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Computational and Experimental Approaches in Polymeric Materials, Third Edition

edited by

Reynier Suardíaz

and

Hernández-Rodríguez Erix Wiliam

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: theory and simulation; polymer-based materials; synthesis and characterization; polymer degradation; multi-scale simulations; biomedical applications; dendrimers

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

Eco-Friendly Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, 4th Edition

edited by

Longgang Wang

and Haiyan Xiao

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 96 | 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)

Environmental Ageing and Degradation of Polymer Materials

edited by Yang Xiang and Guizhe Zhao

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental ageing; polymer degradation; accelerated weathering; photo-oxidation; thermal ageing; hydrothermal ageing; durability assessment; service-life prediction; polymer composites; protective coatings

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

Polymeric Encapsulation and Controlled Delivery of Bioactive Compounds: Emerging Solutions for Food, Agriculture and Health

edited by

Barbara Tomadoni

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: encapsulation; controlled release; bioactive compounds; polymers; drug delivery systems; nanoencapsulation; biopolymers; microencapsulation; stimuli-responsive

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

Eco-Friendly Advanced Polymers and Applications

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Lu Zhang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced catalysis and separation; biomass; coagulation and flocculation; CO2 capture; energy storage; membrane process; MOFs; polymers composite

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Artificial Intelligence and Computational Modeling for Advanced Polymer Materials

edited by

Jaimon Dennis Quadros

and

Yakub Iqbal Mogul

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; machine learning; computational modeling; finite element analysis (FEA); materials optimization using RSM and DoE; polymer composites; artificial intelligence

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

Surface and Interface Analysis of Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by Yupeng He

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface interface chemistry; blends; environmental coatings; polymer preparation processes; supramolecular polymers; polymer characterization and functions

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

Nanocomposite Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Advanced Applications

edited by Nuha Awang,

Mohd Al Fatihhi Mohd Szali Januddi

and Norazlianie Sazali

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposite hydrogels; synthesis and characterization; mechanical properties; stimuli-responsive materials; self-healing hydrogels; biomedical applications; tissue engineering; drug delivery systems; flexible sensors; interfacial engineering

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

Biomass-Derived Polymer Materials: Sustainable Synthesis, Functionalization, and Applications

edited by

Hamid Essabir

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-derived polymers; interfacial compatibilization; cellulose, lignin, chitin/chitosan functionalization; green synthesis; structure–property relationships; biodegradability and recyclability; bio-based packaging and coatings

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

Advances in Polymer Films and Membranes for Environmental Applications

edited by

Arun Kumar Shukla

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer membranes; polymer films; functional polymeric materials; membrane science and engineering; bio-based and biodegradable polymers; composite membranes; sustainable polymer material; surface modification and functionalization; membrane characterization; additive manufacturing and 3D printing of membranes

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

Advanced Functional Polymer Coatings for Textiles

edited by

Zhe Sun

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; functionality; textiles; processes; applications

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

Advances in Mechanical Characterizations of Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Seyed R. Koloor

and

Atefeh Karimzadeh

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer mechanics; mechanical characterization ; polymer composites; viscoelasticity; fracture and damage mechanics; polymer–matrix interfaces; thermo-mechanical behavior ; finite-element modeling; additive manufacturing; sustainable polymer materials

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

Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: The Application Era

edited by Katarzyna Bialik-Wąs and

Konstantinos N. Raftopoulos

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermo-responsivity; pH responsivity; smart hydrogels; adaptive materials; sustainable polymer systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Stimuli-Responsive Block Copolymers: Design, Synthesis and Emerging Applications

edited by

June Huh

and Chengyuan Wang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive polymers; block copolymers; smart polymeric materials; self-assembly; smart polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Shape Memory Polymer Composites: From Fabrication to Application

edited by

Fengfeng Li

Dou Zhang

Hanxing Zhao

, Tianzhen Liu and

Linlin Wang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymer composites; advanced manufacturing techniques; 3D/4D printing; mechanics of materials; experimental mechanics; solid mechanics; smart structures; metamaterials; high-performance applications

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

Advanced Polyolefin Characterization: From Molecular Microstructure to Circular Applications

edited by

Zhe Zhou

and

Rongjuan Cong

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyolefin; circularity; characterization; sustainability; recycling; microplastics; degradation; standardization; NMR; chromatography

