Polymers

Advances in Cellulose and Lignocellulosic Composites

edited by

Denis Mihaela Panaitescu

and

Adriana Nicoleta Frone

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 326 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; biopolymers; polymer nanocomposites; functionalization; characterization; biodegradation

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

Next-Generation Polymer Nanocomposites for Coatings

edited by

Adhigan Murali

and

Raja Venkatesan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; living radical polymers; nanomaterials; supramolecular polymers; coatings; self-healing; coating for flexible electronics

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

Advances in Electrospun Polymeric Nanofibers

edited by

Claudia Merlini

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; polymeric nanofibers; polymer composites; nanofiber functionalization; sustainable materials; core– shell nanofibers; nanoparticle incorporation; advanced fiber architectures; structure– property relationships; multifunctional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

MOF-Polymer Composites: Design, Derivatives and Applications

edited by Dalei Song

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: MOF; polymer composites; porous materials; adjustable structure; MOF derivatives

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

Advanced Study on Natural Polymers

edited by

Xiao-Feng Sun

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

Keywords: polysaccharides; lignin; proteins; isolation; processing; characterization; modification

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

Functional Polymer Nanocomposites for Analytical Sensing and Detection

edited by

Mustafa Özyürek

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer nanocomposites; analytical sensing platforms; electrochemical biosensors; optical sensing materials; stimuli-responsive polymers; hybrid nanostructures; wearable and flexible sensors; environmental monitoring; point-of-care diagnostics; polymer-based smart materials

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

Advances in Gelatin-Containing Polymeric Networks and Hydrogels

edited by

Sergiu Coseri

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: gelatin; hydrogel; polymer network; crosslinking mechanisms; application-driven design

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

Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Energy Applications

edited by

Adhigan Murali

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

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; living radical polymers; energy nanomaterials; supramolecular polymers; energy storages; batteries; supercapacitors; flexible electronics

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

Multifunctional Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Sol–Gel-Derived Polymer Nanocomposites for Advanced Sustainable Applications

edited by

Aurelio Bifulco

,

Claudio Imparato

and

Raffaele Longo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: sol– gel-derived materials; hybrid polymer– inorganic nanocomposites; interface-controlled properties; structural and physico-chemical characterization; mechanical properties and durability; thermal behaviour; flame retardant response; surface wettability; multifunctional hybrid systems; waste- and biowaste-derived additives

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

Plant-Derived Biopolymers and Natural Polymers

edited by

Celina Maria Damian

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; green synthesis; environmental impact; biopolymer modification; degradation

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

Polysaccharides in Food Applications

edited by

Fengsong Liu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; starch; chitosan; chitin; functional materials; structure-processing-property

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Shape Memory Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

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,

and

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymers; 4D printing; smart structures; self-adaptive devices; finite element modelling; COMSOL simulation; macromolecules; self-healing polymers; metamaterials; solid mechanics

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

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Processing, Simulation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Zina Vuluga

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic and/or natural fibers; synthetic and/or natural polymers; polymer composites; processing technology; modeling; simulation and optimization; properties; applications

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

Polymer Thin Films: Performance and Applications

edited by

Sylwia Grabska-Zielińska

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 207 | 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)

High Performance Bio-Based Polymer Blends and Composites

edited by

Yottha Srithep

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; polylactide (PLA); polymer blends; biocomposites; polymer foams; biomedical and packaging applications; stereocomplex polymers; sustainable materials

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

Ion Exchange Polymer-Based Resins: Characterization and Industrial Application

edited by

Liliana Lazar

and

Gabriela Lisa

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative ion exchanger; water treatment; electrolytes treatment; biopharmaceutical purification; heterogeneous catalysis; environmental remediation; characterization; kinetic mechanism; process modelling; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Organic Polymers for Adsorbent Applications

edited by

Aldo Amaro-Reyes

and

Carlos Regalado-González

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer adsorbents; porous organic polymers; smart materials; selective adsorption; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application of Advanced Polymers in Energy Storage

edited by

Zhuanpei Wang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymers; energy storage; polymer electrolytes; conductive polymers; polymer composites; batteries; supercapacitors; sustainable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradation of Biopolymer-Based Plastics Across Ecosystems: Mechanisms, Additives, and Environmental Impacts

edited by Carla Ivonne La Fuente Arias

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

Keywords: biodegradable plastics; biopolymers; biodegradation; environmental safety; microplastics; ecotoxicological effects

