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Drug-Loaded Polymer Colloidal Systems in Nanomedicine III

edited by

Leonard-Ionut Atanase

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 21473 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric colloids; micelles; nanogels; liposomes; nanoparticles; drug delivery

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

Sustainable Polymeric Materials in Building and Construction

edited by

Elnaz Esmizadeh

and

Michael A. Lacasse

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 20174 | 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)

Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer Blends and Composites II

edited by

Laura Aliotta

Vito Gigante

and

Andrea Lazzeri

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14777 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased materials; biocomposites; mechanical performances; biodegradability; sustainability; polymer blends; polymer composites

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

Epoxy Polymers and Composites

edited by Zhengguang Heng, Yang Chen and Huawei Zou

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11926 | Submission Open

Keywords: new epoxy resins design; relationship between crosslink structure and properties; computational simulation; epoxy resins and composite processing; new analysis and characterization methods

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

Advances in Biomimetic Smart Hydrogels

edited by Xiangyu Liang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9571 | Submission Open

Keywords: tough hydrogels; 3D/4D printing; tissue engineering; structural mechanics; responsive materials; self-recovery materials; medical devices; artificial intelligence; drug delivery; sustainable materials

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

Mechanical Response Characteristics and Performance Evaluation of Polymer Materials

edited by Qihui Lyu and Zaoyang Guo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 9116 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nano-; micro-; and macro-composites; design and manufacturing; mechanical properties; damage failure mechanism; modeling and simulation; machine learning

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

Polymer Nanocomposites with Improved Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical and Barrier Properties

edited by

Mohamed Bakar

and

Anita Białkowska

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8177 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; mechanical properties; thermal properties

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

Synthesis, Design, Preparation and Processing of Functional Polymer Composites

edited by

Xiaoyuan Pei

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6290 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; synthesis; design; preparation; characterization; processing

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

Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Studies, 2nd Edition

edited by

Emilia P. Collar

and

Jesús-María García-Martínez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6285 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fracture; failure; standardizations; modeling and forecasting; mechanical behavior– processing relationship

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

Polymer Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Jelena Jovanović

and Vesna V. Panić

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6126 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; synthesis; swelling; stimuli-responsive

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

Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Laminates: Structure and Properties

edited by

María del Carmen Serna Moreno

and Juan Luis Martínez Vicente

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5491 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical response; industrial applications; structural behaviour; polymers; composites; experimental testing; fracture; damage; buckling; FEM

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

Polyurethane Materials for Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Ivan Ristic

and Suzana M. Cakić

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5434 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethanes; biobased polymer; 3D printable PU; biodegradable PU; biomedical PU; coatings; shape memory polymer

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

Micro- and Nanoplastics Engineering and Design for Research

edited by

Gisbert Rieß

and

Thomas C. Meisel

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4945 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nano plastics from synthetic polymers; synthesis routes for polymer micro/nano particles; the novel design of micro/nano particles; polymer– polymer core– shell particle; organic-inorganic core– shell particle; surface modification and the encapsulation of active agents; the labelling of polymer micro/nano particles; characterization techniques

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

Advances in Biodegradable Polymer Film

edited by Ademola Monsur Hammed

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4343 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; renewable resources; green chemistry; environmental impact

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

Development of Applications of Polymer-Based Sensors and Actuators

edited by

Nelson Castro

Nikola Perinka

and

Pedro Costa

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3154 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor ubiquity on vehicles; flexible sensing; polymer base device; hybrid multi-sensing; conformable devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Medical and Dental Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rogério Leone Buchaim

João Paulo Mardegan Issa

and

Edilson Ervolino

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3067 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Eco-Friendly Polymeric Coatings and Adhesive Technology, 2nd Edition

edited by

Guangpu Zhang

Zhengmao Ding

and

Yanan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3065 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; adhesive; polymer; eco-friendly; water based; re-use; solvent-free; composites; functional polymer

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

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 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2935 | 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)

Natural Polysaccharides: Chitosan, Chitin, Pectin and Gums

edited by

Mehraj Fatema Z. Mulla

Shivani Pathania

and

Joseph Kerry

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2893 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitin; chitosan; pectin; gums; food packaging; food science; biomedicine

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

Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials, 4th Edition

edited by

Jesús-María García-Martínez

and

Emilia P. Collar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2888 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid inorganic/organic polymer-based materials; heterogeneous materials based on polymer interfaces; interphase; functionalization; sol– gel; chemical modification; composites

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

Polymeric Materials in Food Science

edited by

Barbara Tomadoni

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2564 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; agriculture; food packaging; slow release; 3D printing; edible coatings; nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biobased Polymer Membranes for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Rajkumar Patel

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2415 | Submission Open

Keywords: membrane; gas; water; biopolymer; separator

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

Advances in Fire-Safe Polymer Materials

edited by

Fei Xiao

Shuang Yang

and

Jinhan Lu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2332 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardant; thermal stability; fire resistant; composites; coating; textiles; bio-based flame retardants; intumescent flame retardant; fire protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Flexible Materials, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jiangtao Xu

and

Sihang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2087 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based flexible materials; flexible electronic devices; functional polymer composites; flexible EMI materials; wearable sensors/actuators

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

New Insights into Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by Peng Wang, Lijie Chen, Xingquan Wang,

