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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 and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member 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. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Structure, Properties and Applications of Starch
edited by Kálmán Marossy
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: starch; starch-related polymers; modification of starch; starch esters; chemical modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Resin Matrix Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, Processing and Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: fibers; thermoplastic resin; thermosetting resin; polymer matrix composites; interface/interphase; numerical analysis; process simulation; 3D printing; 4D printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Advances in Multifunctional Polymeric Spheres and Their Applications
edited by and Emilia Zachanowicz
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric spheres; hybrid materials; functional composites; polymer functionalization; fabrication techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Material-Process-Structure Integrated Design for Advanced Polymeric Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 23287 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers; multi-scale; integrated model; optimization algorithm; collaborative design; lightweight
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacturing, Characterization, and Application
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4036 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; design method; manufacturing process; property characterization; structural application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Lignocellulose Research and Applications
edited by Shufang Wu, and Qiulu Chu
submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 966 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignocellulose; cellulose; lignin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Development in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 402 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; natural fibers; synthetic fibers; recycled fibers; thermoset polymers; thermoplastic polymers; recycling; renewable recourses; biopolymers; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Processing Strategy for Functional Polymer Materials: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced polymer processing; functional polymer materials; polymer composite; polymer blend; polymer nanocomposite; high performance; multi-functions; multiscale structural control; structure manipulation; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; microprocessing; rotary extrusion; foaming; biaxial stretching; multilayer coextrusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymers Strategies in Dental Therapy submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 19 articles | Viewed by 59974 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; biomaterials; composites; antibacterial; oral biofilm; bonding agents; resin cements; pulp tissue; macromolecules; MMPs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polyurethane Composites: Properties and Applications
edited by Jianying Hu
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5300 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethane composites; physicochemical properties; synthesis; characterizations; thermal conduction; anti-bacterial; self-healing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Polymer Materials for Safe Ion Batteries
edited by Hangyu Zhou, , Fengxiang Liu and Weili Zhang
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2603 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical structure; functional group; mechanical strength; thermal stability; electrochemical activity; rheological properties; safe polymer electrolyte; ultra-high electrochemical interphases; smart polymer materials; characteristic technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
New Progress in the Polymer-Based Biomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1753 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; polymer synthesis; biofunctionalization; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; diagnostics; nanocarriers; scaffolds; biomimetic hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Agricultural Waste-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Preparation and Characterization
edited by Jonas Mochane and
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1384 | Submission Open
Keywords: agro-waste; composite; circular economy; preparation; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Conductive Polymers for Electronic Devices, Displays and Sensors
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1287 | Submission Open
Keywords: conductive polymers; electronic devices; displays; sensors; biosensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
New Progress in Biodegradable Polymeric Materials
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biodegradable polymeric materials; polymer synthesis; biobased polymers; polymer characterization; polymeric material processing; bioplastics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Novel Resin Composite Formulations for Simple, Aesthetic and Durable Dental Restorations
edited by and António H.S. Delgado
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-adhesive composites; one-shade composites; longevity; dental adhesion; functional particles; resin composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Progress and Prospects
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 14463 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; manufacturing technique; fiber development; matrix materials; tailored properties; light-weight structure; design flexibility and sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Eco-Friendly Polymer-Based Materials: Design and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7133 | 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)
Functional Materials Based on Biodegradable Polymers submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2873 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthetic polymers; biodegradable polymers; iomedical; food packaging; automotive; electrical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Biobased Polymers and Its Composites submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2699 | Submission Open
Keywords: biobased polymers; biobased composites; biobased additives; natural fibers; recycled fibers; thermoset polymers; thermoplastic polymers; recycling; renewable recourses; properties; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Biomimetic Polymer Materials
edited by Xiaofei Cao
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 688 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomimetic polymer structural materials; mechanical design; material behavior; advanced manufacturing; performance characterization; multifunctional characteristics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advanced Polymers in Pharmacy and Biomedicine: Innovations and Future Perspectives submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 495 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; biodegradable polymers; controlled drug release; pharmaceutical formulations; biocompatible materials; medical devices; tissue engineering; smart polymers; pharmaceuticals; medicine; regenerative medicine; biopolymer-based hydrogels; drug delivery systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymeric Composite for Biosensor Applications
edited by Fei Han
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 464 | Submission Open
Keywords: composites; biosensors; multifunctional polymer; wearable
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Applied Lignin Research submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16398 | 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)
Exploration and Innovation in Sustainable Rubber Performance
edited by , Anke Blume and
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10534 | Submission Open
Keywords: rubber; elastomer; sustainability; performance; recycling; bio-based; fillers; waste; cross-linking; additives; testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biodegradable Polymers: Innovations in Processing, Diverse Applications, and Sustainable Solutions submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10384 | 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)
