Polymers

Advances in Polymer Science and Engineering: IUPAC 51st World Polymer Congress (MACRO 2026)

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submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer science; polymer engineering; functional polymers; sustainable polymers; bio-based polymers; polymer nanocomposites; smart polymers; polymer recycling; advanced polymer materials; polymer applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Nanotechnology-Enabled Self-Healing Polymeric Coatings

edited by

Karen Esquivel Escalante

and

Juan V. Cauich-Rodríguez

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1290 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric coatings; self-healing materials; nanotechnology; nanocomposite coatings; simuli-responsive coatings; microcapsules; nanocaosules; corrosion protection; sustainable materials

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

Lignocellulosic Materials: From Fractionation to Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Adrian Catalin Puitel

and

Florin Ciolacu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1044 | Submission Open

Keywords: biorefinery; lignocellulosic biomass; diversity; sustainable processes; biodegradable polymeric materials; eco-friendly; biomass; fractionation; cellulose; hemicelluloses; lignin

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

Artificial Intelligence in Polymers

edited by

Ming-Xiao Zhu

,

Guochang Li

and

Jianyi Xue

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 20810 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; structure–property relationships; insulation property; thermal behavior; mechanical strength; artificial intelligence; machine learning; rational design

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

Recent Advances in Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials

edited by

Ao Li

,

Anthony Chun Yin Yuen

and

Bo Lin

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 19515 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced flame retardants; flame-resistant polymers; bio-based additives; multifunctional materials; fire material behaviors; flame-retardant mechanisms; fire simulation; molecular dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Coatings: Principles, Development and Applications

edited by

Ian Wyman

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13098 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; self-cleaning materials; polymers; liquid repellent coatings; surface modification; films; surfaces; wettability

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

Advanced Polymers for Dental Applications

edited by

Zeynep Özkurt Kayahan

and Ender Kazazoglu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12204 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; 3D-printed resins; restorative treatments; preventive treatments; regenerative treatments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications

edited by Weiying Wang, Ruikang Yang,

Chengwei Xing

,

Mingchen Li

and Zhanchuang Han

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11657 | 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)

Process–Structure–Properties Relationships in Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Muthu Elen

and

Vishal Kumar

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 11347 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; composite structure; manufacturing process; structure property evaluation; performance; degradation

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

Application and Development of Polymeric Materials in Electrochemistry

edited by

Jongho Kim

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11319 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; electrochemistry; electrolytes; conductive polymers; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymer Mechanochemistry: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Yiran Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9234 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer mechanochemistry; single-molecule force spectroscopy; mechanical force; stress-induced mechanochemistry; mechanochemical principles; single-molecule mechanochemistry; mechanically responsive materials; additive manufacturing; biomechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Extraction and Resource Utilization of Biomass Waste for Derived Polymers

edited by

Ria Aniza

and Anélie Pétrissans

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9145 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass waste valorization; bio-based polymers; polysaccharides (cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, starch, pectin); chitin and chitosan; protein-based biopolymers (collagen, gelatin, keratin); polylactic acid (PLA) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA/PHB); biodegradable plastics; circular economy; sustainable material science; advanced biomaterials

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

Multifunctional Hydrogels Based on Natural Polymers

edited by

Diana Elena Ciolacu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7759 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; hydrogels; biomaterials; biocompatibility; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; 3D bioprinting; wastewater treatment; food packaging; flexible electronics; soft actuators

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

Bio-Based Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Jiachang Huang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7701 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymers; biomedical applications; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering scaffolds; wound healing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

3D Printing of Polymer Composite Materials—Advances in Materials and Processes

edited by Fazeel Khan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7617 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymer processing; biocompatible polymers; computational modeling; shape memory polymers

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

3D Printing Polymers: Design and Applications

edited by

Paul F. Egan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7298 | Submission Open

Keywords: design; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymers; applications; engineering; functional materials; mechanics; lattices; devices; healthcare; aerospace; automotive; electronics; foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multiscale and Multi-Physical Behavior of Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Pei Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6973 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers and polymer composites; modeling; structure–property relationships; multiscale and multi-physical behaviors; thermos-mechanical properties

