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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 | 11 articles | Viewed by 14705 | 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 337 | 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 257 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 42371 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrospinning; nanofibers; hybrid nanofibers; biomedical applications; environmental applications; energy applications; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Polymeric Materials for Food Packaging: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14036 | 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 submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13937 | 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 in Food Science
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9816 | 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 5064 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4606 | 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)
High-Performance Thermoplastic Polymer Composites: From Fabrication to Application
edited by and Jaewoong Lee
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3475 | 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)
Advances in Polymeric Organic Optoelectronic Materials and Devices
edited by Xiaoling Ma
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2681 | 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)
Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer-Based Packaging—Sustainable by Design submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2185 | 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)
Eco-Friendly Polymeric Materials: Innovations for Sustainable Packaging and Environmental Protection submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1477 | 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)
Self-Healing Polymers for Advanced Battery Applications
edited by Xiaoli Peng and Xiaoran Hu
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1101 | 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)
Development in Recyclable Polymers
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1006 | 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)
Design, Synthesis, and Application of Optoelectronic Polymers
edited by Qiao He and Yang Yang
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 752 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic optoelectronics; organic semiconductors; conjugated polymers; sustainable materials; molecular design
(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 286 | 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)
Self-Healing Elastomer Composites: Structures and Properties
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-healing polymers; composites; elastomers; dynamic chemistry; supramolecular chemistry; soft robotics; durability
(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 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric spheres; hybrid materials; functional composites; polymer functionalization; fabrication techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Natural and Biodegradable Polymers in Healthcare and Biomedical Innovation
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4705 | 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 | 29 articles | Viewed by 40867 | 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 21218 | 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)
Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacturing, Characterization, and Application
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 19274 | 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)
Technological Innovations for Polymer Circularity: Upcycling, Biodegradation, and Processing submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17988 | 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)
Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Solutions: Innovations and Applications submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 17942 | 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)
Application and Development of Polymer Hydrogel
edited by Fei Han
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14092 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogel; polymer composites; responsive polymer; functional polymer; hydrogel-based wearable sensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biobased Polymers and Its Composites submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12923 | 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)
Synthesis, Characterization and Environmental Assessment of Novel Polymeric Materials for Sustainable Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12662 | 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)
Advancements in Polymeric Material Characterization for Industrial Applications: From Properties to Performance submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12456 | 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 11532 | 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)
Advances and Innovations in Biopolymer Applications for Sustainable Packaging Solutions submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11021 | 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)
(Bio)Polymer-Based Composite Materials: Advancements and New Trends in Biomedical Engineering and Research submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10895 | 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)
New Progress in the Polymer-Based Biomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10823 | 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)
Advanced Polymer Composites and Foams submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10585 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; (nano)fillers; physical properties; electrical properties; foams
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biodegradable and Functional Polymers for Food Packaging submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10489 | 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)
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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9628 | 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)
Advanced Polymeric Materials for Medical Applications
edited by Jingyi Zhu
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8849 | 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)
Active Polymeric Materials for Electrochemical Applications submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8641 | 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)
Eco-Friendly Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, 3rd Edition
edited by and Haiyan Xiao
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7618 | 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)
Polymer Materials for Environmental Applications
edited by , and Anna Karla Pereira
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6912 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; adsorption; energy; photocatalysis; separation; biodegradable; degradation; remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymers from Renewable Resources for Packaging and Biomedical Applications: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4789 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4662 | 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)
Advanced Polymers for Biomedical Applications: Preparation and Application
edited by and Daniela Vieira Buchaim
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4584 | 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)
Development in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4503 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4275 | 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)
Polymeric Materials for Flexible Electronics
edited by , Lin Shi and Shi-Ming Wang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3934 | 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)
Research and Characterization of Mechanical, Thermal, and Structural Properties of 3D Printed Polymers submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3895 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal properties; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing; 3D print; polymer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Sustainable and Functional Polymeric Nanocomposites submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3674 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermosetting materials; thermoplastic materials; vitrimeric materials; nanocomposites; biopolymers; functional materials; smart materials; carbonaceous fillers; energy-efficient process; recyclability; multifunctional polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Preparations and Applications of Polymer–MXenes Composites for Next Generation Energy Storage
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2938 | 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)
New Progress in Biodegradable Polymeric Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2661 | 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)
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