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Advances in Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

Izabell Crăciunescu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 999 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; functional polymers; nanostructured materials; synthesis and characterization; stimuli-responsive polymers; electrochemical; energy applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Epoxy Polymers and Composites, Second Edition

edited by Zhengguang Heng, Yang Chen and Huawei Zou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 981 | Submission Open

Keywords: new epoxy; resin designs; relationship between crosslink structure and properties; computational simulation; epoxy resins and composite processing; new analysis and characterization methods

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

Polymer Composites for Shielding Applications

edited by

Hasan Özdoğan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 966 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; radiation shielding; gamma and X-ray attenuation; neutron shielding; Monte Carlo simulations; metal-oxide reinforcements; boron-based composites; electromagnetic shielding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Recycling of Polymer Materials

edited by Yuxin Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 924 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; catalytic depolymerization; advanced depolymerization technologies; mixed plastic waste; microplastics; sustainability; high-value functional materials by waste

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

Simulation and Modeling on Polymer Surfaces/Interfaces

edited by

Catalin Berlic

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 760 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer surfaces and interfaces; interphases; simulation; multiscale modeling; molecular dynamics; wetting and adhesion

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

Synthesis, Design, Preparation and Processing of Functional Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiaoyuan Pei

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 671 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites ; functional polymers ; anticorrosion ; photocatalysts ; absorbents ; renewable energy ; energy storage system ; smart textiles ; construction ; water treatment ; electrical and electronic devices

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

Multifunctional Biopolymers: From the Extraction Source to the Application

edited by

Nuria Calero

, Víctor Manuel Pizones Ruiz-Henestrosa and

Carlos Bengoechea

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 457 | Submission Open

Keywords: biowaste; biopolymers; biological source; extraction; sustainability; interfacial activity; rheology; soft matter; emulsions; gels

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

Research on Room-Temperature Phosphorescence Polymer Materials

edited by Lingyan Liu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open

Keywords: room-temperature phosphorescent (RTP) materials; polymer-based; long-lived; emissions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Cellulose: Structure Characterization and Applications

edited by

Halil Durak

and

Hu Li

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 386 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; structural characterization; nanocellulose; biomass valorization; green materials; biocomposites; enzymatic hydrolysis; sustainable applications; thermochemical conversion; renewable resources

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

Recent Progress of Molecular Recognition Polymers

edited by

Xuanhao Lin

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular recognition polymer; molecularly imprinted polymer; aptamer-functionalized polymers; affinity polymers; stimuli-responsive (smart) polymers; supramolecular polymers; cyclodextrin-based polymers; covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); molecular brushes/dendritic polymers with functional end groups; imprinted hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Piezoelectric Polymers: Modelling, Processing and Applications

edited by

Rui A. S. Moreira

and

Ruy Alberto Pisani Altafim

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 356 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; piezoelectric polymers; ferroelectrets; energy harvesting; transducers; flexibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Smart Polymers: Stimuli-Responsive and Covalent Adaptable Materials for Sustainable Technologies

edited by

Camilla Noè

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; sustainability; polymers; composites; CAN

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

Cutting-Edge Cellulose Polymers and Composites: From Fundamentals to Functional Applications

edited by

Maria Graça Rasteiro

Luis Alves

and

Solange S. Magalhães

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose polymers; cellulose composites; functional materials; sustainable synthesis; green chemistry; biomaterials; environmental applications; advanced processing; renewable materials

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

Polymeric Materials for Textile Applications

edited by

Xiaoning Tang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric fibers; bio-based and biodegradable polymers; nanocomposites and hybrid materials; sustainable textile processing; high-performance textiles; polymer– textile interfaces; functional finishing; advanced textile materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Failure of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Seyed R. Koloor

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open

Keywords: mathematical model; numerical and computational methods; experimental method; mechanical behavior; constitutive model; fatigue and fracture mechanics; damage mechanics

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

Advances in Mechanical Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by Abdullah Tuğrul Seyhan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites (FRPCs); interfacial engineering; damage tolerance; fatigue and impact behavior; fracture toughness; multiscale and hybrid reinforcement; nano-fillers and matrix modification; process– structure– property relationships; progressive damage and failure mechanisms

