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

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5305 | 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)

Sustainable Bio-Based Polymer Materials

edited by

Maya Jacob John

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5089 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; cellulose; lignin; biocomposites

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

Life Cycle and Utilization of Lignocellulosic Materials

edited by

František Kačík

and

Tereza Jurczyková

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4915 | 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)

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

edited by

Weiwang Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4759 | 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)

Active Polymeric Materials for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

C. P. Keshavananda Prabhu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4691 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensors and biosensors; polymeric materials; energy conversion and storage systems; electrochemistry; polymer anode materials for lithium-ion batteries; battery applications

(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 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4685 | 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 Polymer Composites and Foams

edited by

Fang-Chyou Chiu

and

Kartik Behera

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4625 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; (nano)fillers; physical properties; electrical properties; foams

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Electronic Device Applications

edited by Vijaya Srinivasu Vallabhapurapu,

Igor Polikarpov

and

Aman Maung Than Oo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4397 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers; electronic devices; resistive switching properties; memory application; polymer electronics; sensors; energy storage; flexible electronics; material design; device integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Additive Manufacturing of (Bio)Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dana Luca Motoc

and

Santiago Ferrándiz-Bou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4378 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; (bio)polymers; (bio)polymer-based composites; material characterization; modeling and simulation; applications

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

Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications

edited by Weiying Wang, Ruikang Yang,

Chengwei Xing

Mingchen Li

and Zhanchuang Han

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3221 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-modified asphalt; polymer-modified asphalt mixture; polymer materials in road infrastructure; recycled polymer materials; sustainable polymer additives; environmental performance; pavement durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Innovations for Advanced Biomedical Applications: Insights and Developments

edited by

Alina Sionkowska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3034 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; innovations; biomaterials; cosmetics

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

Cellulose and Chitosan: Characterization, Modification and Application

edited by

Bishnu Acharya

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2687 | 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)

Advances in Natural Polysaccharides: Synthesis, Modification, and Applications

edited by

Dawei Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2251 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; polysaccharide derivatives; chitin; chitosan; cellulose; starch; hyaluronic acid; synthesis and modification

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

Semiflexible Polymers, 3rd Edition

edited by

Martin Kröger

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2219 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiflexible polymers; wormlike polymers; polymer brushes; polymer physics; bending; buckling; tumbling; translocation; networks; entanglements; liquid crystals; composites; confinement; actin filaments; DNA; supramolecular structures; bundles; electrostatic interactions; active matter; twist; helicity; disorder; phase transitions

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

Polymeric Sandwich Composite Materials

edited by

Jian Xiong

and Xingyu Wei

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2154 | Submission Open

Keywords: sandwich composites; lightweight structures; design and optimization; mechanical metamaterials; multifunctional polymers or structures; biocomposites; bio-based hybrid materials; polymer composites; smart composite polymers; industrial applications

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

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

edited by Germán Ernesto Gomez and

Mariana Hamer

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1897 | 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)

Advanced Study on Lignin-Containing Composites

edited by

Florian Zikeli

and

Debora Puglia

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1414 | 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)

Advances in Biopolymer Research: Sustainability and Applications

edited by

Pedro V. Rodrigues

M. Cidalia R. Castro

and Ana Vera A. MacHado

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1393 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-based materials; blends; composites and nanocomposites; biodegradability and compostability; green chemistry for biopolymers; functional properties; material characterization; advanced processing techniques; sustainability/ circular economy; innovative applications and emerging trends; smart materials; bioinspired and biomimetic materials

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

Polymer Innovations in Bioactive Coatings

edited by

Elena Stoleru

and

Mihai Brebu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1381 | 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)

Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer-Based Packaging—Sustainable by Design

edited by

Aleksandra Nešić

and

Branka Pilic

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1284 | 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)

Processing of Polymer Composites—Preparation, Structure, Properties and Applications

edited by

Shengtai Zhou

and

Zhongguo Zhao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1266 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing of polymer composites; thermal interface materials; electrical conductivity; thermal conductivity; functional fillers; modification of fillers; polymer blends; processing conditions; thermoplastic composites; thermoset composites; foams; characterization methods; modeling; process– structure– properties

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

Structure and Dynamics of Polymers

edited by

Sohdam Jeong

and

Seung Geol Lee

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1195 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer physics; polymer rheology; miscibility; chain conformation; self-assembly; viscoelasticity; interfacial dynamics; molecular dynamics simulation; multi-scale modeling of polymer

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

Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Materials and Its Applications

edited by

Gokhan Demircan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1065 | 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)

The Development of Polymeric Biomaterials Using Agro-Industrial Residues

edited by

Fernanda Maria Vanin

and

Cristiana Maria Pedroso Yoshida

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1059 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy; environmental; waste; sustainable; biopolymers

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

Recent Advances in the Application of Polymer Materials in Building Construction

edited by

Wahid Ferdous

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1006 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; recycled polymer composites; biopolymer composites; durability and performance of polymer composites; sustainable construction materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Challenges in Wood and Wood-Based Materials, 4th Edition

edited by Ľuboš Krišťák,

Roman Réh

Pavlo Bekhta

and

Luigi Todaro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 989 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood based materials; wood composite materials; adhesives for composites; wood processing and mechanical modification; surface modification of wood and wood composites; chemical and thermal modification of wood and wood composites

