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Application of Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Composite Materials Research

edited by Jidong Shi

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5529 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; composite; polymer; materials design; property prediction; data processing; failure analysis; soft electronics

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

Recycling of Plastic and Rubber Wastes, 2nd Edition

edited by

Florian Part

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5155 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic recycling; recycling of polymer composites; recycling of packaging materials; polymer degradation; plastics from electronic equipment and WEE; car tire recycling; compounding; re-granulation; thermochemical recycling; end-of-waste criteria of recycled plastic; life cycle and socioeconomic assessment of recycling routes

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

Recycling of Engineering Polymers: Process and Physico-Chemical Changes

edited by

Dorota Czarnecka-Komorowska

and

Karolina Wiszumirska

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4170 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineering polymer wastes; closing the loop/circular economy; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; organic recycling; property– structure relationships

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

Polymer-Based Metamaterials and Metastructures

edited by Yu Sun,

Laihao Yang

and

Di Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4096 | Submission Open

Keywords: metamaterials/metastructures; metasurfaces; reprogrammable/reconfigurable metastructures; intelligent metastructures; multiphysics metastructures; chiral metastructures; nonlinear aspects of metastructures; deep learning design

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

Relaxation Phenomena in Polymers

edited by Luigi Grassia and

Alberto D’Amore

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3992 | Submission Open

Keywords: viscoelasticity; polymer processing; nanocomposites; structural relaxation; residual stresses; time-dependent mechanics; fatigue

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

Polymeric Materials in Modern and Contemporary Art, 3rd Edition

edited by

Valentina Pintus

and

Francesca Izzo

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3986 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials in modern and contemporary art; matrix and additive identification and their interaction; new technologies and evaluation methods; aging and degradation mechanisms and phenomena; influence of VOCs on polymeric materials; advances in conservation treatments

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

Technological Innovations for Polymer Circularity: Upcycling, Biodegradation, and Processing

edited by

Francesca Lionetto

and

Carlos Espinoza-González

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3727 | Submission Open

Keywords: upcycling; circular systems; biodegradation; sustainable processing innovations; advanced characterization methods; integrated circularity models; intelligent processing innovations

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

Sustainable Bio-Based Polymer Materials

edited by

Maya Jacob John

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3429 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; cellulose; lignin; biocomposites

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

Polymers and Polymer Composites for Dental Application

edited by

Masao Irie

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3268 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterial; dental composite; luting agents; application; in oral cavity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Characterization, Measurement and Electrical Performance of Polymer and Composites Materials

edited by

Weiwang Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3143 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; electrical performance; characterization; measurement; aging; degradation; morphology; dielectric polymers; insulation; energy storage

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

Design and Characterization of Polymer-Based Electrode Materials

edited by

Hung-Ju Yen

and

Febri Baskoro

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2788 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; conductive polymer; electrode materials; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitor

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

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

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Lu Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2652 | 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)

Hybrid Polymeric Nanomaterials for Energy, Biomedical and Environmental Applications

edited by

Berna Serrano

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2500 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymeric nanomaterial; polymeric/magnetic nanoparticle; biomedical applications; environmental applications; energy applications

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

Polysaccharides: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by

Jiangfeng Song

, Dan Chen and Cong Teng

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2185 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; synthesis; applications; food industry; nutrition

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

Advances in Multifunctional Hydrogel, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yiwan Huang

and Ping Rao

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2123 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermo-sensitive hydrogels; photo-sensitive hydrogels; self-healing hydrogels; anti-fouling hydrogels; tough and strong hydrogels; biomedical hydrogels; hydrogel adhesives; hydrogel sensors; 3D-printing hydrogels; hydrogel-based soft actuators; hydrogel-based electronics

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

Polymeric Composites in Road and Bridge Engineering: Characterization, Production and Application, 3rd Edition

edited by

Wensheng Wang

Ping Jiang

and

Yiming Li

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1720 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; polymers recycling and reuse; building materials; fiber-reinforced composites; phase-change materials; modification of road materials with polymers; self-healing; anti-aging; mechanical performance; nondestructive assessment and health monitoring; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in the Preparation, Properties and Application of Polyurethane, Cellulose and Their Composites (3rd Edition)

edited by

Hui Zhao

Yang Liu

and

Changzhou Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1700 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; cellulose; lignocellulose; composites; properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis, Structure, Characterization and Application of Polymer Networks and Gels

edited by A-Young Sung

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1665 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer network; gel polymer; polymeric hydrogel; gel application

