Polymers

Innovative Polymer-Associated Self-Healing Materials: From Design to Applications

edited by

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; functional materials; self-healing; stimuli-responsive; polymer design; adaptive materials; shape-memory; biohybrid systems; responsive hydrogels; smart coatings

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

Machine Learning-Based Predictions and Optimization of Polymer Material Performance

edited by

Üsame Ali Usca

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; machine learning; deep learning; optimization algorithms; experimental modeling; chemical and physical analysis; tribology; mechanical behavior; thermal analysis; materials engineering

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

Polymeric Materials for the Removal and Degradation of Emerging Organic Pollutants

edited by Weifang Ma and Zhongguo Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging organic contaminants; polymer adsorbents; cyclodextrin polymers; ion-exchange resins; molecularly imprinted polymers; photocatalytic polymers; water treatment; polymeric membranes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for the Building Industry

edited by

Wei Du

and Jing Wu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer self-healing; interface modification; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); impact and abrasion resistance composites; functional polymer coatings; sustainable construction materials; smart polymer systems; durability enhancement; nanocomposite reinforcement; self-sensing polymer concrete

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Acoustic Emission for Sustainable Polymer Composites: Methods, Data, and Multimodal Monitoring

edited by

Tomaz Kek

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustic emission (AE); polymer composites; biocomposites; damage mechanisms; multimodal sensing; machine learning; non-destructive evaluation (NDE); sustainable materials

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

Recent Advances in Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by Levent Trabzon

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; CNT; C-based nano materials; multi-functional polymers

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

Structure-Property Relationship of Nano-Polymer Materials Achieved via Additive Manufacturing Processes

edited by Kaiwen Hsiao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-resolution; additive manufacturing; polymer; self-assembly; precision synthesis

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

Polymer Composites for Electrocatalysis

edited by

Tânia Frade

and Jorge P. Correia

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; polymeric composites; nanostructured catalysts; sustainable materials; CO2 reduction; water splitting; fuel cells; energy conversion; synergistic interfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Chiral Polymers: Construction and Applications

edited by Yuanli Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: chiral polymers; chiroptical properties; enantioselective catalysis; chiral sensors; circularly polarized luminescence (CPL); targeted drug delivery; chiral polymer synthesis; enantioselective separation; cholesteric liquid crystal

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Polymer Processing for Tissue Engineering

edited by Hyung Woo Kim

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer processing; multiscale fabrication; 3D/4D printing; biomaterials; tissue engineering; regenerative engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Aerogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Advanced Applications

edited by Peiying Hu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aerogels; sol– gel process; polymerization mechanisms; crosslinking chemistry; organic– inorganic hybrids; nanostructured polymers; porous networks; nanoporous materials; lightweight materials; mechanical flexibility; thermal insulation; acoustic damping; flame retardancy; electrical conductivity; functionalization and modification; biodegradable materials; sustainable materials; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; flexible electronics; energy storage and conversion; adsorption and separation; catalysis; 3D-printing; freeze-drying; supercritical drying; rheological behavior; microscopy and spectroscopy

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

Polymer Membranes for Water Treatment Applications

edited by

Negin Koutahzadeh

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer membranes; water treatment; membrane separation; antifouling; material design; wastewater reuse; seawater desalination; sustainable technology

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

Polymer Membranes for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Alfredo Cassano

and

Alberto Figoli

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 425 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric membranes; wastewater treatment; membrane filtration; desalination; novel polymer materials; antifouling membranes; interfacial polymerization; antimicrobial membranes; membrane preparation

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

Advances in Biomedical Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Sevil Dinçer İşoğlu and

Tuğrul Tolga Demirtaş

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; drug delivery; polymeric carriers; gene delivery; tissue engineering scaffolds; 3D bioprinting; bioinks; biodegradable polymers; shape-memory polymers; 4D printing; photopolymerizable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) Based Functional Polymeric Materials

edited by Qianjun Zhi

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: COFs; functional polymeric materials; physicochemical properties

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

Advanced Study on Lignin-Containing Composites

edited by

Florian Zikeli

and

Debora Puglia

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6900 | 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)

Innovations in Polymer Electrolytes for Next-Generation Energy Storage

edited by Mesut Yılmazoğlu

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; proton conducting membranes; energy storage systems; fuel cells and batteries; supercapacitors and sensors; ion transport mechanisms; electrochemical performance; advanced membrane technologies; sustainable energy materials; electrolyte design and applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Innovation

edited by

Luigi Manfredi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 891 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical polymers; medical devices and implants; soft robotics and flexible sensors; additive manufacturing and 3D printing; clinical innovation and minimally invasive technologies; polymers tissue-mimicking materials; endoscopy; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Covalent Organic Frameworks–Polymer Composites in Photo(electro)catalysis

edited by Zhen Li

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: covalent organic frameworks; polymer composites; photo(electro)catalysis; pore structures; photoelectrochemical properties; energy; organic synthesis; waste treatment; theoretical prediction; mechanism

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

Polymers in Infrastructural Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Jianying Hu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymer composites; structure and infrastructure; grouting materials; cementitious materials; foams and coatings; asphalt and mixture; functional polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Biopolymers: Degradation and Sustainable Development

edited by

Zhiwei Jiang

and Qiyang Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable polymers; cellulose; lignin; starch; bioplastic; environment

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

Advanced Polymers in Sensor Applications

edited by

Nurhan Onar Camlibel

and Ayse Bedeloglu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1805 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based sensors; electrochemical sensors; conducting polymers; polymer electrolytes; ion-exchange membranes; molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); energy harvesting and storage (nanogenerators; batteries; supercapacitors and etc.); fuel cells; smart and stimuli-responsive polymers; soft electronics and robotics; biosensors

