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Polymeric Materials in Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Simón Yobanny Reyes-López

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1602 | Submission Open

Keywords: coagulants; flocculants; adsorbents; polymer separation membrane; polymeric materials; wastewater treatment; organic contaminants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Carbon Fiber/Polymer Composites: Preparation and Properties

edited by Nannan Wu and Ruliang Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1501 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix; carbon fiber; multifunctional composites; characterizations; applications; EMI shielding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Recycling of Engineering Polymers: Process and Physico-Chemical Changes

edited by

Dorota Czarnecka-Komorowska

and

Karolina Wiszumirska

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1362 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineering polymer wastes; closing the loop/circular economy; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; organic recycling; property– structure relationships

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

Polymeric Materials in Food Science

edited by

Barbara Tomadoni

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1167 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; agriculture; food packaging; slow release; 3D printing; edible coatings; nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Antibacterial Polymers and Their Composites

edited by

Tippabattini Jayaramudu

Rajesh K. Sani

and

Varaprasad Kokkarachedu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1149 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; polymeric materials; nanocomposites; inorganic nanoparticles; organic nanoparticles; nanomaterials; drug delivery; metal nanoparticles; biocompatible and biodegradable; antibacterial properties; nanocomposites; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Progress on Advanced Fibrous Materials

edited by

Wanjun Liu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 973 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibrous materials; functional fibers; advanced characterization and manufacture methods for textile and fibrous materials; textile design and engineering for advanced functionality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymer Composites for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Shaojian He

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 972 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; electrical insulation; electronic materials; electromagnetic shielding; dielectric properties; mechanical properties; heat dissipation; breakdown; aging

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

Applications of Ionic Liquids, Poly(Ionic Liquids), Ionic Liquid–Biopolymer Systems, and Their Composites

edited by

Alessandro Francisco Martins

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 910 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis; polymerization; materials; hydrogels; drug delivery systems; antimicrobial activity; surface coatings; films; membranes; hydrogels; composites; technological applications

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

Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Polymer Composites

edited by

Andrey Aniskevich

and Olga Bulderberga

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 890 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; 3D print; polymer composites; experiment; modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Wood and Wood-Based Composites: New Frontiers in Modification, Performance, and Sustainability

edited by

Jyh-Horng Wu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 806 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood-based composites; environmentally friendly materials; modification; flame retardancy; physico-mechanical properties; sustainability; durability; environmental exposure

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

Polymeric Materials for Wastewater Treatment Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Marta Otero

and

Ricardo N. Coimbra

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer applications; wastewater treatment; advanced water treatments; organic and inorganic contaminants; emerging contaminants; eutrophication mitigation; microbiological contaminants; polymeric materials; polymer composites; smart polymers; polymer-based solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers: Design, Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Vilma Ratautaite

and

Arunas Ramanavicius

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); molecular imprinting technology; conducting polymers; conjugated polymer; electrochemical deposition; electrochemical sensors; synthetic receptors

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

Biomedical Applications of Intelligent Hydrogel 2nd Edition

edited by

Chao Xu

and

Murat Guvendiren

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; microgels; responsive materials; injectable; self-assembled hydrogels

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Organic Semiconductor Materials and Devices

edited by Qingqing Yang and Lihui Liu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer semiconductor; photovoltaics; light-emitting diodes; transistors; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Based Fuel Cells for Energy Conversion

edited by

Lindiwe Khotseng

, Huaneng Su, Yi Cheng and

Ntalane Sello Seroka

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen fuel cells; direct alcohol fuel cells; innovative materials; performance; cost; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Semiconductors: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Jianfeng Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: conjugated polymers; imide; N-type polymer semiconductors; organic field-effect transistors; organic thermoelectrics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer-Based Wearable and Flexible Bio-Sensors

edited by

Sheng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based wearable sensors; flexible sensors; sensor fabrication; health monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in 3D Printing of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Qinghua Wei

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymer composites; modification; structure; properties; printing process; experimental analysis; numerical calculation

