Polymers

Polymer Joining Techniques: Innovations, Challenges, and Applications

edited by Tiago F.A. Santos

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4677 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer joining; hybrid joining; additive manufacturing (3D printing) in joining; green joining technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Sandwich Composite Materials

edited by

Jian Xiong

and Xingyu Wei

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4218 | 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)

Smart Polymers for Stimuli-Responsive Devices

edited by

Cheng Zou

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4183 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; polymer composites; self-healing polymers; liquid crystal; stimuli-responsive hydrogels; elastomers

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

Simulation and Calculation of Polymer Composite Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Han Liu

,

Zhenhua Wei

and Maja Kuzmanović

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4176 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymeric solids; mechanical properties; structural morphology; molecular dynamics simulation; finite element analysis; multiscale modeling; constitutive modeling; machine learning; inverse design

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

Processing, Property and Application of Degradable Polymers and Polymeric Composites

edited by

Wen Lei

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4066 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable; polymer; composite; processing; property; application

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Composites Reinforced with Agro-Industrial Waste Fillers: Processing, Properties, and Functional Applications

edited by

Vesna Antić

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4040 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; agro-industrial waste; sustainable fillers; composite processing; functional applications; environmental impact assessment

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

Functional Polymer Films for Surface Modification and Coating Applications

edited by

Mehmet Gürsoy

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3903 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coating; thin film; hydrophobic; hydrophilic; conductive; responsive surface; antimicrobial; surface engineering; polymer fabrication techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)

Constitutive Modeling of Polymer Matrix Composites

edited by

Xiaoqiang Zhou

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3716 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix composites; constitutive modeling; multi-scale modeling; data-driven; machine learning; multi-physical coupling

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

High-Energy-Density Polymer-Based Materials

edited by

Min Xia

,

Zhengmao Ding

and Chao Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3362 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-energy-density materials; propellants; gunpowder; nitrogenous compounds; safety; charging process; polymers; intense burning; fuel cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ling Ding

and

Huizhen Jia

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3241 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymeric drug; smart polymers; drug delivery systems; biodegradable/bioabsorbable; copolymers; natural/synthetic polymer

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

Polymeric Materials Based on Graphene Derivatives and Composites

edited by

Mariapompea Cutroneo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3171 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– graphene composites; nanocomposites; flexible electronics; biomedical applications; graphene oxide

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

Advanced Experimental Mechanics in Polymer Composites Testing

edited by

Wenfeng Hao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3153 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; experimental mechanics; mechanical testing; non-destructive testing; computational modeling; advanced testing techniques

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Cutaneous Applications

edited by Ioana Alexandra Plugariu and

Maria Bercea

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3130 | 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)

Chemical Recycling of Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Luis Roman

, Simoní Da Ros and

Paul McKeown

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2985 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical recycling; degradation; depolymerisation; hydrolysis; alcoholysis; pyrolysis; circular economy

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

Mechanics of Polymer-Based Soft Materials

edited by

Dongming Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2976 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanics; soft matter; soft structures; polymer-based soft materials; entropy elasticity; computational modelling

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

Polymer Science and Technology: When Progress Meets Sustainability and Reliability

edited by

Giulio Malucelli

and

Francesco Paolo La Mantia

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2889 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymer systems; biodegradable; compostable polymers; polymer recycling; structural polymer systems; functional polymer systems; polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; polymer physics

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

From Polymers Design to Advanced Structures for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Mirosława El Fray

and Agnieszka Piegat

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2852 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biomaterials; biopolymers; macromolecular engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Additive Manufacturing for Functional, Sustainable, and High-Performance Applications

edited by

Amabel García-Domínguez

and

Eva M. Rubio

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2844 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer materials; polymer sustainable materials; sustainable manufacturing; process optimization in AM; design for additive manufacturing (DfAM); high-performance polymer components; real-world applications

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

Sustainable Biopolymer Materials for Industrial Applications

edited by Bahareh Azimi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2644 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; sustainable materials; polymer processing; biomedical applications; environmental impact

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

Polysaccharides: Synthesis, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by Guantian Li,

