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Advanced Polymers for Harnessing Power and Energy

edited by

Young-Gi Kim

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2595 | 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)

Application and Development of Polymer-Based Catalysts

edited by Zhengbo Han

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2552 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; catalysts; organic synthesis; separation; energy sector

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

Polymer Materials for Flexible Tactile/Pressure Sensors for Wearable Electronics and Human–Machine Interfaces

edited by Yong Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2548 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymer; flexible electronics; wearable; sensor

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

Advanced Processing Strategy for Functional Polymer Materials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yinghong Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2268 | 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)

Advances in Biodegradable Polyester-Based Materials

edited by

José Miguel Ferri

Vicent Fombuena Borràs

and

María Fernanda López Pérez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2187 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymers; compatibility; blends; disintegration; polymer miscibility; biodegradable polyesters

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

Polymer Composites in Construction Materials

edited by

Osama Ahmed Mohamed

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2054 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; construction materials; FRP; polymer-modified binders; nanocomposites; durability; sustainability; 3D printing; recycled polymers; bio-based polymers

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

Progress in Preparations and Applications of Chitin and Chitosan

edited by

Min-Lang Tsai

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1928 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitinous material; chitin; chitosan; preparation; application

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

Advanced Polymeric Membranes: From Fabrication to Application

edited by

Jian Lu

and Yingying Qin

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1927 | 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)

Laser Treatment of High-Polymer Materials

edited by

Nadya Stankova

and

Daniel Sola

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1797 | 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)

Rubber Recycling and Reuse: Strategies for Sustainability and Valorization

edited by

Mathilde Champeau

Carlos Henrique Scuracchio

and Fabiula Danielli Bastos De Sousa

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1797 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural rubber; synthetic rubber; rubber composites; recycling; devulcanization; sustainability; reclaiming; life cycle

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

Thermochemical Conversion of Polymer Waste

edited by Jingchun Huang and

Erwei Leng

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1733 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural-polymer waste; artificial-polymer waste; combustion; pyrolysis; gasification; hydro-liquefaction

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

Sustainable Polymeric Materials in Building and Construction, 2nd Edition

edited by

Elnaz Esmizadeh

and

Michael A. Lacasse

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1636 | Submission Open

Keywords: green polymers; resilient building; sustainable construction; durability prediction; life cycle assessment; recycling in building

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Epoxy-Based Materials

edited by

Paulo Teixeira Goncalves

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1636 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy materials; polymeric materials; green polymers; adhesive bonding; coatings; polymer– matrix composites; cryogenics; finite element analysis; constitutive modelling; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer and Polymer Composites for Water Treatment Applications

edited by Daniel T. Oyekunle

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1553 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer adsorbents; water treatment; nanocomposites; pollutant removal; polymer composites; recyclability; machine learning in water treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Design, Preparation and Molding of Lightweight and Environmentally Friendly Polymer Composite Materials

edited by

Wei Guo

and Guoqiang Luo

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1552 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight and environmentally friendly; polymer composites; biomass materials; material design; material preparation; molding process; life cycle assessment; automotive applications

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

Advances in Thermal Behaviour of Polymers

edited by

Małgorzata Maciejewska

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1503 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thermal behaviour; glass transition; melting and crystallization; thermal stability; degradation mechanisms; nanocomposites; biodegradable polymers; thermal analysis techniques; structure– property relationships; sustainable materials

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

Advanced Electrospinning Technology for Polymer Materials

edited by

Jaymin Vrajlal Sanchaniya

and

Simas Rackauskas

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1494 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning technology; mechanical; thermal; and morphological characterization; nanofiber composites; nanoparticle reinforcement; nanofiber-reinforced structures; finite element analysis; electrospun nanofiber testing and application

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

Synthesis, Production and Applications of Cellulose

edited by Fatima-Zahra Semlali

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1409 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose functionalization; cellulose derivatives; sustainable materials; biopolymers and composites; papermaking; functional papers and packaging; cellulose membranes; electrochemical applications; renewable resources; green chemistry; industrial applications

