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Rubber Materials for Advanced Engineering, Technology, and Industrial Applications

edited by

Md Najib Alam

and

Sang-Shin Park

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: rubber composites; mechanical properties; electrical properties; smart materials; dielectric elastomers; sensors and actuators; nanogenerators; multifunctional materials; magnetorheological elastomers; rubber recycling

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

Functional Biobased Hydrogels: From Fabrication and Regulation to Bio-Related Applictions

edited by

Gang Wei

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomacromolecules; biopolymers; biomass; hydrogels; disease therapy; wound healing; biosensors; antibacterial materials; regenerative materials; bio-adsorption and separation

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

Design and Performance of Compostable Polymeric Packaging Materials

edited by

Vesna Ocelić Bulatović

and Elvira Vidović

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: compostable polymeric materials; sustainable packaging; polymer blends and composites; structure– property– degradation relationships; packaging performance and barrier properties; biodegradation and compostability assessment; product life cycle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Properties and Characterization

edited by

Bernardo Zuccarello

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; natural fibers; hybrid materials; wear strength; dumping performance; damage mechanics of composites; debonding and delamination

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

Polymer-Modified Concrete and Asphalt

edited by

Ming Kun Yew

, Ming Chian Yew and Raa Khimi Bin Shuib

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-modified concrete (PMC); polymer-modified asphalt (PMA); durability; sustainable materials; mechanical performance; crack resistance; pavement engineering; advanced construction materials; rheological properties; polymer modification

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

Polymer–Biotic Interactions in Food Science

edited by

Pedro Aguilar-Zarate

, Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzmán and

Ricardo Gómez-García

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: food-grade polymers; biopolymers; polymer– biotic interactions; encapsulation; controlled release; edible coatings; nutraceutical delivery; digestion models; circular economy

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by

Mian Hammad Nazir

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; lithium-ion batteries; polymer nanocomposites; battery binders; solid-state batteries; gel polymer electrolytes; sustainable polymers; electrode– electrolyte interfaces; battery safety materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recycling of Plastics and Bioplastics: Strategies, Challenges, and Prospects for the Circular Economy

edited by

Annamaria Visco

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic /bio-plastic recycling; circular economy; mechanical recycling; sustainable materials; waste management

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

Chemical Treatments of Wood and Wood-Polymer Composites

edited by

Antonios Papadopoulos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood; wood–polymer composites; chemical treatments; durability; bio-based treatments

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

Applications of Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Engineering

edited by

Ayse Aytac

and

Sema Samatya Yılmaz

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofibrous membrane; wound dressing; tissue engineering scaffold; fiber morphology control; polymer solution rheology; drug delivery; electrode materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advanced Study on Polymer-Based Textiles, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ivana Salopek Čubrić

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; textile; material processing and characterization; nanochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advanced Polymer Blends: Processing, Morphology, and Applications

edited by

Iurii Voznyak

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer blends; processing– morphology– property relationships; miscible and immiscible blends; phase behavior and phase diagrams; reactive blending and compatibilization; polymer nanoblends; sustainable polymer materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Embracing the Circular Economy for a Promising Future in Sustainable Polymer Production: Valorization of Biomass and Agri-Food Waste

edited by

Keiko Shirai

Neith Aracely Pacheco López

and

Carmen Guadalupe Hernandez Valencia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; residual resources; polymer; green chemistry; circular economy; sustainability; biodegradability; bioeconomy

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

Advancements in Polymer-Based Composites: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

edited by

Muhammad Tayyab Noman

and

Nesrine Amor

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; artificial intelligence; machine learning; composites; reinforcement

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

Advanced Modeling and Data-Driven Optimization of Additively Manufactured Lattice Structures: From Unit Cells to Functional Polymer Components

edited by

Leonardo Frizziero

and

Marco Freddi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital twins; smart lattice optimization; polymer-based materials; polymer composites; industrial design; weight reduction; 3D printing

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

Recent Advances in Polyurethane-Based Composite Materials

edited by

Maw-Cherng Suen

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; polymer composites; polyurethane-based nanocomposites; structure– property relationships; functional fillers; mechanical and thermal properties; sustainable polyurethane; advanced materials; smart polymer materials