Rongfeng Li

and Kun Gao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2580 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; synthesis; extraction methods; modifications; characterizations; structure– property relationships; applications; nanocomposites; biomaterials

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

Carbohydrate-Based Polymers and Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Fabrizio Olivito

and

Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2570 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; chitosan; chitin; starch; composites; biomaterials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; 3D (bio)printing; micro/nanoparticles; hydrogels; fibers; scaffolds

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

Modification of Natural Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Magdalena Stepczyńska

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2531 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural biodegradable polymers; biodegradable polymer applications; renewable resources; biomaterials; biopolymers; biodegradable polymer characterization; degradation; biodegradable packaging; sustainable materials

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

Polymer Composites for Smart and Eco-Friendly Systems

edited by

Hui Zhao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2445 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; biodegradable polymer; polymer processing; antibacterial; thermal stability; mechanical properties; smart and eco-friendly systems

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

Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Materials and Its Applications

edited by

Gokhan Demircan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2171 | 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)

Advancements in Ion-Exchange Polymer Membranes: Microstructure Design, Performance Optimization, and Extreme Condition Applications

edited by Cong Feng

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2144 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cell; ionic polymer; crystal structure; ionic conductivity; thermal stability; atomic simulation; machine learning; high-temperature performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)

Biopolymers and Bio-Based Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Iwona Zarzyka

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2123 | 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)

Polyurethane Composites: From Material Innovations to Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Iwona Zarzyka

and

Dorota Głowacz-Czerwonka

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2092 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethanes; composites; nanocomposites; hybrid composites; nanofillers; structure– properties relationship; eco-friendly; strength; durability; thermal resistance; sustainability

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

Recent Progress in Surface Treatment for Polymer Materials by Plasmas

edited by

Andrei Vasile Nastuta

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1859 | Submission Open

Keywords: atmospheric pressure plasmas; plasma jets; plasma-treated polymer surfaces; surface characterization; atomic force microscopy; adhesion; surface energy; and work of adhesion; surface morphology; additive manufacturing of polymers; mechanical properties

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

Advanced Cross-Linked Polymer Network

edited by Sang-Ho Lee and

Ki-Ho Nam

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1739 | Submission Open

Keywords: cross-linked polymer networks; dynamic covalent chemistry/CANs/vitrimers; sustainable polymers and circular materials; polymer structure– property relationships; reprocessable and recyclable thermosets; bio-based crosslinkers and monomers; high-performance composite materials; advanced processing technologies (molding; printing; foaming)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)

Biopolymer-Derived Carbon Materials: Applications in Environmental Remediation and Renewable Energy Production

edited by

Kang Kang

and

Yulin Hu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1561 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-derived carbon; biomass-based polymers; environmental remediation; renewable energy materials; functional carbon materials; polymer-guided synthesis; sustainable materials; waste-to-resource valorization; biopolymer conversion

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

Modifications of Polymer Materials for Toughness, Thermal Conductivity

edited by

Dexiang Sun

and

Jinghui Yang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1551 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer nanocomposites; structure– property relationship; mechanical properties; thermal conductivity; flame retardancy; toughening mechanism; thermal conductive mechanism; flame retardancy mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers for Drug Delivery and Their Effects

edited by

Merve Gudul Bacanli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1542 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; drug delivery; controlled release; polymer– drug conjugates; biocompatibility; therapeutic efficacy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Material-Process-Structure Integrated Design for Advanced Polymeric Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhen Wang

and

Guohua Zhu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1333 | 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)

Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Preparation, Applications and Prospects

edited by

Kadir Bilisik

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1239 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs); polymer– matrix composites; multifunctional composites; structural applications; nanomodification; surface treatment; mechanical performance; interfacial properties

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

Plastic Waste Management: Recycling, Sustainable Alternatives and Innovative Solutions

edited by

Sílvia C. Pinho

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1117 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycling; sustainability; circular economy; biodegradable materials; sustainable innovation; biopolymers; plastic waste; waste valorisation

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

Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Studies, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jesús-María García-Martínez

and

Emilia P. Collar

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1111 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fracture; failure; standardizations; modeling and forecasting; mechanical behavior– processing relationship

