Polymers

Advanced Study on Cellulose and Lignin: Characteristics and Applications

edited by Yongju Lee and Tai-Ju Lee

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignocellulosic biomass; wood chemistry; biorefinery; biomass valorization; green chemistry; cellulose derivatives; lignin modification; nanocellulose; bio-based polymer materials; adsorption; enzymatic conversion; chemometrics; sustainable bioproducts

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

Application of Polymeric Composites in Pavement and Architecture

edited by

Musa Adamu

and Suleiman Abdulrahman

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymer-modified concrete; polymer-modified asphalt; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); sustainable construction materials; pavement engineering; architectural materials; recycled polymer composites; durability and performance; advanced construction materials

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

Advances in Cellulose and Nanocellulose: From Chemical Modification to Functional Applications

edited by Paulina Pavez

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; cellulose nanocrystals; cellulose derivatives; surface modification; biopolymers; membranes; sustainable materials; biomedical applications; energy applications

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

Advances and Applications of Photoresponsive Polymers

edited by Chuanyong Zong

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoresponsive polymers; azobenzene polymer; smart actuators; information storage; optoelectronic devices; functional polymeric materials; surface patterning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Performance Polymers for Petroleum, Energy, and Subsurface Engineering Applications

edited by

Anas M. Hassan

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance polymers; polymer-EOR; chemical EOR (cEOR); smart polymers; polymer nanotechnology; conformance control; petroleum engineering applications; produced water management; sustainable geo-energy systems; artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites for Structural and Functional Applications

edited by

Agnieszka Wdowiak-Postulak

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites; natural fibres; mechanical properties; theoretical analysis; finite element method (FEM)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Influence of Polymers and Polymer Composites on Various Surfaces

edited by Necar Merah

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; polymer composite surfaces; nanostructured polymers; bio-based polymers; adhesives; surface modification

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

Advances in Microplastic Aging, Degradation, and Contaminant Interactions

edited by

Loris Pietrelli

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: microplastics; degradation mechanism; additive release; emerging pollutants; polymer aging

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

3D-Printed Polymeric Architectures: Metamaterials, Lattice Structures and Biomimetic Design

edited by Zhengxian Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymeric architectures; mechanical metamaterials; lattice structures; biomimetic design; topology optimization; energy absorption; multifunctional composites; structure–property relationships

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

Polymer‑Based Sensors for Civil and Environmental Engineering Applications

edited by

Alfrendo Satyanaga

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based sensors; structural health monitoring; civil infrastructure monitoring; environmental monitoring; water and soil sensing; pollutant detection; self-sensing composites

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

Sustainable Polymer Materials from Biomass and Residues

edited by

Rui Galhano dos Santos

and

Luciana Barbosa da Silva

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

Keywords: biomass and residues valorization; polymer materials; thermochemical processes; sustainable processes; circular economy

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

Cellulose and Its Composites: Preparation and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Sunil Kumar Sharma

and

Priyanka Sharma

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; composite; nanofibers; cellulose nanocrystals; synthesis; processing; biopolymers

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

Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Mechanical Performance, Reliability, Sustainability, and Data-Driven Design

edited by Saurabh Tiwari

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; mechanical properties; natural fiber composites; sustainable composites; damage and failure; durability and reliability; composite manufacturing; multiscale modeling; machine learning; data-driven materials design

Polymer Microfabrication and 3D/4D Printing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yi-Je Juang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: microfabrication; 3D/4D printing; polymer; elastomer; micro-embossing; micro-injection molding; roll-to-roll; roll-to-plate; mold making; numerical simulation; manufacturing

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

Novel Polymer-Based Biomaterials in Contemporary Dentistry

edited by

Bartłomiej Górski

submission deadline 1 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; fiber-reinforced composites; biomaterials; polymer; dental; resin

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

Thermal Analysis of Polymer Processes

edited by

Giorgio Luciano

and

Maurizio Vignolo

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2905 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal spinning; kinetic; microwaves; extrusion; inject moulding; DSC calorimetry; 3D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces

edited by

Stoica Iuliana

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer surfaces and interfaces; polymer coatings; nanostructured polymers; polymeric thin films; interfacial phenomena; surface modification; nanopatterning; surface functionalization; surface and interfaces analysis

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

Engineering the Polymer Lifecycle: Programmable Durability, Controlled Biodegradation, and Circular End-of-Life

edited by

Saleh Al Arni

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: programmable polymers; polymer durability; polymer degradation; biodegradable polymers; enzymatic depolymerization; biocatalysis; bio-upcycling; polymer recycling; circular polymers; sustainable polymer engineering

