Polymers

Piezoelectric Polymers: Modelling, Processing and Applications

edited by

Rui A. S. Moreira

and

Ruy Alberto Pisani Altafim

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; piezoelectric polymers; ferroelectrets; energy harvesting; transducers; flexibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Progress of Molecular Recognition Polymers

edited by

Xuanhao Lin

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular recognition polymer; molecularly imprinted polymer; aptamer-functionalized polymers; affinity polymers; stimuli-responsive (smart) polymers; supramolecular polymers; cyclodextrin-based polymers; covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); molecular brushes/dendritic polymers with functional end groups; imprinted hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Bioactive Macromolecules

edited by

Chongyu Zhu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive macromolecules; dynamic chemistry; polymeric drugs; hydrogels; fibrous/porous materials; wound treatments; tissue engineering; smart diagnostics

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Electroactive Polymers: 3rd Edition

edited by

Jui-Ming Yeh

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic– inorganic hybrid materials; composites; electroactive polymers; anticorrosion; electrochromic windows; supercapacitors; solar cells; lithium batteries; electrochemical sensing; gas sensing; tissue engineering; biosensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Thermoelectric Materials

edited by Jung-Chang Wang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thermoelectric materials; charge carrier mobility; seebeck coefficient optimization; molecular doping strategies; nanocomposite design; flexible energy harvesting; figure of merit (ZT); solution processability; wearable thermoelectrics; thermal stability

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

Development of Polymer Materials as Functional Coatings: 2nd Edition

edited by Beibei Jiang

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; nanocomposites; functional coating; coating strategies and methods

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

Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacture and Characterization

edited by

Julfikar Haider

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9102 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; biobased polymer; composite; nanoparticle; natural fiber; biocomposites; physical characteristics; mechanical characteristics; composite design and characterization

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

Sustainable Bio-Based and Circular Polymers and Composites

edited by Maria-Paraskevi Belioka,

Dimitris S. Achilias

and

George Z. Papageorgiou

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7513 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of biopolymers; biopolymer composites and nanocomposites; biocompatibility and biodegradability; circular polymers and composites; processing methods of biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; morphology and surface properties; thermal behavior and thermal stability; mechanical properties and structural integrity; thermo-responsive biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; eco-challenges of bio-based or circular polymer composites; three-dimensional printing of bio-based or circular polymer nanocomposites; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for food packaging; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for energy storage; biopolymer or circular polymer composites and nanocomposites for sensing/biosensing; biopolymers or circular polymer and their composites/nanocomposites for smart medical devices; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for regenerative medicine; bio-based polymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for drug delivery

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

3D Printing Polymer Materials and Their Biomedical Applications

edited by Jiaxiang Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5917 | 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)

Mechanical Characterization of Polymer Composites

edited by

Lopresto Valentina

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4404 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite laminates; mechanical behaviour; impact; technologies for polymerization; damage

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

Biopolymer-Based Materials for Edible Food Packaging

edited by Silvia Maria Martelli

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1617 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible coatings; biopolymers; renewable resources; food packaging

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

Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery Systems

edited by

Gabriela Calin

and

Cornelia Vasile

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1560 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures/biomaterials/polymer; antibiotic; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; degrading enzymes and resistance genes; multidrug resistant bacteria; antibiotic alternatives; biocompatibility; antimicrobial

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application of Polymer Materials in Water Purification

edited by Maia Luisa Cardoso,

Leandro V. A. Gurgel

and

Liliane Catone Soares

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1536 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable technologies; water treatment; renewable materials; adsorption; circular bioeconomy; complex pollution; sustainable development; alternative polymers; safe water; UN Agenda 2030

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Lignin-Based Functional Materials

edited by Jingyu Wang

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 748 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; functional materials; nanoparticles; polymers

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

Polymer-Based Materials for Photocatalysts

edited by Yu Liu

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; conducting polymer; natural polymer; synthetic polymer; conjugated polymer; polymeric nanocomposites; hydrogen evolution; CO2 reduction; nitrogen fixation; photocatalytic synthesis; the degradation of pollutants; photodynamic therapy

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

Advanced Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-Based Thin Films

edited by

Anita Ioana Visan

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based thin films; synthesis and preparation; deposition techniques; characterization; properties