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

Recent Progress and Prospects of Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites Incorporating Advanced Polymers

edited by

Yang Yu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced concrete; mechanical performance; polymer composites; ductility; crack control; sustainable fibers; multi-scale modeling; durability; smart composites

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

Strategies to Make Polymers Sustainable

edited by

Maiyong Zhu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 24103 | 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 Sustainable Polymer Science)

Environmentally Friendly Textiles, Fibers and Their Composites

edited by

Sandra Flinčec Grgac

,

Anita Tarbuk

and Snježana Brnada

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 20675 | Submission Open

Keywords: new materials; composite; eco-friendly fibers; surface modification; textile finishing; dyeing and printing; sustainable materials; smart textile and clothing; characterization; environmental impact assessment

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

Design and Sustainability: Polymer Composites via Additive Manufacturing

edited by Yesong Wang, Zhongsen Zhang, Kunkun Fu and

Wei Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 18844 | 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)

Mechanical Behaviors and Properties of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by Yunfa Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18708 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fiber composites and nanocomposites; damage and failure; viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity; impact; fatigue; additive manufacturing

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

State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in France: 2nd Edition

edited by

Antonio Pizzi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17741 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer chemistry and physics; polymer micro- and nano-composites; biopolymers and bio-based polymers; polymer processing and engineering; polymer sustainability; polymer characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)

Electrospinning of Polymer Systems

edited by

Linge Wang

,

Paul Topham

and Qianqian Yu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15129 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; polymer nanofibres; nanofibrous membranes; biomedicine and healthcare; tissue engineering; drug delivery; fuel cells and thermal storage; textiles and fabrics; sensors; hybrid materials

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

Advances in Polymers: From Fabrication Technologies to Applications in Biotechnology and Biomedicine

edited by

Anca Filimon

and

Lavinia Lupa

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13182 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based high-performance materials; polymer-based composites; bio-inspired and sustainable polymers; structure-property relationships; surface physics and chemistry; materials processing and design; electrospinning and 3D printing techniques; membranes; antimicrobial coatings; wearable sensors; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Lu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11269 | 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)

Functional Polymer Composites: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Federico Olivieri

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 11178 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer composites; synthesis; nanocomposites; polymer blending

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

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 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11169 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; cellulose; lignocellulose; composites; properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Silicon-Based Polymers: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by Hyeon Mo Cho

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10419 | Submission Open

Keywords: silicon-based polymers; polysiloxane; polysilane; polycarbosilane; synthetic method

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Polymeric Materials: Polysaccharides and Carbohydrate Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Agnieszka Feliczak-Guzik

and

Agata Wawrzyńczak

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10334 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis and characterization of carbohydrate/polysaccharide-based NPLs; structural modifications and functionalization of carbohydrate/polysaccharide-based NPLs; encapsulation processes; drug-delivery systems; polysaccharide-based bionanocomposites; polysaccharide-based hydrogels; polysaccharide-based membranes; electroactive NPLs

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

Progress in 3D Printing of Polymeric Materials

edited by

Doina Dimonie

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9490 | Submission Open

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

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

Innovative Polymers and Technology for Membrane Fabrication

edited by

Simona Căprărescu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9454 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative polymers; performance properties; polymeric membranes; characterization; membrane processes; bio-gradable materials; regeneration and sustainability; environmental protection

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

Polymer Packaging: Sustainable Innovations and Alternatives to Fossil-Based Materials

edited by

Dariusz Kowalczyk

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9407 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-packaging; biopolymers; biodegradation; recycling; circular economy

(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 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8962 | 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)

Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers for Sustainable Food Applications

edited by William Facchinatto,

Fernanda Maria Vanin

,

Luiz Alberto Colnago

and Filipe Habitzreuter

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8831 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biobased polymers; sustainable food packaging; edible films; biopolymer coatings; food preservation; active packaging; intelligent packaging; renewable resources

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

Stimuli-Responsive Functional Polymers for Drug Delivery

edited by

Da Huang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 8451 | 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)

Porous Polymers: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Shudong Yu

, Guanwei Liang and Xujiang Chao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8326 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous polymers; solar steam generation; passive daytime radiative cooling optoelectronics; functional polymer design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Harsh Environments: Innovations, Challenges and Applications

edited by

James Njuguna

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8305 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre composites; polymers; applications; characterization; functional materials; extreme and harsh environments

(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 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8218 | 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)

Polymer Nanocomposites and Nanoparticles: Preparation and Applications

edited by

Gregorio Cadenas-Pliego

and

Marissa Pérez-Alvarez

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7677 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; polymers; surface modification of nanoparticles; marine coatings; water treatment

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

Biodegradable Polymers to Biomedical and Packaging Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska

and

Marcin Wekwejt

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7200 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biodegradable composites; physico-chemical characterization of biodegradable polymers; physical and chemical modification of biodegradable polymers; biomedical applications; packaging applications

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

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

edited by

Richard (Chunhui) Yang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6715 | 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)

Functional Materials Based on Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Giovanna Gomez D’Ayala

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6490 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic polymers; biodegradable polymers; iomedical; food packaging; automotive; electrical

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

Advances in High-Performance Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xingfeng Lei

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5507 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyimide space application; heat resistance; high impact resistance; polymer composites; hybrid polymers; engineering plastics; electromagnetic shielding; wave-transparent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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

edited by