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Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell: Prospects and Challenges
edited by Huijuan Bai
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel cell; polymer electrolyte membrane; polyimide; proton conductivity; catalytic layer; PEMFC stacks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biopolymers in Food Science
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible and biodegradable films; sustainable food packaging; bio-based functional materials; active and smart packaging systems; natural carrier matrixes; sensor-compatible biomaterials; advanced applications of biopolymers; biopolymer based gels and hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Modifications of Polymer Materials for Toughness, Thermal Conductivity
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; polymer nanocomposites; structure– property relationship; mechanical properties; thermal conductivity; flame retardancy; toughening mechanism; thermal conductive mechanism; flame retardancy mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Polymer Architectures for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: conducting polymers; redox-active polymers; polymer electrolytes; electrochemical energy storage; batteries (Li-ion; Na-ion; lead– acid; and redox flow); supercapacitors; polymer composites; solid-state batteries; electrode materials; structure– property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Recent Developments of Photopolymerization in Advanced Materials submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: photopolymerization; advanced polymeric materials; additive manufacturing; conjugated polymers; sustainable chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Stimuli-Responsive Functional Polymers for Drug Delivery
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymers; stimuli-responsive materials; controlled drug release; targeted drug delivery; biodegradable polymers; nanocarriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymeric Nanomaterials for Biomedical Application submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional hydrogels; environmental remediation; nanotechnology; biomedical engineering; controlled release
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Processing and Polymeric Material Design for Integrated Sensing Technologies
edited by and Christian Narvaez Munoz
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced manufacturing; advanced materials; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Crystallization
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open
Keywords: crystallization kinetics; lamellar structure; macromolecular liquid crystals; nucleation of polymer crystals; ordered polymer structures; polymer crystal growth; polymer spectroscopy; scattering of polymers; semicrystalline polymers; stimuli-induced polymer transitions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Polymer Composites for Smart and Eco-Friendly Systems
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; biodegradable polymer; polymer processing; antibacterial; thermal stability; mechanical properties; smart and eco-friendly systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Flexible and Stretchable Polymers for Wearable Biosensors: Materials and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open
Keywords: flexible; wearable biosensors; polymer; composite
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymer Physics: From Theory to Experimental Applications: 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10571 | 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 Cellulose and Wood-Based Composites
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6622 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose; wood-based composites; sustainable materials; renewable resources; nanocellulose; biopolymers; material properties; environmental sustainability; advanced manufacturing; lifecycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Polymers for Wastewater Treatment and Toxicant Removal, 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5217 | Submission Open
Keywords: water treatment; polymer materials; environmental sciences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functional Polymers for Drug Delivery and Their Effects submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymers; drug delivery; controlled release; polymer– drug conjugates; biocompatibility; therapeutic efficacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Research on Room-Temperature Phosphorescence Polymer Materials
edited by Lingyan Liu
submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: room-temperature phosphorescent (RTP) materials; polymer-based; long-lived; emissions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functional Polymers and Composites in Electrochemical and Optical Sensing Systems
edited by , and Vildan Şanko
submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; nanocomposites; biosensor; nanomaterial; electrochemical sensor and optical sensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Design and Sustainability: Polymer Composites via Additive Manufacturing
edited by Yesong Wang, Zhongsen Zhang, Kunkun Fu and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14539 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymer composites; short-fiber composites; continuous-fiber composites; mechanical behavior; modeling and simulation; failure mode
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advanced Polymeric Composite for Drug Delivery Application
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7093 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; composite; characterization; application; drug delivery; biomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
New Studies of Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces: 2nd Edition
edited by , and Jianbin Liu
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4195 | Submission Open
Keywords: surfaces and interfaces; interface behavior; polymeric materials characterization; polymer application; multiphase interfacial flow; wettability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advanced Research on the Thermal Properties and Flame Retardancy of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2438 | 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)
Application and Characterization of Cellulose-Based Polymers
edited by Qi Yang
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1501 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose-based polymers; cellulose extraction; cellulose modification; nanocellulose; sustainable materials; biomedical applications; smart packaging; characterization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Aging Behavior and Durability of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5671 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer aging; durability; properties; weathering; tests; protocols
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advances in Carbon/Polymer Composites: Preparation and Application
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2133 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon/polymer composites; advanced manufacturing; functional materials; mechanical and thermal properties; sustainability; energy applications; biomedical applications; aerospace applications; computational modeling; recycling and durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Biodegradable Polymer-Based Nanocarriers for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; polymeric nanoparticles; nanocarriers; drug delivery; nanomedicine; stimuli responsive; biomedical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Recent Progress of Molecular Recognition Polymers
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular recognition polymer; molecularly imprinted polymer; aptamer-functionalized polymers; affinity polymers; stimuli-responsive (smart) polymers; supramolecular polymers; cyclodextrin-based polymers; covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); molecular brushes/dendritic polymers with functional end groups; imprinted hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Piezoelectric Polymers: Modelling, Processing and Applications submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart materials; piezoelectric polymers; ferroelectrets; energy harvesting; transducers; flexibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Next-Generation Smart Polymers: Stimuli-Responsive and Covalent Adaptable Materials for Sustainable Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart materials; sustainability; polymers; composites; CAN
