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Advances in Flame-Retardant and Heat-Resistant Polymeric Materials

edited by Jiping Liu and Yinjie Wang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1137 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite; flame-retardant; heat-resistant; polymer materials; fire safety environmental protection; thermal protection; thermal stability; smoke suppression

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Manufacturing of Polymer-Based Materials with Specific Thermal Properties

edited by

Beata Anwajler

Jacek Iwko

and

Przemysław Postawa

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1046 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; advanced processing techniques; thermal properties; polymer modification; nanofillers; flame retardancy; insulation materials; IFR; intumescent coatings

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

Polymer Materials for Ecological and Environmental Applications

edited by

Mingxing Shi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1025 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; scaffolds; optimization strategies; capacitive deionization; adsorption and separation; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Preparation and Application of Biodegradable Polymeric Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Juliana Botelho Moreira

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 909 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradability; biopolymer-based films; characterization techniques; nanofillers; physicochemical properties; sustainability

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

Advanced Polymers for Biosensor Applications

edited by

Geon Hwee Kim

and

Hyoryung Nam

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 845 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers; biocompatibility; surface functionalization; flexible device; biosignal recording

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers in Next-Gen Sensors: From Flexibility to AI Integration

edited by

Selcan Karakuş

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 755 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation sensors; polymer-based nanosensors; artificial intelligence) algorithms; wearable technology; healthcare monitoring

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

Polymer Thin Films: Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Simona Condurache-Bota

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 728 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thin films; functional polymers; preparation techniques; polymer properties; polymer applications; new materials

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

Biomass Valorization and Conversion for Sustainable Polymer Composites

edited by

Giulia Infurna

and

Nadka T. Dintcheva

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 600 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass valorization; sustainable materials; bio-based products; green composites; circular economy; biorefinery; waste-to-resource; bioenergy; renewable feedstocks; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Two Dimensional-Based Polymer Composites for 3D Printing: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by Adrián Esteban-Arranz and

Viviana Jehová González Velázquez

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 491 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based composites; hydrogels; protein-based polymers; biomaterial inks; 3D printing; scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Radiation-Induced Modifications in Polymers and Graft Copolymerization: Mechanisms and Applications

edited by

Jessica Scifo

, Rocco Carcione and

Mohamad Al-Sheikhly

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 487 | Submission Open

Keywords: ionizing radiation; polymers; polymer composites; crosslinking; degradation; grafting; functionalization; surface modification; interface properties; morphological and structural characterizations; total absorbed dose; dose rate; sensors and devices

Synthetic-Biological Hybrid Polymers and Co-Assembled Nanostructures

edited by

Marcela Mihai

and

Asterios (Stergios) Pispas

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 465 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide modification; hybrid macromolecules; self-assembled nanostructures; co-assembly; nanocarriers; nanocontainers; surface functionalization

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

Polymeric Materials in 3D Printing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Costas Charitidis

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 438 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; smart materials; biomaterials; nanomaterials; composites

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

New Progress in the Recycling of Plastics

edited by

Hasan Saygın

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 418 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; degradation; process; sustainability; upcycling; plastic waste treatment; depolymerization; modelling; recycled polymer applications

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

Development of Polymeric Scaffolds in Bone Regeneration

edited by Marta Vallecillo-Rivas

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone regeneration; bone substitute; ridge augmentation; tissue engineering; alveolar bone defect; scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Degradation and Recycling of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hisayuki Nakatani

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro- and nanoplastics; polymer degradation; polymer recycling; waste treatment using organisms; impacts of micro- and nanoplastics on various ecosystems; additives

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

Advances in Application of Electrospun Nanofibers for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery

edited by

Mazeyar Parvinzadeh Gashti

and

Alessandro Francisco Martins

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospun nanofibers; tissue engineering; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; biocompatible materials; controlled release systems; extracellular matrix mimics; stimuli-responsive nanofibers; functionalized scaffolds

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

Multifunctional Applications of Chitosan-Based Materials

edited by Marcus Vinícius Lia Fook and Suedina Maria de Lima Silva

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; multifunctional materials; hydrogels; scaffolds; membranes; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; advanced materials; environmental sustainability

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

Advanced Polymer Materials in Nanocatalytic Medicine

edited by

Weiwei Zeng

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; nanocatalytic medicine; in situ; biocompatible; microenvironment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Hydrogel Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering—2nd Edition

edited by

Aneta Ostróżka-Cieślik

and

Sławomir Wilczyński

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; hydrogels; drug release; tissue engineering; polymer networks

