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Design and Synthesis of Dendrimers submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 870 | 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)
Advanced Spectroscopy for Polymers: Design and Characterization
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 713 | 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)
Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Composites
edited by José Roberto Moraes d'Almeida, and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 713 | 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)
Sustainable Polymers: Design, Preparation and Environmental Application submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 620 | 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 and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 552 | 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 submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 479 | 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 submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 440 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical properties; thermal analysis; tensile; flexural; DSC; TGA; DMA; crystallinity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advances in Lignocellulose: Cellulose, Hemicellulose and Lignin
edited by Hui Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural modification; structural characterization; biomaterials; biopharmaceuticals; drug delivery; bioplastics; biosensors; flexible and wearable devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; conductive polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Boosting Energy Storage Battery Performance and Safety with Polymers
edited by Xinhai Yuan
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer electrolytes; battery separators; electrode materials; electrolyte additives; energy storage systems; lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; solid-state batteries; aqueous batteries; battery performance and safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Polymeric Materials for Lithium-Ion and Post-Lithium-Ion Batteries submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric electrolytes; polymers as binders; polymeric separators; polymers for post-lithium-ion batteries; biodegradable polymers for green battery technologies; mechanisms and modeling; ion transport mechanisms in polymer-based systems; computational studies on polymer– electrolyte interactions and interface phenomena
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Biopolymers and Biobased Polymers: Engineering Innovations and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers in structural and civil engineering; biopolymers for geotechnical and mining engineering; biopolymers in biomedical engineering; biopolymer-based composites; biopolymers for environmental remediation; sustainable biopolymer materials; biopolymers in energy storage and conversion; functional biopolymers for additive manufacturing; advanced biopolymers for water treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Functionalized Bio-Based Polymers for Environmental Applications submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open
Keywords: functionalized polysaccharides; chemical modification; natural polymers; biocomposites; environmental applications; biodegradability; sustainable biomaterials; wastewater treatment; bioremediation processes; chemical and structural characterization; pollutant removal; soil regeneration; moiety interactions in polysaccharides; green devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Polymeric Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer scaffolds/composite/nanofibers; tissue engineering; biodegradable polymers; 3D bioprinting; hydrogels; regenerative medicine; smart biomaterials; cell-scaffold interaction; biofabrication; nanostructured polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advanced Polymeric Biomaterials with 3D Digital Technology submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D digital technology; polymeric biomaterials; dentistry; intraoral scanning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Fiber-Reinforced Polymers in Construction and Building submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP); construction materials; artificial intelligence (AI); durability; sustainable construction; crack resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Next-Generation Polymeric Absorbent Materials: Innovations in Sorption, Sustainability, and Micro/Nanoplastics Remediation submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric absorbents; superabsorbent polymer; microplastics; nanoplastics; environmental remediation; adsorption mechanisms; sustainable polymers; bio-based materials; sorption modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Fluids in Geology and Geotechnical Engineering
edited by Feng Huang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer materials; grouting; drilling; engineering applications; numerical modeling; theoretical analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
High-Performance Polymer Materials and Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Engineering Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric materials; fiber-reinforced composites; biobased polymers/composites; mechanical; physical and durability characterization; functionally graded polymer materials and fiber-reinforced composites; failure analysis; sustainable materials; engineering applications; theory and simulation of polymeric materials; multifunctional composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Biosensors submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based biosensors; food safety monitoring; molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); wearable and smart sensing devices; viral and cancer diagnostics; conductive polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymeric Nanocarriers for Targeted Drug Delivery in Cancer and Infectious Diseases
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery; molecular dynamics simulation; cancer nanomedicine; antibacterial nanocarriers; biofilm disruption; stimuli-responsive polymers; PLGA nanoparticles; nanocarrier surface modification; tumour microenvironment targeting; ligand-receptor-mediated delivery; drug resistance; nanotoxicology; controlled release systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Recent Advances and Innovative Applications of Polymer-Enhanced Composites in Construction
edited by , , Süleyman İpek and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; CFRP; GFRP; BFRP; FRP bars; FRP-confined composite members; strengthening; mechanical performance; durability; serviceability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Sustainable Polymers from Biomass: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
edited by , Pavan Paraskar and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: vegetable oil-derived polymers; bio-based thermosets; green synthesis; biodegradability; circular economy; sustainable materials; polymer functionalisation; renewable feedstocks; advanced polymer applications; life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Carbon-Based Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites: Innovations and Emerging Trends
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon materials; polymer composites; mechanical properties; electrical properties; thermal properties; energy harvesting; smart materials; multifunctional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Smart Polymer: New Design and Applications
edited by Xiacong Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: dendritic polymers; thermosensitive smart polymers; helical polymers; smart hydrogels; chiral smart materials; stimuli-responsive polymers; novel topological polymers; polymer chemistry; supramolecular chemistry; biomedical materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Smart Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymers; stimuli-responsive materials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biomedical polymers; hydrogels; biodegradable polymers; nanomedicine; biosensors; polymeric biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Mechanical and Durability Properties of Polymer Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-healing; anti-corrosion; coatings; mechanical; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advanced Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Energy Storage, Environmental Remediation, and Sensing Applications
