional materials; three-dimensional printing technologies; structural design

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

Advanced Polymeric Composites in Dentistry: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Junchao Wei

and

Lan Liao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 652 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric dental composites; resin matrix; reinforcing fillers; bone tissue engineering; dental health

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

Polymer-Based Catalytic Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Souad El Hajjaji and

Najoua Labjar

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based catalysts; porous organic polymers (POPs); controlled polymerization; functional copolymers; nanostructured polymer supports; catalyst immobilization; green catalysis; sustainable synthesis; environmental remediation; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; CO2 conversion; structure– activity relationships; recyclable catalysts; multifunctional materials; water purification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymer Science and Technology: When Progress Meets Sustainability and Reliability

edited by

Giulio Malucelli

and

Francesco Paolo La Mantia

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 595 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymer systems; biodegradable; compostable polymers; polymer recycling; structural polymer systems; functional polymer systems; polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; polymer physics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)

Current Developments in Controlled Polymerization

edited by

Edina Rusen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 572 | Submission Open

Keywords: controlled polymerization; reversible-deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP); ionic polymerization (IP); atom transfer polymerization (ATRP); nitroxide-mediated polymerization (NMP); reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT); activator regenerated by electron transfer (ARGET); supplemental activation reducing agent (SARA); single-electron transfer living radical polymerization (SET-LRP); block-copolymers; graft-copolymers; branched copolymers; star-shaped copolymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

edited by

Mariacristina Gagliardi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 505 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers; molecular recognition; sensor technology; separation science; controlled release; environmental applications; sustainable materials; life cycle assessment; analytical chemistry; material science

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

Computational Approaches and Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Exploiting Design Synergies in Polymer-Based Materials and Structures

edited by

Mario Milazzo

,

Serena Danti

and

Russo Teresa

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

Keywords: mechanical behavior; artificial intelligence; additive manufacturing; design for additive manufacturing; structural optimization; interfaces; contact analysis; multiscale modeling; finite element modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)

New Advances in Theory and Simulation of Block Copolymers

edited by

June Huh

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 465 | Submission Open

Keywords: block copolymers; self-assembly; nanostructures; phase behavior; theory; simulations; molecular dynamics; Monte Carlo simulations; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)

Research Progress on Mechanical Behavior of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rui F. Martins

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 435 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; additive manufacturing; mechanical behavior; structural integrity

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

Polymer–Liquid Crystal Composites: Their Structure, Function, and Emerging Applications

edited by Sławomir Ertman

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 405 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– liquid crystal composites; liquid crystalline polymers; responsive materials; photonic devices; soft actuators; wearable sensors; self-assembly

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

Next-Generation Biobased Polymer Composites for Green Manufacturing and Sustainability

edited by

Marek M. Kowalczuk

and

Marta Musioł

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymers; composites; materials structure and property

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

Cellulose-Based Materials: Fabrication and Applications

edited by

Jianhao Qiu

and

Xiongfei Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; environment; energy; adsorption; sensor; membrane separation; hydrogel; aerogel; catalysis

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

Advanced Polymers and Polymer Composites for Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Mobinul Islam

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composite polymers; polymer electrolytes; solid polymer electrolytes; gel polymer electrolytes; polymer nanocomposites; conducting polymers; smart polymers; organic electronics; CO2 conversion; electrocatalytic conversions; photocatalysis; hydrogen production; NOx Reduction; value-added product conversions; batteries; supercapacitors; catalytic upgrading; waste-to-energy

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

Phase Behavior in Polymers: Morphology and Self-Assembly: 2nd Edition

edited by

Eamor M. Woo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: phase behavior of blends or copolymers; crystallization induced separation; morphology; self-assembly and surface relief patterns; supramolecular architect

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

Naturally Occurring Polymers as Tools for Coping with Diseases

edited by

Gabriel López-Velázquez

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

Keywords: natural products; pharmacotherapy; naturally occurring polymer; plant-derived polymers; naturally occurring polysaccharide; drug delivery; wound healing; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Transforming Waste into Value: Advances in Polymer Upcycling Chemistry for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Uddhav Kanbur

