Polymers

Smart and Active Food Packaging Systems Based on Natural Polymers

edited by Jie Liu and

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2409 | 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

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submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2286 | 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 2051 | 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)

Polymers and Functional Additives in Construction Materials

edited by Xiaobin Han, Ruiyang Wang and Zhilong Cao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2019 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aging and regeneration; polymer modified asphalt; green and smart pavement materials; long-life and high-value recycling of asphalt pavements; application of ion chelating agents in cement materials; evaluation of self-healing and durability of cement materials; regenerative utilization of solid waste in road engineering; evaluation and improvement of road surface function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers for Catalysts

edited by

Deshetti Jampaiah

and Paramita Koley

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1927 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-supported catalysts; functionalized polymers; immobilized catalysts; catalytic membranes; CO2 capture; photocatalysis; green hydrogen generation; electrocatalysis; pollutant degradation; water purification; environmental remediation; sustainable energy; waste valorization; green chemistry; continuous-flow catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

edited by

Mariacristina Gagliardi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1901 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers; molecular recognition; sensor technology; separation science; controlled release; environmental applications; sustainable materials; life cycle assessment; analytical chemistry; material science

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

Recent Advances in Chitosan and Its Applications

edited by

Larissa Nardini Carli

,

Cristiano da Silva Teixeira

,

Marcelo Giovanela

and

Tales da Silva Daitx

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1748 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; hydrogels; films; coatings; fibers; nanostructures; biomaterials; scaffolds; formulations

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

Polymeric Materials in Tissue Engineering

edited by Daniel Canales

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1445 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; polymeric materials; biomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; electrospinning; 3D printing; regenerative medicine; biodegradable scaffolds; bioactive compounds; surface functionalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers 2026: Trends, Innovation and Future

edited by

Sixun Zheng

,

Xu-Ming Xie

and

Dimitrios Bikiaris

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 1134 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer synthesis; green sustainable polymers; polymer processing; polymer networks and gels; polymer composites; polymer applications; polymers and the environment; artificial intelligence in polymer science

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

Thermo-Mechanical and Physical Behavior of Advanced Polymeric Materials

edited by

Iurii Vozniak

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1091 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; thermo-mechanical behavior; physical properties; viscoelasticity; thermal stability; fracture and fatigue; polymer composites; nanostructured polymers; modelling and simulation; structure– property relationships

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

Rubber Chemistry and Materials: Design, Processing, and Advanced Applications

edited by Feng Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 963 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic rubber; rubber additives; rubber processing; rubber applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in Polymer Gels: Properties, Design, and Applications

edited by

Hakan Erdogan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 955 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer gels; biopolymer gels; bioinspired polymer gels; structure– property relationships; synthesis and characterization methods; biocompatible gels; biodegradable gels; smart polymer gels; molecular design of gels; stimuli-responsive gels

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

Fabrication of Colouristic and Functional Polymers with Special Focus on the Sustainability and Efficiency

edited by

Yuyang Zhou

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 916 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; modification; functionality; coloration; high-performance; sustainability; efficiency

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

Polyurethane Functionalization and Recycling

edited by

Joanna Liszkowska

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 814 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; polyisocyanurate; foam; polyurethane elastomers; rigid foams; flexible foams; polyurethane composites; functionalization; recycling; biodegradation; thermal properties; sustainability

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

Functional Biopolymer Composites for Advanced Biomedical Applications

edited by Adrián Esteban-Arranz and Carla Jiménez-Jiménez

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 782 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer; 3D printing; nanoparticles; drug delivery systems; biomedical application

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

Biopolymers for Food Applications

edited by Jian Wang and

Adem Gharsallaoui

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 761 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; food-grade emulsions; hydrogels; biopolymer composites; delivery systems; edible coatings; active packaging; sustainable food systems; nanostructured colloids; 3D food printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Carbon Nanomaterial-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites: Advanced Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Ganapathi Bharathi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 715 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; graphene; carbon nanotubes; functionalization; interfacial interactions; mechanical properties; electrical properties; optoelectronics; sensors

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

Structure-Property Relationship in Oriented Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

José Manuel Mata-Padilla

and

Carlos Alberto Avila-Orta

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 711 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular orientation; nanoparticle orientation; crystalline orientation; anisotropic interfaces; polymer fibers or textiles; 3D printing; SAXS/WAXS; electrical properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties