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

Next-Generation Polymer Nanocomposites for Coatings

edited by

Adhigan Murali

and

Raja Venkatesan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; living radical polymers; nanomaterials; supramolecular polymers; coatings; self-healing; coating for flexible electronics

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

Advances in Polymeric Membrane Materials for Separation and Purification

edited by

Juhana Jaafar

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel polymeric materials for membranes (e.g.; block copolymers; IPNs; and bio-based polymers); surface modification and functionalization strategies; mixed-matrix and nanocomposite polymer membranes; advanced fabrication techniques (e.g.; electrospinning; 3D printing; and phase inversion); structure– performance relationship of membrane materials; membrane fouling and mitigation strategies; sustainability and recyclability of polymeric membranes

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

Data-Driven Discovery and Design of Polymeric Materials: Integrating Machine Learning and High-Throughput Experimentation

edited by

Célio Bruno Pinto Fernandes

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: scientific machine learning; physics-based deep learning; physics-guided neural networks; physics-informed neural networks; polymer simulation; viscoelastic fluids

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

Advanced Polymer Electrolytes for Fuel Cell and Lithium-Ion Battery Applications

edited by

Sabuj Chandra Sutradhar

and

Hohyoun Jang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; ionic conductivity; solid-state electrolytes; fuel cells; lithium-ion batteries; flexible devices; sustainable materials; biopolymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Research on Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yubing Hu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer composites; 3D printing techniques; material sciences; fused deposition modeling (FDM); mechanical properties

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

Functional Polymers for Tissue Engineering

edited by Kyubae Lee

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; biodegradable materials; biomimetic scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: The Relationship Between Structure and Properties of Polymer Materials in Processing

edited by

Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis

and

Hiroshi Ito

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; structure– property relationship; mechanical properties; thermal properties; molecular structure; additives and fillers; nanocomposites; 3D printing; environmental stability thermal stability; polymer nanocomposites; processing parameters; molecular alignment; industrial applications

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

Advances in Polymeric Dental Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Daniel Torres-Lagares

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composite materials; polymeric dental cements; polymeric adhesive materials; polymeric procoagulants; polymerics materials for oral tissue regeneration; polymerics materials in implant dentistry; polymerics materials in virtual planned dentistry; polymerics materials in orthodontic appliances

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Self-Healing Polymers

edited by

Junfeng Su

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing polymers; dynamic covalent bonds; stimuli-responsive materials; damage repair; multifunctional composites; sustainability

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

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

edited by

Husam Younes

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 165 | 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)

Additive Manufacturing Technology of Polymer-Based Composites

edited by

Alfonso Martone

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: three-dimensional printing; recycling; covalent adaptable networks; nanocomposites; energy storage; thermal management; metamaterials; four-dimensional printing; smart materials; multifunctionality

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

Advances in Electrospun Polymeric Nanofibers

edited by

Claudia Merlini

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; polymeric nanofibers; polymer composites; nanofiber functionalization; sustainable materials; core– shell nanofibers; nanoparticle incorporation; advanced fiber architectures; structure– property relationships; multifunctional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

The Chemistry of Natural Polymers

edited by

Jirapornchai Suksaeree

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: food polymers; natural polymers; biopolymers; biomass-derived polymers; agro-polymers; polysaccharides; starch; dietary fibre; proteins; edible polymers; processing-structure-property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in Carbon-Based Polymeric Composites

edited by

Xiangnan Chen

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based material; polymers; composites; low-cost preparation; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Composite/Scaffolds for Balanced Hemostatic Function and Wound Healing

edited by

Sudarshan Singh

and

Arvind Kumar Singh Chandel

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymeric composite; polymeric scaffolds; hemostats; wound healing

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

Smart Polymeric Materials for Soft Electronics—2nd Edition

edited by

Naveen Tiwari

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; sensors; nanocomposite; stretchable; soft electronics; biomedical; polymer chemistry

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

Overviews on the Chemistry and Applications of Epoxy Resins as Restorative or Structural Adhesives

edited by

Evangelia Vouvoudi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy ring; coatings; surface conservation; glass restoration; reinforced composites; crosslinked polymers; UV-polymerization; thermosetting; condensation polymerization; tertiary amines