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

Polymer Nanocomposites and Nanoparticles: Preparation and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Marissa Pérez-Alvarez

and

Gregorio Cadenas-Pliego

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; polymers; surface modification of nanoparticles; marine coatings; water treatment

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

Polymers for Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Innovation

edited by

Luigi Manfredi

submission deadline 5 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2524 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical polymers; medical devices and implants; soft robotics and flexible sensors; additive manufacturing and 3D printing; clinical innovation and minimally invasive technologies; polymers tissue-mimicking materials; endoscopy; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Solution Blow Spinning of Functional Polymers and Precursor Fibers: From Bioactive Polymeric Materials to Advanced Ceramics

edited by

Arkadiusz Moskal

submission deadline 5 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: solution blow spinning; functional polymer fibers; natural and bio-derived additives; bioactive fibers; antimicrobial and biocidal surfaces; polymer rheology; polymer–inorganic hybrid fibers; precursor fibers; polymer-derived ceramic fibers; calcination and pyrolysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Functional Biopolymer Films for Food Packaging

edited by

Lijuan Wang

submission deadline 10 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 418 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer films; food packaging; intelligent indicators; edible coatings; sustainable materials; natural bioactive agents

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

Polymeric Materials for Sensors and Sensing Applications

edited by

Rajesh Madhuvilakku

and Ponnusamy Arul

submission deadline 10 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; conducting polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; hydrogels; electrochemical sensors; biosensors; clinical diagnostics; biomarker detection; flexible and wearable sensors; environmental monitoring; smart sensing technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Manufacturing, Characterization, and Applications of Polymer-Modified Asphalt

edited by

and

submission deadline 10 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer modified asphalt; manufacturing processes; characterization techniques; rheological properties; pavement performance; sustainable road materials; aging and durability; sustainable construction; intelligent construction technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymeric Coatings

edited by

Urszula Mizerska

and

Piotr Pospiech

submission deadline 10 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart coating; functional coatings; composite materials; innovative coating; polymeric coatings

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Medical Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by Jingyi Zhu

submission deadline 10 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 58 | 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 Smart and Functional Polymers)

Polysaccharides: Synthesis, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by Guantian Li,

Rongfeng Li

and Kun Gao

submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3692 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; synthesis; extraction methods; modifications; characterizations; structure–property relationships; applications; nanocomposites; biomaterials

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

Development of New Polymer Matrix Composites

edited by

Kristofer Gunnar Paso

and

P. M. Visakh

submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composites; dynamic covalent chemistry; composites AI; high performance composites; composites fabrication

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

Spectroscopic Methods for Polymeric Material Analysis

edited by

Ana Maria Iordache

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer characterization; spectroscopic techniques; microplastics; statistical analysis; morphological characterization; structure–property relationships; polymer degradation

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

Advanced Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials: Design, Mechanism and Industrial Application

edited by Sheng Xu

submission deadline 25 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardant polymer; polymer composite; flame retardant mechanism; char formation; durable flame-retardant coating; bio-based flame retardant; two-dimensional materials; green flame retardant

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

Functional Polymeric Materials for High-Performance Battery Systems

edited by

Hongsheng Xu

and Jinliang Zhu

submission deadline 25 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: battery; polymer; electrochemical performance; electrolytes

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

Smart Polymeric Materials for Advanced Sensing Applications

edited by

Mingzhuo Guo

, Qian Zhao and

Siyang Wu

submission deadline 30 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; functional polymer materials; flexible sensors; polymeric fiber membranes; stimuli-responsive hydrogels; conductive polymer composites; bio-based polymer composites; wearable and environmental sensing

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

Advances in Mechanical and Thermal Characterization and Optimization of Polymer Composites

edited by

SD Jacob Muthu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3011 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; nano-reinforcements; additive manufacturing–based composites; composite failure; mechanical properties; interlaminar strength; thermal properties and analysis; thermo-mechanical properties; numerical modelling; FEA and multiscale modelling; in situ and non-destructive testing; microscopy analysis techniques; muliobjective and machine learning optimization

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

Advances in Thermoelectric and Piezoelectric Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Serhat Kocyigit

and Arda Aytimur

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric polymers; piezoelectric materials; energy harvesting; organic electronics; functionalized composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Fluorescent Probe

edited by

Mengli Liu

and Binbin Chen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer probes; fluorescence sensing; conjugated polymers; luminescent polymer; bioimaging; point-of-care diagnostics; environmental analysis; chemical and biosensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Aging and Durability

edited by

Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aging; polymer degradation; durability; environmental weathering; thermal aging; ultraviolet degradation; fatigue and fracture; polymer composites; lifetime prediction; sustainable polymers