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

Featured Review Papers in Gel Biomaterials

edited by

Carlos A. García-González

, Clara López-Iglesias and

María Isabel Rial-Hermida

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; aerogels; proteins; polysaccharides; drug delivery; functional food; regenerative medicine; 3D bioprinting; biofabrication; personalized medicine

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

Preparation and Application of Cellulose-Based and Chitosan-Based Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Guangmei Xia

and

Peng Jia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based materials; preparation; application; renewable; biodegradable; cellulose; chitosan

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

Sustainable Polymers for 3D Printing: Design, Processing, and Applications

edited by

Teng-Chun Yang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; bio-based and recycled materials; circular economy; life cycle assessment; multifunctional composites; 3D printing technologies; design for sustainability

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

Advances in Polymer Materials for Sensors and Flexible Electronics

edited by

Iulia Antohe

and

Gianina Popescu-Pelin

submission deadline 2 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 913 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymers; flexible electronics; polymer sensors; wearable technology; conductive polymers; stretchable devices; smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Property Testing and Optimization in Novel Resin-Based Direct Restorative Materials

edited by

Mário Polido

and António H. S. Delgado

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin-based materials; resin composites; dental adhesives; dental composites; dental adhesion

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

Polymer-Enabled Materials for Circular and Sustainable Pavements

edited by Yongping Hu, Xiaoqing Wang and

Jiange Li

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 918 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable pavement; antioxidation; low-carbon transportation; ageing and rejuvenation; circular economy; phase change material

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

3D Printing Polymer Materials and Their Biomedical Applications—2nd Edition

edited by Jiaxiang Zhang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 659 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient-specific drug development; 3D-printed polymeric carriers; transdermal drug delivery; 3D-printed buccal and sublingual drug delivery films; polymeric hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Nanotechnology-Enabled Self-Healing Polymeric Coatings

edited by

Karen Escalante

and

Juan V. Cauich-Rodríguez

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric coatings; self-healing materials; nanotechnology; nanocomposite coatings; simuli-responsive coatings; microcapsules; nanocaosules; corrosion protection; sustainable materials

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

Lignocellulosic Materials: From Fractionation to Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Adrian Catalin Puitel

and

Florin Ciolacu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: biorefinery; lignocellulosic biomass; diversity; sustainable processes; biodegradable polymeric materials; eco-friendly; biomass; fractionation; cellulose; hemicelluloses; lignin

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

Recent Advances in Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials

edited by

Ao Li

Anthony Chun Yin Yuen

and

Bo Lin

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16580 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced flame retardants; flame-resistant polymers; bio-based additives; multifunctional materials; fire material behaviors; flame-retardant mechanisms; fire simulation; molecular dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Artificial Intelligence in Polymers

edited by

Ming-Xiao Zhu

Guochang Li

and

Jianyi Xue

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15938 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; structure– property relationships; insulation property; thermal behavior; mechanical strength; artificial intelligence; machine learning; rational design

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

Polymer-Based Coatings: Principles, Development and Applications

edited by

Ian Wyman

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8844 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; self-cleaning materials; polymers; liquid repellent coatings; surface modification; films; surfaces; wettability

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

Process–Structure–Properties Relationships in Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Muthu Elen

and

Vishal Kumar

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7223 | 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)

Polymer Mechanochemistry: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Yiran Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6894 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer mechanochemistry; single-molecule force spectroscopy; mechanical force; stress-induced mechanochemistry; mechanochemical principles; single-molecule mechanochemistry; mechanically responsive materials; additive manufacturing; biomechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Polymers for Dental Applications

edited by

Zeynep Özkurt Kayahan

and Ender Kazazoglu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6552 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; 3D-printed resins; restorative treatments; preventive treatments; regenerative treatments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application and Development of Polymeric Materials in Electrochemistry

edited by

Jongho Kim

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6448 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; electrochemistry; electrolytes; conductive polymers; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Multiscale and Multi-Physical Behavior of Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Pei Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5867 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers and polymer composites; modeling; structure– property relationships; multiscale and multi-physical behaviors; thermos-mechanical properties

