Polymers

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

edited by

Jea Uk Lee

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4311 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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

edited by

Claudio Ricci

and

Saeed Ismaeilimoghadam

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4150 | 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)

Polymer Composites: Mechanical Characterization

edited by

Ali Ercetin

and

Kubilay Aslantaş

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3955 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; mechanical properties; fracture mechanics; multiscale modeling; experimental characterization; fatigue; additive manufacturing

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

Theoretical and Computational Polymers Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology—2nd Edition

edited by

Hector Eduardo Roman

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3836 | Submission Open

Keywords: linear polymers and networks; polymer melts and anomalous diffusion; all-atom molecular dynamics approaches; polymer dynamics: Monte Carlo methods; polymeric system interfaces and surface characterization; polymer dynamics in restricted geometries; packing of long polymer chains; rheological properties; fractal and fractional dynamics

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

Advances in Polymer Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Roya Binaymotlagh

and

Cleofe Palocci

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3829 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer hydrogels; biomedical applications; stimuli-responsive hydrogels; injectable hydrogels; self-healing biomaterials; natural polymer hydrogels; tissue engineering scaffolds; controlled drug delivery; 3D bioprinting; regenerative medicine

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

Advances in Polyurethane Synthesis and Applications

edited by Dominik Wołosz and

Magdalena Mazurek-Budzyńska

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3821 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane materials; bio-derived/sustainable polyurethanes; isocyanate-free polyurethanes; polyurethane foams; vitrimers or covalent adaptable networks; amphiphilic polyurethanes; structure– property relationships; polyurethane applications; electrospinning of polyurethanes; recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Composites for Electrical Insulation Applications

edited by Dandan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3742 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; electrical insulation; high-voltage equipment; power electronics; dielectric properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Challenges and Innovations in Fire Safety Polymeric Materials

edited by

Jun Sun

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3518 | 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)

Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Marcos Batistella

and

Laurent Ferry

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3375 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fire behavior; additive manufacturing; injection molding; thermocompression; flame retardancy; inorganic fillers

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

Advances in Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers: Synthesis and Applications

edited by Shisheng Xiong and

Zili Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3185 | Submission Open

Keywords: block copolymers; self-assembly; nanotechnology; lithography; devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymers at Surfaces and Interfaces

edited by

Vasileios Koutsos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3120 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; surfaces; interfaces; friction; adhesion; compatibilizers; blends; bioelectronics; biofouling; confinement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Transparent Wood: Current Achievements and Ongoing Challenges

edited by

Giulio Malucelli

and

Alberto Mariani

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2843 | Submission Open

Keywords: transparent wood; optical features; sustainability; functional properties; structural properties; modeling; applications

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

Sustainable Polymers: Green Synthesis and Functional Applications for Energy, Environment and Healthcare

edited by

Senthil Kumar Boopathi

and Chinnadurai Satheeshkumar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2828 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; renewable feedstocks; resource-efficient polymerization; structure– property relationships; degradation pathways; recycling and upcycling; circular economy; life cycle assessment; industrial scalability; commercialization of sustainable materials

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

Functional Polymer Applications in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Lu Jiang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2691 | 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)

Additive Manufacturing for Plastics: Latest Advances and Future Challenges

edited by Mario Monzón Verona

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2560 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; material extrusion; powder bed fusion; VAT photopolimerization; material jetting

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

Photoelectrocatalytic Polymer Materials

edited by Weifang Ma and Zhongguo Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2474 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoelectrocatalysis; polymer catalyst; reaction mechanism; charge transfer; catalyst design; surface modification; pollutant degradation; environmental remediation; solar energy utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Epoxy Composites

edited by

Keon-Soo Jang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2323 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Next-Generation Polymer Processing: From Precision to Sustainability

edited by

Anca Bonciu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2265 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; additive manufacturing; green fabrication; process– structure– property relationship; laser processing; sustainable materials; smart manufacturing; advanced polymer engineering; digital manufacturing; precision processing

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

Fiber-Reinforced Polymeric Composites

edited by

Lili Yang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2068 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoplastic composite; 3D printing; interface modification; modeling; green technology; recycling

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

Polymer Materials for Application in Additive Manufacturing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Andrzej Rybak

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2057 | 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)

Next-Generation Polymer Composites for Green Energy Production and Storage

edited by Jayantha Epaarachchi, Madhubhashitha Herath and

Janitha Jeewantha

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2033 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; advanced polymer systems; eco-friendly polymers; sandwich composite; theory and constitutive modelling; energy storage composites; green energy; renewable energy technologies; sustainable energy solutions; structural supercapacitors

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

Valorization of Biopolymer from Renewable Biomass, 2nd Edition

edited by

Víctor Manuel Pérez Puyana

, Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado and

Alberto Romero

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1969 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable; biopolymers; biomass; eco-friendly materials; renewable; sustainability; valorization

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

Advanced Polymer Composites with High Mechanical Properties

edited by

Bertan Beylergil

and

Hasan Ulus

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1945 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer composites; high mechanical properties; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); thermoplastic and thermoset composites; hybrid composites; nanofiller reinforcement; fracture toughness and fatigue resistance; impact and wear performance; interface engineering; multifunctional materials

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

Advanced Natural Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sung-Min Kang

and Bumjun Park

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1933 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer; engineering; synthesis; functional materials; biocompatible