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

Supramolecular Polymers: Structural Diversity and Supramolecular Chirality

edited by

Aurica Farcas

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: supramolecular polymers; helical polymers; chiral polymers; hierarchical chirality; polymer aggregates; chiral self-assembly; nanocomposite materials; amplification of asymmetry; chiroptical generation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Design, Synthesis and Application of Coordination-Driven Metal-Organic Supramolecular Polymers

edited by Die Liu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: supramolecular self-assembly; metal-organic polymers; organic ligands design; coordination-assembled strategy; applications of metal-organic polymer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Reinforced Polymer Materials for Additive Manufacturing, Product Design, Processing and Their Applications

edited by

Lucía Rodríguez Parada

Pedro Francisco Mayuet Ares

, Álvaro Sampaio and

Sergio De la Rosa Silva

submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2177 | Submission Open

Keywords: product design; concept and creative design; additive manufacturing; reinforced polymers; finished quality; dimensional evaluation; customization; manufacturing process; applications of reinforced polymers; life cycle assessment (LCA); sustainability; methodologies and product design processes

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

Environmentally Friendly Textiles, Fibers and Their Composites

edited by

Sandra Flinčec Grgac

Anita Tarbuk

and Snježana Brnada

submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1229 | 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)

Advanced Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering II

edited by

Ionela Andreea Neacsu

and

Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10199 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; scaffolds; composites; porous materials; wound dressings; 3D printing; biomedical applications; cell proliferation; biodegradability; tissue engineering

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

Applications of Lasers in Polymer Science

edited by

Takayasu Kawasaki

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9141 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; degradation; infrared; visible; ultraviolet; vibrational excitation; terahertz; fabrication; therapy

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

Polymer Composites in Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

edited by

Jianyong Shi

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5932 | Submission Open

Keywords: geomembrane; geotextile; geosynthetic clay liner; high density polyethylene pipe; contaminant diffusion; municipal solid waste; fly ash; sludge; fiber reinforcement; leachate treatment; landfill; heap stability; environmental protection

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

Progress in Polymer Thin Films and Surface Modification

edited by Javier Esteban Durantini and

Daniel A. Heredia

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2641 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thin films; surface modification; electropolymerization; solar cells; supercapacitors; antimicrobial surfaces; water splitting; photodynamic inactivation

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

Advances in Textile Based Polymer Composites

edited by

Rajesh Mishra

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2332 | Submission Open

Keywords: textile structures; woven; knitted; braided composites; 3D woven composites; multiaxial fabric composite; modeling of structural composites; mechanical performance; thermoset; thermoplastic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymer-Based Dielectric Composite Materials for Energy Applications

edited by

Gang Jian

and

Zixiong Sun

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2257 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based composites; dielectric; energy storage; capacitors; ferroelectric; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Development in Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by Yuan Li

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2224 | Submission Open

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

Simulation and Calculation of Polymer Composite Materials

edited by

Han Liu

, Maja Kuzmanović and

Zhenhua Wei

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2023 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymeric solids; mechanical property; structural morphology; molecular dynamics simulation; finite element analysis; multiscale modeling; constitutive modeling; machine learning; inverse design

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

Advances in Self-Healing Polymer Composites

edited by

Alfonso Martone

submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4523 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitrimers; covalent adaptable networks; self-healing; creep; recyclability; reactive thermoset; dynamic bonds; shape memory

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)

Application Of Starch/Exopolysaccharide-Based Polymers In Food Industry

edited by

Renpeng Du

Dan Zhao

and

Shanshan Sun

submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1627 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch; polymer; exopolysaccharide; cellulose; microbial enzymes; composite materials; structure and properties; food applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymers: Innovations in Processing, Diverse Applications, and Sustainable Solutions

edited by

Vesna Ocelić Bulatović

and

Dajana Kučić Grgić

submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymer materials; polymer composites; 3D printing; biomedical applications; mulch films; product life cycle

