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Polymers publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Application and Development of Polymer-Based Catalysts
edited by Zhengbo Han
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1262 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; catalysts; organic synthesis; separation; energy sector
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Laser Treatment of High-Polymer Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1163 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser ablation of polymers; laser micro-structuring of polymers; laser nano-structuring of polymers; laser texturing of polymers; laser polymerization; laser deposition of polymers; laser transfer and printing of polymers; modelling of laser processing of polymers; applications of polymers processed by laser
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Polymers for Harnessing Power and Energy
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1155 | Submission Open
Keywords: fluorescent and conducting and conjugated polymers; polymer charge collectors; insulator; and separators; polymer synthesis and characterization; energy storage and conversion; polymer solar cells; photovoltaic devices; solid-state batteries; batteries and supercapacitors and fuel cells; power plants and power grids; virtual power; lasers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymeric Materials for Flexible Electronics
edited by , Lin Shi and Shi-Ming Wang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1071 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer semiconductors; polymer-based devices; flexible electronics; wearable devices; organic electronics; organic solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advances in Epoxy-Based Materials submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 965 | Submission Open
Keywords: epoxy materials; polymeric materials; green polymers; adhesive bonding; coatings; polymer– matrix composites; cryogenics; finite element analysis; constitutive modelling; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
New Progress in Biodegradable Polymeric Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 894 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biodegradable polymeric materials; polymer synthesis; biobased polymers; polymer characterization; polymeric material processing; bioplastics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Tribological Properties of Polymer Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 779 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; surface mechanics; polymeric contacts; friction; wear; lubrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Thermochemical Conversion of Polymer Waste
edited by Jingchun Huang and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 476 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural-polymer waste; artificial-polymer waste; combustion; pyrolysis; gasification; hydro-liquefaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Research on Functional Polymer-Based Coatings submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 457 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional coatings; bio-based polymers; sustainable materials; antimicrobial coatings; high barrier properties; eco-friendly coatings; recyclable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
New Insights into Fiber-Based Materials
edited by Asis Patnaik and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 423 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; natural fibers; composites; fiber-based materials; green composites; textiles; microplastics; nanoplastics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Sustainable Polymeric Materials in Building and Construction, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 418 | Submission Open
Keywords: green polymers; resilient building; sustainable construction; durability prediction; life cycle assessment; recycling in building
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Design, Preparation and Molding of Lightweight and Environmentally Friendly Polymer Composite Materials
edited by and Guoqiang Luo
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open
Keywords: lightweight and environmentally friendly; polymer composites; biomass materials; material design; material preparation; molding process; life cycle assessment; automotive applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advanced Porous Polymer-Based Materials: Unlocking Catalytic and Environmental Applications submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous gel; synthetic and natural polymers; chemical synthesis; reticular chemistry; catalysis; environmental remediation; metal-organic framework; covalent organic framework
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Electrospinning Technology for Polymer Materials submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrospinning technology; mechanical; thermal; and morphological characterization; nanofiber composites; nanoparticle reinforcement; nanofiber-reinforced structures; finite element analysis; electrospun nanofiber testing and application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
The Development of Modified Polymer Materials in Sensing submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: modified polymers; polymers; polymer fabrics; mechanical properties; materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Degradation and Aging: Mechanisms and Environmental Impacts
edited by and Alexandra Zamboulis
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer degradation; aging processes; biodegradation; microplastics and nanoplastics; environmental aging; weathering mechanisms; analytical characterization; polymer stability; environmental fate; sustainable polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advances in Polymeric-Based Hybrid Materials and Their Applications
edited by Antonio Peñas-Sanjuán
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer - inorganic materials; polymer - organic materials; polymer - nanomaterials; polymer - responsive materials; multiphase polymer materials; biobased polymer composites; multifunctional hybrid polymer materials; synthetic strategies of hybrid polymer materials; processing technologies; applications of polymer hybrid materials (energy; textile; medicine; optoelectronic; sensing; coating; structural applications; packaging; etc.)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymeric Composites for Dental Applications submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental material sciences; restorative dentistry; operative dentistry; prosthodontics; esthetic dentistry; adhesive dentistry; resin composite; ceramics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Processing Strategy for Functional Polymer Materials: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced polymer processing; functional polymer materials; polymer composite; polymer blend; polymer nanocomposite; high performance; multi-functions; multiscale structural control; structure manipulation; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; microprocessing; rotary extrusion; foaming; biaxial stretching; multilayer coextrusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advanced Polymeric Membranes: From Fabrication to Application
edited by and Yingying Qin
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: membrane separation technology; polymeric membrane; membrane material; membrane structure; membrane characterization; membrane process; computational modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Rubber Recycling and Reuse: Strategies for Sustainability and Valorization
edited by , and Fabiula Danielli Bastos De Sousa
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural rubber; synthetic rubber; rubber composites; recycling; devulcanization; sustainability; reclaiming; life cycle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Advances in Plasma-Modified Polymeric Materials for Surface Functionalization and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasma; surface modification; polymers; grafting; bio-function; atomic layer deposition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advances in High-Performance Polymer Fibers: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications
edited by André Lehmann and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance polymer fibers; carbon fibers; man-made cellulose fibers; liquid crystalline polyester; liquid crystalline aromatic polyamide fibers; UHMWE polyethylene fibers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Research and Characterization of Mechanical, Thermal, and Structural Properties of 3D Printed Polymers submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal properties; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing; 3D print; polymer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
3D/4D Printing of Polymers: Recent Advances and Applications submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: material extrusion  (MEX) based printing; 3D printing; composite material printing; multimaterial printing; time-dependent structures; metamaterials; functional materials; optimization; digital twin technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Chitosan and Chitosan-Based Composite: Characterization and Applications
edited by Huriye İcil
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: chitosan; chitosan nanomaterials; chitosan membranes; extraction methods; structural modification; chitosan-based (nano)composites; biomaterials; biomedical application; (bio)degradability; functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Biodegradable Polyester-Based Materials submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymers; compatibility; blends; disintegration; polymer miscibility; biodegradable polyesters
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
New Challenges from the Perspective of Nanofibrous Materials submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofibrous materials; filtration; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; electrode components; sensors; actuators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Smart Polymers: Stimulus-Responsive Properties and Their Biomedical Applications submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; electrostimulation; piezostimulation; mechanostimulation; photostimulation; thermostimulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymeric Materials for Wound Dressing
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: wound dressings; hydrogels; electrospinning and nanofibers; antibacterial polymers bioactive dressings; smart wound dressings; biodegradable polymers; 3D printing in wound care; clinical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Innovative Polymer-Associated Self-Healing Materials: From Design to Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymers; functional materials; self-healing; stimuli-responsive; polymer design; adaptive materials; shape-memory; biohybrid systems; responsive hydrogels; smart coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymers for Dental Applications: From New Materials and Processes to Clinical Translation submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: addictive manufacturing; FFF; SLA; DLP; polymers; resin; thermoplastics; dentistry; prosthodontics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polyurethane Foams
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethane foams; flexible foam; rigid foam; bio-based polyols; recycling; cellular structure; mechanical properties; thermal insulation; structure– property relationship; processing methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition
edited by and Vesna V. Panić
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; synthesis; swelling; stimuli-responsive
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)
Polymer-Ceramic Composites for Structural Application
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-ceramic composites; functional materials; structural composites; additive manufacturing (3D printing); energy storage; biomedical composites; interface science; multiscale modeling; advanced characterization; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Thermal Behaviour of Polymers submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer thermal behaviour; glass transition; melting and crystallization; thermal stability; degradation mechanisms; nanocomposites; biodegradable polymers; thermal analysis techniques; structure– property relationships; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Recent Advances in Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites
edited by Levent Trabzon
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; CNT; C-based nano materials; multi-functional polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer Composites for Adsorption Applications
edited by Murat Yilmaz
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; adsorption mechanisms; functional polymers; nanocomposites; environmental remediation; hybrid materials; heavy metal removal; emerging contaminants; surface modification; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Next-Generation Polymer Processing and Sustainable Composite Manufacturing of Recycled Polymers submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer processing; sustainable composites; recycled polymers; hybrid polymer– metal composites; additive manufacturing; rheology; thermal analysis; circular economy; structure– property relationships; digital manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Research and Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers, 2nd Edition
edited by Xizhi Shi
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: MIPs; application; recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Chiral Polymers: Construction and Applications
edited by Yuanli Chen
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: chiral polymers; chiroptical properties; enantioselective catalysis; chiral sensors; circularly polarized luminescence (CPL); targeted drug delivery; chiral polymer synthesis; enantioselective separation; cholesteric liquid crystal
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Eco-Innovative Polymer Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; modified asphalt; cementitious materials; sustainability; nano-reinforcement; durability; recycling; green construction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Composites in Construction Materials submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; construction materials; FRP; polymer-modified binders; nanocomposites; durability; sustainability; 3D printing; recycled polymers; bio-based polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Next-Generation Flame-Retardant Polymer Materials for Advanced Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: flame-retardant polymers; structure– property relationships; reaction kinetics; machine learning; thermal management materials; electrical insulation materials; scalable manufacturing; sustainable materials engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Machine Learning-Based Predictions and Optimization of Polymer Material Performance
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer materials; machine learning; deep learning; optimization algorithms; experimental modeling; chemical and physical analysis; tribology; mechanical behavior; thermal analysis; materials engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science)
Progress in Preparations and Applications of Chitinous Material
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: chitinous material; chitin; chitosan; preparation; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Polymer and Polymer Composites for Water Treatment Applications
edited by Daniel T. Oyekunle
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer adsorbents; water treatment; nanocomposites; pollutant removal; polymer composites; recyclability; machine learning in water treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Polymers for Biomedical Applications: Preparation and Application
edited by and Daniela Vieira Buchaim
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical polymers; controlled drug delivery; tissue engineering; dental resin; biocompatibility; degradable biomaterials; hydrogels; polymeric micelles; 3D bioprinting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Polymeric Materials for Buildings
edited by Xinxing Zhou
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: building material; polymer; asphalt; polyurethane; epoxy resin; biomass
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Application of Nanoparticles in Polymers
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; multifunctional nanocomposites; medicine; pharmacy; aerospace and automotive; food; water treatment; electronics and engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
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