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

Functional Polymer Nanocomposites for Analytical Sensing and Detection

edited by

Mustafa Özyürek

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer nanocomposites; analytical sensing platforms; electrochemical biosensors; optical sensing materials; stimuli-responsive polymers; hybrid nanostructures; wearable and flexible sensors; environmental monitoring; point-of-care diagnostics; polymer-based smart materials

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

State-of-the-Art Polyurethane Research and Technology

edited by

José Miguel Martín Martínez

and Anna Magiera

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; composites; polymeric materials; foams; rigid foams; coatings; elastomers; adhesives; synthesis; polyols

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

Plant-Derived Biopolymers and Natural Polymers

edited by

Celina Maria Damian

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; green synthesis; environmental impact; biopolymer modification; degradation

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

Polymeric Systems for Bioprinting

edited by

Abuzer Açıkgöz

and

Gokhan Demircan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioprinting; polymeric bioinks; digital light processing (DLP); rheology; crosslinking mechanisms; cell– material interactions; hydrogel systems; hybrid biocomposites; tissue engineering; nanocomposite scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Energy Applications

edited by

Adhigan Murali

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; living radical polymers; energy nanomaterials; supramolecular polymers; energy storages; batteries; supercapacitors; flexible electronics

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

Biobased Nanoparticles Derived from Natural Polymers and Their Use in Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Ewa Piorkowska-Gałęska

and

Tomasz Makowski

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased nanoparticles; polymer nanocomposites; preparation; structure; properties

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

New Advances in Molecularly Imprinted Polymer, 2nd Edition

edited by Jae Sup Shin

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular imprinting; recognition ability; biomimic; target molecule; sensor

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

Advanced Polymer-Based Materials for Membrane Technology

edited by

Aneliya Kostadinova

and

Anna Staneva

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthase and physicochemical properties of chitosan; natural and artificial polymers; elastomers composites and their interaction with cells; natural and synthetic polymers (e.g.; PDMS); PVP and its composites

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

Functional Polymers: Interaction, Surface, Processing and Applications: 3rd Edition

edited by

Chi-Jung Chang

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9140 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical/gas/bio-sensing; oil– water separation; heavy metal removal; photocatalyst; interactions with biomolecules; solar steam generation; smart textiles; functional textiles; microwave absorption; photothermal effect; piezoelectric effect; stimuli-responsive polymers; processing parameter– property correlation; composition– property relation

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

Advanced Polymer Composites with High Mechanical Properties

edited by

Bertan Beylergil

and

Hasan Ulus

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer composites; high mechanical properties; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); thermoplastic and thermoset composites; hybrid composites; nanofiller reinforcement; fracture toughness and fatigue resistance; impact and wear performance; interface engineering; multifunctional materials

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

Thermal Behavior and Properties of Polymer Composites

edited by

Milena Marinović-Cincović

Suzana Samaržija-Jovanović

and

Ignazio Blanco

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; thermal stability; thermal conductivity; glass transition temperature (Tg); melting temperature (Tm); crystallization; thermogravimetric analysis (TGA); differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)

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

Advanced Design and Functionalization Strategies for Carbon-Based Polymer Composites

edited by Mateusz Olszewski,

Hengxi Chen

and

Lorenzo De Noni

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanotubes (CNTs); graphene; and carbon nanostructures; design and functionalization of polymer/CNT nanocomposites; electrical and thermal properties; mechanical reinforcement mechanisms; dispersion and interfacial engineering; multifunctional and synergistic effects; advanced composites characterization

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

Porous Organic Polymers (POPs)—Synthesis, Design, Structural Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tomislav Balić

Ivica Đilović

and

Martina Medvidović-Kosanović

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: POPs; porous materials; coordination polymers; imine macrocycles; covalent organic frameworks; gas adsorption; energy storage; sensors; catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Degradation and Stabilization of Polymer Materials 2nd Edition

edited by

Branka Mušič

Mariaenrica Frigione

and

Barbara Horvat

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 22970 | Submission Open

Keywords: provide a comprehensive overview of the life cycle of polymers; from production to their environmental consequences; assess the environmental impact of plastics and microplastics on ecosystems; research the impact of UV radiation and other natural factors on the aging of plastic and its subsequent breakdown into micro- and nanoplastics; provide insights into the impact of plastics/microplastics on the implications of different mitigation strategies through recycling and the circular economy

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

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