Special Issues

Polymers publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Development submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 713 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; sustainable development; composting; LCA
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Latest Research on Polysaccharides: Structure and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 563 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; preparation method; structural characterization; bioaccessibility; functionality; biological and pharmacological properties; gut microbiota modulation; structure and functionality relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Drug-Loaded Polymer Colloidal Systems in Nanomedicine III submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 487 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric colloids; micelles; nanogels; liposomes; nanoparticles; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)
Polymers in Supercapacitor Technology
edited by , José Jarib Alcaraz-Espinoza and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open
Keywords: conducting polymers; electrodes; wearables; flexible electronics; supercapacitors; gel electrolytes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Mechanical Testing of Polymer Composites
edited by Daniel R. Merkel, and Shiyao Lin
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-destructive mechanical evaluation and quality assessment (metrology; DIC; thermography; dynamic mechanical methods; damage repair assessment; etc.); multifunctional composites (in situ sensing; electromechanical; morphing; self-healing; etc.); joints (surfaces; interfaces; adhesion; rivets; hybrid/multi-materials; etc.); extreme environments (high temperature; high pressure; cryogenic; high humidity; corrosive gas environments; liquid environments; etc.); fatigue (multiaxial; random load spectrum; etc.); methods used for specific structures (pressure vessels; sandwich structures; woven fiber-reinforced composites; space structures; wind structures; hybrid fiber composites; etc.); Reinforcement-matrix interfaces (fiber; particle; nanoreinforcement; alternative fiber interfaces; picoindenttion; etc.); impact testing (drop tower testing; pendulum impact testing; high-speed imaging; high strain rate; split-Hopkinson; etc.); experimentally validated computational methods; wear; tribology; scratch testing (fiber; polymer; composites; etc.); additive manufactured materials (3D printed polymers and composites; etc.); micro and nanomechanical methods (indentation; wear; fiber-matrix interfaces; etc.); testing for specific properties (inter-/intra-laminar; biaxial; triaxial; etc.); in situ test methods (SEM; tomography; etc.)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Electrospinning of Polymer Systems
edited by Linge Wang, and Qianqian Yu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 205 | 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)
Production and Potential Uses of Biopolymers from Natural Sources and Agro-Industrial Waste II submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open
Keywords: agro-industrial waste; bioplastics; biopolymers; biomaterials; enzymes; exopolysaccharides; food-packaging; polyhydroxyalkanoates; tannins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Polymer-Based Drug-Delivery Systems submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioadhesion; controlled release; drug-delivery system; pharmaceutical technology; polymers; structural characterization; structural modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Carbon-Reinforced Polymer Composites
edited by Lizhi Guan
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon materials; advanced manufacturing; interface; microstructure; polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
The Application of Polymers in Biomimetics
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-healing materials; superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic surfaces; color-changing and optical properties; biomimetic adhesive; biomedical application; intelligent responsive materials; materials for biomimetic robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Electrochemical Depolymerization of Polymers
edited by Bruno Manzolli Rodrigues
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical depolymerization; electrode materials; electrocatalysis; sustainable chemistry; polymer recycling; sustainable chemistry  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Application of Metal-Organic Frameworks Based on Polymers
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-organic frameworks coordination polymer; biosensor; food safety; bioimaging; nanozyme; catalyst
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biomedical Polymer Materials for Wound Healing
edited by Panpan Pan
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical polymer; wound healing; tissue regeneration; multifunctional hydrogels; tissue-engineered scaffolds; skin dressings; hemostatic materials; wearable devices; drug-controlled release systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Coordination Polymers Based on Macrocyclic Ligands
edited by , and Martina Medvidović-Kosanović
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: macrocycles; coordination polymers; rational design and functionalization; porosity; catalysis; sensing and detection; gas storage and separation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Applications of Polymer Composites in Fuel Cells
edited by Wei-Jen Chen and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; bipolar plate; fuel cell; recycling; thermal stability; contact resistance; carbon nanotube; graphene; flame retardant; carbon fiber; flame retardant
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer-Based Composites for EMI Shielding
edited by Lei Wang
submission deadline 5 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1133 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic pollution; EMI shielding; polymer-based composites; shielding theories
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Application of Polymers and Their Composites in Energy Storage
edited by and Lei Luo
submission deadline 5 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based energy storage materials; MOFs/polymer-based materials; polymer-based rechargeable batteries; carbon-based electrode materials; grapheme; MXene; Li/Na-ion batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
3D-Printed Polymers for Tissue Engineering or Bioelectronics
edited by Yongcong Fang and Wenyu Wang
submission deadline 5 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D bioprinting; flexible electronics; tissue engineering; biofabrication; wearable devices; regenerative medicine; organoids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymers for Adsorption Applications
edited by Tao Bao
submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1645 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous organic polymers; adsorption; adsorbent; extraction; pollutants removal; functional coating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Surfaces and Interfaces of Polymer Composites submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17064 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; tailoring; characterize interfaces; microelectronic; automotive; aircraft; (bio)medicine; diagnostic; sensor technologies; nanomaterials; colloids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Green Flame-Retardant Polymer Material
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16055 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-halogen flame retardancy; organic– inorganic hybrid polymeric materials; intumescent flame retardants; biobased flame retardants; polymer nanocomposites; surface treatments and coatings; smoke and toxicity reduction; flame-retardant mechanisms; fire safety regulation; flame retardant ecological issues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Fabrication and Application of Biopolymer-Based Advanced Functional Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14134 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; modification; hydrothermal synthesis; composites; bioplastic; drug carriers; biomaterials; sensors; packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Functional Polymeric Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10987 | 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)
Functional Polymers for Drug Delivery System II
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10016 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug delivery; biodegradable polymer; stimuli-responsive polymer; targeted drug delivery; in vitro/in vivo investigations; therapeutic activity; synthesis methods; biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Research and Application of Polymer Adhesives