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

3D/4D Printing of Polymers: Recent Advances and Applications

edited by

Bilen Emek Abali

and

Christina Völlmecke

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1338 | Submission Open

Keywords: material extrusion (MEX) based printing; 3D printing; composite material printing; multimaterial printing; time-dependent structures; metamaterials; functional materials; optimization; digital twin technology

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

Polyurethane Foams

edited by

Elżbieta Malewska

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1197 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane foams; flexible foam; rigid foam; bio-based polyols; recycling; cellular structure; mechanical properties; thermal insulation; structure– property relationship; processing methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Tribological Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Feiyang He

and

Muhammad Khan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1190 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribology; surface mechanics; polymeric contacts; friction; wear; lubrication

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

Polymeric Composites for Dental Applications

edited by

Boonlert Kukiattrakoon

and

Awiruth Klaisiri

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1147 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental material sciences; restorative dentistry; operative dentistry; prosthodontics; esthetic dentistry; adhesive dentistry; resin composite; ceramics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Smart Polymers: Stimulus-Responsive Properties and Their Biomedical Applications

edited by

Marija Vukomanović

and

Marija M. Babić Radić

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1118 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; electrostimulation; piezostimulation; mechanostimulation; photostimulation; thermostimulation

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

New Insights into Fiber-Based Materials

edited by Asis Patnaik and

Sudhakar Muniyasamy

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1107 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; natural fibers; composites; fiber-based materials; green composites; textiles; microplastics; nanoplastics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Research on Functional Polymer-Based Coatings

edited by

Syeda Shamila Hamdani

and

Ajmir Khan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1102 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; bio-based polymers; sustainable materials; antimicrobial coatings; high barrier properties; eco-friendly coatings; recyclable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Dental Applications: From New Materials and Processes to Clinical Translation

edited by

Ana Messias

and

Alexandra Vinagre

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1097 | Submission Open

Keywords: addictive manufacturing; FFF; SLA; DLP; polymers; resin; thermoplastics; dentistry; prosthodontics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

The Development of Modified Polymer Materials in Sensing

edited by

Ching-Wen Lou

Meichen Lin

and

Jia-Horng Lin

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1065 | Submission Open

Keywords: modified polymers; polymers; polymer fabrics; mechanical properties; materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Research and Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by Xizhi Shi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1035 | Submission Open

Keywords: MIPs; application; recognition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Flame-Retardant Polymer Materials for Advanced Applications

edited by

Rong Ma

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1033 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame-retardant polymers; structure– property relationships; reaction kinetics; machine learning; thermal management materials; electrical insulation materials; scalable manufacturing; sustainable materials engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Eco-Innovative Polymer Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure Applications

edited by

Jianan Liu

and

Shisong Ren

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1028 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; modified asphalt; cementitious materials; sustainability; nano-reinforcement; durability; recycling; green construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in High-Performance Polymer Fibers: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications

edited by André Lehmann and

Tobias Köhnke

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1019 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance polymer fibers; carbon fibers; man-made cellulose fibers; liquid crystalline polyester; liquid crystalline aromatic polyamide fibers; UHMWE polyethylene fibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymeric Materials for Wound Dressing

edited by

Yujie Gao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 984 | Submission Open

Keywords: wound dressings; hydrogels; electrospinning and nanofibers; antibacterial polymers bioactive dressings; smart wound dressings; biodegradable polymers; 3D printing in wound care; clinical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers for Wearable Technology

edited by

Jem-Kun Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 956 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable electronics; functional polymers; smart textiles; stretchable conductors; polymer composites; flexible sensors; polymer energy devices; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymer-Ceramic Composites for Structural Application

edited by

Kang Guan

and

Di Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 908 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-ceramic composites; functional materials; structural composites; additive manufacturing (3D printing); energy storage; biomedical composites; interface science; multiscale modeling; advanced characterization; sustainable materials

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

Chitosan and Chitosan-Based Composite: Characterization and Applications

edited by Huriye İcil

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 854 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; chitosan nanomaterials; chitosan membranes; extraction methods; structural modification; chitosan-based (nano)composites; biomaterials; biomedical application; (bio)degradability; functional materials

