Polymers

Dynamic Behavior of Polymer Composite Materials and Structures, 2nd Edition

edited by

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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 9328 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite laminates; sandwich structures; cellular and porous materials; bioinspired materials and structures; 3D-printed composite materials; fiber metal laminates; dynamic mechanical behavior; strain rate effect; impact resistance; penetration mechanics; crashworthiness and energy absorption; shock response and spall fracture; finite element modeling; optimization of composites

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

Advanced Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-Based Thin Films

edited by

Anita Ioana Visan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8738 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based thin films; synthesis and preparation; deposition techniques; characterization; properties

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

Advanced Polymers for Wastewater Treatment and Toxicant Removal, 2nd Edition

edited by

Seyed Borhan Mousavi

and

Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8270 | Submission Open

Keywords: water treatment; polymer materials; environmental sciences

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Performance Polymer Materials and Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Engineering Applications

edited by

Orhan Canpolat

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6908 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; fiber-reinforced composites; biobased polymers/composites; mechanical; physical and durability characterization; functionally graded polymer materials and fiber-reinforced composites; failure analysis; sustainable materials; engineering applications; theory and simulation of polymeric materials; multifunctional composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in Bio-Based Polymers for Sustainable Packaging

edited by

Joana Costa Vieira

and Maria Emilia da Costa Cabral Amaral

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6601 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradability; compostability environmental impact; materials properties; packaging; sustainability

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

Polymer Recycling and Upcycling: Toward a Circular Materials Economy

edited by

Anastasia Anceschi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6413 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer waste; recycling and upcycling; plastics; sustainable materials; waste valorization

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

Eco-Friendly Polymers as Future Wastewater Decontamination Alternative

edited by

Nicoleta Mirela Marin

, Toma Galaon, Luoana Florentina Pascu and Mihai Nita-Lazar

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6405 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; adsorption; ion-exchange; heavy metals; organic pollutants; dyes; pharmaceutical; stalk; wastewater treatment; sustainable alternative

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

Advances in Fracture and Failure of Polymers

edited by

Behzad Vasheghani Farahani

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6306 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fracture; failure; fatigue and damage of polymers; material manufacturing and forming; material testing methods; numerical modelling; experimental techniques

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

Challenges and Opportunities of Polymer Materials in Dentistry

edited by

Gaetano Paolone

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6279 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear resistance; polymerization shrinkage; CAD/CAM technology; 3D printing; polymer formulations; biocompatibility; antimicrobial properties; digital dentistry

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

New Studies of Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xin Chen

,

Zheyu Liu

and Jianbin Liu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6085 | Submission Open

Keywords: surfaces and interfaces; interface behavior; polymeric materials characterization; polymer application; multiphase interfacial flow; wettability

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

Polymeric Materials for Wastewater Treatment Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Marta Otero

and

Ricardo N. Coimbra

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6027 | 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)

Application and Characterization of Cellulose-Based Polymers

edited by Qi Yang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5711 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose-based polymers; cellulose extraction; cellulose modification; nanocellulose; sustainable materials; biomedical applications; smart packaging; characterization techniques

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

Lignin-Based Functional Materials

edited by Jingyu Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5571 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; functional materials; nanoparticles; polymers

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

Preparation and Application of Polymer Membranes

edited by

Ştefan Ţǎlu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5567 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure– property relationships of polymers; physical– chemical properties and advanced functionality; thin-film membranes; membrane technologies; characterization; performances; selective separations; water and wastewater treatment; transport properties; separation and filtration; coating layers; drug delivery systems; nanofiber filters; environmental protection

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

Advanced Spectroscopy for Polymers: Design and Characterization

edited by

Takayasu Kawasaki

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5492 | Submission Open

Keywords: infrared spectroscopy; synchrotron radiation; mass spectrometry; ESI-MS; MALDI-TOFMS; laser; terahertz spectroscopy; electron microscopy; optical microscopy; X-ray

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

Advances in Recycling and Reuse of Polymers

edited by

Anita Ptiček Siročić

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4876 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemically recycled polymers; mechanically recycled polymers; recycling of waste polymers with new approaches; reuse of waste polymers; recycled polymer reprocessing; assessment of present recycling of waste polymers

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

Biopolymer-Based Materials for Edible Food Packaging

edited by Silvia Maria Martelli

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4824 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible coatings; biopolymers; renewable resources; food packaging

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

Bio-Based Polymers from Proteins and Polysaccharides: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Aman Ullah

and

Muhammad Zubair

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4362 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; proteins; carbohydrates; lipids; biodegradable materials; green synthesis; polymerization; biomass conversion; structure– function relationships