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

Sustainable Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications

edited by Jiasheng Dai

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 6187 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; pavement materials; polymer-modified asphalt; bio-based binders; recycled polymers; self-healing materials; life cycle assessment; green construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Current and Future Trends in Thermosetting Resins

edited by

Przemysław Pączkowski

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5823 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermosetting resin; unsaturated polyester resins; vinyl ester resins; epoxy resins; acrylic resins; biomaterials; nanomaterials; synthesis of resin-based materials; characterization of resin-based materials; application of resin-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application and Degradation of Polymeric Materials in Agriculture

edited by

Dan Huang

,

Mingqiang Zhu

and

Yanyan Dong

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5798 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymer materials; plastics; degradation mechanism; process monitoring; microplastics; intermediates; analytical methods; characterization; environmental behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Computational Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites

edited by Zhaoxu Meng and Zhangke Yang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5662 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational modeling; polymer composites; nanocomposites; composition-structure-property relationship; heterogeneity and anisotropy; coarse-grained molecular dynamics; multiscale modeling; chemo-thermo-mechanical coupling; inverse design

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

High-Performance Thermoplastic Polymer Composites: From Fabrication to Application

edited by

Shakila Parveen Asrafali

and Jaewoong Lee

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5339 | 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)

Smart Polymers and Composites in Multifunctional Systems

edited by

Denise Bellisario

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5024 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; stimuli-responsive polymers and composites; multifunctional structures; shape memory; self-healing; phase-change materials; polymer nanocomposites; multicomponent polymer systems; energy harvesting; smart sensing and actuation

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

Advances in Natural Polymers: Cellulose and Lignin

edited by

Eniko Kovacs

and

Lacrimioara Senila

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4905 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; renewable resources; cellulose- and lignin-based materials; bio-based materials; polymeric materials; vallue-added chemicals; biofuels; life cycle asessment

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

Multifunctional Application of Electrospun Fiber: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rui Zhao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4473 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; funtional nanofibers; organic nanofibers; inorganic nanofibers; composite nanofibers; nanotubes; micro/nanofibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ju Fang

and

Huijie Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4415 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; biomimetic scaffold; composite scaffold; biosensors; implants

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

Polymeric Composite Coatings: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Andreea Groza

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4408 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; biodegradable/biocompatible properties; environmentally friendly; plasma/laser/chemical methods; spectral analysis; imaging techniques

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

Bio-Inspired Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Li Guo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3912 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired polymers; structure–property study; synthetic methods; biocompatible materials; biodegradable materials; smart polymers; molecular design; stimuli responding; characterization

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

Advances in Polymeric Organic Optoelectronic Materials and Devices

edited by Xiaoling Ma

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3911 | 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)

Recent Advances in Chitosan and Its Applications

edited by

Larissa Nardini Carli

,

Cristiano da Silva Teixeira

,

Marcelo Giovanela

and

Tales da Silva Daitx

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3799 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; hydrogels; films; coatings; fibers; nanostructures; biomaterials; scaffolds; formulations

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

Cellulose and Wood-Based Materials in Polymer Systems and Materials Engineering

edited by

Dorota Dukarska

and

Radoslaw Mirski

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3660 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose materials; lignocellulose and wood-based materials; nanocellulose; bacterial cellulose; bioadhesive; synthetic adhesives; chemical and physical modifications; surface functionalization; 3D printing aspects; recycling

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

Smart and Active Food Packaging Systems Based on Natural Polymers

edited by Jie Liu and

Ying Pei

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3551 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer; food packaging; polysaccharide; protein; lipid; antimicrobial activity; antioxidant activity; intelligent sensing; real-time monitoring

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

Advancements in Mechanical Properties and Material Testing in Polymer Science, 2nd Edition

edited by

Heitor Luiz Ornaghi Júnior

and

Sabu Thomas

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3402 | Submission Open

Keywords: destructive and non-destructive testing; modelling and simulations; damage detection; data science; polymer informatics; molecular descriptors for determination of mechanical properties; molecular composites; multi-strategic approach; 3D printable materials