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer chemistry; polymer upcycling; polymer functionalization; polymer compatibilization; catalytic depolymerization; C-H bond activation; C-C bond activation; β -alkyl elimination; hydrogenolysis; pyrolysis; functional materials; catalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; plastics recycling; chemical recycling; biodegradable polymers; plastics; circular economy; plastic waste; sustainability; green chemistry; value-added materials; materials characterization; operando spectroscopy

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

Sustainable and Bio-Based Polymers: Design, Processing, and Applications

edited by

Fabricio Machado

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

Keywords: bio-derived monomers and polymers; sustainable polymers; renewable resources; biodegradability and recyclability; life cycle assessment; sustainable polymerisation processes; green synthesis; microbial fermentation and enzymatic polymerisation; functional and nanostructured composite materials; polymerisation process modelling

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

Next-Generation Functional Polymers for Energy Harvesting and Storage

edited by Dong-Kil Shin and

Annu Tomer

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer materials; energy storage; supercapacitors; lithium-metal batteries; piezoelectric nanogenerators; triboelectric nanogenerators; solid-state electrolytes; separators; polymer-based composites; energy conversion

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

Functional Epoxy Composites

edited by

Keon-Soo Jang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy; composite; functional; hybrid; filler; compounding

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

Mechanical Properties of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Li Li

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

Keywords: elasticity; viscoelasticity; plasticity; fracture; polymer testing; modelling; fabrication; polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)

Advances in the Application of Polymeric Materials in Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Achisa Mecha

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; water treatment; energy; smart materials; green synthesis; antifouling; membranes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymeric Materials for Environmental and Biomedical Applications: Synthesis, Characterization, and Performance

edited by Yu Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable composites; green processing technologies; biodegradable polymer composites; functional coatings; multifunctional composites; smart composites

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

Functional Polymer Applications in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Lu Jiang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biomedical engineering; responsive polymers; bioactive polymers; sustainability

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

Advances in Reactive and Functional Polymer Membranes

edited by

Keng Yinn Wong

and

Xuechao Wang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; antifouling membranes; gas separation; water and wastewater treatment; nanocomposite membranes

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

Advances in Polymeric Electrospun Fibers and Functional Composites

edited by

Luciano Lanotte

and

Vincenzo Guarino

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospun nanofibers; polymer composites; functional materials; smart textiles; biomedical applications; energy storage; conductive polymers; hybrid nanostructures; sustainable electrospinning; wearable electronics; nanofiber characterization; stimuli-responsive materials; tissue engineering scaffolds; environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Bio-Based Thermal Storage Polymeric Materials for Energy-Efficient Applications

edited by

Teng-Chun Yang

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

Keywords: phase change materials (PCMs); bio-based composites; natural supporting material; thermal energy storage; temperature regulation; energy conservation; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Hydrogel-Based Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Rıdvan Say

,

Arzu Ersöz

and

Sibel Buyuktiryaki

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; biomedical applications; drug delivery; polymeric materials; biomaterials; exosomes; liposomes; 3D bioprinting; diagnostics; theranostics; point of care tools

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

Polysaccharide-Based Materials: Developments and Properties, 2nd Edition

edited by

Andrés Gerardo Salvay

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide-based material development; modified polysaccharide-based materials; polysaccharide-based materials for food packaging; polysaccharide-based functional and smart materials; polysaccharide-based material application; polysaccharide-based material properties; polysaccharide gels and hydrogels

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

Challenges and Innovations in Fire Safety Polymeric Materials

edited by

Jun Sun

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardants; multifunctional fire-retardant polymers; flame retardant fabrics; fire-resistant coatings; flame retardant composites; bio-based fire retardants; fire-safety battery materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)

Cellulose and Its Derivatives in Biomedical Applications: Current Trends and Future Directions

edited by

Madalina Oprea

and

Stefan Ioan Voicu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; cellulose derivatives; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing

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

Development and Applications of Two-Dimensional Materials from Coordination Polymers: Structural Design and Functional Properties

edited by

Chen-I Yang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: coordination polymers; two-dimensional materials; crystal engineering; structure– property relationships; ligand design; physical properties; functional device applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)

Resin Additives—Spices for Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yuchuan Li

and

Meishuai Zou

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 57 | 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)

Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Manja Kurečič

and

Matej Bracic

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7691 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; (multi)functional properties; structure; modification process; characterization; advanced applications; biomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers and Functional Additives in Construction Materials

edited by Xiaobin Han, Ruiyang Wang and Zhilong Cao

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aging and regeneration; polymer modified asphalt; green and smart pavement materials; long-life and high-value recycling of asphalt pavements; application of ion chelating agents in cement materials; evaluation of self-healing and durability of cement materials; regenerative utilization of solid waste in road engineering; evaluation and improvement of road surface function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Membrane Science and Surface Modification Technologies: 2nd Edition

edited by

Lili Wu

and Chaocan Zhang

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2772 | Submission Open

Keywords: membrane technology; surface modification; nanocomposite membranes; functionalized polymer membranes; water treatment; gas separation; energy storage; biomedical applications; plasma treatment; nanomaterial modification; selectivity; flux; stability; hydrophilicity; antifouling; coating technology; biocompatibility; tissue engineering; drug delivery; mechanical strength; durability

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

Advanced Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering, 3rd Edition

edited by

Ionela Andreea Neacsu

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; scaffolds; composites; porous materials; wound dressings; 3D printing; biomedical applications; cell proliferation; biodegradability; tissue engineering

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Electrical Insulation and High-Voltage Applications

edited by

Zhijin Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3681 | 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)

Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials

edited by Luciano da Silva

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 821 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel flame retardants; synthesis and characterization; fire behaviors; flame retardant mechanisms; nanomaterials; polymer composites; polymer nanocomposite

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymer Materials in Construction Technology

edited by

Agnieszka Wdowiak-Postulak

and

Marek Wieruszewski

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; construction technology; sustainable materials; adhesives; composites; structural integrity; building materials; durability; mechanical properties; strength; load capacity; stiffness; deformability; experimental studies; theoretical analysis; FEM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers and Their Role in Drug Delivery, 3rd Edition

edited by

Panagiotis Barmpalexis

and

Afroditi Kapourani

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 130 | 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)

High-Performance Conductive Polymer Composites

edited by

İsmet Kaya

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | 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)

Polymeric Composite Coatings: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Andreea Groza

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; biodegradable/biocompatible properties; environmentally friendly; plasma/laser/chemical methods; spectral analysis; imaging techniques

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

Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Jana Ghitman

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10296 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug delivery; biotechnology; modern fabrication technologies; controlled architecture; functional biopolymers; biomedical application

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

Carbon Nanomaterial-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites: Advanced Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Ganapathi Bharathi

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; graphene; carbon nanotubes; functionalization; interfacial interactions; mechanical properties; electrical properties; optoelectronics; sensors

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

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

edited by

Bożena Jarza̧bek

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 72 | 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)

Development of Bio-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Concepción Valencia-Barragán

,

Esperanza Cortés Triviño

,

Adrián Tenorio-Alfonso

and

Clara Delgado-Sánchez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16837 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; bioproduct; biopolymers; lignocellulose; vegetable oil; lignin; cellulose; hemicellulose; chitin chitosan; ecofriendly procedure; optimization; biomass; proteins; polysaccharides; polyphenols; bio-sourced products; natural resources; environmentally-friendly products; biodegradation; colloids; emulsions

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

Functional Polymeric Materials for Dental and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Applications

edited by

Marcos Antônio Japiassú Resende Montes

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14528 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers in dentistry; resin composites; dental adhesives; polymeric impression materials; biocompatibility; acrylic resins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biomedical Applications of Intelligent Hydrogel 2nd Edition

edited by

Chao Xu

and

Murat Guvendiren

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14397 | Submission Open

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

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

Advanced Polymers for Medical Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniela Vieira Buchaim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13502 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; medicine; scaffolds; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; biopolymers; 3D bioprinting; translational science; tissue regeneration; drug delivery system

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

Polymers for Aesthetic Purposes

edited by

Kyu-ho Yi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 12652 | Submission Open

Keywords: polydioxanone (PDO); poly-L-lactic acid (PLAs); polynucleotides; hyaluronic acid; polycaprolactone (PCL); skin rejuvenation; wrinkle reduction; tissue regeneration; facial and body contouring

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

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