Polymers

Sustainable Biopolymer-Based Composites: Processing, Characterization and Application (3rd Edition)

edited by

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; sustainability; biocomposites; green engineering; bio-based materials; renewable resources; biocompatibility; biodegradability; eco-friendly materials; natural polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in the Sustainability of Natural Polymer Composites

edited by

Vasi Uddin Siddiqui

and

Edi Syams b. Zainudin

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer composites; biopolymers; sustainability; nanocellulose; chitosan; graphene; biodegradability; green materials; renewable resources; eco-friendly applications

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

Synthesis, Production and Applications of Cellulose

edited by Fatima-Zahra Semlali

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose functionalization; cellulose derivatives; sustainable materials; biopolymers and composites; papermaking; functional papers and packaging; cellulose membranes; electrochemical applications; renewable resources; green chemistry; industrial applications

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

Acoustic Emission for Sustainable Polymer Composites: Methods, Data, and Multimodal Monitoring

edited by

Tomaz Kek

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustic emission (AE); polymer composites; biocomposites; damage mechanisms; multimodal sensing; machine learning; non-destructive evaluation (NDE); sustainable materials

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

Polymeric Materials for the Removal and Degradation of Emerging Organic Pollutants

edited by Weifang Ma and Zhongguo Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging organic contaminants; polymer adsorbents; cyclodextrin polymers; ion-exchange resins; molecularly imprinted polymers; photocatalytic polymers; water treatment; polymeric membranes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

The Application of Multifunctional Elastomer and Gel-Based Composites

edited by

Vineet Kumar

and

Sang-Shin Park

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: portable electronics; hydrogels; soft elastomers; smart sensors; self-powered nanogenerators; actuators; tribology; wear-fatigue properties; durability; multi-hysteresis; magneto-rheological elastomers; stretchable electronics

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

Advanced Hybrid Polymers: Structure–Property Relationships and Emerging Applications

edited by

Ivana Biljan

,

Ivan Kodrin

and

Huacheng Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid polymers; coordination polymers; metal– organic frameworks; optoelectronics; gas adsorption; catalysis; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymeric Materials for the Building Industry

edited by

Wei Du

and Jing Wu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer self-healing; interface modification; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); impact and abrasion resistance composites; functional polymer coatings; sustainable construction materials; smart polymer systems; durability enhancement; nanocomposite reinforcement; self-sensing polymer concrete

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Processing for Tissue Engineering

edited by Hyung Woo Kim

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer processing; multiscale fabrication; 3D/4D printing; biomaterials; tissue engineering; regenerative engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Biomimetic Smart Hydrogels, 2nd Edition

edited by Xiangyu Liang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: tough hydrogels; 3D/4D printing; tissue engineering; structural mechanics; responsive materials; self-recovery materials; medical devices; artificial intelligence; drug delivery; sustainable materials

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

Functional Polymers for Wearable Technology

edited by

Jem-Kun Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable electronics; functional polymers; smart textiles; stretchable conductors; polymer composites; flexible sensors; polymer energy devices; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymer Membranes for Water Treatment Applications

edited by

Negin Koutahzadeh

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer membranes; water treatment; membrane separation; antifouling; material design; wastewater reuse; seawater desalination; sustainable technology

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

Structure-Property Relationship of Nano-Polymer Materials Achieved via Additive Manufacturing Processes

edited by Kaiwen Hsiao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-resolution; additive manufacturing; polymer; self-assembly; precision synthesis

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

Polymer Composites for Electrocatalysis

edited by

Tânia Frade

and Jorge P. Correia

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; polymeric composites; nanostructured catalysts; sustainable materials; CO2 reduction; water splitting; fuel cells; energy conversion; synergistic interfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Aerogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Advanced Applications

edited by Peiying Hu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aerogels; sol– gel process; polymerization mechanisms; crosslinking chemistry; organic– inorganic hybrids; nanostructured polymers; porous networks; nanoporous materials; lightweight materials; mechanical flexibility; thermal insulation; acoustic damping; flame retardancy; electrical conductivity; functionalization and modification; biodegradable materials; sustainable materials; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; flexible electronics; energy storage and conversion; adsorption and separation; catalysis; 3D-printing; freeze-drying; supercritical drying; rheological behavior; microscopy and spectroscopy

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

Sustainable and Functional Polymeric Nanocomposites

edited by

Raffaele Longo

and

Liberata Guadagno

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermosetting materials; thermoplastic materials; vitrimeric materials; nanocomposites; biopolymers; functional materials; smart materials; carbonaceous fillers; energy-efficient process; recyclability; multifunctional polymers