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

Advanced Manufacturing and Multifunctional Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Razvan Udroiu

,

Paul Bere

and

Dan Serban

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4332 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing of FRPs; additive manufacturing of FRPs; smart FRP composites; artificial intelligence-driven FRP process optimization; machine learning-driven FRP process optimization; recycling of FRPs; circular economy approaches to FRPs

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

Mechanical Behaviour of Polymeric-Based Systems Used in Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Francesca Luzi

,

Michela Simoncini

and

Alida Mazzoli

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3976 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites and nanocomposites; characterization (thermal; mechanical; rheological; morphology; chemical; etc.); manufacturing and processing (extrusion; 3D printing; electrospinning; injection moulding; thermoforming; hot-press moulding; etc.); sustainable development; engineering applications; polymeric additives; corrosion resistance and waterproofing

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

Cellulose-Based Polymer Composites and Their Emerging Applications

edited by

Suryani Saallah

and Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3545 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; biopolymers; bio-based materials; biodegradable composites; functional materials; sustainable materials; smart materials; nanocomposites

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

Development of Polymer Materials as Functional Coatings: 2nd Edition

edited by Beibei Jiang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3445 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; nanocomposites; functional coating; coating strategies and methods

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

Carbohydrate Polymers: Synthesis, Preparation, Structural Characteristics and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Aoxue Luo

and

Yijun Fan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3393 | Submission Open

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

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

New Polymeric Nanomaterials: Optimization and Application in the Field of Environmental Sensors

edited by

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,

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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3289 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; sensor networks; polymer-based nanocomposites; smart sensing technologies; environmental monitoring; Internet of Things (IoT)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Smart Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Heon E. Park

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3211 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; stimuli-responsive materials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biomedical polymers; hydrogels; biodegradable polymers; nanomedicine; biosensors; polymeric biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Lignocellulose: Cellulose, Hemicellulose and Lignin

edited by Hui Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3088 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural modification; structural characterization; biomaterials; biopharmaceuticals; drug delivery; bioplastics; biosensors; flexible and wearable devices

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

Lignin-Based Polymers

edited by

Biljana Bujanovic

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2813 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin isolation; characterization; nanolignin; lignin functionalization; lignin-based composites; bioplastics; adhesives; coatings; biomedical applications

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

Mechanical and Durability Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Zijian Song

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2810 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing; anti-corrosion; coatings; mechanical; durability

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

Design and Synthesis of Dendrimers

edited by

Mireille Vonlanthen

,

Fabián Cuétara-Guadarrama

and

Ernesto Rivera

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2529 | Submission Open

Keywords: dendrimers; design; synthesis; optical properties; photophysical properties; drug delivery; imaging; sensing; light harvesting; nanomedicine

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

Sustainable Polymers from Biomass: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

edited by

Ian Major

, Pavan Paraskar and

Amin Abbasi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2508 | Submission Open

Keywords: vegetable oil-derived polymers; bio-based thermosets; green synthesis; biodegradability; circular economy; sustainable materials; polymer functionalisation; renewable feedstocks; advanced polymer applications; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer–Graphene Composites: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Suguna Perumal

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2479 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; graphene; composites; polymer– graphene properties; polymer– graphene applications; energy storage; biomedical

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

Multidisciplinary Design of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials and Structures

edited by

Jiang-Bo Bai

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2444 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite materials; fiber-reinforced composite material; carbon fiber; glass fiber; 3D printing; green composite material; structure performance

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

Recent Advances in Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer Materials for Packaging Applications

edited by

Urška Vrabič-Brodnjak

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2397 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable packaging materials; bio-nanocomposites; renewable resources; compostability and biodegradation; recycling; circular economy in packaging

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

Multiscale Design for Polymer Advanced Manufacturing

edited by

Yanjie Wang

and

Wei Cai

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2384 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; multiscale design; advanced manufacturing; 3D/4D printing; crystalline– amorphous phase transitions; electroactive polymers; modeling and simulation; intelligent; sustainable polymer systems

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

Polymer Fluids in Geology and Geotechnical Engineering

edited by Feng Huang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2003 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; grouting; drilling; engineering applications; numerical modeling; theoretical analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer-Based Materials for Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells

edited by Dawen Li

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1908 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; perovskite solar cells; organic solar cells; thin-film solar cells; photovoltaics; efficiency; stability; printing; coating; manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Sudarshan Singh

and

Chuda Chittasupho

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1891 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer scaffolds/composite/nanofibers; tissue engineering; biodegradable polymers; 3D bioprinting; hydrogels; regenerative medicine; smart biomaterials; cell-scaffold interaction; biofabrication; nanostructured polymers

