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Advanced Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials and Their Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3824 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced catalysis and separation; biomass; coagulation and flocculation; CO2 capture; energy storage; membrane process; MOFs; polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Active Polymeric Materials for Electrochemical Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3651 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensors and biosensors; polymeric materials; energy conversion and storage systems; electrochemistry; polymer anode materials for lithium-ion batteries; battery applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Life Cycle and Utilization of Lignocellulosic Materials submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3301 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; cellulose; hemicelluloses; lignin; renewable resources; wood processing and modification; wood degradation and protection; plant-based materials; life cycle assessment; carbon footprints
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Functional Polymers and Their Composites for Sustainable Development submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3018 | Submission Open
Keywords: function polymers; polymer composite; sustainability; green synthesis; membrane separation; sustainable energy generation; carbon emission reduction; hydrogen generation; environmental remediation; resource reuse; friction and lubrication; chemical coagulants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
(Bio)Polymer-Based Composite Materials: Advancements and New Trends in Biomedical Engineering and Research submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2903 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers for biomedical applications (synthesis; characterization); multifunctional polymeric or composite biomaterials; modification strategies to develop multifunctional biomaterials; polymeric biomaterials for tissue engineering applications; polymers in nanomedicine; multifunctional polymers for controlled and/or targeted drug delivery; nano-scale polymer assemblies for biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Epoxy Resins and Epoxy-Based Composites: Research and Development
edited by Seong-Hwang Kim
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2736 | Submission Open
Keywords: epoxy resin; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced composites; multi-scale composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Additive Manufacturing of (Bio)Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2731 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; (bio)polymers; (bio)polymer-based composites; material characterization; modeling and simulation; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymeric Materials for Food Packaging: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2653 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric materials; food packaging; polymer composites; antimicrobial properties; transport properties (diffusion/permeability); food-polymer interactions; migration (packaging to food); recycling (polymer packaging); organoleptic characteristics; food preservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Innovations for Advanced Biomedical Applications: Insights and Developments
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2135 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; innovations; biomaterials; cosmetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Next-Generation Hydrogel Platforms: From Synthesis Strategies to Advanced Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1962 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels; advanced synthesis; stimuli-responsive materials; biomaterials; polymer networks; functional hydrogels; multifunctional materials; nanocomposite hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Polymeric Metal-Organic Frameworks and Composites for Opto-Magnetic Applications
edited by Germán Ernesto Gomez and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1526 | Submission Open
Keywords: MOFs; nanocomposites; lanthanides; luminescence; photocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; coordination polymers; thin films; heavy-metal complexes; actinides; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Materials for Pavement Applications
edited by Weiying Wang, Ruikang Yang, , and Zhanchuang Han
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1443 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-modified asphalt; polymer-modified asphalt mixture; polymer materials in road infrastructure; recycled polymer materials; sustainable polymer additives; environmental performance; pavement durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Application of Polymers in Cementitious Materials
edited by , Tangwei Mi and Dafu Wang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1342 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; cement; concrete; fresh property; hardened property; durability; mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Solutions: Innovations and Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1330 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; bio-based plastics; green chemistry; polymer degradation; environmental sustainability; circular economy; eco-friendly materials; biopolymer applications; renewable resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Cellulose and Chitosan: Characterization, Modification and Application
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1201 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose; chitosan; biopolymers; characterization; modification; application; extraction; thermal analysis; biocompatibility; biodegradability; wound healing; packaging materials; water treatment; composite materials; sustainability; life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Semiflexible Polymers, 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1192 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiflexible polymers; wormlike polymers; polymer brushes; polymer physics; bending; buckling; tumbling; translocation; networks; entanglements; liquid crystals; composites; confinement; actin filaments; DNA; supramolecular structures; bundles; electrostatic interactions; active matter; twist; helicity; disorder; phase transitions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Polymer Innovations in Bioactive Coatings
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1083 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive principles; functional materials; antioxidant materials; antimicrobial materials; physicochemical and microbiological analyses; stability evaluations; migration tests
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Advances in Natural Polysaccharides: Synthesis, Modification, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1051 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; polysaccharide derivatives; chitin; chitosan; cellulose; starch; hyaluronic acid; synthesis and modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymers for Electronic Device Applications
edited by Vijaya Srinivasu Vallabhapurapu, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 928 | Submission Open
Keywords: conductive polymers; electronic devices; resistive switching properties; memory application; polymer electronics; sensors; energy storage; flexible electronics; material design; device integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymeric Sandwich Composite Materials
edited by and Xingyu Wei
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 868 | Submission Open
Keywords: sandwich composites; lightweight structures; design and optimization; mechanical metamaterials; multifunctional polymers or structures; biocomposites; bio-based hybrid materials; polymer composites; smart composite polymers; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Structure and Dynamics of Polymers submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 783 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer physics; polymer rheology; miscibility; chain conformation; self-assembly; viscoelasticity; interfacial dynamics; molecular dynamics simulation; multi-scale modeling of polymer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer-Based Packaging—Sustainable by Design submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 750 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; sustainability; packaging; active packaging; intelligent packaging; shelf life; LCA; fiber-based packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Application and Development of Polymer-Based Catalysts
edited by Zhengbo Han
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 687 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; catalysts; organic synthesis; separation; energy sector
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
The Development of Polymeric Biomaterials Using Agro-Industrial Residues submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 662 | Submission Open