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9969 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Eco-Friendly Coatings and Adhesive Technology submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7703 | Submission Open
Keywords: coating; adhesive; polymer; eco-friendly; water-based; re-use; solvent-free; composites; functional polymer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Polymer Composites in Engineering: Multiscale/Multiphysics Analyses
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7230 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber reinforced polymer; synthetic and/or natural fibers; polymer matrix composite; thermosetting CFRP; multiscale modeling; thermial-mechanical coupling; modeling and optimization; non-destructive testing; strength and fatigue evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Polymer/Graphene Composites and Nanocomposites
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6786 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene and graphene oxide; polymer composite and nanocomposite; aerogel; hydrogel; functional; high strength; lightweight; energy; environment; health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer Hydrogels: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6509 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; bio-hybrid hydrogels; drug delivery systems; cross-linking structures; the advanced characterization of hydrogels; tissue engineering hydrogels; physical hydrogels; natural hydrogels; gelation mechanism; the novel application of hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)
Polysaccharides in Food Industry II submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5898 | Submission Open
Keywords: recovery from agro-wastes; innovative food applications; food processing impact; carbohydrate analysis; functional properties; structure– function relation; physiological activity; dietary fiber; bioactive carbohydrates
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Recent Advances in Flame Retardant Polymers
edited by Yuan Yu
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5434 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; additive flame-retardant; in situ reinforcing flame-retardant; coating; flame retardancy; material science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Advances in Polymer-Based Nanomaterials with Antibacterial Properties submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4183 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibacterial; antimicrobial; biomedical applications; environmental applications; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; polymeric structures; polymers; synthesis methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Progress in 3D Printing II
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4155 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymers; composites and nanocomposites; biomaterials; engineering polymer materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymer-Containing Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, Applications submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3668 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; polymer nanoparticles; nanomaterials; catalysis; green chemistry; nanoparticle stabilization; nanomedicine; biomedicine; nanoparticle synthesis; nanoparticle properties; adsorption; sensors; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Polymers for High-Performance Batteries submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3480 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; high-performance batteries; separator; electrolyte; aluminum-plastic film; binder; fuel battery; safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Natural Fiber-Based Green Materials submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2974 | Submission Open
Keywords: jute; sisal; flax; hemp; kenaf; cellulose
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Medical Applications of Polymer Fibers
edited by , and Antonio Augusto Fernandes
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 912 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical; tissue engineering; biomaterial; biocompatibility; bio-functionality; polymer materials; bio-medical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Advanced Polymeric Membranes for Wastewater Reclamation and Water Purification II
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open
Keywords: desalination; water treatment; membrane; filtration; separation; antimicrobial; antifouling; interfacial polymerization; novel polymer materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Polymeric Biomaterials: New Materials & Structure-Property-Application Relationship submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open
Keywords: stimuli-responsive nanocomposites; hydrogels; nanoparticles; scaffolds; biomedical applications; polymer engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polysaccharide-Based Materials: Developments and Properties submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharide-based material development; modified polysaccharide-based materials; polysaccharide-based materials for food packaging; polysaccharide-based functional and smart materials; polysaccharide-based material application; polysaccharide-based material properties; polysaccharide gels and hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer Composite Materials for Energy Storage
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7427 | Submission Open
Keywords: supercapacitors; Li-ion batteries; Na-ion batteries; Zn-ion batteries; solid batteries; fuel cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Electrospun Nanofibers: Current Advances and Future Perspective submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4771 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; mechanical properties; nanomaterials; biomaterials; membranes; fiber; bioactive molecules; active packaging; water decontamination; edible films; coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Polymers Science and Technology: From Nano-Engineering to Multifunctional Applications
edited by Dongsheng Mao, and Xudan Yao
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1041 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; nano-engineering; nanocomposites; nanofillers; mechanical properties; strength; modulus; toughness; structural applications; carbon nanotube; graphene; functional nanocomposites; electrical properties; thermal properties; industrial application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Active and Intelligent Food Packaging Polymers, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 653 | Submission Open
Keywords: active packaging; intelligent packaging; smart packaging; bio-based polymers; nanotechnology; natural additives; biosensors; shelf-life extension; food preservation; food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Research on Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 458 | 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)
Polyester-Based Materials II submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10676 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polyesters; synthetic polyesters; additives; bio(degradation); materials; characterization; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Synthesis and Application of Biomedical Polymer Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6335 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical polymer; drug delivery; bioactive polymers; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Microspheres—Current Developments and Future Challenges submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5889 | Submission Open
Keywords: microspheres; microencapsulation; physical and chemical modification of polymer microspheres; drug delivery system; biomedical applications; cosmetic applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
3D Printing Technology and Additive Manufacturing in Polymer Materials
edited by and Saeed Farahani
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5560 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; 4D printing; polymer materials; post processing of 3D printed parts; hybrid techniques of 3D printed parts; numerical simulation of polymer AM
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Hydrogel Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5218 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; hydrogels; drug release; tissue engineering; polymer networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
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