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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Polymers for Adsorption Applications
edited by Tao Bao
submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1732 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous organic polymers; adsorption; adsorbent; extraction; pollutants removal; functional coating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Surfaces and Interfaces of Polymer Composites submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18136 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; tailoring; characterize interfaces; microelectronic; automotive; aircraft; (bio)medicine; diagnostic; sensor technologies; nanomaterials; colloids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Green Flame-Retardant Polymer Material
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17740 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-halogen flame retardancy; organic– inorganic hybrid polymeric materials; intumescent flame retardants; biobased flame retardants; polymer nanocomposites; surface treatments and coatings; smoke and toxicity reduction; flame-retardant mechanisms; fire safety regulation; flame retardant ecological issues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Fabrication and Application of Biopolymer-Based Advanced Functional Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14965 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; modification; hydrothermal synthesis; composites; bioplastic; drug carriers; biomaterials; sensors; packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Functional Polymeric Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11557 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer chemistry; polymer synthesis; polymerization kinetics; composites; hybrid materials; aerogels; hydrogels; surface engineering; molecular engineering; chiral polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Functional Polymers for Drug Delivery System II
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10920 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug delivery; biodegradable polymer; stimuli-responsive polymer; targeted drug delivery; in vitro/in vivo investigations; therapeutic activity; synthesis methods; biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Research and Application of Polymer Adhesives
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10553 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Eco-Friendly Coatings and Adhesive Technology submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8487 | Submission Open
Keywords: coating; adhesive; polymer; eco-friendly; water-based; re-use; solvent-free; composites; functional polymer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Polymer Hydrogels: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8077 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; bio-hybrid hydrogels; drug delivery systems; cross-linking structures; the advanced characterization of hydrogels; tissue engineering hydrogels; physical hydrogels; natural hydrogels; gelation mechanism; the novel application of hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)
Advances in Polymer/Graphene Composites and Nanocomposites
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7910 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene and graphene oxide; polymer composite and nanocomposite; aerogel; hydrogel; functional; high strength; lightweight; energy; environment; health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer Composites in Engineering: Multiscale/Multiphysics Analyses
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7782 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber reinforced polymer; synthetic and/or natural fibers; polymer matrix composite; thermosetting CFRP; multiscale modeling; thermial-mechanical coupling; modeling and optimization; non-destructive testing; strength and fatigue evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Recent Advances in Flame Retardant Polymers
edited by Yuan Yu
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6554 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; additive flame-retardant; in situ reinforcing flame-retardant; coating; flame retardancy; material science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Polysaccharides in Food Industry II submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6552 | Submission Open
Keywords: recovery from agro-wastes; innovative food applications; food processing impact; carbohydrate analysis; functional properties; structure– function relation; physiological activity; dietary fiber; bioactive carbohydrates
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Polymers for High-Performance Batteries submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4502 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; high-performance batteries; separator; electrolyte; aluminum-plastic film; binder; fuel battery; safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Progress in 3D Printing II
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4489 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymers; composites and nanocomposites; biomaterials; engineering polymer materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advances in Polymer-Based Nanomaterials with Antibacterial Properties submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4418 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibacterial; antimicrobial; biomedical applications; environmental applications; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; polymeric structures; polymers; synthesis methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer-Containing Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, Applications submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4071 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; polymer nanoparticles; nanomaterials; catalysis; green chemistry; nanoparticle stabilization; nanomedicine; biomedicine; nanoparticle synthesis; nanoparticle properties; adsorption; sensors; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Natural Fiber-Based Green Materials submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3313 | Submission Open
Keywords: jute; sisal; flax; hemp; kenaf; cellulose
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Polysaccharide-Based Materials: Developments and Properties submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1225 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharide-based material development; modified polysaccharide-based materials; polysaccharide-based materials for food packaging; polysaccharide-based functional and smart materials; polysaccharide-based material application; polysaccharide-based material properties; polysaccharide gels and hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Medical Applications of Polymer Fibers
edited by , and Antonio Augusto Fernandes
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1085 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical; tissue engineering; biomaterial; biocompatibility; bio-functionality; polymer materials; bio-medical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Advanced Polymeric Membranes for Wastewater Reclamation and Water Purification II
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 416 | Submission Open
Keywords: desalination; water treatment; membrane; filtration; separation; antimicrobial; antifouling; interfacial polymerization; novel polymer materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Polymeric Biomaterials: New Materials & Structure-Property-Application Relationship submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open