Keywords: circular economy; environmental; waste; sustainable; biopolymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Materials and Its Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 645 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical behavior of polymers; time-dependent and nonlinear constitutive models; viscoplasticity and fracture mechanics; advanced experimental methods for polymers; molecular orientation and shape memory effects; finite element and multiscale modeling approaches; structural applications of polymer materials; polymer response under complex environmental effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Processing of Polymer Composites—Preparation, Structure, Properties and Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 643 | Submission Open
Keywords: processing of polymer composites; thermal interface materials; electrical conductivity; thermal conductivity; functional fillers; modification of fillers; polymer blends; processing conditions; thermoplastic composites; thermoset composites; foams; characterization methods; modeling; process– structure– properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
New Challenges in Wood and Wood-Based Materials, 4th Edition
edited by Ľuboš Krišťák, , and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 613 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood and wood based materials; wood composite materials; adhesives for composites; wood processing and mechanical modification; surface modification of wood and wood composites; chemical and thermal modification of wood and wood composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Thermosets: Tailoring Thermal and Mechanical Properties with Hybrid Polymers
edited by and Jaewoong Lee
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 572 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoset polymer; graphene; nano clay; CNT; nanoparticles; metal oxides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Polymer Materials for Flexible Tactile/Pressure Sensors for Wearable Electronics and Human–Machine Interfaces
edited by Yong Zhang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 537 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymer; flexible electronics; wearable; sensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advanced Polymers for Harnessing Power and Energy
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open
Keywords: fluorescent and conducting and conjugated polymers; polymer charge collectors; insulator; and separators; polymer synthesis and characterization; energy storage and conversion; polymer solar cells; photovoltaic devices; solid-state batteries; batteries and supercapacitors and fuel cells; power plants and power grids; virtual power; lasers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functional Polymer Materials for Efficient Adsorption of Pollutants
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 495 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based materials; environmental pollutants; pollutant remediation; adsorption kinetics; material recyclability; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Laser Treatment of High-Polymer Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser ablation of polymers; laser micro-structuring of polymers; laser nano-structuring of polymers; laser texturing of polymers; laser polymerization; laser deposition of polymers; laser transfer and printing of polymers; modelling of laser processing of polymers; applications of polymers processed by laser
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Conjugated Polymers: Synthesis, Processing and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open
Keywords: conjugated polymers; electrical conductivity; synthesis and modifications of conjugated polymers; polymer electronic devices; flexible electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Application in Nanoscale Drug Delivery Systems
edited by Teresa Silvestri and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; nanotechnology; drug delivery; nanoparticles; biocompatibility; targeted delivery; controlled release; RNA therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Study on Lignin-Containing Composites submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 347 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignin; biobased polymers; biocomposites; lignocellulose; cross-linked polymers; phenolic compounds; resins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Design, Synthesis, and Application of Optoelectronic Polymers
edited by Qiao He and Yang Yang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic optoelectronics; organic semiconductors; conjugated polymers; sustainable materials; molecular design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Process and Valorization of Polymeric Waste and Biomass
edited by Daniela Djikanović and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric waste; recycling; valorization; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; biological recycling; circular economy; sustainable solution; environmental protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
Biopolymers and Bio-Based Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable polymers; biosynthesized polymers; biopolymer composites; nanobiocomposites; bionanoadditives; bioadditives; natural aliphatic polyesters; polylactide
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Porous Polymer-Based Materials: Unlocking Catalytic and Environmental Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous gel; synthetic and natural polymers; chemical synthesis; reticular chemistry; catalysis; environmental remediation; metal-organic framework; covalent organic framework
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Self-Healing Polymers for Advanced Battery Applications
edited by Xiaoli Peng and Xiaoran Hu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-healing polymers; battery materials; electrode/electrolyte interfaces; polymer binder; solid-state electrolyte
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Recent Advances in the Application of Polymer Materials in Building Construction
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; recycled polymer composites; biopolymer composites; durability and performance of polymer composites; sustainable construction materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Luminescent Polymers
edited by Xiaoyong Jia
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: luminescent polymers; stimuli-responsive; self-healing; multi-color luminescence; luminescent hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Smart Polymeric Systems for Bioengineering: AI-Driven Design, Characterization and Manufacturing submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymeric systems; artificial intelligence; bioengineering; additive manufacturing; machine learning; biomaterial design; biofabrication; polymer processing optimization; data-driven material design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advances in Biopolymer Research: Sustainability and Applications
edited by , and Ana Vera A. MacHado
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer-based materials; blends; composites and nanocomposites; biodegradability and compostability; green chemistry for biopolymers; functional properties; material characterization; advanced processing techniques; sustainability/ circular economy; innovative applications and emerging trends; smart materials; bioinspired and biomimetic materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Sustainable and Functional Biopolymers for Food Packaging Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; food packaging; biodegradable materials; active packaging; nanocomposites; sustainable materials; shelf life extension; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biopolymers for Biomedical Application: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; biomedical applications; biocompatibility; microencapsulation; films and coatings; tissue engineering; wound dressings; modern biomedicine; essential oils and other active substances
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
The Development of Modified Polymer Materials in Sensing submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: modified polymers; polymers; polymer fabrics; mechanical properties; materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Natural Polymers and Composites for Food Applications
edited by Paweł Ptaszek
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymers; composites; food packages; auxiliary materials; carriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Polymeric Membranes: From Fabrication to Application
edited by and Yingying Qin
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: membrane separation technology; polymeric membrane; membrane material; membrane structure; membrane characterization; membrane process; computational modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Eco-Friendly Polymeric Materials: Innovations for Sustainable Packaging and Environmental Protection submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: packaging; renewable materials; bio-composites; biorefinery; wastes; environment; remediation; biodegradability; bio-polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)
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