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

Polymeric Materials for Water, Wastewater and Sludge Management

edited by

Ioannis Katsoyiannis

and

Marco Carnevale Miino

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; water treatment; wastewater treatment; sludge management; membrane separation

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

Machine Learning and Polymer Modelling

edited by

Vagelis Harmandaris

Manolis Doxastakis

and Niki Vergadou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning and AI in polymer science; multi-scale polymer modelling; physics-based machine learning; data-driven polymer modelling; scientific ML; molecular simulation and ML integration; polymer structure– property relationships; polymer-based composites; hierarchical and bottom-up modelling; ML-assisted atomistic and coarse-grained models

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

Design and Application of Self-Healing Polymer Materials

edited by Yanfeng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing; dynamic bonds; dynamic polymer; vitrimer; covalent adaptable network; self-healing mechanisms

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

New Advances in Biopolymer-Modified Nanoparticles and Interfacial Polymer Chemistry

edited by

Konstantin T. Balashev

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-modified nanoparticles; interfacial polymer chemistry; nanoparticle– membrane interactions; surface functionalization; stimuli-responsive nanomaterials; polymer brushes; model membrane systems; biomimetic interfaces; hybrid nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Cellulose-Based Functional Materials: Preparation and Applications

edited by

Aldo Amaro-Reyes

and

Carlos Regalado-González

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanomaterials; smart materials; composite; functional materials

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

Application of Polymer Materials in Lasers and Optical Sensors

edited by

Shuo Liu

and

Jiliang Zhu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; laser technology; optical sensors; photonic polymers; polymer synthesis; optical performance; sensor fabrication; wearable optics; photonic structures; industrial applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Laser Processing of Polymeric Materials

edited by Bogdan Calin and

Irina Paun

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; polymers; lithography; laser direct writing; 3D printing; micro- and nanopatterning; polymer composites; polymer thin films

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

Functional Hydrogels: Principles, Intelligent Design and Application

edited by Yanan Zhao and

Pengchao Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional hydrogels; intelligent design; stimuli-responsive materials; biomedical applications; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; 3D printing; smart materials

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

Development of Cellulose and Nanocellulose

edited by

Veronica Mucci

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: vegetable cellulose; cellulose nanofibers; microcellulose; cellulose nanocrystals; processing; reinforcement; cost-reduction; sustainability

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

Polymers for Elastic Materials and Bionic Robotics: Exploration of Human Well-Being and Longevity

edited by Yiqing Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: elastic material/polymers; soft robotics; flexible polymer devices; wearable polymer devices; polymer-based sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Lignin and Wood-Based Materials

edited by Daniela Djikanović

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; lignocellulose materials; plant cell wall; lignin-based materials

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

Shape Memory Polymers: Property, Preparation and Application

edited by

Muhammad Yasar Razzaq

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-sensitive polymers; shape-memory polymers (SMPs); smart multifunctional polymers; flame retardant polymers/composites; 3D/4D printing of functional polymers; intelligent biopolymers; functional adhesive & coatings

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

Eco-Friendly Polymer-Based Materials: Design and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gao Xiao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– matrix composites; biomass; adsorption and separation; green chemistry; biodegradability; nanocatalysis; value-added products; biomaterials; biomedical applications; energy storage; environmental applications; polymer hydrogel

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

Polymer-Based Functional Coatings

edited by

Mariola Robakowska

and

Łukasz Gierz

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; substrates; UV-curable and powder coatings; engineered functionality

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

Advances in Thermoelectric and Piezoelectric Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Serhat Kocyigit

and Arda Aytimur

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric polymers; piezoelectric materials; energy harvesting; organic electronics; functionalized composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Intelligent Responsive Polymer Materials

edited by Xiaoyong Jia

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent responsive polymers; environmental stimuli; thermos-responsive; shape memory

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

Hydrocarbon Resins in Electronic Materials

edited by Yueqi Mo

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrocarbon resin; polycycloolefin; synthesis; low dielectric constant; high heat resistance; copper-clad laminate; chip fabrication and packaging