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

Advances in Biomedical Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Sevil Dinçer İşoğlu and

Tuğrul Tolga Demirtaş

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; drug delivery; polymeric carriers; gene delivery; tissue engineering scaffolds; 3D bioprinting; bioinks; biodegradable polymers; shape-memory polymers; 4D printing; photopolymerizable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Membranes for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Alfredo Cassano

and

Alberto Figoli

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric membranes; wastewater treatment; membrane filtration; desalination; novel polymer materials; antifouling membranes; interfacial polymerization; antimicrobial membranes; membrane preparation

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

Advances in Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) Based Functional Polymeric Materials

edited by Qianjun Zhi

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: COFs; functional polymeric materials; physicochemical properties

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

Advanced Study on Lignin-Containing Composites

edited by

Florian Zikeli

and

Debora Puglia

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2764 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; biobased polymers; biocomposites; lignocellulose; cross-linked polymers; phenolic compounds; resins

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

Innovations in Polymer Electrolytes for Next-Generation Energy Storage

edited by Mesut Yılmazoğlu

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; proton conducting membranes; energy storage systems; fuel cells and batteries; supercapacitors and sensors; ion transport mechanisms; electrochemical performance; advanced membrane technologies; sustainable energy materials; electrolyte design and applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Covalent Organic Frameworks–Polymer Composites in Photo(electro)catalysis

edited by Zhen Li

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: covalent organic frameworks; polymer composites; photo(electro)catalysis; pore structures; photoelectrochemical properties; energy; organic synthesis; waste treatment; theoretical prediction; mechanism

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

Advances in Biopolymers: Degradation and Sustainable Development

edited by

Zhiwei Jiang

and Qiyang Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable polymers; cellulose; lignin; starch; bioplastic; environment

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

Polymers for Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Innovation

edited by

Luigi Manfredi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical polymers; medical devices and implants; soft robotics and flexible sensors; additive manufacturing and 3D printing; clinical innovation and minimally invasive technologies; polymers tissue-mimicking materials; endoscopy; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers in Infrastructural Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Jianying Hu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymer composites; structure and infrastructure; grouting materials; cementitious materials; foams and coatings; asphalt and mixture; functional polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymers in Sensor Applications

edited by

Nurhan Onar Camlibel

and Ayse Bedeloglu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based sensors; electrochemical sensors; conducting polymers; polymer electrolytes; ion-exchange membranes; molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); energy harvesting and storage (nanogenerators; batteries; supercapacitors and etc.); fuel cells; smart and stimuli-responsive polymers; soft electronics and robotics; biosensors

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

Recent Progress and Prospects of Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites Incorporating Advanced Polymers

edited by

Yang Yu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced concrete; mechanical performance; polymer composites; ductility; crack control; sustainable fibers; multi-scale modeling; durability; smart composites

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

Advanced Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials and Their Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6448 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced catalysis and separation; biomass; coagulation and flocculation; CO2 capture; energy storage; membrane process; MOFs; polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers and Their Composites for Sustainable Development

edited by

Qina Sun

,

Liazhou Song

and

Lichun Xiao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5771 | Submission Open

Keywords: function polymers; polymer composite; sustainability; green synthesis; membrane separation; sustainable energy generation; carbon emission reduction; hydrogen generation; environmental remediation; resource reuse; friction and lubrication; chemical coagulants

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Cutaneous Applications

edited by Ioana Alexandra Plugariu and

Maria Bercea

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2071 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; polysaccharides; hydrogels; transdermal formulations; bioavailability; absorption promoters; gels; β -cyclodextrin; liposomes; therapeutic characteristics; pharmaceutics; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Materials and Its Applications

edited by

Gokhan Demircan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1447 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical behavior of polymers; time-dependent and nonlinear constitutive models; viscoplasticity and fracture mechanics; advanced experimental methods for polymers; molecular orientation and shape memory effects; finite element and multiscale modeling approaches; structural applications of polymer materials; polymer response under complex environmental effects

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

Recent Progress in Surface Treatment for Polymer Materials by Plasmas

edited by

Andrei Vasile Nastuta

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1172 | Submission Open

Keywords: atmospheric pressure plasmas; plasma jets; plasma-treated polymer surfaces; surface characterization; atomic force microscopy; adhesion; surface energy; and work of adhesion; surface morphology; additive manufacturing of polymers; mechanical properties

