Polymers

Advances in Rheology and Polymer Processing

edited by

Célio Fernandes

,

Luís Lima Ferrás

and

Alexandre M. Afonso

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14272 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric systems; viscoelasticity; molding processes; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; multiscale modeling; computational rheology; sustainable materials

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

Development and Application of Polymer Scaffolds, 2nd Volume

edited by

Wang Guo

,

Hui You

,

Pei Feng

and Yu Long

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13189 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based biomaterials; tissue engineering; additive manufacturing; 3D Printing; 4D Printing; bioprinting; cell printing; organ and organoid printing; biomimetic materials and structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Shape Memory Polymer Materials

edited by

Wenxin Wang

,

Fang Xie

and

Fengfeng Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11577 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymers; 4D printing; smart structures; self-adaptive devices; finite element modelling; COMSOL simulation; macromolecules; self-healing polymers; metamaterials; solid mechanics

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

Fiber and Polymer Composites: Processing, Simulation, Properties and Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Zina Vuluga

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10713 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic and/or natural fibers; synthetic and/or natural polymers; polymer composites; processing technology; modelling; simulation and optimization; properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Recycling of Plastic and Rubber Wastes, 2nd Edition

edited by

Florian Part

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10273 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic recycling; recycling of polymer composites; recycling of packaging materials; polymer degradation; plastics from electronic equipment and WEE; car tire recycling; compounding; re-granulation; thermochemical recycling; end-of-waste criteria of recycled plastic; life cycle and socioeconomic assessment of recycling routes

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

Functional Polymeric Materials for Engineering and Environmental Applications

edited by

Huacheng Zhang

and Jian Shen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9096 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based materials; synthesis; physics; and analysis; concept and creative design of polymer-based devices; functional polymeric materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in France: 2nd Edition

edited by

Antonio Pizzi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8417 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer chemistry and physics; polymer micro- and nano-composites; biopolymers and bio-based polymers; polymer processing and engineering; polymer sustainability; polymer characterization

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

Innovative Materials Based on Natural Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Lacramioara Rusu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8106 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; biocomposite; biosorbent; immobilization; encapsulation; cellulose; membranes; environmental protection; medicine; cosmetic industry; food industry; biodegradable packaging

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

Environmentally Friendly Textiles, Fibers and Their Composites

edited by

Sandra Flinčec Grgac

,

Anita Tarbuk

and Snježana Brnada

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7761 | Submission Open

Keywords: new materials; composite; eco-friendly fibers; surface modification; textile finishing; dyeing and printing; sustainable materials; smart textile and clothing; characterization; environmental impact assessment

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

Advanced Electrically Conductive Polymers and Composites

edited by

Silvestre Manuel Bongiovanni Abel

and

Cesar Alfredo Barbero

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7691 | Submission Open

Keywords: conducting polymers; nanoparticles; hydrogels; electrospun fibers; 3D-printed structures; scaffolds; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; theragnostic; biosensing; bioactuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Study on Natural Polymers and Their Applications

edited by

Xiao-Feng Sun

and

Arn Mignon

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7297 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; lignin; proteins; isolation; processing; characterization; modification

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

Advances in Natural Polymers and Active Compounds: Extraction Methods and Applications

edited by

Cornelia Vasile

,

Gabriel Aguirre-Álvarez

and

Xiao-Feng Sun

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6442 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; (bio)active compound; collagen; gelatin; hyaluronic acid; starch; cellulose; pectin; dextran; pullulan; chitin; chitosan; alginate; guar gum; xanthan; casein; albumin; natural extract; essential oils; antimicrobial peptides; food; biomedicine; pharmaceutic; agriculture; cosmetic

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

Advances in Biopolymer Materials: Properties, Processing, and Applications

edited by

Leonie Asfora Sarubbo

, Andréa Fernanda de Santana Costa, Julia Didier Pedrosa de Amorim, Cláudio José Galdino da Silva Júnior and Alexandre D'Lamare Maia de Medeiros

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5129 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; nanomaterials; membranes; films; nanocrystals; hydrogel; properties; waste products; low-cost substrates; packaging; biomedical applications; fabric; water treatment; oil/water separation; electrical conductivity; alternative leather; wound dressing; eco-friendly material; magnetic bacterial cellulose; requalification of textile waste; sustainability

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

Advances in Polymers: From Fabrication Technologies to Applications in Biotechnology and Biomedicine

edited by

Anca Filimon

and

Lavinia Lupa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4509 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based high-performance materials; polymer-based composites; bio-inspired and sustainable polymers; structure-property relationships; surface physics and chemistry; materials processing and design; electrospinning and 3D printing techniques; membranes; antimicrobial coatings; wearable sensors; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Composites in Road and Bridge Engineering: Characterization, Production and Application, 3rd Edition

edited by

Wensheng Wang

,

Ping Jiang

and

Yiming Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3785 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; polymers recycling and reuse; building materials; fiber-reinforced composites; phase-change materials; modification of road materials with polymers; self-healing; anti-aging; mechanical performance; nondestructive assessment and health monitoring; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polysaccharides: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by