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

Advanced Thermosets: Tailoring Thermal and Mechanical Properties with Hybrid Polymers

edited by

Thirukumaran Periyasamy

and Jaewoong Lee

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 987 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoset polymer; graphene; nano clay; CNT; nanoparticles; metal oxides

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

Application and Development of Polymer-Based Catalysts

edited by Zhengbo Han

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 972 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; catalysts; organic synthesis; separation; energy sector

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

Advances in Luminescent Polymers

edited by Xiaoyong Jia

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 937 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent polymers; stimuli-responsive; self-healing; multi-color luminescence; luminescent hydrogels

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

Advanced Polymers for Harnessing Power and Energy

edited by

Young-Gi Kim

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 936 | 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)

Laser Treatment of High-Polymer Materials

edited by

Nadya Stankova

and

Daniel Sola

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 895 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser ablation of polymers; laser micro-structuring of polymers; laser nano-structuring of polymers; laser texturing of polymers; laser polymerization; laser deposition of polymers; laser transfer and printing of polymers; modelling of laser processing of polymers; applications of polymers processed by laser

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Smart Polymeric Systems for Bioengineering: AI-Driven Design, Characterization and Manufacturing

edited by

Claudio Tosto

and

Gianluca Cicala

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 820 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymeric systems; artificial intelligence; bioengineering; additive manufacturing; machine learning; biomaterial design; biofabrication; polymer processing optimization; data-driven material design

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

Functional Polymer Materials for Efficient Adsorption of Pollutants

edited by

Jing Jin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 728 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based materials; environmental pollutants; pollutant remediation; adsorption kinetics; material recyclability; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials for Flexible Tactile/Pressure Sensors for Wearable Electronics and Human–Machine Interfaces

edited by Yong Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 713 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymer; flexible electronics; wearable; sensor

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

Biopolymers and Bio-Based Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Iwona Zarzyka

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 672 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable polymers; biosynthesized polymers; biopolymer composites; nanobiocomposites; bionanoadditives; bioadditives; natural aliphatic polyesters; polylactide

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

Recent Advances in Functional Polymer Materials for Water Treatment—2nd Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 648 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer materials for water treatment; polymers and the environment; polymer adsorption material; polymer coagulants; polymer ion-exchange resins; membrane material for wastewater treatment; polymeric functional electrode material; polymeric anti-scale agents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Polymers and Composites for Food Applications

edited by Paweł Ptaszek

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 625 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; composites; food packages; auxiliary materials; carriers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Conjugated Polymers: Synthesis, Processing and Applications

edited by

Ana Charas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 430 | 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)

Polymer Application in Nanoscale Drug Delivery Systems

edited by Teresa Silvestri and

Gabriella Costabile

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 424 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; nanotechnology; drug delivery; nanoparticles; biocompatibility; targeted delivery; controlled release; RNA therapeutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Design, Synthesis, and Application of Optoelectronic Polymers

edited by Qiao He and Yang Yang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic optoelectronics; organic semiconductors; conjugated polymers; sustainable materials; molecular design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Process and Valorization of Polymeric Waste and Biomass

edited by Daniela Djikanović and

Ashok Vaseashta

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 381 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric waste; recycling; valorization; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; biological recycling; circular economy; sustainable solution; environmental protection

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

Advanced Porous Polymer-Based Materials: Unlocking Catalytic and Environmental Applications

edited by

Olimpia Tammaro

and

Claudio Imparato

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous gel; synthetic and natural polymers; chemical synthesis; reticular chemistry; catalysis; environmental remediation; metal-organic framework; covalent organic framework

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Self-Healing Polymers for Advanced Battery Applications

edited by Xiaoli Peng and Xiaoran Hu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing polymers; battery materials; electrode/electrolyte interfaces; polymer binder; solid-state electrolyte

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biopolymers for Biomedical Application: 2nd Edition

edited by

Roxana Gheorghita

and

Gheorghe Gutt

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biomedical applications; biocompatibility; microencapsulation; films and coatings; tissue engineering; wound dressings; modern biomedicine; essential oils and other active substances

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

Sustainable and Functional Biopolymers for Food Packaging Applications

edited by

Aman Ullah

and

Muhammad Zubair

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; food packaging; biodegradable materials; active packaging; nanocomposites; sustainable materials; shelf life extension; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Controlled Release

edited by

Helena Felgueiras

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel polymer-based drug delivery systems; controlled release mechanisms; biocompatibility and biodegradability; sustainable and biobased solutions; advanced processing techniques

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

High-Performance Thermoplastic Polymer Composites: From Fabrication to Application

edited by

Shakila Parveen Asrafali

and Jaewoong Lee

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; eco-friendly alternatives; bio-based resins and natural fiber; 3D printing; high-performance applications; self-healing polymer composites; shape memory polymers; hybrid composites

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

Eco-Friendly Polymeric Materials: Innovations for Sustainable Packaging and Environmental Protection

edited by

Luis Serrano

and

Araceli García

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: packaging; renewable materials; bio-composites; biorefinery; wastes; environment; remediation; biodegradability; bio-polymers

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

The Development of Modified Polymer Materials in Sensing

edited by

Ching-Wen Lou

Meichen Lin

and

Jia-Horng Lin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: modified polymers; polymers; polymer fabrics; mechanical properties; materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymeric Organic Optoelectronic Materials and Devices

edited by Xiaoling Ma

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: conjugated polymers; advanced optoelectronic materials; organic semiconductors; polymer solar cells; polymer light-emitting diodes (PLEDs); photodetectors; photoelectric synapse

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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