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

Advanced Study on Polymer-Based Textiles

edited by

Ivana Salopek Čubrić

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10286 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymer-Based Composite Structures and Mechanical Metamaterials

edited by

Shaowei Zhu

and

Lianchao Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7565 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; mechanical metamaterials; lightweight structures; polymer-based composites; 3D printing; application of polymer and polymer-based composites; data-driven research on lightweight structures

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

Innovations in Hydrogel Design for Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications

edited by

Aneta Ostróżka-Cieślik

and Wojciech Marczak

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7530 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; biomaterials; hydrogel technology; multifunctional hydrogels; drug delivery systems; pharmaceutical applications; medical applications

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

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Polymer Processing

edited by

Davide Masato

, Saeed Farahani and

Peng Gao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7036 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer injection molding; polymer processing; machine learning; artificial intelligence

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

Embracing the Circular Economy for a Promising Future in Sustainable Polymer Production

edited by

Keiko Shirai

and

Neith Aracely Pacheco López

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5704 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; polymers; green chemistry; circular economy; sustainability; biodegradability; bioeconomy

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

Fundamental Aspects and Applications of Photoactive and Electro-Optic Polymers

edited by

Naoto Tsutsumi

, Takafumi Sassa and Kenji Kinashi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5647 | Submission Open

Keywords: electro-optic; photorefractive; photoactive; photochromic; nonlinear optics; soft photonic materials; stretchable photoactive materials and devices; holographic imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Functional Polymers and Composites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Bing Wang

,

Lihua Zhan

and

Chenglong Guan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5071 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; manufacture; mechanical properties; mechanics; theoretical analysis; structural health monitoring; fatigue; structural integrity; nondestructive testing and evaluation; finite element analysis

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

Designing Polymers for Emerging Applications

edited by

Gonzalo R. Quezada

and

Ricardo Jeldres

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4896 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer design; molecular simulation; emerging applications; experimental validation; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Computational and Experimental Approaches in Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Reynier Suardíaz

and

Hernández-Rodríguez Erix Wiliam

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4750 | 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)

Advances in Polymers and Polymer Composites for Packaging Applications

edited by Luís Marangoni Júnior

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4213 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; crosslinking; food packaging; polymeric packaging; films; and coatings; food contact materials; bio-based packaging; active packaging; intelligent packaging; food contaminants; mechanical properties; barrier properties; food stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Surface and Interface Analysis of Polymeric Materials

edited by Yupeng He

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3846 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface interface chemistry; blends; water-based emulsions; viscosity reducer; environmental coatings; polymer preparation processes; supramolecular polymers; polymer characterization and functions

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

Recent Advances in Bio-Based Polymer Composites

edited by

Zaida Ortega

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3817 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; composites; biocomposites; natural fibers; bio-based materials; sustainability; characterization; biodegradation; recycling; environmental impact

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

Hydrogels, Biopolymers, and Applications as Antimicrobial Agents

edited by

Samir Haj Bloukh

and

Zehra Edis

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3348 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; hydrogels; biopolymers; iodophors; infection control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Composites: Structure, Properties and Processing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ana Pilipović

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3212 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites (polymer-polymer composites; polymer-metal composites; polymer-ceramics composites); fibre reinforced polymer composites; particle-reinforced polymer composites; natural composites; structure and characterization of composite; properties (mechanical; thermal; rheological; fatigue performance; aging; etc.); simulation of processing and properties of composites; processing of composites; additive manufacturing of composites; recycling

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

Synthesis and Application of Epoxy-Based Polymeric Materials

edited by Jihuai Tan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3027 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy; toughening agent; composite material; adhesive; coating; molecular simulation; curing kinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Applied Polymers in Renewable Energy

edited by Miguel Antonio Domínguez Crespo, Aidé Minerva Torres Huerta and

Diana Palma Ramírez

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2304 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied polymers; renewable energy and sustainable materials; green technologies; polymer composites and biopolymers; conducting polymers; photovoltaic polymers and electroactive polymers; solar cells; fuel cells; batteries; supercapacitors; energy storage; energy harvesting; biofuels and wind turbines

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Feature Papers in Polymer Science and Technology

edited by Yen Wei and

Jiujiang Ji

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2199 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer designs; polymer applications; biodegradable polymers; flexible bioelectrodes; 3D/4D printing; fiber spinning and electrospinning; functional polymer coating; surface chemistry

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

Challenges and Opportunities of Polymer Materials in Dentistry

edited by

Gaetano Paolone

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2050 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear resistance; polymerization shrinkage; CAD/CAM technology; 3D printing; polymer formulations; biocompatibility; antimicrobial properties; digital dentistry