Jiangfeng Song

, Dan Chen and Cong Teng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3143 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; synthesis; applications; food industry; nutrition

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

Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: Processing/Structure/Performance Inter-relationships, 2nd Edition

edited by

Abderrahmane Ayadi

and

Patricia Krawczak

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2758 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel thermoplastic composite materials: hierarchical fiber-reinforced composites; ultra-lightweight composites; low carbon footprint; processing and manufacturing: one-shot processes; net-shape processes; impact of processes on microstructure and properties; zero-defect manufacturing; out-of-autoclave manufacturing; microstructure: link between mechanical deformations of reinforcement and impregnation; destructive and non-destructive characterization of process-induced flaws such as porosity and imagery-based characterization; numerical modeling and simulation: prediction of defects; defect– damage simulations; numerical homogenization approaches; image-based full-scale simulations; digitization: artificial intelligence-based manufacturing; data-driven simulations

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

3D Printing of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hao Wang

and

Fengfeng Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2583 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; polymer composites; additive manufacturing; design and optimization; intelligent fabrication; smart materials and structures

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

Advances in the Preparation, Properties and Application of Polyurethane, Cellulose and Their Composites (3rd Edition)

edited by

Hui Zhao

,

Yang Liu

and

Changzhou Chen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2453 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; cellulose; lignocellulose; composites; properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Packaging: Sustainable Innovations and Alternatives to Fossil-Based Materials

edited by

Dariusz Kowalczyk

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2445 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-packaging; biopolymers; biodegradation; recycling; circular economy

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

Innovative Polymers and Technology for Membrane Fabrication

edited by

Simona Căprărescu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2441 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative polymers; performance properties; polymeric membranes; characterization; membrane processes; bio-gradable materials; regeneration and sustainability; environmental protection

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

Multifunctional Polymeric Formulations for Sustainable Food Packaging Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Marina Patricia Arrieta Dillon

,

Alejandra Torres

and

Mercedes Ana Peltzer

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2350 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; active packaging; intelligent packaging; edible polymers; biopolymers; biobased polymers; biodegradable polymers; recyclable polymers; recycled polymers; natural additives ; functional properties

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

State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Romania (2024,2025)

edited by

Daniela Predoi

, Carmen Cîmpeanu,

Simona Liliana Iconaru

and

Carmen Steluta Ciobanu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2346 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer innovations; polymer nanocomposites; biodegradable polymers; polymer-based materials engineering; biomedical applications of polymers; environmental remediation; industrial applications of polymers; packaging applications of polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Fracture and Failure of Polymers

edited by

Behzad Vasheghani Farahani

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2290 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fracture; failure; fatigue and damage of polymers; material manufacturing and forming; material testing methods; numerical modelling; experimental techniques

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

Silicon-Based Polymers: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by Hyeon Mo Cho

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2148 | Submission Open

Keywords: silicon-based polymers; polysiloxane; polysilane; polycarbosilane; synthetic method

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Joining Technologies for Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2046 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer joining processes; adhesive bonding; mechanical joining; welding; friction stir welding; laser welding; hybrid joining

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

New Insights into Photopolymerization

edited by

Ali Bagheri

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1864 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymerization systems; photoinitiators and sensitizers; material innovations; interdisciplinary approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Porous Polymers: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Shudong Yu

, Guanwei Liang and

Xujiang Chao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1803 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous polymers; solar steam generation; passive daytime radiative cooling optoelectronics; functional polymer design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymer Composites: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Federico Olivieri

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1801 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer composites; synthesis; nanocomposites; polymer blending

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

Eco-Friendly Supramolecular Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yun Lu

, Fuming Chen and

Jingpeng Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1736 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced multiscale processing methods; polymers for advanced application; enhanced durability of polymers; biomass-derived materials; biodegradable polymers; eco-polymer composites; natural polymers and derivatives; green solvent/process/synthesis of polymers; biomedical polymers; polymers for capturing pollution; structure analysis; composite interfaces; noncovalent functionalization of biomassed polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in High-Performance Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xingfeng Lei

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1725 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyimide space application; heat resistance; high impact resistance; polymer composites; hybrid polymers; engineering plastics; electromagnetic shielding; wave-transparent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Eco-Friendly Polymers as Future Wastewater Decontamination Alternative

edited by

Nicoleta Mirela Marin

, Toma Galaon, Luoana Florentina Pascu and Mihai Nita-Lazar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1560 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; adsorption; ion-exchange; heavy metals; organic pollutants; dyes; pharmaceutical; stalk; wastewater treatment; sustainable alternative