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

Novel Nanoparticles and Their Enhanced Polymer Composites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Yuwei Chen

and

Yumin Xia

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 615 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; graphene; carbon black; particle-reinforced polymer; polymer matrix; conductive particle/polymer composites; multifunctional polymer composites; enhanced properties of composites

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

Advanced Polymeric Films for Functional Applications

edited by

Teresa Cuberes

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 599 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; structure– property relationships; functional applications; crystallinity degree; cross-linking density; supramolecular organization; fractal-like morphologies; drug delivery; nanogenerators; water purification

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

Advances in Strengthening and Toughening of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Yunfu Ou

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 568 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP); fracture toughness; delamination resistance; interlaminar strengthening; nanofiller modification; toughening mechanisms; fiber– matrix interface; hybrid composites; structural retrofitting; multiscale modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in Polymer Based, Structured Liquid Systems

edited by

Róbert Mészáros

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 515 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based ATPS systems; emulsions; bijels; structured liquids; all-in-liquid constructs; interfacial polymer assemblies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymers in Tissue Regeneration and Antimicrobial Strategies: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Alberto Falco

and

Ling Ding

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 399 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; tissue regeneration; antimicrobial; scaffolds; cell– material– microbe interfacial

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymer for Green Packaging Application

edited by

Xiaoxue Jia

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 317 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; bio-based materials; biodegradable packaging; active and intelligent packaging; food preservation; delivery systems; agri-food by-products valorization; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Biomaterials from Polysaccharides: Green, Functional, and Biomedical

edited by

Lidija Fras Zemljič

and

Matej Bracic

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide; biomaterial; biomedicine; drug delivery; coating; electrospinning; hydrogel; scaffold; tissue engineering; sustainability lease

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

Functional Biopolymers for Tissue Engineering

edited by

Carla Moura

and

Paula Ferreira

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomanufacturing; on‑demand fabrication; bioreactors; programmable microenvironments; synthetic morphogenesis; AI‑driven tissue engineering; functional polymeric inks; decellularized ECM; electro‑bio interfaces; bioelectronics

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

Innovation in Polymer Applications from the Perspective of Industry 5.0

edited by

Katarina Monkova

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; application; physical properties; quality; efficiency; polymers-based component production; life cycle management; safety; sustainability; environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Composites for Environmental Applications: Catalytic Remediation of Emerging Contaminants and Their Conversion into High-Value Products

edited by

Hugo Salazar

and Pedro Manuel Martins

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; 2D materials; inorganics; emerging contaminants; conversion; photocatalysis; piezocatalysis; thermocatalysis; electrocatalysis

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

Overviews on the Chemistry and Applications of Epoxy Resins as Restorative or Structural Adhesives

edited by

Evangelia Vouvoudi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy ring; coatings; surface conservation; glass restoration; reinforced composites; crosslinked polymers; UV-polymerization; thermosetting; condensation polymerization; tertiary amines

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

Polymer Films in Photovoltaic Devices: Modification Towards Higher Efficiency and Stability

edited by

Bożena Jarza̧bek

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer solar cells; perovskite solar cells; thin films; efficiency; stability; morphology; interfacial layers; encapsulation; degradation

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

Polymer Electrode Materials for Energy Storage

edited by

Juan J. Parajo

,

Renata Costa

and

Josefa Salgado

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; flexible; battery; supercapacitor; carbon materials; energy storage; electrochemical performance; bio-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials for Thermal Management Systems

edited by

Beata Anwajler

and

Tullio de Rubeis

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; phase change materials (PCMs); polymeric phase change materials; thermal energy storage (TES); temperature-controlled materials; thermal management systems; sustainable buildings; additive manufacturing— 3D printing; cold chain logistics; microencapsulation; energy efficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Fibers in Textile Industry

edited by

Lili Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance fibers; bio-based polymer fibers; fiber processing; smart textiles; sustainable textiles; recycled and reused textiles; wearable technology; ecological dyeing and finishing technology; eco-functional textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Mechanical Behaviors of Polymer and Polymer Composites

edited by

Zhuhua Tan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymer composite materials; mechanical behavior; numerical model; deep learning method; measurement technique

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

Advanced Structures and Polymer Composites: From Microstructure to Structural Response

edited by

Mertol Tufekci

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced structures; polymer composites; architected materials; lattice structures; additive manufacturing; multiscale modelling; structural dynamics; finite element analysis; damage and failure; mechanical performance