Emerging Trends in Polymer Engineering: Polymer Connect-2024 submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6857 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; emerging trends; advanced materials; nanocomposites; biomaterials; hydrogels; resins; innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advanced Polymeric Materials for Medical Applications
edited by Jingyi Zhu
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3899 | Submission Open
Keywords: biofunctional polymer; functional polymeric materials and devices; polymeric-based vaccine; drug delivery; molecular imaging; gene transfection; tissue engineering; biosensing; biomedical imaging and diagnostics; disease detection and therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer Composites for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3581 | 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)
Advanced Polymeric Materials for Harsh Environments: Innovations, Challenges and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2563 | Submission Open
Keywords: fibre composites; polymers; applications; characterization; functional materials; extreme and harsh environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functional Polymeric Materials for Food Packaging Applications
edited by Vitor Augusto Dos Santos Garcia, and
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2534 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidant; antimicrobial; natural polymers; biodegradable packaging; foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advances in Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Cutaneous Applications
edited by Ioana Alexandra Plugariu and
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 738 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymers; polysaccharides; hydrogels; transdermal formulations; bioavailability; absorption promoters; gels; β -cyclodextrin; liposomes; therapeutic characteristics; pharmaceutics; drug delivery systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Polymer-Based Organic Semiconductor Materials and Devices
edited by Qingqing Yang and Lihui Liu
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 583 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer semiconductor; photovoltaics; light-emitting diodes; transistors; flexible electronics 
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Development in Polymer Recycling
edited by Weizhong Zheng
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 471 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer recycling; high-value utilization; mechanical recycling; chemical upcycling; mixed plastic separation; plastic upcycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Polymers for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Applications
edited by
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; dentistry; digital dentistry; drug delivery; composite; dental resin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
3D/4D Printing of Biopolymers: Materials and Design for Healthcare Applications submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer; biocomposite; 3D/4D (bio)printing; predictive modeling; in vitro/in vivo; healthcare applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Valorization of Biopolymer from Renewable Biomass
edited by Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 24028 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable; biopolymers; biomass; eco-friendly materials; renewable; sustainability; valorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer Thin Films and Their Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15078 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; polymers; biodegradable polymers; biodegradable composites; physico-chemical characterization of thin films; physical and chemical modification of polymer-based films; biomedical applications; packaging applications; chemistry applications; biotechnology applications; wound dressing; polymer coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Polymer Blends and Composites
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8614 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer blends; polymeric composites; nanocomposites; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Technological Innovations for Polymer Circularity: Upcycling, Biodegradation, and Processing submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8147 | Submission Open
Keywords: upcycling; circular systems; biodegradation; sustainable processing innovations; advanced characterization methods; integrated circularity models; intelligent processing innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Challenges and Trends in Polymer Composites—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7283 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; polymer composites; polymer composites characterization; polymer composites in electronics; polymer composites in wastewater treatment; polymer composites in agriculture; polymer composites in civil construction; polymer composites in biomedical application; polymer composites in catalysis; other application of polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Mechanical Behaviors and Properties of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by Yunfa Zhang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5942 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical properties; fiber composites and nanocomposites; damage and failure; viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity; impact; fatigue; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Polymers and Their Interactions with Biotics in Food Science and Nutrition
edited by , Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzmán and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5606 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compound delivery; sustainable food packaging; polymers-microbiota interactions; controlled release systems; encapsulation technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Biodegradable Polymers in Sustainable and Biomedical Applications
edited by Suedina Maria de Lima Silva
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5334 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; controlled drug release; wound healing; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; sustainable materials; biomaterials; biopolymer modification; biomedical devices; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Advancements in Polymeric Material Characterization for Industrial Applications: From Properties to Performance submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4494 | Submission Open
Keywords: characterization methods; mechanical properties; thermal analysis; chemical properties; 3D printing; AI applications; computational tools; structure– property relations; sustainable polymers; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Sustainable Bio-Based Polymer Materials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4294 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; cellulose; lignin; biocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Advanced Antibacterial Polymers and Their Composites submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4252 | 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)
Synthesis, Characterization and Environmental Assessment of Novel Polymeric Materials for Sustainable Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4036 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; compostable polymers; packaging; biomedical application; engineering application; structure– property relationship; polymers from wastes; nanocomposites; new polymer technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Characterization, Measurement and Electrical Performance of Polymer and Composites Materials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4021 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; electrical performance; characterization; measurement; aging; degradation; morphology; dielectric polymers; insulation; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Polymer Composites and Foams submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3824 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; (nano)fillers; physical properties; electrical properties; foams
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
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