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Electroactive Polymers: 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic– inorganic hybrid materials; composites; electroactive polymers; anticorrosion; electrochromic windows; supercapacitors; solar cells; lithium batteries; electrochemical sensing; gas sensing; tissue engineering; biosensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Bioactive Macromolecules
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive macromolecules; dynamic chemistry; polymeric drugs; hydrogels; fibrous/porous materials; wound treatments; tissue engineering; smart diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Thermoelectric Materials
edited by Jung-Chang Wang
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer thermoelectric materials; charge carrier mobility; seebeck coefficient optimization; molecular doping strategies; nanocomposite design; flexible energy harvesting; figure of merit (ZT); solution processability; wearable thermoelectrics; thermal stability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Development of Polymer Materials as Functional Coatings: 2nd Edition
edited by Beibei Jiang
submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 598 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; nanocomposites; functional coating; coating strategies and methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacture and Characterization
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18044 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; biobased polymer; composite; nanoparticle; natural fiber; biocomposites; physical characteristics; mechanical characteristics; composite design and characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Sustainable Bio-Based and Circular Polymers and Composites
edited by Maria-Paraskevi Belioka, and
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16178 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis of biopolymers; biopolymer composites and nanocomposites; biocompatibility and biodegradability; circular polymers and composites; processing methods of biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; morphology and surface properties; thermal behavior and thermal stability; mechanical properties and structural integrity; thermo-responsive biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; eco-challenges of bio-based or circular polymer composites; three-dimensional printing of bio-based or circular polymer nanocomposites; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for food packaging; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for energy storage; biopolymer or circular polymer composites and nanocomposites for sensing/biosensing; biopolymers or circular polymer and their composites/nanocomposites for smart medical devices; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for regenerative medicine; bio-based polymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
3D Printing Polymer Materials and Their Biomedical Applications
edited by Jiaxiang Zhang
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11715 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-specific drug development; 3D-printed polymeric carriers; transdermal drug delivery; 3D-printed buccal and sublingual drug delivery films; polymeric hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Mechanical Characterization of Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6030 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composite laminates; mechanical behaviour; impact; technologies for polymerization; damage  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Biopolymer-Based Materials for Edible Food Packaging
edited by Silvia Maria Martelli
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2908 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible coatings; biopolymers; renewable resources; food packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Lignin-Based Functional Materials
edited by Jingyu Wang
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2791 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignin; functional materials; nanoparticles; polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery Systems submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2555 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructures/biomaterials/polymer; antibiotic; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; degrading enzymes and resistance genes; multidrug resistant bacteria; antibiotic alternatives; biocompatibility; antimicrobial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Application of Polymer Materials in Water Purification
edited by Maia Luisa Cardoso, and
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2361 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable technologies; water treatment; renewable materials; adsorption; circular bioeconomy; complex pollution; sustainable development; alternative polymers; safe water; UN Agenda 2030
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer-Based Materials for Photocatalysts
edited by Yu Liu
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; conducting polymer; natural polymer; synthetic polymer; conjugated polymer; polymeric nanocomposites; hydrogen evolution; CO2 reduction; nitrogen fixation; photocatalytic synthesis; the degradation of pollutants; photodynamic therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advanced Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-Based Thin Films
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4343 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based thin films; synthesis and preparation; deposition techniques; characterization; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Innovations in Hydrogel Design for Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications
edited by and Wojciech Marczak
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 24533 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogel; biomaterials; hydrogel technology; multifunctional hydrogels; drug delivery systems; pharmaceutical applications; medical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)
Advanced Study on Polymer-Based Textiles submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16846 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; textile; material processing and characterization; nanochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Polymer-Based Composite Structures and Mechanical Metamaterials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16290 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite structures; mechanical metamaterials; lightweight structures; polymer-based composites; 3D printing; application of polymer and polymer-based composites; data-driven research on lightweight structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Embracing the Circular Economy for a Promising Future in Sustainable Polymer Production submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13368 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; polymers; green chemistry; circular economy; sustainability; biodegradability; bioeconomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Polymer Processing
edited by , Saeed Farahani and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11817 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer injection molding; polymer processing; machine learning; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science)
Designing Polymers for Emerging Applications submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10316 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer design; molecular simulation; emerging applications; experimental validation; structure– property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Computational and Experimental Approaches in Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9987 | Submission Open
Keywords: theory and simulation; polymer-based materials; synthesis and characterization; polymer degradation; multi-scale simulations; biomedical applications; dendrimers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Polymer Films and Coatings: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications
edited by , and Pramila Kumari Misra
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9745 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer films; polymer coatings; polymer-based thin films; polymer composite; polymer blends; functionalization; polymer nanocomposite; polymer-based edible films and coatings; functional properties; coating process; biomedical application; potential applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
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