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

Advances in Polymer/Metal–Organic Framework Composites

edited by Qinxiang Jia

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer/MOF catalytic composites; polymer/MOF actuator/sensor materials; polymer/MOF energy storage composites; polymer/MOF drug delivery systems; polymer/MOF nanocomposite fabrication; polymer/MOF functional hybrid polymers

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

Polymers for Enhanced Oil Recovery Application

edited by Xiang Chen

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydraulic fracturing; acid treatment; profile control; water shut off; polymer flooding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymers for Agricultural Engineering

edited by Ademola Monsur Hammed

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 941 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable polymers; biodegradable mulch films; seed coatings; fertilizer and pesticide controlled-release systems; soil-conditioning materials; sustainable packaging; structure– property– degradation relationships

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

Waste Polymer: Recycling and Valorization

edited by

Christoph Burgstaller

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical polymer recycling; chemical polymer recycling; formulation development; recyclable polymers; recyclable composites; closed loop polymers

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

Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy

edited by

Mihaela Cosnita

and

Cristina Cazan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 52608 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and synthesis of biodegradable and/or recyclable polymers; advances in polymer recycling technologies and processes; development of waste-based polymer composites; life cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis of polymer materials; renewable feedstocks and green chemistry approaches for polymer production; • strategies to extend and enhance the lifespan and durability of polymer products; policy frameworks and regulatory initiatives promoting sustainable polymers for use in circular economies; case studies highlighting successful implementations of sustainable polymers in various industries; measures promoting an increase in the productivity of resource use through diversification; technological upgrading and innovation; contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy; economic and societal implications of transitioning towards sustainable polymers

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

Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Liquid Crystal Polymers

edited by Maciej Kisiel and Beata Mossety-Leszczak

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 26340 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid crystallinity; liquid-crystalline polymers; oriented/organized polymers; mesogenic groups; self-reinforcement; smart materials; ordering; coatings

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

Additive Manufactuging of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites and Composites: Progress and Prospects

edited by

Aldobenedetto Zotti

Mauro Zarrelli

and

Aniello Riccio

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 21594 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing techniques; 3D-printed polymer-based fiber-reinforced composites; 3D-printed polymer-based nanocomposites; effect of printing manufacturing; nanocomposites and composites preparation processes

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

Advanced Preparation and Application of Cellulose: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marta Fernandes

and

Jorge Padrão

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18045 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; energy storage; water purification; packaging; food; filtration

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

High-Value Polymer Materials from Waste Recovery and Recycling

edited by

Valentina Beghetto

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 17506 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste upcycling; high-value products; circular economy; green chemistry; polymer recovery and recycling; life cycle assessment; value chains

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

Polymer Manufacturing Processes

edited by Claudia Pagano and

Rossella Surace

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16003 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; sustainability; computer-aided manufacturing; materials; energy efficiency; recycling

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

Polymer-Based Adhesives: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by Xiongwei Qu and

Chaochao Cao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14577 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based adhesives; polymerization; polymer composites; physicochemical properties; thermal conductivity; adhesive force; synthesis and characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Aparna Beena Unni

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11554 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; polymer; block copolymers; functional materials

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

Advanced Biopolymers for Biodegradable Food Packaging

edited by Seyedeh Fatemeh Mirpoor and

Concetta Valeria Lucia Giosafatto

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9899 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; shelf-life protein; polysaccharide; by-products; circular economy; sustainability; active packaging

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

Sustainable and Circular Polymer Composites for Additive Manufacturing

edited by Ramona Fayazfar

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7972 | 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)

Polymer Microfabrication and 3D/4D Printing

edited by

Yi-Je Juang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7683 | 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)

Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites (2nd Edition)

edited by

Rafał Grzejda

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6888 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; material properties; structural morphology; finite element analysis; optimization of composites

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

Advances in Composite Materials: Polymers and Fibers Inclusion

edited by

Michéle Dal Toé Casagrande

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6487 | 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)

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