Special Issues

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. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM 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. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Preparation, Characterization and Applications of Advanced Polymer Coatings
edited by Qing Wu
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5002 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based coatings; surface treatments; interface/interphase; polymer-based and bio-based composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Polymers in Pharmaceutical Technology II
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2730 | Submission Open
Keywords: pharmaceutical excipients; solubilizers; permeation enhancers; polymer coating; capsule shells; osmotic pumps; solid dosage forms; matrix systems; controlled release; polymer dispersions; micelles; polymeric nanoparticles; polymersomes; polyplex; polyelectrolyte; biopolymer; hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Composite Materials Research
edited by Jidong Shi
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2650 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; composite; polymer; materials design; property prediction; data processing; failure analysis; soft electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Advanced Natural Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1371 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymer; engineering; synthesis; functional materials; biocompatible
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer-Based Smart Textiles: Synthesis, Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition
edited by and Hong Hong
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: textronics; energy harvesting; smart textile material; textile computation; interactive textiles; structure; manufacturing; aging; measurement; polymer technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Environmental Friendly Synthesis, Modification and Application of Polymer
edited by
submission deadline 11 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9682 | Submission Open
Keywords: light-induced; polymer; antioxidant; flame retardant; photopolymerization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Recent Advances in Injection Molding of Polymers submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 21 articles | Viewed by 49696 | Submission Open
Keywords: advances in injection molding machines; artificial intelligence technology on injection molding; conformal coolants; energy saving; fluid-assisted injection molding; gas-assisted injection molding; hybrid molding; industrial applications; injection molding with biomaterials; injection molding with thermoset materials; injection molding with reground materials; micro/nano molding; mold design and simulation; molding defects elimination; multilayer injection molding; injection molding with long/short fiber materials; mucell molding; multicomponent molding; precise injection molding; process optimization; quality prediction and control; smart manufacturing; smart molding technology; sensing; feature extraction; and modeling; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Preparation and Application of Biomass-Based Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 47046 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass-based materials; preparation; application; renewable; biodegradable
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Biodegradable Polymers to Biomedical and Packaging Applications submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 21720 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biodegradable composites; physico-chemical characterization of biodegradable polymers; physical and chemical modification of biodegradable polymers; biomedical applications; packaging applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Composite Hydrogels towards Next-Generation Functional Materials and Devices submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19764 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposite hydrogels; biomedical hydrogels; sustainable hydrogels; adhesive hydrogels; smart hydrogels; tough hydrogels; conductive hydrogels; hybrid hydrogels; hydrogel chemistry; hydrogel mechanical properties; hydrogel actuator; hydrogel for flexible electronics; hydrogel for energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Polymer Composites II
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16216 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; polymer composites; synthesis; characterization; and properties of polymer composites; polymer composites for catalysis; polymer composites for gas storage; polymer composites for energy; polymer composites for medical equipment; polymer composites for optoelectronic devices; other application of polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Rheology and Processing of Polymer Materials
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16079 | Submission Open
Keywords: rheology; crystallization; polymer composite; polymer processing; mechanical properties; toughness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymers for Medical and Dental Applications submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14597 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers  ; dentistry  ; medicine  ; scaffolds  ; regenerative medicine  ; biomaterials  ; biopolymers  ; 3D bioprinting  ; translational science  ; tissue regeneration  ; drug delivery system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Challenges and Trends in Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14259 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; polymer composites; polymer composites characterization; polymer composites in electronicspolymer 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 Composites and Nanocomposites)
Progress in Polyurethane and Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 12055 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethane composite material; polyurethane functional materials; synthesis and modification of polyurethane; polyurethane film and coating materials; application of polyurethane materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Edible, Active and Intelligent Food Packaging Polymeric Materials submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9597 | Submission Open
Keywords: packaging; food; polymeric materials; bio-based materials; food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer-Based Adsorbents II
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8997 | Submission Open
Keywords: adsorbents; adsorption; aqueous solution; biosorption; chemical functionalized polymers; cellulose; environmental protection; lignocelluloses; natural polymers; synthetic polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Polymer Materials and Technology: Dental 3D Printing submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8665 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; Dental 3D printing; polymeric material; dental restorations materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Conducting Polymers for Advanced Applications Volume II
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8336 | Submission Open
Keywords: conjugated/semiconducting polymers; conducting polymers; molecular design of conducting polymers; synthesis of conducting polymers; structure– properties of conducting polymers; polymer electronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Polymeric Materials for Pharmaceutical Applications IV submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8007 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Preparation and Application of Functionalized Polymer Fabrics
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7767 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced fiber; polymer fabrics; functionality; integrity; textile technology; intelligent fabric applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Permanently Porous Polymers submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7100 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advances in Functional Polymer Coatings: Preparation and Application
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5915 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional coatings; superwetting surfaces; micron/nano composite coatings; self-healing coatings; smart coatings; surface and interface modification; processing and characterization; nanotechnology; theory and simulation; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Functional Hyperbranched/Dendritic/Linear Polymers: Synthesis, Applications, and Properties
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5226 | Submission Open
Keywords: hyperbranched polymers; dendrimer; linear polymers; synthesis; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymeric Metamaterials: Design, Fabrication, Testing and Modeling submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4906 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterials; architected materials; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; lattices; topology optimization; machine learning; cellular materials; foams; biomimetic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advanced Analytical Methods for Applied Polymeric Science submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4170 | Submission Open