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

Engineered Polymeric Particles for Next-Generation Nanomedicine

edited by

Leonard Ionut Atanase

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1104 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric nano-microparticles; nanomedicine; drug delivery systems; targeted delivery; stimuli-responsive polymers; smart nanocarriers; biocompatible polymers; biomedical applications; theranostics; gene delivery; immunotherapy; controlled release; hybrid polymer– inorganic particles; biomimetic nanomaterials; tissue engineering; advanced nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymeric Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Vladyslav Vivcharenko and

Paulina Kazimierczak

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1094 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biomaterial; scaffolds; hydrogel; wound dressing; nanocarriers; functionalization; tissue regeneration; drug delivery; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Biomaterials for RNA Therapeutics and Genetic Drug Delivery Applications

edited by

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,

and

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1047 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; RNA delivery; gene therapy; mRNA therapeutics; nanoparticle drug delivery; siRNA/CRISPR delivery; biodegradable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer-Based Packaging Materials: Integrating Sustainability, Functionality, and Circular Economy

edited by

Ajit Kumar Singh

,

Seonghyuk Ko

and

Nattinee Bumbudsanpharoke

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1008 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based packaging; bio-based polymers; nanocomposites; smart materials; active packaging; intelligent packaging; coatings; food packaging; circular economy; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Materials in Food Science

edited by

Bulent Basyigit

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 996 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; proteins; synthetic polymers; polymer networks; crosslinking; hydrogels; nanocomposites; encapsulation; stabilization; innovative packaging systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Polymers for Construction: Properties and Application

edited by

Sadik Alper Yildizel

, Buket Bezgin Çarbaş and Gökhan Kaplan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 979 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs); structural composites; durability and service life; composite interfaces and hybrid composites; advanced manufacturing of composite structures; fire and elevated temperature performance; repair; retrofitting; and rehabilitation; sustainability; LCA; recycling of composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Eco-Efficient Polymer Systems: Green Synthesis and Adsorption Applications

edited by

Sema Salgın

and

Uğur Salgın

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 922 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; green polymer synthesis; biodegradable materials; cyclodextrin nanosponges; deep eutectic solvents (DESs); supercritical CO2 processes; adsorbent regeneration; hybrid polymer– nanoparticle systems

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

Bioinspired Materials: Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

edited by

Semra Akgönüllü

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 834 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers; MIPs; biosensing; pharmaceutical analysis; therapeutic diagnostics

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

Polymer-Based Functional Fabrics for Advanced Applications

edited by

Annie Yu

and

Kit Lun Yick

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 784 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer fabrics; smart textiles; polymer fibers; wearable technology; conductive polymers; sustainable textiles; fabric composites; responsive materials; textiles product development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Collagen-Based Polymeric Materials for Emerging Applications

edited by

Ying Pei

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 725 | Submission Open

Keywords: collagen; gelatin; advanced manufacturing; advanced materials; synthesis; modification; functionalization

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

Degradation of Textile Fibers Under Multifactorial Stress: Mechanisms and Effects

edited by

Jolanta Wąs-Gubała

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 691 | Submission Open

Keywords: textile and fiber degradation; specialized textiles; environmental stress; mechanical; biological; and chemical degradation; extreme conditions (thermal; blast; etc.); multifactorial degradation; physical and chemical mechanisms; effects of degradation; forensic and archeological analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymer Application in Nanoscale Drug Delivery Systems

edited by Teresa Silvestri and

Gabriella Costabile

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 627 | 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)

Polymer Materials and Design Processes for Additively Manufactured Products: 2nd Edition

edited by

Mladenko Kajtaz

and Milan Brandt

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 546 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing polymers; materials; design; end-use products; industrialisation; polymer composites

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

Bioactive Polymer Materials for Biomedicine and Biotechnology Applications

edited by

Mariagabriella Santonicola

and

Gianluca Ciarleglio

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 534 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable and stimuli-responsive polymers; bioactive nanostructured polymers; electrospun polymer fibers; polymer– matrix composites with bioactive properties; bioactive coatings for regenerative medicine; polymer-based drug delivery systems; polymers and hydrogels for wound dressing; bioactive scaffolds for tissue engineering; polymers for biotechnology applications; the 3D printing of bioactive polymer materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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