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

Advancements in Mechanical Properties and Material Testing in Polymer Science, 2nd Edition

edited by

Heitor Luiz Ornaghi Júnior

and

Sabu Thomas

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: destructive and non-destructive testing; modelling and simulations; damage detection; data science; polymer informatics; molecular descriptors for determination of mechanical properties; molecular composites; multi-strategic approach; 3D printable materials

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

Advanced Polymer Composites for Thermal Protection

edited by

Minxian Shi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based composites; polymer-based thermal protection composites; ablative composites; thermal insulation composites; heat-resistant composites; fire-retardant composites; high-thermal-conductive polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Depolymerization: Challenges and Future Trends

edited by

Olivia Soliman

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: mixed plastic waste; chemical depolymerization; upcycling; closed loop recycling; catalytic depolymerization; enzymatic degradation; mechanochemistry; polymer design for recycling; life cycle assessment (LCA)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advancements in Polymeric Materials for Precision Drug Delivery

edited by Jiaxiang Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymeric delivery systems; drug delivery; drug release; precision medicine; 3D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Edible Films and Coatings Functionalized by Nanostructured Biopolymer Composites

edited by

Letricia Barbosa-Pereira

and

Sandra Mariño-Cortegoso

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible films; edible coatings; nanostructured biopolymer composites; biopolymer nanocomposites; sustainable food packaging; active food packaging; bioactive compounds; controlled release systems; barrier properties; food safety; circular economy

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

Advances in Polymers Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Gabriela Mǎrginean

and

Doina Frunzăverde

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer additive manufacturing; high performance polymers; polymer composites; multi material printing; sustainable materials; bioprinting; process optimization; AI in AM; structure– property relationships; recyclability; advanced applications.

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

Sustainable Bio-Based and Circular Polymers and Composites—2nd Edition

edited by Maria-Paraskevi Belioka,

George Z. Papageorgiou

and

Dimitris S. Achilias

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 145 | 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)

Wood-Based Polymer Materials and Composites

edited by Nilgün Kızılcan and Nesrin Köken

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesives; bio-based materials; flame retardant; bioadhesives; particleboard; fiberboard; foams and lightweight materials; green chemistry; high performance polymers; interior particleboard products; low formaldehyde emission; thermoset resin; thermoplastic resin; organo silane; particleboard; polymer functionalizations; polyurethane; wood adhesive; wood-based panel industry; wood plastics

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

Three-Dimensional Bioprinting of Biocompatible and Bioactive Hydrogels for Medical Applications

edited by

Stefano Leporatti

,

Alberto Portone

and

Laura Sercia

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D bioprinting; hydrogels; tissue engineering; organ-on-chip; biomaterials; bioactive; biocompatible and smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Upcycling and Resource Recovery of Waste Polymers

edited by

Cristina Cazan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste polymers; polymer upcycling; resource recovery; circular economy; chemical recycling; depolymerization; thermochemical conversion; polymer valorization; recycled polymer composites; sustainable waste management

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

Wood and Wood-Based Composites: New Frontiers in Modification, Performance, and Sustainability, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jyh-Horng Wu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood-based composites; environmentally friendly materials; modification; flame retardancy; physicomechanical properties; sustainability; durability; environmental exposure

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

Polymer Composites: Structure, Properties and Processing, 3rd Edition

edited by

Ana Pilipović

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 123 | 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 characterisation of composite; properties (mechanical; thermal; rheological; fatigue performance; ageing; 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)

Advances in Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites

edited by

Xinzheng Zhang

and Xiangkui Ren

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid crystal polymers; supramolecular liquid crystal materials; polymer composites; stimuli-responsive materials; liquid crystal elastomers; polymer-stabilized liquid crystals; mechanical reinforcement; soft actuators

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

Engineered Natural Polymers for Environmental Applications

edited by

Lacramioara Rusu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineered natural polymers; biopolymers; biopolymer composites; polymer functionalization; biodegradable polymers; nanostructured biopolymers; microplastics removal; environmental remediation; water and wastewater treatment; sustainable materials; life cycle assessment (LCA) of polymers; circular bioeconomy

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

Polymer-Based Innovations for Sustainable and Resilient Pavements

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Weimin Song

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-modified asphalt; polymer-based binder; inorganic polymers; smart and functional polymer materials; waste plastic recycling; resilient pavements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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