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

Advanced Shape-Memory Polymers: Design, Multifunctionality and Smart Applications

edited by Janitha Jeewantha, Jayantha Epaarachchi and Omar Alajarmeh

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape-memory polymers; smart polymers; stimuli-responsive materials; reversible shape memory; multifunctional polymers; vitrimers; polymer processing; additive manufacturing; engineering applications; sustainable polymers

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

Advances in Nanoscale Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

edited by

Yan Zhao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular imprinting; synthesis; characterization; and analysis; nanomaterials; nanoparticles; and nanoscale; molecular recognition; guest-binding; catalysis; biomimetic polymers; “ plastic” antibodies; artificial enzymes

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

Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Smart Capture and Regulated Release/Conversion

edited by

Huacheng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive polymers; smart capture; controlled release; pollutant remediation; environmental triggers; polymer gels; advanced oxidation processes; resource recovery; molecular imprinting; catalytic degradation

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

Polymer Science in Petroleum Engineering: Latest Trends and Developments, 2nd Edition

edited by

Simón López-Ramírez

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer science; petroleum engineering; enhanced oil recovery (EOR); drilling fluids; reservoir characterization; polymer rheology; polymer surfactants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer–Water–Solid Interfaces: Molecular Mechanisms and Separation Processes

edited by

Gonzalo R. Quezada

and

Ricardo Jeldres

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– solid interfaces; polymer– water interactions; solid– liquid separation; polymer adsorption; flocculation and aggregation; interfacial mechanisms; aqueous interfaces; mineral and inorganic surfaces; biopolymers and synthetic polymers; molecular simulation; multiscale modeling; structure– property relationships; complex aqueous environments

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Antimicrobial Materials

edited by

Avinash Baji

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 473 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibacterial; antimicrobial; bioinspired materials; nanostructured polymer films; hierarchical structures; mechano-bactericidal mechanisms; bactericidal materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Mechanical and Thermal Characterization and Optimization of Polymer Composites

edited by

SD Jacob Muthu

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; nano-reinforcements; additive manufacturing– based composites; composite failure; mechanical properties; interlaminar strength; thermal properties and analysis; thermo-mechanical properties; numerical modelling; FEA and multiscale modelling; in situ and non-destructive testing; microscopy analysis techniques; muliobjective and machine learning optimization

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

Advances in Polymer Materials Derived from Biomass and Waste

edited by

Santi Chuetor

and

Steven Lim

submission deadline 11 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-materials; biomass conversion; bio-based polymers; bio economy; sustainable processes; biomass valorization

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

Microbial Biotransformation of Organic Residues for Sustainable Production of High-Value Bioactive Compounds

edited by

San-Lang Wang

,

Van Bon Nguyen

and

Thi Hanh Nguyen

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic residues; microbial biotransformation; circular bioeconomy; high-value bioproducts; bioactivity screening

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

Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Processing and Applications

edited by

Muhammad Tayyab Noman

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-nanocomposites materials; electrospinning; spray coating; laser sintering; additive manufacturing; ultrasound-assisted processes; coatings for surface protection; morphology of polymeric materials; thermo-mechanical and rheological properties; polymer functionalizations

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

Advanced Polymer-Based Materials and Hybrid Techniques for Enhanced Oil Recovery

edited by

Muhammad Rehan Hashmet

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based materials; enhanced oil recovery; hybrid EOR techniques; polymer flooding; polymer– surfactant systems; nano-enabled polymers; smart polymers; chemical EOR; reservoir engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Innovations in Hydrogel Design for Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Aneta Ostróżka-Cieślik

and Wojciech Marczak

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; biomaterials; hydrogel technology; multifunctional hydrogels; drug delivery systems; pharmaceutical applications; medical applications

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

Hyperbranched Polymers: Synthesis, Structure–Property Relations and Applications

edited by Lixin Xu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: hyperbranched polymers; hyperbranched polyethylenes; nanomaterials; graphene; multi-walled carbon nanotubes; boron nitride nanosheets; liquid-phase exfoliation; ball milling; polymer-based nanocomposites; adhesives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Application and Characterization of Multifunctional and Sustainable Polymers and Composites

edited by

Alberto Jiménez Suárez

,

Alejandro Cortés Fernández

and Gonzalo Seisdedos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12722 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; self-healing; shape memory; vitrimers; covalent adaptable networks (CANs); recycling; non-destructive testing (NDT); nanocomposites; structural health monitoring (SHM); bio-based polymers; thermoset; cure kinetics