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

Rheological and Mechanical Perspectives of Polymers and Their Composites

edited by Alen Oseli and

Lidija Slemenik Perše

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer rheology; mechanical properties; molecular structure; polymer blends; polymer composites; percolation; network formation; processing–structure–property relationships; constitutive modeling

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

Polymer Recycling and Upcycling

edited by

Mohammad Siddiqui

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; polymer upcycling; circular economy; plastic waste valorization; chemical recycling; catalytic depolymerization; sustainable polymers; recycled polymer composites; plastic-biomass co-processing

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

Advanced Polymers for Flexible Sensors

edited by Jiujiang Ji,

Huacui Xiang

and Haijun Ma

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible and stretchable sensors; conductive polymers and composites; wearable electronics; implantable bio-interfaces; stimuli-responsive polymers; human–machine interfaces; hydrogels and elastomers; 3D printing of functional polymers; optoelectronic polymer materials; biosensors and healthcare monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymeric Dental Restorative Materials

edited by

Tzu-Yu Peng

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric dental restorative materials; dental polymers; implant dentistry; prosthodontics; adhesive bonding; biocompatibility; bioactive materials; surface modification; controlled drug delivery; regenerative dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymer Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Interface Engineering, and Advanced Applications

edited by Cristina Neves

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; nanofillers; interface engineering; functional coatings; nanocomposite films

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

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

edited by Xiongwei Qu and

Chaochao Cao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based adhesives; polymerization; polymer composites; physicochemical properties; thermal conductivity; adhesive force; synthesis and characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Study on Lignin-Containing Composites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Florian Zikeli

and

Debora Puglia

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; biobased polymers; biocomposites; lignocellulose; cross-linked polymers; phenolic compounds; resins

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

Advanced Polymers for Wastewater Treatment and Toxicant Removal, 3rd Edition

edited by

Seyed Borhan Mousavi

and

Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: water treatment; polymer materials; environmental sciences

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Polymer Materials for Petroleum Engineering

edited by

Guobiao Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; drilling fluids; fracturing fluids; sealing fluids; sand control; grouting fluids; oilfield chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Progress in Functional Hydrogels

edited by

Gareth Ross

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional hydrogels; smart hydrogels; stimuli-responsive polymers; polymer networks; bio-based hydrogels; hydrogel characterization; biomedical applications; soft materials

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

Polymer Innovations for Dental Applications

edited by

Moataz Elgezawi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental polymers; polymeric biomaterials; dental resin composites; dimethacrylate alternatives; resin infiltration; clear aligners; orthodontic polymers; 3D-printed dental materials; pediatric dentistry; space maintainers; polymeric scaffolds; tissue engineering; regenerative dentistry; additive manufacturing; bioactive polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Performance Polymer Materials for Extreme Environments

edited by

Kunal Mondal

, Rigoberto C. Advincula and

Gagandeep Kaur

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance polymers; extreme environments; polymer composites; radiation-resistant polymers; high-temperature polymers; polymer nanocomposites; advanced manufacturing; protective coatings; durability and degradation; multifunctional polymer materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application and Characterization of Polymeric Nanocomposites

edited by Mohd Shoeb

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric nanocomposites; energy storage; electrochemical sensing; water treatment; photocatalysis; adsorption; corrosion protection; functional materials; advanced characterization; multifunctional applications

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Oral Health

edited by

Haw-Ming Huang

, Nai-Chia Teng and

Tzu-Yu Peng

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymeric materials; dental materials; physicochemical properties; biocompatibility and toxicity; bioactive polymers; drug delivery; tissue regeneration; oral diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites: Progress and Prospects

edited by

Behzad Vasheghani Farahani

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; interface effect; computational modeling; experimental methods; damage; fracture and fatigue; mechanical characterization; sustainable materials; biotechnology

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

Damage Mechanics of Polymer-Based Materials

edited by

Xuanyi Xue

, Fei Wang and Zhengtao Yang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based materials; mechanical response; load transfer; damage mechanics; fracture and failure; multiscale modeling; durability

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

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