Keywords: multivariate analysis; biomedical analysis; lab-one-a-chip; analytical techniques; chromatographic methods; mass spectrometry; spectroscopic methods; thermal analysis; microscopy methods; X-ray diffraction; electrical and mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Flame Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Materials
edited by Ehsan Naderi Kalali
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3736 | Submission Open
Keywords: flame-retardant; mechanical properties; polymer materials; fire safety; flame-retardant mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advanced Manufacturing of Polymeric Biomaterials submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3649 | Submission Open
Keywords: composites; biopolymers; synthetic polymers; 3D printing; freeze casting; biocompatibility; microfluidics; drug/gene delivery; antibacterial materials; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymer Dynamics: From Single Chains to Networks and Gels submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3568 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer physics; actin filaments; biopolymer; polymer brushes; polymer network; polymer gel; buckling; translocation; relaxation; entanglements; micro-rheology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
3D/4D Printing for Polymer Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3454 | Submission Open
Keywords: 4D printing; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; stimuli-responsive; material programming; multifunctional materials; polymer composites; active materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Thermodynamics of Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3286 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; thermodynamics; modelling; thermal behavior; solubility; sorption; polymer blends and composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advanced Composite Materials for Water Contaminant Removal
edited by Guo Lin
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3248 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; composite materials; adsorption; pollutant removal; contaminants; water treatment; metal-organic frameworks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Preparation, Properties and Applications of Polymer Composite Nanofibers
edited by , Yanwei Huang and Shisheng Xiong
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2888 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; nanofibers; composite materials; manufacture; characteristics; functional nanofibers; energy storage; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Multifunctional Polymer-Based Nanocomposites II
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2569 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; nanofillers; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; carbon-based nanomaterials; colloid and interface science; homogeneous dispersion; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Biopolymer Networks submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2544 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; entangled polymers; cytoskeleton; DNA; semiflexible polymers; microrheology; crowding; viscoelasticity; active matter; soft matter
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Biomass Conversion and Green Chemistry in Polymer Science II
edited by , , and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1547 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable and bio-based polymers; biomass conversion; bioenergy and biofuels; waste valorization; green solvents/media; bio- and chemocatalytic processes; separation; recovery; and recycling; C1 (CO2) chemistry; thermo-; photo-; and electrocatalysis; bio-derived molecules
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Sustainable Development of Advanced Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1049 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable materials; sustainable manufacturing; natural fibre composites; bio-based polymers and composites; nanocomposites; energy materials; life cycle assessment; circular economy for polymer composites; green chemistry; composite recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Photocrosslinkable Polymers for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocrosslinking; photoinitiator; polymer; drug delivery; tissue engineering; scaffold; biosensing; biofabrication; wound dressings; biomedical engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer Composites for Photo-Energy Conversion and Energy Storage Devices
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7090 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; polymer LED; dye sensitized solar cell; organic solar cell; perovskite solar cell; supercapacitor; battery; fuel cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Films and Coatings: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications
edited by , and Pramila Kumari Misra
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1311 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer films; polymer coatings; polymer-based thin films; polymer composite; polymer blends; functionalization; polymer nanocomposite; polymer-based edible films and coatings; functional properties; coating process; biomedical application; potential applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Polymer Brushes: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 573 | Submission Open
Keywords: advances in the synthesis of polymer brushes; including grafting-from; grafting-to; and grafting-onto methods; characterization of polymer brushes; including surface-sensitive techniques; spectroscopy; microscopy; and rheology; analytical theory; Monte Carlo; and molecular dynamics simulations; applications in materials science and biotechnology; effects of polymer chain architecture; neutral and charged brushes; mixed brushes; surface geometry; effects of mixed solvents; electric field; pH; salt; and shear stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Renewable and Sustainable Polymers, 2nd Edition
edited by and Chih-Yuan Tsou
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open
Keywords: recycling; green and cleaning process; biodegradable polymers; renewable resource; natural product; hydrogel; biomass; sustainability; environmentally friendly; membrane separation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Innovations in Polymer Composites for Sustainability and Multifunctionality
edited by Yeqing Wang
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; recyclability; biodegradable; decarbonization; multifunctionality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Polymer-Based Materials for Energy Applications submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15509 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer electrolyte; polymer binders; separators; ion-exchange membranes; conducting polymers; polymer-based organic electrodes; lithium-ion batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells; solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Smart Polymeric Materials for Soft Electronics
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4568 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; sensors; nanocomposite; stretchable; soft electronics; biomedical; polymer chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advanced Resin Matrix Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, Processing and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4073 | 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 Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer-Based Fibers and Composites for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3747 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; nanomaterials; hydrogels; biocompatibility; biodegradability; hemocompatibility; antimicrobial; drug delivery system; wound dressing; medical implants; extracellular matrix (ECM); biocoatings; nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Supramolecular Structures Derived from Biopolymers
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1913 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; supramolecular architectures; self-assembly; host-guest systems; molecular recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
New Research on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites II
edited by , Lielie Li and Chaopeng Xie
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1566 | Submission Open
Keywords: new fiber-reinforced composites; durability evaluation; fracture behavior; new test technologies; structural reinforcement; structural repair; seismic strengthening of structures; structural seismic evaluation; smart structures; design theories and methods; structural properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Biodegradable Composites: Synthesis and Application submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 995 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocomposites; biodegradable composites; renewable resources; natural fibers; biodegradable matrix; polymers synthesized from natural sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
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