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Medical Devices

edited by Kyubae Lee

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; medical devices; biocompatibility; tissue engineering; hydrogels; biodegradable polymers; shape memory polymers; drug delivery; surface modification; additive manufacturing

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

Functional Resin for Electronics Industry

edited by Yueqi Mo

submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dielectric/low-loss resin; photosensitive resins; IC packaging resins and encapsulation resin; 5G/6G high-frequency materials; flexible substrates; conductive and thermally conductive adhesives

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

Additive Manufactuging of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites and Composites: Progress and Prospects, 2nd Edition

edited by Aldobenedetto Zotti,

Francesco Napolitano

and

Mauro Zarrelli

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing techniques; 3D-printed polymer-based fiber-reinforced composites; 3D-printed polymer-based nanocomposites; effect of printing manufacturing; nanocomposites and composites preparation processes

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

Advanced Polymer Materials for Environmental and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Sung-Min Kang

and Yoon-Ho Hwang

submission deadline 26 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer materials; sustainable polymer; stimuli-responsive polymers; biomaterials; environmental and biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Multimodal Tactile Systems for Robotics and Haptics and Interactive Surfaces

edited by

Nelson Castro

,

Sérgio Abílio Pereira Gonçalves

and

Pedro Costa

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based tactile sensing; polymer-based multimodal sensors; crosstalk reduction; printed electronics; haptic interfaces; polymer-based piezoelectric acoustic transducers; interactive interfaces; tangible user interfaces (TUIs); human–computer interaction (HCI)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Chiral and Circularly Polarized Luminescent Polymer Materials

edited by

Mohd Sajid Lone

and

Dengxu Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: chirality; circularly polarized luminescent polymers; biomedical applications; natural polymers; thermo-pH responsive polymers; block polymers; polymer synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Crashworthiness and Mechanical Performance of 3D-Printed Polymers: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Emre İsa Albak

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; fused deposition modeling; polymers; polymer composites; crashworthiness; energy absorption; mechanical performance; thin-walled structures; finite element analysis; optimization; multi-objective optimization; fiber-reinforced polymers

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

Polymer-Based Materials in Wastewater Circular Economy: From Treatment Media to Value-Added Products

edited by

Nicoleta Mirela Marin

, Toma Galaon,

Adriana-Mariana Borș

and Cristina Ileana Covaliu-Mierlă

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy; wastewater valorization; polymer-based materials; advanced adsorbents; functionalized polymers; membrane technologies; hydrogels; pollutant removal; resource recovery; regeneration and reuse; life-cycle assessment; closed-loop systems; biochar production; value-added products; sustainable water treatment

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

Advances in Polymer Pyrolysis Kinetics

edited by

Ibrahim Dubdub

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer pyrolysis; kinetics; thermogravimetric analysis (TGA); peak deconvolution; Šesták–Berggren; independent parallel reactions; plastic waste; biomass–polymer co-pyrolysis; chemical recycling; artificial neural networks

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

Polymer-Based Materials for Energy Harvesting

edited by Dongbin Dang, Xue Liu and

Jiang Shao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer energy-harvesting materials; functional polymer composites; triboelectric and piezoelectric systems; thermoelectric polymers; hydrovoltaic energy harvesting’ interfacial engineering; flexible energy devices

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

Advances in Chitosan-Based Composites: Manufacturing, Characterization, and Application

edited by Thi Sinh Vo and

Lacramioara Rusu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan-based composites; biopolymer materials; green synthesis; nanocomposites; surface functionalization; physicochemical characterization; biodegradability; antimicrobial activity; biomedical applications; environmental applications

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

Aging Behavior and Durability of Polymer Materials, 3rd Edition

edited by

Ivana Salopek Čubrić

and

Goran Čubrić

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aging; durability; properties; weathering; tests; protocols

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

Advanced Functional Polymeric Materials for Petroleum Engineering Applications

edited by

Muhammad Shahzad Kamal

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; petroleum engineering; enhanced oil recovery (EOR); drilling fluids; hydraulic fracturing; polymer gels; smart polymers; carbon capture and storage; sustainable oilfield chemicals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Machine Learning for Polymer Design and Property Prediction

edited by Yang Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; polymers; property prediction; generative models; inverse design; data-driven materials science

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

Polymer-Based Metamaterials: Structure and Performance Relationships

edited by

Lianchao Wang

and Vinicius F. Dal Poggetto

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based metamaterials; mechanical metamaterials; acoustic metamaterials; polymer additive manufacturing; stimuli-responsive polymers