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

Polymer Joining Techniques: Innovations, Challenges, and Applications

edited by Tiago F.A. Santos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1247 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer joining; hybrid joining; additive manufacturing (3D printing) in joining; green joining technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers and Nanoparticles

edited by Wenjie Zhang and Xinchang Pang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 830 | Submission Open

Keywords: block copolymers; nanoparticles; self-assembly; morphology control; functional materials; interparticle interactions; polymer science; nanotechnology

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

Antimicrobial Food Packaging with Biodegradable Polymers: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Raja Venkatesan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 811 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; antibacterial agents; polymer blends; edible films; nanocomposites; biopolymer-based packaging; mechanical properties; shelf-life extension; antimicrobial activity; active packaging; antimicrobial packaging

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

Processing, Property and Application of Degradable Polymers and Polymeric Composites

edited by

Wen Lei

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 798 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable; polymer; composite; processing; property; application

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

Biodegradable Polymers to Biomedical and Packaging Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska

and

Marcin Wekwejt

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 768 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biodegradable composites; physico-chemical characterization of biodegradable polymers; physical and chemical modification of biodegradable polymers; biomedical applications; packaging applications

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

New Horizons in Polymeric-Based Advanced Materials: Fracture and Mechanical Behavior

edited by

Diego Vergara

and

Antonio Del Bosque

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture; toughness; fatigue; crack; damage; polymers; composites; failure analysis; advanced materials; durability

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

Flexible, Highly Efficient Polymer Solar Cells

edited by

Tao Liu

and Libin Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cell; polymer electrolytes; gel-polymer electrolytes; organic batteries; flexible transparent electrode; batteries; synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Progress of Polymeric Materials in Advanced Manufacturing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Richard (Chunhui) Yang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 628 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymeric composites; polymeric nanocomposites; advanced manufacturing; material fabrication and characterization; numerical modeling and simulations; analytical modeling; experimental study

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

Natural Polymeric Materials: Polysaccharides and Carbohydrate Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Agnieszka Feliczak-Guzik

and

Agata Wawrzyńczak

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 582 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis and characterization of carbohydrate/polysaccharide-based NPLs; structural modifications and functionalization of carbohydrate/polysaccharide-based NPLs; encapsulation processes; drug-delivery systems; polysaccharide-based bionanocomposites; polysaccharide-based hydrogels; polysaccharide-based membranes; electroactive NPLs

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

Simulation and Calculation of Polymer Composite Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Han Liu

,

Zhenhua Wei

and Maja Kuzmanović

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 576 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymeric solids; mechanical properties; structural morphology; molecular dynamics simulation; finite element analysis; multiscale modeling; constitutive modeling; machine learning; inverse design

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

Smart Polymeric Materials for Electrochromic Energy Storage Systems

edited by

Rutuja Amate

and Pritam J. Morankar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 565 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochromic energy storage; polymeric nanocomposites; smart windows; energy storage materials; hybrid materials; redox-active polymers; multifunctional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymers in Food Science

edited by

Chengcheng Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 541 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; food preservation; food manufacturing; probiotic delivery; nutrient delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Smart and Bio-Medical Polymers: 3rd Edition

edited by

Xufeng Dong

,

Jianxun Ding

and

Yingdan Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers and composites; shape memory polymers; piezoelectric polymers; magnetorheological elastomers; electrorheological elastomers; dielectric elastomers; magnetostrictive composites; artificial muscles; triboelectric nanogenerator; four-dimensional printing; biomedical polymers and composites; hydrogels; ionogels; tissue engineering; bioactive polymers and composites; degradable polymers and composites

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

Carbohydrate-Based Polymers and Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Fabrizio Olivito

and

Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 535 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; chitosan; chitin; starch; composites; biomaterials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; 3D (bio)printing; micro/nanoparticles; hydrogels; fibers; scaffolds

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

Sustainable Polymer Materials for Industrial Applications

edited by

Laura Ricciotti

and

Raffaella Aversa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 505 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; biopolymers; bio-based materials; recyclable materials; circular economy; nanostructured composites; smart materials; thermal insulation; mechanical performance; additive manufacturing; green chemistry; low-carbon materials; industrial applications; functional surfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multiscale Design for Polymer Advanced Manufacturing

edited by

Yanjie Wang

and

Wei Cai

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 495 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; multiscale design; advanced manufacturing; 3D/4D printing; crystalline– amorphous phase transitions; electroactive polymers; modeling and simulation; intelligent; sustainable polymer systems

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

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

edited by

Vesna Antić

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 494 | 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)

Polyurethane Composites: From Material Innovations to Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Iwona Zarzyka

and

Dorota Głowacz-Czerwonka

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 446 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethanes; composites; nanocomposites; hybrid composites; nanofillers; structure– properties relationship; eco-friendly; strength; durability; thermal resistance; sustainability

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

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