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

Structure, Properties and Applications of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites

edited by Haifei Zhan, Zhicheng Zhang and Yihan Nie

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2023 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanofillers; physical properties; interfacial strength; multifunctional; reinforcement; molecular dynamics simulation; surface engineering

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

Modification and Functionalization of Polymer Materials for Sustainable Development

edited by

Małgorzata Szymiczek

and Monika Chomiak

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1986 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical modification; organic and inorganic fillers; nanofillers; plastic processing; operational characteristics (e.g.; mechanical; thermal; electrical); functionalization; sustainable development

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

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Fabrication, Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Min Wook Lee

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1550 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers; fiber composites; ceramic matrix composites; functional materials; micro/nano-fibers; matrix; filler; additive

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

Advances in Functional Polymer Foams

edited by Ruiyan Zhang and

Patrick Lee

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1447 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer foam; function; processing

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

Reduction of Pollution and Carbon Emissions, Functional Polymeric Materials for Adsorption and Catalysis

edited by

Li Jia

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1404 | Submission Open

Keywords: reduction; pollutions; CO2; polymers; functional materials

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

Advances in Polymer Recycling and Upcycling: Toward a Circular and Sustainable Future

edited by

Nuno Gama

and

Alessandra Lorenzetti

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1354 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; upcycling; circular economy; sustainable materials; waste valorization; environmental impact

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

New Polymeric Nanomaterials: Optimization and Application in the Field of Environmental Sensors

edited by

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,

and

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 957 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; sensor networks; polymer-based nanocomposites; smart sensing technologies; environmental monitoring; Internet of Things (IoT)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Degradation of Polymers

edited by

Loris Pietrelli

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 925 | Submission Open

Keywords: Degradation mechanisms; plastic degradation; biobased and biodegradable polymers; marine and freshwaters ecosystems; soil ecosystems; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; environmental impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

3D Printing Polymers: Advancements in Materials and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yu Zhang

and Jiaxiang Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 923 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing of polymers; additive manufacturing; polymer processing and fabrication

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

Design and Synthesis of Dendrimers

edited by

Mireille Vonlanthen

,

Fabián Cuétara-Guadarrama

and

Ernesto Rivera

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 872 | Submission Open

Keywords: dendrimers; design; synthesis; optical properties; photophysical properties; drug delivery; imaging; sensing; light harvesting; nanomedicine

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

Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Composites

edited by José Roberto Moraes d'Almeida,

Mikael Skrifvars

and

Daniel Carlos Taissum Cardoso

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 717 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; mechanical behavior; mechanical properties; modeling and simulation; failure mode; fracture analysis; additive manufacturing; durability

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

Advanced Spectroscopy for Polymers: Design and Characterization

edited by

Takayasu Kawasaki

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 715 | Submission Open

Keywords: infrared spectroscopy; synchrotron radiation; mass spectrometry; ESI-MS; MALDI-TOFMS; laser; terahertz spectroscopy; electron microscopy; optical microscopy; X-ray

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

Sustainable Polymers: Design, Preparation and Environmental Application

edited by

Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 622 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; renewable polymers; eco-friendly polymers; green polymers; biomass-derived polymers; biodegradable polymers; waste-derived polymers; recovery and recycling of plastics and polymer composites; circular economy

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

Dynamic Behavior of Polymer Composite Materials and Structures, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hongxu Wang

and

Changfang Zhao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 556 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite laminates; sandwich structures; cellular and porous materials; bioinspired materials and structures; 3D-printed composite materials; fiber metal laminates; dynamic mechanical behavior; strain rate effect; impact resistance; penetration mechanics; crashworthiness and energy absorption; shock response and spall fracture; finite element modeling; optimization of composites

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

Mechanical Behaviour of Polymeric-Based Systems Used in Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Francesca Luzi

,

Michela Simoncini

and

Alida Mazzoli

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 481 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites and nanocomposites; characterization (thermal; mechanical; rheological; morphology; chemical; etc.); manufacturing and processing (extrusion; 3D printing; electrospinning; injection moulding; thermoforming; hot-press moulding; etc.); sustainable development; engineering applications; polymeric additives; corrosion resistance and waterproofing

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

Mechanical Properties and Thermal Analysis of Polymer Materials

edited by

Edgar Franco-Urquiza

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 441 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; thermal analysis; tensile; flexural; DSC; TGA; DMA; crystallinity

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

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