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

Next-Generation Cellulose-Based Composites: Sustainable Manufacturing and Functional Applications

edited by

Sana Kabdrakhmanova

and

Sabu Thomas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; microcrystalline cellulose; nanocrystalline cellulose; nanofiber cellulose; bacterial nanocellulose; biodegradable packaging; edible films; sorbents; membranes; hydrogels; functional coatings

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

Next-Generation Polymers for Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Asphalt Pavements

edited by Naisheng Guo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate resilience; polymer-modified asphalt; pavement engineering; polymer modifier; sustainable polymer materials; recycled polymer composites; functional polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Additive Manufacturing: Processing and Applications

edited by Satesh Namasivayam and Li Wan Yoon

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer materials; 3D printing; polymer processing; polymer composites; fused deposition modelling; sustainable polymers; material characterisation; advanced manufacturing

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

Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Manja Kurečič

and

Matej Bracic

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; (multi)functional properties; structure; modification process; characterization; advanced applications; biomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Biomaterials for Drug Delivery Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Nunzia Gallo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery system; polymers; microparticles; nanoparticles; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Functional Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

edited by Jihao Li and

Lin Lin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional hydrogels; cross-linked networks; stimuli-responsive/smart hydrogels; self-healing hydrogels; injectable and adhesive hydrogels; conductive and photoactive hydrogels; bioinspired nanocomposites; hybrid interfaces; sensing and actuation; energy and environmental applications

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

Polymer Materials in Civil Engineering

edited by

Anna Adamczak-Bugno

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials in civil engineering; fiber-reinforced polymers; polymer–cement composites; polymer-modified concrete and mortar; structural strengthening and repair; durability and degradation; recycled polymers; smart polymer composites; structural health monitoring; non-destructive evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Coatings and Surface Engineering: Physicochemical Properties and Performance

edited by Dalei Song

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; surface engineering; physicochemical properties; surface modification; functional polymer coatings; interfacial optimization

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

Polymeric Materials for Water Treatment and Purification: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Mohamd Bassyouni

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; water treatment; water purification; polymeric membranes; membrane separation; mixed-matrix membranes; nanocomposite membranes; functional polymers; polymeric adsorbents; water reuse; sustainable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multifunctional Hydrogel Composites for Advanced Biomedical Applications

edited by

Husam Qanash

,

Abdulrahman Bazaidid

and

Bandar Alharbi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional hydrogels; hydrogel composites; polymeric biomaterials; hydrogel nanocomposites; bioactive hydrogels; stimuli-responsive hydrogels; injectable and self-healing hydrogels; tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; controlled drug delivery; wound healing; three-dimensional bioprinting; biosensing and theranostics; biological activities; drug discovery; natural products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Nanomaterials for Enhanced Oil Recovery and Drilling Fluid Applications

edited by

Yuxiu An

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanomaterials; enhanced oil recovery; drilling fluids; polymer flooding; polymer-grafted nanoparticles; nanocomposite polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; interfacial regulation; transport in porous media; high-temperature and high-salinity stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical Behaviors and Properties of Polymer Materials, 3rd Edition

edited by Yunfa Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fiber composites and nanocomposites; damage and failure; viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity; impact; fatigue; additive manufacturing

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

Photopolymerization and Precision Macromolecular Network Design

edited by

Zafar Mahmood

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymerization; macromolecular networks; precision polymer design; additive manufacturing; 3D/4D printing; photoinitiators; functional polymers; structure-property relationships; polymer chemistry

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

Preparation and Application of Functional Organosilicon Polymers

edited by

Xinbo Wang

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

Keywords: silicon polymers; modification; preparation methodology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Electrospun Polymer Fibers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Bahareh Azimi

,

Serena Danti

and

Fatemeh Mokhtari

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; nanofibers; biomaterials; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug delivery; wound healing; functional biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 31 Jul 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4504 | 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)

Polymeric Bioadhesives

edited by

Antonio Pizzi

, Ľuboš Krišťák,

Petar Antov

and

Antonios N. Papadopoulos

submission deadline 31 Aug 2027 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric bioadhesives; bio-based adhesives; renewable polymers; natural polymers; lignin- and tannin-based adhesives; protein- and polysaccharide-based adhesives; bio-based thermosets; adhesive interfaces and adhesion mechanisms; crosslinking and curing; circular and debondable adhesives

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

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