edited by Fouzia Mashkoor
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; energy storage; supercapacitors; electrochemical sensors; environmental remediation; biopolymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Bio-Based Polymers from Proteins and Polysaccharides: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers; proteins; carbohydrates; lipids; biodegradable materials; green synthesis; polymerization; biomass conversion; structure– function relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Failure of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical model; numerical and computational methods; experimental method; mechanical behavior; constitutive model; fatigue and fracture mechanics; damage mechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Manufacturing and Multifunctional Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing of FRPs; additive manufacturing of FRPs; smart FRP composites; artificial intelligence-driven FRP process optimization; machine learning-driven FRP process optimization; recycling of FRPs; circular economy approaches to FRPs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
A Commemorative Issue in Honor of Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart: Functional Coordination Polymers
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional coordination polymer; metal– organic framework; H-bonded metal– organic framework; bionic metal– organic framework; chiral coordination polymer; macrocyclic coordination polymer; dynamic covalent bonding; self-healing material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Polymer Recycling and Upcycling: Toward a Circular Materials Economy
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer waste; recycling and upcycling; plastics; sustainable materials; waste valorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Polymers in Sustainable Construction Composites: Rheology, Mechanical Performance, and Durability
edited by Burak Felekoglu and Ali Mardani
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-modified cement; fiber-reinforced composites (FRCCs); recycled plastic aggregate concrete; PVA/PP/PE fibers; cement– polymer interface; rheological properties; durability enhancement; microstructural characterization; sustainable construction materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Recent Advances in Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer Materials for Packaging Applications submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable packaging materials; bio-nanocomposites; renewable resources; compostability and biodegradation; recycling; circular economy in packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Advances in Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Applications submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; functional polymers; nanostructured materials; synthesis and characterization; stimuli-responsive polymers; electrochemical; energy applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Bio-Based Polymers for Sustainable Packaging
edited by and Maria Emilia da Costa Cabral Amaral
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradability; compostability environmental impact; materials properties; packaging; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Natural Additive-Enhanced Polymer Composites submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural additives; bio-based fillers; sustainable polymers; green materials; renewable resources; biocomposites; eco-friendly materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Sustainable Polymers and Polymer Recycling Technologies submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable polymers; polymer recycling; biodegradable polymers; compostable plastics; circular economy; bio-based materials; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; end-of-life strategies; life cycle assessment (LCA)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Cellulose: Structure Characterization and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose; structural characterization; nanocellulose; biomass valorization; green materials; biocomposites; enzymatic hydrolysis; sustainable applications; thermochemical conversion; renewable resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Recycling and Reuse of Polymers submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemically recycled polymers; mechanically recycled polymers; recycling of waste polymers with new approaches; reuse of waste polymers; recycled polymer reprocessing; assessment of present recycling of waste polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Functional Polymers for Water Pollution Detection and Adsorption
edited by and Somandla Ncube
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic and inorganic pollutants; polymers; remediation; environmental pollution; functional polymers; smart polymers; nanomaterials; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Cellulose-Based Polymer Composites and Their Emerging Applications
edited by and Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; biopolymers; bio-based materials; biodegradable composites; functional materials; sustainable materials; smart materials; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Fabrication of Colouristic and Functional Polymers with Special Focus on the Sustainability and Efficiency
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; modification; functionality; coloration; high-performance; sustainability; efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Rheological Characterization of Polymeric Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric nanocomposites; rheology and microrheology; geopolymers; biopolymers; block copolymers; rheo-microscopy; rheo-NMR
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Multidisciplinary Design of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials and Structures
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composite materials; fiber-reinforced composite material; carbon fiber; glass fiber; 3D printing; green composite material; structure performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Photopolymer Materials
edited by Davy-Louis Versace and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: free-radical photopolymerization; cationic photopolymerization; ESR spin trapping; laser flash photolysis; materials; 3D printing; photophysics; electron transfer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Synthesis and Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Based on Green Monomers and Techniques
edited by Goksu Ozcelikay
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymer; application; synthesis; monomer; green; analytical methods; sensors; separation technique; molecular recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Recycling and Management of Polymer Waste
edited by Clodoaldo Saron and Daniella Mullinari
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer recycling; circular economy; waste management; sustainability; environment; polymer processing; polymer degradation; waste generation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Preparation and Application of Polymer Membranes
edited by
submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1064 | Submission Open
Keywords: structure– property relationships of polymers; physical– chemical properties and advanced functionality; thin-film membranes; membrane technologies; characterization; performances; selective separations; water and wastewater treatment; transport properties; separation and filtration; coating layers; drug delivery systems; nanofiber filters; environmental protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
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