Polymers

Polymer Films for Photovoltaic Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1833 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thin films; polymer blend films; doped polymer films; thermo-optical properties; organic solar cells; BHJ photovoltaic structures

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

Polymers for Cryogenic Temperatures for Space and On-Ground Applications

edited by

Uģis Cābulis

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1614 | Submission Open

Keywords: insulation; foam materials; brittleness; cryo-shock; liquefied gasses; future hydrogen energy; space propulsion; barrier properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Natural Fiber-Based Green Materials, Second Edition

edited by

Sunil Kumar Ramamoorthy

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1571 | Submission Open

Keywords: jute; sisal; flax; hemp; kenaf; cellulose

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymer Innovations in Biomedicine

edited by

Lin Ye

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1557 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biomaterials; biodegradable polymeric scaffolds; wound dressings; 3D bioprinting; biomedical applications; cell proliferation; biodegradability; tissue engineering; drug delivery; wearable devices and biosensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Polymer Adhesives and Dynamic Adhesives

edited by

Shuaiyuan Han

, Gang Wang and

Fernão D. Magalhães

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1508 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer adhesives; dynamic adhesives; adhesion technology; physical and mechanical properties; interfacial interactions; surface chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Wood Based Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Roman Reh

, Marius Cătălin Barbu,

Eugenia Mariana Tudor

and Ľuboš Krišťák

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1071 | 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)

Polymers in Inorganic Chemistry: Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Zoi Lada

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 989 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular inorganic chemistry; coordination polymers; polynuclear coordination complexes; metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); coordination chemistry; spin crossover phenomenon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Sustainable and Circular Polymer Composites for Additive Manufacturing

edited by Ramona Fayazfar

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 949 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymer composites; circular economy; recycled plastics; additive manufacturing; 3D-printing; mechanical properties; waste valorization; advanced materials

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

Adsorption of Pollutants from the Environment Using Polymers and Their Composites

edited by

Timothy O. Ajiboye

and Ernestine Atangana

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 787 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorption; polymer composites; carbonaceous; environmental pollution; sustainability; toxicology; wastewater; air pollution control; soil contamination; treatment technologies/remediation

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

Polymer Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ju Fang

and

Huijie Zhang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 735 | Submission Open

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

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

Smart Biopolymers and Sensors

edited by

Fabiano André Narciso Fernandes

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 702 | Submission Open

Keywords: development and applications of smart biopolymers and sensors; synthesis and production methods; biomedical applications; food packaging or coating innovations; agricultural applications; mechanical; physical; and chemical properties; recycling and reusability; 3D printing of smart biopolymers and sensors

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

Polymer-Based Wearable Electronics

edited by Hui Xie

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 702 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable electronics; conductive elastomers/polymers; biodegradable/recyclable polymers; polymer gels; 3D/4D printing; sensors; E-skins; healthcare and personalized medicine

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

Advances in Fatigue and Fracture of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers

edited by

Szymon Duda

and

Michal Jan Smolnicki

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 634 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanics of composite materials; fatigue life estimation; damage-based modeling; experimental mechanics; failure analysis; solid mechanics; multiaxial fatigue

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

Polymers Reinforced Civil Engineering Materials and Components

edited by

Xuanyi Xue

and Fei Wang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 624 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; concrete; disaster; durability; mechanical property

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

Current and Future Trends in Thermosetting Resins

edited by

Przemysław Pączkowski

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 599 | 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)

Graphene-Based Polymer Composites: Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Guohua Chen

,

Wenhua Chen

and

Li Tan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 576 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene-based composites; graphene; graphene oxide; surface functionalization; fabrication approaches; materials properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Next-Generation Polymer Composites for Green Energy Production and Storage

edited by Jayantha Epaarachchi, Madhubhashitha Herath and

Janitha Jeewantha

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 445 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; advanced polymer systems; eco-friendly polymers; sandwich composite; theory and constitutive modelling; energy storage composites; green energy; renewable energy technologies; sustainable energy solutions; structural supercapacitors

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

Computational Approaches and Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Exploiting Design Synergies in Polymer-Based Materials and Structures

edited by

Mario Milazzo

,

Serena Danti

and

Russo Teresa

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical behavior; artificial intelligence; additive manufacturing; design for additive manufacturing; structural optimization; interfaces; contact analysis; multiscale modeling; finite element modeling

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

Latest Progress on Polymer Synthesis with Multifunctional Monomers

edited by

Placido Mineo

and

Mohamad Al-Sheikhly

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 377 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer chemistry; polymer synthesis; polymerization kinetics; composites; hybrid materials; aerogels; hydrogels; surface engineering; molecular engineering; chiral polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jin-Jia Hu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 361 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; synthesis and characterization of polymer for tissue engineering; bioactive polymer scaffolds; functional polymer scaffolds; cell– materials interactions; mechanobiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers Applications in Coating, Functionalization of Drug Delivery Systems

edited by

Florentina Lupascu

and

Lenuta Profire

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; smart formulation; functional polymers; innovative devices; in situ surface modifications of materials; drug delivery systems; nanocarriers; 3D- and 4D-printing

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

Advances in Composite Materials: Polymers and Fibers Inclusion

edited by

Michéle Dal Toé Casagrande

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineering; materials; composites; synthetic fibers; natural fibers; recycled materials; residues; polymers; biopolymers; additives; reinforcement; stabilization; sustainability; experimental analysis; modelling/simulation; life cycle analysis (LCA); renewable recourses; properties