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

3D Printing of Polymer Composite Materials—Advances in Materials and Processes

edited by Fazeel Khan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5532 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymer processing; biocompatible polymers; computational modeling; shape memory polymers

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

Extraction and Resource Utilization of Biomass Waste for Derived Polymers

edited by

Ria Aniza

and Anélie Pétrissans

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4534 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass waste valorization; bio-based polymers; polysaccharides (cellulose; hemicellulose; lignin; starch; pectin); chitin and chitosan; protein-based biopolymers (collagen; gelatin; keratin); polylactic acid (PLA) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA/PHB); biodegradable plastics; circular economy; sustainable material science; advanced biomaterials

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

3D Printing Polymers: Design and Applications

edited by

Paul F. Egan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4239 | Submission Open

Keywords: design; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymers; applications; engineering; functional materials; mechanics; lattices; devices; healthcare; aerospace; automotive; electronics; foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Current and Future Trends in Thermosetting Resins

edited by

Przemysław Pączkowski

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3829 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermosetting resin; unsaturated polyester resins; vinyl ester resins; epoxy resins; acrylic resins; biomaterials; nanomaterials; synthesis of resin-based materials; characterization of resin-based materials; application of resin-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Smart Polymers and Composites in Multifunctional Systems

edited by

Denise Bellisario

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3725 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; stimuli-responsive polymers and composites; multifunctional structures; shape memory; self-healing; phase-change materials; polymer nanocomposites; multicomponent polymer systems; energy harvesting; smart sensing and actuation

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

Polymer Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ju Fang

and

Huijie Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3459 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; biomimetic scaffold; composite scaffold; biosensors; implants

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

Sustainable Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications

edited by Jiasheng Dai

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3352 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; pavement materials; polymer-modified asphalt; bio-based binders; recycled polymers; self-healing materials; life cycle assessment; green construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multifunctional Application of Electrospun Fiber: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rui Zhao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3169 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; funtional nanofibers; organic nanofibers; inorganic nanofibers; composite nanofibers; nanotubes; micro/nanofibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Computational Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites

edited by Zhaoxu Meng and Zhangke Yang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3084 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational modeling; polymer composites; nanocomposites; composition-structure-property relationship; heterogeneity and anisotropy; coarse-grained molecular dynamics; multiscale modeling; chemo-thermo-mechanical coupling; inverse design

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

Structure-Property Relationship of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings

edited by

Barbara Hajduk

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2852 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic nanoparticles; inorganic wires; polymer films; polymer coatings; optical properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties; polymer-nanoadditive interaction; structural properties; morphology

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

Cellulose and Wood-Based Materials in Polymer Systems and Materials Engineering

edited by

Dorota Dukarska

and

Radoslaw Mirski

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2749 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose materials; lignocellulose and wood-based materials; nanocellulose; bacterial cellulose; bioadhesive; synthetic adhesives; chemical and physical modifications; surface functionalization; 3D printing aspects; recycling

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

Bio-Based Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Jiachang Huang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2721 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymers; biomedical applications; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering scaffolds; wound healing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Natural Polymers: Cellulose and Lignin

edited by

Eniko Kovacs

and

Lacrimioara Senila

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2682 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; renewable resources; cellulose- and lignin-based materials; bio-based materials; polymeric materials; vallue-added chemicals; biofuels; life cycle asessment

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

Polymeric Composite Coatings: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Andreea Groza

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2635 | 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)

Smart and Active Food Packaging Systems Based on Natural Polymers

edited by Jie Liu and

Ying Pei

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2426 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer; food packaging; polysaccharide; protein; lipid; antimicrobial activity; antioxidant activity; intelligent sensing; real-time monitoring

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

Recent Advances in Emerging Polymeric Technologies for Hazardous Compounds

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2301 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; molecularly imprinted polymers; smart materials; polymeric platforms; decontamination; hazardous compounds; (bio)sensors for drugs/explosives/dyes/pollutants/biological and chemical agents; detection; hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Solar Cell Applications

edited by

Yung-Sheng Yen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2088 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer solar cells; organic photovoltaics (OPV); conjugated polymers; non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs); active layer morphology; charge transport; device stability; flexible solar cells; solution processing; interfacial engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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