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

Advanced Polymer Nanocomposites: Pioneering Innovations in Energy Storage and Environmental Applications

edited by Fouzia Mashkoor

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1534 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; wastewater treatment; adsorption; energy storage; supercapacitors; photocatalysis; sustainable solutions

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

Functional Polymers and Their Composites for Sustainable Development

edited by

Qina Sun

Liazhou Song

and

Lichun Xiao

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1507 | 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)

Advanced Joining Technologies for Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1468 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer joining processes; adhesive bonding; mechanical joining; welding; friction stir welding; laser welding; hybrid joining

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

Life Cycle and Utilization of Lignocellulosic Materials

edited by

František Kačík

and

Tereza Jurczyková

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1307 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; cellulose; hemicelluloses; lignin; renewable resources; wood processing and modification; wood degradation and protection; plant-based materials; life cycle assessment; carbon footprints

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

New Insights into Photopolymerization

edited by

Ali Bagheri

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1265 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymerization systems; photoinitiators and sensitizers; material innovations; interdisciplinary approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

3D Printing of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hao Wang

and

Fengfeng Li

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1158 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; polymer composites; additive manufacturing; design and optimization; intelligent fabrication; smart materials and structures

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

Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacturing, Characterization, and Application

edited by

Zhen Wang

and

Guohua Zhu

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1101 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; design method; manufacturing process; property characterization; structural application

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

Polymer Innovations for Advanced Biomedical Applications: Insights and Developments

edited by

Alina Sionkowska

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 903 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; innovations; biomaterials; cosmetics

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

Progress in 3D Printing of Polymeric Materials

edited by

Doina Dimonie

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 863 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; 4D printing; additive manufacturing

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

Advances in Polymeric Metal-Organic Frameworks and Composites for Opto-Magnetic Applications

edited by Germán Ernesto Gomez and

Mariana Hamer

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 586 | Submission Open

Keywords: MOFs; nanocomposites; lanthanides; luminescence; photocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; coordination polymers; thin films; heavy-metal complexes; actinides; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers in Dentistry: Dental Composites and Adhesives

edited by

Noriko Hiraishi

and

Yung-Kang Shen

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive restorative materials; biomimetic restorative dentistry; dental composite; dental adhesive; dentin adhesion; dental ceramic; enamel adhesion; ions releasing restorative materials; remineralization; resin cement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Innovations in Bioactive Coatings

edited by

Elena Stoleru

and

Mihai Brebu

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 371 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive principles; functional materials; antioxidant materials; antimicrobial materials; physicochemical and microbiological analyses; stability evaluations; migration tests

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

Cellulose and Chitosan: Characterization, Modification and Application

edited by

Bishnu Acharya

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; chitosan; biopolymers; characterization; modification; application; extraction; thermal analysis; biocompatibility; biodegradability; wound healing; packaging materials; water treatment; composite materials; sustainability; life cycle assessment

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

Spectroscopy for Polymer Materials Characterization

edited by

Claudia Scatigno

and

Giulia Festa

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open

Keywords: spectroscopy; polymer characterization; machine and deep learning; FTIR; XRF and HSI techniques

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

(Bio)Polymer-Based Composite Materials: Advancements and New Trends in Biomedical Engineering and Research

edited by

Leonardo Martín Pérez

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers for biomedical applications (synthesis; characterization); multifunctional polymeric or composite biomaterials; modification strategies to develop multifunctional biomaterials; polymeric biomaterials for tissue engineering applications; polymers in nanomedicine; multifunctional polymers for controlled and/or targeted drug delivery; nano-scale polymer assemblies for biomedical applications

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

Conjugated Polymers: Synthesis, Processing and Applications

edited by

Ana Charas

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open

Keywords: conjugated polymers; electrical conductivity; synthesis and modifications of conjugated polymers; polymer electronic devices; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Study on Lignin-Based Polymer Composites

edited by

Florian Zikeli

and

Debora Puglia

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 262 | 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)

Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers and Nanoparticles

edited by Wenjie Zhang and Xinchang Pang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open

Keywords: block copolymers; nanoparticles; self-assembly; morphology control; functional materials; interparticle interactions; polymer science; nanotechnology

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

Polymer Composites for Lithium-Ion and Sodium-Ion Battery Applications

edited by Eunice Cunha and

Helena Braga

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; ionic conductivity; thermal stability; mechanical strength; electrode design; electrolyte design; battery performance; safety in batteries; functional and advanced materials; sustainable materials; cost-effective solutions; energy density; recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Preparation and Utilization of Polysaccharides from Marine and Terrestrial Sources

edited by

Lei Wang

and

Caoxing Huang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; human health; nutraceutical; cosmeceutical; pharmaceutical

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

Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer-Based Packaging—Sustainable by Design

edited by

Aleksandra Nešić

and

Branka Pilic

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; sustainability; packaging; active packaging; intelligent packaging; shelf life; LCA; fiber-based packaging

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

Mechanical Properties of Polymer-Based Composites

edited by

Igor Emri

Lidija Slemenik Perše

and Alen Oseli

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based composites; microstructure formation; time dependency; modelling; experimental characterization; processing and manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Towards Sustainable and Ecofriendly Fiber Reinforced Polymers: Manufacturing, Characterization, Modelling and Applications

edited by

Bowen Guan

and

Marzena Pawlik

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre reinforced polymer; resin; bio-resin; natural fibre; mechanical properties; nanocomposites; recycling; repurposing; life cycle assessment; finite element analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

New Progress of Polymeric Materials in Advanced Manufacturing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Richard (Chunhui) Yang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymeric composites; polymeric nanocomposites; advanced manufacturing; material fabrication and characterization; numerical modeling and simulations; analytical modeling; experimental study

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

Application of Novel Polymer Coatings

edited by Li Yu and Linbo Han

submission deadline 5 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19230 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; polymer coating; self-cleaning; self-healing; stimuli-responsive coating; super-wettability; biocompatibility; anticorrosion; sensing; oil– water separation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Advances and Prospects

edited by

Lei Li

and

Nadia Lotti

submission deadline 5 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2754 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive; smart polymers; polymer materials; precise control; tunable platform; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Smart and Advanced Coatings and Membranes for Cementitious Surfaces

edited by

Rui Galhano dos Santos

Tânia Frade

, Ana Cristino and

Olga Ferreira

submission deadline 6 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 699 | Submission Open

Keywords: membranes; coatings; materials; sustainable; smart; advanced; cement; concrete

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

Nature-Inspired and Polymers-Based Flexible Electronics and Sensors

edited by

Linpeng Liu

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4087 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; new bionic architecture; special bioinspired functional surfaces; bioinspired micro/nano-structures or polymer-based materials

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

Polymer Physics: From Theory to Experimental Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Célio Pinto Fernandes

Luís Lima Ferrás

and

Alexandre M. Afonso

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3880 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiphase flows; suspensions; viscoelasticity; heat transfer; machine learning; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymer rheology and mechanical properties

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

Advances in Functional Polymers and Composites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Bing Wang

Lihua Zhan

and

Chenglong Guan

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 904 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; manufacture; mechanical properties; mechanics; theoretical analysis; structural health monitoring; fatigue; structural integrity; nondestructive testing and evaluation; finite element analysis

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

Advanced Research on the Thermal Properties and Flame Retardancy of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Peng Jiang

Yuxiang Huang

and

Long Yan

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 536 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardants; flame-retardant polymeric materials; fire testing; ecopolymer composites; fire-retardant modes of action

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

Biopolymers for Biocatalysis, Photocatalysis, and Electrocatalysis: Innovative Pathways in Green Catalysis

edited by

Eliana Capecchi

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open

Keywords: green catalysis; sustainable catalysis; biocatalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; eco-friendly catalytic systems; advanced catalytic systems; biopolymer-based catalysis; environmental impact reduction

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

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