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

Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Polymers for Construction: Properties and Application

edited by

Sadik Alper Yildizel

, Buket Bezgin Çarbaş and Gökhan Kaplan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs); structural composites; durability and service life; composite interfaces and hybrid composites; advanced manufacturing of composite structures; fire and elevated temperature performance; repair; retrofitting; and rehabilitation; sustainability; LCA; recycling of composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Rubber Based Conducting Materials

edited by Marlinda Ab Rahman

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural rubber; flexible; sustainability; functional materials; fillers; electrical properties; electronic applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Preparation, Applications and Prospects

edited by

Kadir Bilisik

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs); polymer– matrix composites; multifunctional composites; structural applications; nanomodification; surface treatment; mechanical performance; interfacial properties

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

Recent Advancements in Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

edited by Atefeh Golbang,

Faisal Manzoor

and

Alistair McIlhagger

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer composites; high-performance polymers; nanocomposites; 3D printing; digital twin; process simulation; structure– property– processing relationship; sustainable manufacturing; hybrid and multi-material systems

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

Advances in Sustainable Polymer Composites: Performance Enhancement and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Vishal Gavande

and

Won-Ki Lee

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymer composites; biodegradable materials and composites; advanced manufacturing; life-cycle assessment (LCA); upcycling of composites; green additives; multifunctional materials; structure-property relationships; performance enhancement; circular economy

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

Advanced Polymer-Based Packaging Materials: Integrating Sustainability, Functionality, and Circular Economy

edited by

Ajit Kumar Singh

,

Seonghyuk Ko

and

Nattinee Bumbudsanpharoke

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based packaging; bio-based polymers; nanocomposites; smart materials; active packaging; intelligent packaging; coatings; food packaging; circular economy; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials in Food Science

edited by

Bulent Basyigit

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; proteins; synthetic polymers; polymer networks; crosslinking; hydrogels; nanocomposites; encapsulation; stabilization; innovative packaging systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Eco-Efficient Polymer Systems: Green Synthesis and Adsorption Applications

edited by

Sema Salgın

and

Uğur Salgın

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; green polymer synthesis; biodegradable materials; cyclodextrin nanosponges; deep eutectic solvents (DESs); supercritical CO2 processes; adsorbent regeneration; hybrid polymer– nanoparticle systems

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

Sustainable Polymeric Materials from Renewable and Waste Resources

edited by Adriana R. Machado

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; bioplastics; sustainable materials; renewable resources; sustainability; bio-composites; recycling; upcycling; and waste valorization; circular economy approaches; life-cycle assessments

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

Advances in Polymer Fibers for Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Applications

edited by

Elisabete Silva

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical engineering; polymer fibers; tissue engineering; biomaterials; biocompatibility; biodegradability; drug-eluting fibers; antimicrobial fibers; melt electrowriting; electrospinning; additive manufacturing; biomedical devices; regenerative medicine; clinical translation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymeric Materials for Supercapacitors and Metal–Air Batteries

edited by

Qiusheng Zhou

and

Chuanyin Xiong

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; electrodes; metal– air batteries; flexibility; electrolytes; stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biomass-Based Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Processing, and Performance

edited by

Chao Dang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass small molecules; biomass macromolecules; hydrogels; elastomers; composites; molecular engineering; composite manufacturing; sustainability; multi-functions; dynamic networks; sensors; energy generators

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

New Progress in Polysaccharide-Based Composites

edited by

Marino Lavorgna

,

Mariamelia Stanzione

and Giovanna Giuliana Buonocore

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; composite; proteins; biopolymer; biodegradable

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

Biopolymer-Derived Carbon Materials: Applications in Environmental Remediation and Renewable Energy Production

edited by

Kang Kang

and

Yulin Hu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-derived carbon; biomass-based polymers; environmental remediation; renewable energy materials; functional carbon materials; polymer-guided synthesis; sustainable materials; waste-to-resource valorization; biopolymer conversion

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

Advances in Polymeric Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Vladyslav Vivcharenko and

Paulina Kazimierczak

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biomaterial; scaffolds; hydrogel; wound dressing; nanocarriers; functionalization; tissue regeneration; drug delivery; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymer-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Milica Spasojević Savković and

Donatella Duraccio

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: green chemistry; polymers; synthesis; biocomposites; biomedical devices; biocompatibility; hydrogels; tissue repair; wound dressings

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

Lignin-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Kalavathy Rajan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin heterogeneity; structure– function relationship; 2D NMR; nanolignin; advanced materials; commercialization bottlenecks

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

Nanostructured Polymer Composites for Next-Generation Oilfield Technologies

edited by

Jiafeng Jin

and Fengbao Liu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis and application of polymer and nanomaterials for the petroleum industry; drilling and completion fluid; nanostructured polymer composites for EOR

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

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