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

The Application of Multifunctional Elastomer and Gel-Based Composites

edited by

Vineet Kumar

and

Sang-Shin Park

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 690 | Submission Open

Keywords: portable electronics; hydrogels; soft elastomers; smart sensors; self-powered nanogenerators; actuators; tribology; wear-fatigue properties; durability; multi-hysteresis; magneto-rheological elastomers; stretchable electronics

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

Advances in the Sustainability of Natural Polymer Composites

edited by

Vasi Uddin Siddiqui

and

Edi Syams b. Zainudin

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 582 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer composites; biopolymers; sustainability; nanocellulose; chitosan; graphene; biodegradability; green materials; renewable resources; eco-friendly applications

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

Advanced Porous Polymer-Based Materials: Unlocking Catalytic and Environmental Applications

edited by

Olimpia Tammaro

and

Claudio Imparato

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 504 | 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)

Advances in Polymeric-Based Hybrid Materials and Their Applications

edited by Antonio Peñas-Sanjuán

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer - inorganic materials; polymer - organic materials; polymer - nanomaterials; polymer - responsive materials; multiphase polymer materials; biobased polymer composites; multifunctional hybrid polymer materials; synthetic strategies of hybrid polymer materials; processing technologies; applications of polymer hybrid materials (energy; textile; medicine; optoelectronic; sensing; coating; structural applications; packaging; etc.)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Degradation and Aging: Mechanisms and Environmental Impacts

edited by

Nina Maria Ainali

and Alexandra Zamboulis

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer degradation; aging processes; biodegradation; microplastics and nanoplastics; environmental aging; weathering mechanisms; analytical characterization; polymer stability; environmental fate; sustainable polymers

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

Advanced Polymer Processing for Tissue Engineering

edited by Hyung Woo Kim

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer processing; multiscale fabrication; 3D/4D printing; biomaterials; tissue engineering; regenerative engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Next-Generation Polymer Processing and Sustainable Composite Manufacturing of Recycled Polymers

edited by

Emin Bayraktar

and

Norizan Mohd Nurazzi

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

Keywords: polymer processing; sustainable composites; recycled polymers; hybrid polymer– metal composites; additive manufacturing; rheology; thermal analysis; circular economy; structure– property relationships; digital manufacturing

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

Polymer Composites for Adsorption Applications

edited by Murat Yilmaz

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; adsorption mechanisms; functional polymers; nanocomposites; environmental remediation; hybrid materials; heavy metal removal; emerging contaminants; surface modification; sustainable materials

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

Advances in Biomimetic Smart Hydrogels, 2nd Edition

edited by Xiangyu Liang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: tough hydrogels; 3D/4D printing; tissue engineering; structural mechanics; responsive materials; self-recovery materials; medical devices; artificial intelligence; drug delivery; sustainable materials

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

Application of Nanoparticles in Polymers

edited by

István Csarnovics

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; multifunctional nanocomposites; medicine; pharmacy; aerospace and automotive; food; water treatment; electronics and engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Biopolymer-Based Composites: Processing, Characterization and Application (3rd Edition)

edited by

Raffaella Striani

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

Keywords: biopolymers; sustainability; biocomposites; green engineering; bio-based materials; renewable resources; biocompatibility; biodegradability; eco-friendly materials; natural polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Plasma-Modified Polymeric Materials for Surface Functionalization and Applications

edited by

Jang-Hsing Hsieh

and

Chuan Li

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; surface modification; polymers; grafting; bio-function; atomic layer deposition

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Buildings

edited by Xinxing Zhou

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: building material; polymer; asphalt; polyurethane; epoxy resin; biomass

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Challenges from the Perspective of Nanofibrous Materials

edited by

Dania Olmos

and

Javier González-Benito

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

Keywords: nanofibrous materials; filtration; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; electrode components; sensors; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advanced Hybrid Polymers: Structure–Property Relationships and Emerging Applications

edited by

Ivana Biljan

Ivan Kodrin

and

Huacheng Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid polymers; coordination polymers; metal– organic frameworks; optoelectronics; gas adsorption; catalysis; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

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