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

Polymer Materials in Road Engineering: Performance Evolution and Mechanisms

edited by

Yujing Chen

, Wenxiu Jiao,

Wangjie Wu

and

Yangsen Cao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1795 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites; thermodynamic properties; polymer-modified binder; cool pavement; snow-melting pavement; phase change materials; thermal stability; thermo-rheological properties; self-healing pavement; deicing technology; sustainable pavement materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Biopolymers and Biobased Polymers: Engineering Innovations and Applications

edited by

Ilhan Chang

and

Hadi Fatehi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1578 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers in structural and civil engineering; biopolymers for geotechnical and mining engineering; biopolymers in biomedical engineering; biopolymer-based composites; biopolymers for environmental remediation; sustainable biopolymer materials; biopolymers in energy storage and conversion; functional biopolymers for additive manufacturing; advanced biopolymers for water treatment

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Electroactive Polymers: 3rd Edition

edited by

Jui-Ming Yeh

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1545 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic– inorganic hybrid materials; composites; electroactive polymers; anticorrosion; electrochromic windows; supercapacitors; solar cells; lithium batteries; electrochemical sensing; gas sensing; tissue engineering; biosensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Biomaterials for Dental Regeneration and Antimicrobial Applications

edited by

Sufyan Garoushi

and

Chen Zong

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1535 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental polymers; antibacterial; hydrogels; tissue regeneration; periodontal therapy; polymeric drug delivery; nanocomposites; stem cell-based regeneration; oral biofilm control; 3D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer-Based Electronic Materials

edited by Xi Yuan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1513 | Submission Open

Keywords: dielectric polymers; piezoelectric polymers; ferroelectric polymers; thermoelectric polymers; conducting polymers; semiconductor polymers; polymer electronic composites; flexible electronic devices; wearable sensing devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Medical Application of Polymer-Based Composites, 5th Edition

edited by

Haw-Ming Huang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1484 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; biomaterial; tissue engineering; biodegradable implants; dental-resin-based composites; wound-dressing composites; drug-releasing composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable and Functional Polymer Materials for Environmental Applications

edited by

Alberto García-Peñas

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1477 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based environmental remediation; polymer materials for water and air purification; polymer membranes and separation processes; biodegradable and eco-friendly polymers; functional polymer adsorbents; polymer nanocomposites for environmental applications; sustainable polymer materials

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

Advances in Polymer Materials for Electronics and Energy Devices

edited by Qingqing Yang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1350 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers ; polymer electrolytes ; flexible electronics ; dielectric polymers ; energy storage devices ; polymer nanocomposites ; printed electronics; solid-state batteries; stretchable energy harvesters; semiconducting polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Polymer Degradation and Recycling

edited by

Ho-Shing Wu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1346 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer degradation; polymer recycling; chemical recycling; depolymerization; catalytic degradation; hydrolysis; glycolysis; enzymatic depolymerization; thermal degradation; photodegradation; reaction kinetics; mechanistic modeling; waste polymer valorization; upcycling; circular polymer economy; advanced characterization; bio-based polymers; mixed-plastic waste; process intensification; sustainable materials engineering

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

Carbon-Based Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites: Innovations and Emerging Trends

edited by

Md Najib Alam

and

Sang-Shin Park

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1344 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; polymer composites; mechanical properties; electrical properties; thermal properties; energy harvesting; smart materials; multifunctional materials

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

A Commemorative Issue in Honor of Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart: Functional Coordination Polymers

edited by

Hui Li

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1284 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coordination polymer; metal– organic framework; H-bonded metal– organic framework; bionic metal– organic framework; chiral coordination polymer; macrocyclic coordination polymer; dynamic covalent bonding; self-healing material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Sustainable Polymer Composites and Advanced End-of-Life/Recycling Strategies

edited by Sanjita Wasti and Matthew Korey

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1110 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymer composites; bio-based polymers; recycled polymer composites; recycling technologies; circular economy; life cycle assessment (LCA); applications

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

Advanced Polymer Materials for Sustainable Energy Storage, Conversion, and Production

edited by

Chi Huey Ng

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1050 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; electrochemical energy storage; energy conversion materials; conducting polymers; enhanced oil recovery; sustainable energy production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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