Weiwen Li

Haoliang Wu

and

Mingfeng Kai

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1997 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP); design and manufacture; mechanical properties; long-term durability; health monitoring; multi-scale modeling; engineering practice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Block Copolymers: Self-Assembly and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Marinos Pitsikalis

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1899 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of micellar structures; advanced characterization techniques of micellar structures; thermodynamics of micellization; kinetics of micellization; applications of polymeric micellar systems; effect of macromolecular architecture on self-assembly behavior; theoretical approaches to micellization behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Additive Processes and 3D Printing for Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1376 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D/4D printing; polymer composites; functional materials; smart composites; industrial applications; responsive polymers; adaptive materials; filament extrusion; processing technologies; process– property relationship

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

Biodegradable Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Vincenzo Fiore

and

Luigi Botta

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1363 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradability; biorenewable resources; bio-based materials; biocomposites; natural fibers; composite recycling

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

Process–Structure–Properties Relationships in Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Muthu Elen

and Vishal Kumar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1330 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; composite structure; manufacturing process; structure property evaluation; performance; degradation

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

Polymers Composites for Dental Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Matej Par

and

Katarzyna Mańka-Malara

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1141 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; dental composites; dental polymers; biomaterials; bond strength; dental resins; prosthodontics; orthodontics; dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Smart Polymers and Mechanical Metamaterials

edited by

Xiaojun Tan

and

Bo Cao

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1046 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; mechanical metamaterials; additive manufacturing; lightweight structures; shape memory polymer; design and optimization; preparation processes; mechanical tests; soft robots

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Composites for Water Treatment

edited by

Luciano Carlos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 870 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; composite materials; mesoporous materials; iron oxides; wastewater treatment; photochemistry; photocatalysis; advanced oxidation processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Applications of Process Simulation in Polymer-Based Products Injection Molding

edited by

Jose Castro

and Kaiyu Cai

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 832 | Submission Open

Keywords: injection molding; polymer; flow simulation; application

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

Polymer Materials for Adsorption and Separation

edited by Qing Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 801 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; supramolecular polymers; self-assembly; host– guest interactions; covalent bond; non-covalent bond; cucurbit[n]urils; applications; responsive systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Developments in Polymeric Composites and Hybrid Materials Through Advanced Manufacturing

edited by

Xinyi Xiao

, Byeong-Min Roh and

Richard (Chunhui) Yang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 763 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; hybrid

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

Multifunctional Polymer Composite Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Vineet Kumar

and

Md Najib Alam

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 631 | Submission Open

Keywords: strain sensors; polymer composites; energy harvesting; carbon nanomaterials

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

State of the Art and Perspectives of Polymer Science and Technology in China: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sixun Zheng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 565 | Submission Open

Keywords: design of polymers; synthesis of polymers; performance; application advances; new experimental discoveries; novel technological improvements

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

Polymers and Polymer Composite Structures for Energy Absorption

edited by

Dariusz Pyka

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 520 | 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)

State-of-the-Art Conductive Hydrogels

edited by

Jie Du

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 455 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive hydrogels; synthesis routes; microstructure control; conductive nanomaterials; biomedical applications; biosensors; tissue engineering; soft robotics; wearable electronics; environmental sensing

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

Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jea Uk Lee

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 375 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; polymers; nanocomposites; preparation; characterization; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Engineering and Medical Polymer Additive Manufacturing: Current and Future Trends

edited by

Rui F. Martins

and

Ricardo Branco

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 362 | 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)

Polymer-Based Electrospun Fibers: Advancements, Applications, and Future Prospects

edited by

Claudio Ricci

and

Saeed Ismaeilimoghadam

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural materials; advanced materials; composites; yarns and fibers; electrospinning technology; green processes; antibacterial coatings; smart textiles; biomedical applications; packaging; environmental remediation; fiber functionalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Advances in Theory and Simulation of Block Copolymers

edited by

June Huh

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 339 | 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)

Advances in Polymer Molding and Processing

edited by Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent injection machine; extrusion-injection molding machine for LFT; energy-saving machine; ultra-fast injection machine; monitoring technology; sensor fusion for injection molding; smart and integrated in-mold sensors; rheology; rheology in injection molding; rheological characterization of polymer materials; mold technology; optimization of mold-cooling channels; conformal cooling channel design; quick-change mold; design optimization of sequential valve gating for HRS; thermoplastic/thermosetting-integrated mold; RHCM or variothermal mold; innovative molding process; multi-layer molding; micro-molding; multi-component (thermoplastic; thermoset; metal; ceramic) molding; foam-injection molding; sustainability; molding process using bioplastics; molding process using recycled polymers; materials; recycled materials; bioplastic materials; long-fiber thermoplastics; nanocomposites

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

Modelling of Energy Storage Materials Manufacturing

edited by

Masoud Jabbari

Jie Lin

and

Weihan Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric battery manufacturing; physics-based modelling; continuum and discrete modelling; image analysis; XCT; AI/ML

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

Applications of Biopolymer-Based Composites in Food Technology

edited by

Gheorghe Martău

Monica Ioana Tosa

and

Dan Cristian Vodnar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable; bioactive compounds; socioeconomic and environmental sustainability; bioavailability; innovative industrial products and processes; industrial technology transfer; food innovation; food safety and quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Performance Polymeric Sensors, 3rd Edition

edited by