Special Issues

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. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM 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. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Advanced Preparation and Application of Cellulose: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; energy storage; water purification; packaging; food; filtration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Advanced Epoxy-Based Materials, 5th Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoset polymers; epoxy composites; nanocomposites; synthesis; functionalization; characterization; electronic packaging; automotive; aerospace
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Piezoelectric Polymers and Devices
edited by Xi Yuan and Xuefan Zhou
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectric polymer; polymer/ceramic composite; piezoelectric film; flexible piezoelectric device; structural modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymeric Materials and Their Application in 3D Printing, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; thermoplastic polymers; thermoset polymers; polymeric (nano)composites; additive manufacturing methods and processing; mechanical properties; transport applications; medical applications; rapid prototyping; 3D printing design solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biopolymers for Medical Applications: From Drug Delivery to Tissue Engineering
edited by , and Clara López-Iglesias
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer; tissue engineering; wound healing; mechanical response; aerogels; 3D printing; conductive polymers; nanocarriers; nanotechnology; smart drug delivery; green technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
High-Temperature-Resistant Polymers and Their Advanced Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4901 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-temperature-resistant polymer; high-performance polymer composite; high glass transition temperature; high char yield; thermal stabilities; mechanical properties; flame retardancy; special engineering plastics; Polyimide (PI); Polyetherimide (PEI); Poly ether ketone (PEK); Poly etherether ketone (PEEK); Poly phenyl sulfone (PPSU); Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF); Poly arylene ether nitrile (PEN); Poly phenylene sulfide (PPS); Polyamide (PA) resin; Phthalonitrile (PN) resin; Benzoxazine (BZ) resin; Bismaleimide (BMI) resin; phenolic resin; epoxy resin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Natural Polysaccharides: Chitin, Chitosan, Pectin and Gums
edited by Mehraj Fatema Z. Mulla, and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open
Keywords: chitin; chitosan; pectin; gums; food packaging; food science; biomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Carbonized Polymers and Their Functional Applications
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbonized polymers; carbon materials; functional applications; polymer-derived carbon
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Modification and Functionalization of Polymer Materials for Sustainable Development
edited by and Monika Chomiak
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical modification; organic and inorganic fillers; nanofillers; plastic processing; operational characteristics (e.g.; mechanical; thermal; electrical); functionalization; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advances in Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Polymer Composites II
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4623 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; hybrid composites; interlaminar strength; nano-reinforcements; thermomechanical properties; thermal properties; numerical modeling; FEA
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymers: Bio-Based Medical Textile
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical textiles; biobased polymers; healthcare and hygiene; non implantable and implantable; drug-release; medical devices; manufacturing technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Screw Processing of Polymeric Materials - In Memory of Professor James Lindsay White submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 31 articles | Viewed by 117587 | Submission Open
Keywords: extrusion and injection molding; design and technology concepts; material; process and product interactions; modeling; simulation and optimization; CAD/CAE for designing extrusion dies and injection molds; polymeric materials; polyblends; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)
Polymeric Materials in 3D Printing
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3132 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; smart materials; biomaterials; nanomaterials; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Degradation of Plastics
edited by , and Álvaro Miguel Ortega
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2337 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; plastic degradation; biodegradation; depolymerization; environmental impact; polymer recycling; chemical recycling; hydrolyzable polymers; non-hydrolyzable polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Valorization of Biopolymer from Renewable Biomass
edited by Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado, and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable; biopolymers; biomass; eco-friendly materials; renewable; sustainability; valorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Polymers for Harnessing Power and Energy
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 16 | 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)
Strategies to Make Polymers Sustainable
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymer; recycling and reuse of polymers; machine learning; lifecycle analysis; green synthetic approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Innovative Materials Based on Natural Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymers; biocomposite; biosorbent; immobilization; encapsulation; cellulose; membranes; environmental protection; medicine; cosmetic industry; food industry; biodegradable packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Smart and Advanced Coatings and Membranes for Cementitious Surfaces
edited by , , Ana Cristino and
submission deadline 6 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 455 | Submission Open
Keywords: membranes; coatings; materials; sustainable; smart; advanced; cement; concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Flexible, Highly Efficient Polymer Solar Cells
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cell; polymer electrolytes; gel-polymer electrolytes; organic batteries; flexible transparent electrode; batteries; synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Applications of Polymers and Their Composites in Biotechnology submission deadline 3 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4731 | Submission Open
Keywords: biotechnology; nanostructures; polymer; innovative drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; smart polymers; soluble immobilized enzymes; polymeric composites; sensors; cellulose nanocrystals; fullerenes; graphene; carbon nanotubes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer-Based Composite Nanomaterials: Structure, Properties and Applications submission deadline 3 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3990 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterial; MXene-based polymer; graphene/nanotube-based nanomaterials; thermal and mechanical properties; electron conductivity; topology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
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