Polymers

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Polymer Composites in Construction Materials

edited by

Osama Ahmed Mohamed

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 5 | 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)

Recent Advances in Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by Levent Trabzon

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; CNT; C-based nano materials; multi-functional polymers

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

Advances in Biomimetic Smart Hydrogels, 2nd Edition

edited by Xiangyu Liang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 5 | 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)

Advanced Polymer and Polymer Composites for Water Treatment Applications

edited by Daniel T. Oyekunle

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 4 | 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)

Polymeric Materials for the Building Industry

edited by

Wei Du

and Jing Wu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 4 | 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)

Polymer Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by Vesna V. Panić and

Jelena Jovanović

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; synthesis; swelling; stimuli-responsive

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

Polymer Composites for Electrocatalysis

edited by

Tânia Frade

and Jorge P. Correia

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 3 | 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 Membranes for Water Treatment Applications

edited by

Negin Koutahzadeh

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 2 | 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)

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 2 | 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)

Next-Generation Flame-Retardant Polymer Materials for Advanced Applications

edited by

Rong Ma

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 1 | 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)

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

edited by Kaiwen Hsiao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Submission Open

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

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

Application of Nanoparticles in Polymers

edited by

István Csarnovics

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 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)

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 14 | 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)

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 3 | 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)

New Progress in Polysaccharide-Based Composites

edited by

Marino Lavorgna

Mariamelia Stanzione

and Giovanna Giuliana Buonocore

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

Keywords: polysaccharides; composite; proteins; biopolymer; biodegradable

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

Polymer Composite Materials in Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Daniela Simina Stefan

and

Alexandra Raluca Grosu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; composite polymers; pharmaceutical compounds; pesticides; dyes; oils and petroleum compounds; additives; microplastics; nitrogen compounds; phosphorus compounds; microorganisms

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

High-Performance Polyurethanes

edited by

Muhammad Naveed

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; structural materials; coatings & adhesives; foams & elastomers; nano; hybrid & composites; green; sustainable & bio-based modification & functionalization; processing; recycling & upcycling; biomedical; biocompatibility & degradation; smart & functional; structure– property

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

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