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites for Enhanced Filtration and Purification in Water Treatment

edited by Ana Catarina Trindade

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 327 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposite materials; environmental applications; water treatment; air purification; waste management; sustainable practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials for Batteries/Capacitors Applications

edited by Gaojing Yang, Qiubo Guo and Suting Weng

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; organic electrode materials; batteries; capacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Applications of Biopolymers in Ophthalmology and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Kevin Yang Wu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; ophthalmic surgery; ocular drug delivery; tissue regeneration; tissue engineering; 3D bioprinting; polymer-based scaffolds; nano-based drug delivery system in ophthalmology; orbital reconstruction; oculoplastic surgery; translational ophthalmic research

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

Preparation of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites

edited by Feiyu Xu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; graphene; nanoparticles; assembly

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

Advanced Electrochemical Applications of Polymer Materials

edited by Qingnuan Zhang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; electrochemical applications; energy storage; surface modification; electrical conductivity; fuel cells; lithium-ion batteries; water electrolysis; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Phase Behavior in Polymers: Morphology and Self-Assembly: 2nd Edition

edited by

Eamor M. Woo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: phase behavior of blends or copolymers; crystallization induced separation; morphology; self-assembly and surface relief patterns; supramolecular architect

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

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

edited by

Mazeyar Parvinzadeh Gashti

and

Alessandro Francisco Martins

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 162 | 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)

Bioplastics

edited by

Ramani Narayan

and

Apoorva Kulkarni

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioplastics; polymer processing; reactive extrusion; polymer blends; biobased; biodegradable

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

Multifunctional Applications of Resistant Starch in Food and Packaging

edited by Eimear Gallagher and

Mehraj Fatema Z. Mulla

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer; starch; resistant starch; food; packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multifunctional Applications of Chitosan-Based Materials

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

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 125 | 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)

Polymers for Optical and Electrical Applications

edited by Sui Yang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: optoelectronic polymers; transparent conducting polymers; photovoltaic polymers; luminescent polymers; polymer-based LEDs; dielectric polymers for electronics; organic semiconductors; light-emitting polymers (LEPs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Microfabrication and 3D/4D Printing

edited by

Yi-Je Juang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: microfabrication; 3D/4D printing; polymer; elastomer; micro-embossing; micro-injection molding; roll-to-roll; roll-to-plate; mold making; numerical simulation; manufacturing

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

Naturally Occurring Polymers as Tools for Coping with Diseases

edited by

Gabriel López-Velázquez

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; pharmacotherapy; naturally occurring polymer; plant-derived polymers; naturally occurring polysaccharide; drug delivery; wound healing; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Biosensors: Fabrication, Characterization, and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Naseem Abbas

,

Haider Abbas

and

Mohsin Ali Badshah

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro-/nanofabrication methods; microarray technology; micro-/nanostructures; biosensors; virus detection; biomarker detection; gas sensors; flexible sensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers for Tissue Engineering

edited by Kyubae Lee

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Innovative Functional Polymer Composites for Next-Generation Biomedical Solutions

edited by

Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer composites; biomedical applications; tissues engineering; drug delivery systems; stimuli-responsive polymers; biodegradable materials; nanocomposites; biocompatibility; antimicrobial coatings; diagnostic devices

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

Sustainable Polymers in Waste Management and Recycling

edited by Elsa F. Vieira

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymeric materials; renewable resources; green engineering; design for recycling; functional polymeric materials; biodegradability; biocompatibility; sustainable polymer recycling

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

Advances in Flame-Retardant and Heat-Resistant Polymeric Materials

edited by Jiping Liu and Yinjie Wang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 95 | 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)

Synthesis and Applications of Polysaccharides from Natural Resources

edited by Moacir Fernandes Queiroz and

Hugo Alexandre Oliveira Rocha

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; antibacterial activities; antifungal activities; drug delivery; scaffold; biomolecules; natural resources; nanoparticles; proteins; polysaccharides

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

Preparation and Application of Biodegradable Polymeric Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Juliana Botelho Moreira

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

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

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

Antimicrobial Polymers for Coating Applications and Biofilm Eradication

edited by Magali Soares Dos Santos Pozza, Andresa Carla Feihrmann and Oscar De Oliveira Santos-Junior

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: film casting; bio-fabrication; coatings; and thin films; product testing and analysis; characterization; polymer rheology; and mechanical properties; biofilm disruption

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

Advanced Natural Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by Liuyun Jiang

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1353 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; natural polymer-based membranes; scaffolds; hydrogels; biomedical; bone regeneration; wound surgical dressing; drug carrier

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multifunctional Application of Electrospun Fiber: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rui Zhao

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Dental Applications III

edited by

Márk Fráter

,

Edina Lempel

and

Daniel Palkovics

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 18263 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin composite; direct restorations; indirect restoration; fiber reinforcement; dental polymers; material science; biomechanical testing; monomer; polymerization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances and Applications of Block Copolymers II

edited by

Nikolaos Politakos

and

Apostolos Avgeropoulos

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 14421 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; copolymers; block copolymers; controlled synthesis; anionic polymerization; RAFT polymerization; ATRP polymerization; emulsion polymerization; molecular characterization; morphological characterization; terpolymers; hybrid materials; polypeptides; polymeric chimeras; composite materials; self-assembly; polymer brushes; biopolymers; biocompatibility; smart materials; responsive properties; hydrogels; drug delivery; computational chemistry; structure– property relationship; polymer nano/micro particles; self-healing materials; recyclability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Novel Nanoparticles and Their Enhanced Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yuwei Chen

and

Yumin Xia

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10228 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; graphene; carbon black; particle-reinforced polymer; polymer matrix; conductive particle/polymer composites; multifunctional polymer composites; properties of composites enhanced

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

Bio-Inspired Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Li Guo

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7775 | 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)

Degradation and Stabilization of Polymer Materials 2nd Edition

edited by

Branka Mušič

,

Mariaenrica Frigione

and

Barbara Horvat

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7660 | 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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