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

Polymers and Functional Additives in Construction Materials

edited by Xiaobin Han, Ruiyang Wang and Zhilong Cao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3371 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aging and regeneration; polymer modified asphalt; green and smart pavement materials; long-life and high-value recycling of asphalt pavements; application of ion chelating agents in cement materials; evaluation of self-healing and durability of cement materials; regenerative utilization of solid waste in road engineering; evaluation and improvement of road surface function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers for Catalysts

edited by

Deshetti (Sampath) Jampaiah

and Paramita Koley

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3357 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-supported catalysts; functionalized polymers; immobilized catalysts; catalytic membranes; CO2 capture; photocatalysis; green hydrogen generation; electrocatalysis; pollutant degradation; water purification; environmental remediation; sustainable energy; waste valorization; green chemistry; continuous-flow catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Solar Cell Applications

edited by

Yung-Sheng Yen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3327 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer solar cells; organic photovoltaics (OPV); conjugated polymers; non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs); active layer morphology; charge transport; device stability; flexible solar cells; solution processing; interfacial engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

edited by

Mariacristina Gagliardi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3318 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers; molecular recognition; sensor technology; separation science; controlled release; environmental applications; sustainable materials; life cycle assessment; analytical chemistry; material science

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

Structure-Property Relationship of Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings

edited by

Barbara Hajduk

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3234 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic nanoparticles; inorganic wires; polymer films; polymer coatings; optical properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties; polymer-nanoadditive interaction; structural properties; morphology

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

Recent Advances in Emerging Polymeric Technologies for Hazardous Compounds

edited by

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submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2848 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; molecularly imprinted polymers; smart materials; polymeric platforms; decontamination; hazardous compounds; (bio)sensors for drugs/explosives/dyes/pollutants/biological and chemical agents; detection; hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Depolymerization: Challenges and Future Trends

edited by

Olivia Soliman

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2513 | Submission Open

Keywords: mixed plastic waste; chemical depolymerization; upcycling; closed loop recycling; catalytic depolymerization; enzymatic degradation; mechanochemistry; polymer design for recycling; life cycle assessment (LCA)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Mechanical Behaviors of Polymer and Polymer Composites

edited by

Zhuhua Tan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2496 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymer composite materials; mechanical behavior; numerical model; deep learning method; measurement technique

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

Polymeric Materials in Tissue Engineering

edited by Daniel Canales

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2491 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; polymeric materials; biomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; electrospinning; 3D printing; regenerative medicine; biodegradable scaffolds; bioactive compounds; surface functionalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Tailored Electrospun Polymer Fibers: Innovation, Characterization, and Application Trends

edited by

Husam Younes

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2327 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; polymeric nanofibers; fiber characterization; functional materials; biomedical applications; advanced drug delivery; tissue engineering scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Carbon Nanomaterial-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites: Advanced Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Ganapathi Bharathi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2171 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; polymer nanocomposites; graphene; carbon nanotubes; functionalization; interfacial interactions; mechanical properties; electrical properties; optoelectronics; sensors

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

Rubber Chemistry and Materials: Design, Processing, and Advanced Applications

edited by Feng Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2155 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic rubber; rubber additives; rubber processing; rubber applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Thermo-Mechanical and Physical Behavior of Advanced Polymeric Materials

edited by

Iurii Vozniak

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2065 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; thermo-mechanical behavior; physical properties; viscoelasticity; thermal stability; fracture and fatigue; polymer composites; nanostructured polymers; modelling and simulation; structure–property relationships

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

Advances in Polymer Gels: Properties, Design, and Applications

edited by

Hakan Erdogan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1992 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer gels; biopolymer gels; bioinspired polymer gels; structure–property relationships; synthesis and characterization methods; biocompatible gels; biodegradable gels; smart polymer gels; molecular design of gels; stimuli-responsive gels

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

Polymers in Tissue Regeneration and Antimicrobial Strategies: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Alberto Falco

and

Ling Ding

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1977 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; tissue regeneration; antimicrobial; scaffolds; cell–material–microbe interfacial

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biopolymers for Food Applications

edited by Jian Wang and

Adem Gharsallaoui

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1877 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; food-grade emulsions; hydrogels; biopolymer composites; delivery systems; edible coatings; active packaging; sustainable food systems; nanostructured colloids; 3D food printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Development in Recyclable Polymers

edited by

Manoj Kumar Singh

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1855 | Submission Open

Keywords: recyclable polymers; biodegradable composites; thermoplastic recycling; bio-based materials; polymer recycling technologies; sustainable materials engineering

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

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