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

Sustainable Polymer Composites from Renewable Resources: Functionality and Applications

edited by

Bo Wang

Jie Li

and

Yingchun Li

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 15 articles | Viewed by 52509 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; sustainable polymer composites; sustainable materials; renewable resources; modification and regeneration of waste plastics

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

Research and Application of Polymer Adhesives

edited by

Hong Chi

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14148 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Additive Manufacturing of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Chengxing Yang

Kui Wang

Jianxun Zhang

and Andrea Codolini

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 13349 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; continuous fibre; short fibre; polymer; composite material; formulation; mechanical properties; characterisation

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

Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composite II

edited by

Dilip Depan

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9775 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; mechanical properties; rheological properties; carbon nanotubes and nanofibers; polymer– fiber interphase; degradation and stability of polymer nanocomposites; self-healing polymer nanocomposites; nanoscale characterization of polymer nanocomposites; MD simulations; shape– memory polymer nanocomposites

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

Electrospun Polymer Nanofibers: Preparation, Design, and Characterization

edited by

Yinsong Si

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8601 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning polymer nanofibers; hybrid nanofibers; biomass nanofibers; smart nanofibers; nanocomposites; characterization; emerging applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in Applied Lignin Research

edited by

Jost Ruwoldt

and

Gary Chinga Carrasco

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6143 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; lignosulfonates; kraft lignin; soda lignin; organosolv lignin; biopolymers; biorefinery; characterization; green materials; green chemicals

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

State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Canada

edited by

and

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5989 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastics polymerization; polymer processing; polymer characterization; polymer resins and structures; modeling; recycling

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

High Performance Polymer Membranes II

edited by

Ronghui Qi

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5558 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance; polymer membranes; membrane modification; membrane module fabrication; technoeconomic analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Composite Materials for Water Contaminant Removal

edited by Guo Lin

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4463 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composite materials; adsorption; pollutant removal; contaminants; water treatment; metal-organic frameworks

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

Study in Chitosan and Crosslinked Chitosan Nanoparticles

edited by

Aldo Amaro-Reyes

and

Carlos Regalado-González

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4274 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; crosslinking; nanoparticles; tissue engineering; enzyme immobilization; targeted drug delivery; genipin; glutaraldehyde; tripolyphosphate; polymer coating; nanobiocatalyst

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

3D/4D Printing for Polymer Composites

edited by

Frank Gardea

and

Ehsan Sabet

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4200 | Submission Open

Keywords: 4D printing; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; stimuli-responsive; material programming; multifunctional materials; polymer composites; active materials

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

Laser-Enabled Advances in Polymers

edited by

Anca Bonciu

and

Valentina Dinca

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4193 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser designed interfaces; biomedical applications; photocatalytic/environmental; sensing

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

Functional Polymers for Construction Purposes

edited by

Anita Staroń

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2744 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction industry; sustainable development; functional polymers; environmental impact; energy efficiency; renewable resources; waste reduction; composites; green polymers

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

Carbohydrate Polymers: Synthesis, Preparation, Structural Characteristics and Applications

edited by

Aoxue Luo

and

Yijun Fan

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2466 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbohydrate polymers; polysaccharide; synthesis; structural characteristics; biological activity

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

Latest Advances in Photopolymerization

edited by

Camilla Noè

, Andrea Cosola and

José Manuel Gaspar Martinho

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2429 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymerization; polymers; 3D printing; coatings; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in Biopolymers: Structure, Modification, Biorefinery, and Applications

edited by

Mingqiang Zhu

Yanyan Dong

and

Xiaoshuai Han

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1984 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioenergy and biorefinery of bio-based materials; novel and high-efficiency pretreatment methods for improving the degradation of lignocelluloses; structural elucidation of native and fractionated biomass; such as cellulose; hemicelluloses; and lignin; chemocatalytic depolymerization of biomass; the upgrade of lignin to fuels and chemicals; lignocellulose-based materials; such as activated carbon

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

Material-Process-Structure Integrated Design For Advanced Polymeric Composites

edited by