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

Latest Research on 3D Printing of Polymer and Polymer Composites

edited by

Carmela Borriello

and

Sabrina Portofino

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12688 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymer; composites; material properties; technological innovations; sustainability

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

Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Materials, 3rd Edition

edited by

Andreea-Teodora Iacob

and

Lenuta Profire

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12389 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; polysaccharide; medical application; pharmaceutical application; in vitro and in vivo assays; chemical properties; physical properties; polymer chain structure; biopolymeric materials; polymeric materials

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

Polymeric Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage

edited by Beibei Jiang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11922 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; energy storage and conversion; interface engineering; solid-state batteries; Li batteries; supercapacitors; medical devices; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Manufacturing, Simulation and Process Optimization of High-Performance Polymers and Their Composites

edited by

Maoyuan Li

and

Hui Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9724 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer-based composite; manufacturing; computational modeling; process optimization

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

Polymers for Environmental Applications

edited by

Jesús-María García-Martínez

and

Emilia P. Collar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8573 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastics and circular economy; bioplastics; biocomposites; ecofriendly blends; additives and plastics performance; ecofriendly additives; plastic wastes and recycling; plastic wastes valorization routes; life-cycle assessment (LCA); standardization and legal frameworks

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

Advanced Polymeric Biomaterials for Drug Delivery Applications

edited by

Nunzia Gallo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8424 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery system; polymers; microparticles; nanoparticles; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymeric Materials for Water Treatment

edited by

Juan Carlos Bravo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8013 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymeric materials; water; pollutants; pollutant detection; removal; extraction; adsorption; treatment

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

Recent Advances in Applied Polymers in Renewable Energy

edited by Miguel Antonio Domínguez Crespo, Aidé Minerva Torres Huerta and

Diana Palma Ramírez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7654 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied polymers; renewable energy and sustainable materials; green technologies; polymer composites and biopolymers; conducting polymers; photovoltaic polymers and electroactive polymers; solar cells; fuel cells; batteries; supercapacitors; energy storage; energy harvesting; biofuels and wind turbines

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Applications of Process Simulation in Polymer-Based Products Injection Molding

edited by

Jose Castro

and Kaiyu Cai

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7167 | Submission Open

Keywords: injection molding; polymer; flow simulation; application

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

Adsorption of Pollutants from the Environment Using Polymers and Their Composites

edited by

Timothy O. Ajiboye

and Ernestine Atangana

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6103 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorption; polymer composites; carbonaceous; environmental pollution; sustainability; toxicology; wastewater; air pollution control; soil contamination; treatment technologies/remediation

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

Research Progress on Mechanical Behavior of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rui F. Martins

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5708 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; additive manufacturing; mechanical behavior; structural integrity

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

Polymeric Materials and Their Application in 3D Printing, 3rd Edition

edited by

Cristina-Elisabeta Pelin

and

Anton Ficai

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5430 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; thermoplastic polymers; thermoset polymers; polymeric (nano)composites; additive manufacturing methods and processing; mechanical properties; transport applications; medical applications; rapid prototyping; 3D printing design solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Design and Manufacture of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Qigang Han

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5240 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer material; lightweight; functional composites; advanced preparation method; interfacial modification; composites structure design; structural energy storage composite; structure– function-integrated devices

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

Natural Fiber-Based Green Materials, Second Edition

edited by

Sunil Kumar Ramamoorthy

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5132 | Submission Open

Keywords: jute; sisal; flax; hemp; kenaf; cellulose

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in Photopolymer Materials: Holographic Applications

edited by

Marta Morales-Vidal

,

Inmaculada Pascual

and

Tomás Lloret

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5057 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymers; holographic recording materials; theoretical modelling of photosensitive polymers; holographic optical elements; polymeric materials for sensing holography; nanocomposite polymeric materials; photorefractive polymers; nanoparticles; sustainable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biopolymer-Based Materials in Medical Applications, Second Edition

edited by

Hsiuying Wang

and

Pengchao Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5036 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-based materials; biopolymer-based materials therapy; biopolymer-based materials industry; biomedical applications; wound dressings; tissue engineering

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

Fire Safety in Polymeric Composite Materials: Design, Simulation, and Testing

edited by

Dongxu Ouyang

and

Wei Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4893 | Submission Open

Keywords: fire safety; polymeric materials; composites; flame retardants; fire-retardant design; fire modelling and simulation; fire testing methodologies; thermal stability; sustainable fire-retardant materials; toxicity and smoke suppression

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

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