(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 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1797 | 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)

Mechanical Properties of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Li Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1683 | 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 Polymers-Based Functional and Smart Textiles

edited by Lihuan Zhao

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1558 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer fibers; smart textiles; smart health monitoring textiles; medical textiles; functional textiles; safety protection textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

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

edited by

Madalina Oprea

and

Stefan Ioan Voicu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1538 | 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)

Thermal Behavior and Properties of Polymer Composites

edited by

Milena Marinović-Cincović

,

Suzana Samaržija-Jovanović

and

Ignazio Blanco

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1378 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; thermal stability; thermal conductivity; glass transition temperature (Tg); melting temperature (Tm); crystallization; thermogravimetric analysis (TGA); differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)

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

Next-Generation Polymer-Assisted Electrocatalysts for Renewable Energy Catalysis

edited by Mrunal Bhosale and Pritam J. Morankar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1247 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-assisted electrocatalysis; hydrogen evolution reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; green energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Degradation Mechanisms of Polymer Composites Under Extreme Weather

edited by Allan Manalo,

Kate Nguyen

and Brahim Benmokrane

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1229 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradation mechanisms; polymer composites; materials durability; nanocomposite; FRP

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

New Advances in Theory and Simulation of Block Copolymers

edited by

June Huh

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1214 | 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)

Recent Advances in Dental Resin-Based Polymers

edited by

Pietro Ausiello

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1174 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental resin-based polymers; resin-based dental composites; polymer degradation; bisphenol-A (BPA); bioactive dental polymers; physicochemical characterization; finite element analysis (FEA); dental restorative materials; polymer chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Biopolymer-Based Composites: Manufacturing, Characterization, and Applications

edited by A. B. López-Oyama and Eugenio Rodríguez González

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1165 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; polymer composites; graphene reinforcement; structure– property relationships; multifunctional materials; sustainable polymer

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

Advanced Flame-Retardant Polymer-Based Materials

edited by Ming Chian Yew,

Ming Kun Yew

,

Richard Kwok Kit Yuen

and

Md Kamrul Hassan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1160 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame-retardant polymers; intumescent systems; halogen-free flame retardants; nano-enhanced composites; phosphorus- and nitrogen-based additives; graphene-based flame retardants; thermal degradation mechanisms; smoke suppression; sustainable fire-safe materials; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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

edited by

Andrés Gerardo Salvay

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1131 | 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)

Advanced Polymeric Structures for Biosensing

edited by

Arunas Ramanavicius

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 816 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured polymers; polymer nanocomposites; conducting polymers; molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); biopolymers; electrochemically deposited polymers; polymer-modified surfaces for sensor design; gel-based structures for sensor design; protein-modified polymeric structures; DNA-modified polymeric structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Poly(lactic Acid) Materials and PLA-Based Composites: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Ivan Ristic

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 769 | Submission Open

Keywords: poly(lactic acid); PLA-based composites; biopolymers; sustainable materials; biodegradable polymers; processing and modification; structure– property relationships; natural fillers and reinforcements; polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Defence Applications

edited by

Raúl Manuel Esteves Sousa Fangueiro

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 626 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; fibrous materials; auxetic behaviour; nanofibers; balistics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications and Drug Delivery Systems

edited by Kyu Oh Kim

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 512 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; drug delivery systems; smart polymer carriers; biodegradable polymers; polymeric nanocarriers; biomedical polymers; controlled drug release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Hydrogel Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering—2nd Edition

edited by

Aneta Ostróżka-Cieślik

and

Sławomir Wilczyński

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 415 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; hydrogels; drug release; tissue engineering; polymer networks

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

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

edited by

Fabricio Machado

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 396 | 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)

Data-Driven Discovery and Design of Polymeric Materials: Integrating Machine Learning and High-Throughput Experimentation

edited by

Célio Bruno Pinto Fernandes

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open

Keywords: scientific machine learning; physics-based deep learning; physics-guided neural networks; physics-informed neural networks; polymer simulation; viscoelastic fluids

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science)

Advanced Design and Functionalization Strategies for Carbon-Based Polymer Composites

edited by Mateusz Olszewski,

Hengxi Chen

and

Lorenzo De Noni

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanotubes (CNTs); graphene; and carbon nanostructures; design and functionalization of polymer/CNT nanocomposites; electrical and thermal properties; mechanical reinforcement mechanisms; dispersion and interfacial engineering; multifunctional and synergistic effects; advanced composites characterization

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

Advanced Polymer Materials in Nanocatalytic Medicine

edited by

Weiwei Zeng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; nanocatalytic medicine; in situ; biocompatible; microenvironment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Composite Materials in Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Daniela Simina Stefan

and

Alexandra Raluca Grosu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; composite polymers; pharmaceutical compounds; pesticides; dyes; oils and petroleum compounds; additives; microplastics; nitrogen compounds; phosphorus compounds; microorganisms

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

Recent Advances of Polymer Lasers and Optical Applications

edited by

Songtao Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer lasers; optical lasers; hybrid microcavity; sensing; optical application

(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 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 302 | 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)

Advances in Polymeric Electrospun Fibers and Functional Composites

edited by

Luciano Lanotte

and

Vincenzo Guarino

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 293 | 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)

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

edited by Yu Liu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 288 | 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)

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