Keywords: stimuli-responsive nanocomposites; hydrogels; nanoparticles; scaffolds; biomedical applications; polymer engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer Composite Materials for Energy Storage
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8368 | Submission Open
Keywords: supercapacitors; Li-ion batteries; Na-ion batteries; Zn-ion batteries; solid batteries; fuel cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Electrospun Nanofibers: Current Advances and Future Perspective submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5175 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; mechanical properties; nanomaterials; biomaterials; membranes; fiber; bioactive molecules; active packaging; water decontamination; edible films; coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Polymers Science and Technology: From Nano-Engineering to Multifunctional Applications
edited by Dongsheng Mao, and Xudan Yao
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1347 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; nano-engineering; nanocomposites; nanofillers; mechanical properties; strength; modulus; toughness; structural applications; carbon nanotube; graphene; functional nanocomposites; electrical properties; thermal properties; industrial application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Research on Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1003 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer composites; 3D printing techniques; material sciences; fused deposition modeling (FDM); mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Active and Intelligent Food Packaging Polymers, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 686 | Submission Open
Keywords: active packaging; intelligent packaging; smart packaging; bio-based polymers; nanotechnology; natural additives; biosensors; shelf-life extension; food preservation; food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polyester-Based Materials II submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11274 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polyesters; synthetic polyesters; additives; bio(degradation); materials; characterization; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Synthesis and Application of Biomedical Polymer Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6913 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical polymer; drug delivery; bioactive polymers; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Microspheres—Current Developments and Future Challenges submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6451 | Submission Open
Keywords: microspheres; microencapsulation; physical and chemical modification of polymer microspheres; drug delivery system; biomedical applications; cosmetic applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
3D Printing Technology and Additive Manufacturing in Polymer Materials
edited by and Saeed Farahani
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6223 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; 4D printing; polymer materials; post processing of 3D printed parts; hybrid techniques of 3D printed parts; numerical simulation of polymer AM
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Hydrogel Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5717 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; hydrogels; drug release; tissue engineering; polymer networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Natural Polysaccharides and Their Biological Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5247 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharide; extraction methods; structural characteristics of NPs; biological activity; mechanisms of action; biological applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Polyelectrolytes and Polyelectrolyte Complexes
edited by Paulina Mocchiutti, Anupama Sharma and Norma E. Marcovich
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4853 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyelectrolyte complex characterization; mechanical properties; thermal properties; controlled drug delivery; hydrogels; packaging films; paper additives; coating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Advances in Polymeric Dental Materials submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3700 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric composite materials; polymeric dental cements; polymeric adhesive materials keywords; polymeric procoagulants; polymerics materials for oral tissues regeneration; polymerics materials in implant dentistry; polymerics materials in virtual planned dentistry; polymerics materials in orthodontic appliances
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Preparation and Application of Biodegradable Polymeric Materials submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3059 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradability; biopolymer-based films; characterization techniques; nanofillers; physicochemical properties; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3027 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon materials; polymer; nanocomposites; preparation; characterization; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Multifunctional Polymer Molding Processing of Polymers II submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1637 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers applications; processing of polymers; 3D printing of polymers; modification methods; structure analysis; properties analysis; composites; biomaterials; recycling; process simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Smart and Functional Polymeric Textiles: Recent Advances and Future Perspective submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1468 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart; functional; textile; medical; antibiotic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
The Application of Polymers on Multifunctional Electronic Textiles
edited by Man Zhou
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1185 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer fiber based electronic textiles; conductive polymers for smart textile; conductive hydrogel electrodes for textile electronics; conductive hydrogel electrolytes for e-textiles; semiconducting polymer for textile electronics; polymer interface for e-textiles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Flexible Electronics Applications of Polymer Materials
edited by and Xuebo Yuan
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1094 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Fiber Reinforced Polymer Materials: Structure and Properties Characterization
edited by Longxiang Zhu and Gangqiang Zhang
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 717 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer; composite; mechanical property; thermal property; light performance; functional; carbon fiber; glass fiber; biofiber; aramid fiber
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Polymeric Optoelectronic Materials
edited by Xiaofeng Li
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric optoelectronic material; nonlinear optical material; electroluminescent material; semiconductor; optical property; electrical property; adjustability; solar battery; photosensitive sensor; optical fiber communication; biosensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymers for Biosensors and Detection
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: conducting polymers; molecularly imprinted polymers; micro-/nano-fabrication methods; biosensors; detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Synthesis and Application of Degradable Polymers
edited by Ana Paula Rosifini Alves Claro, Rogério Pinto Mota and André L. R. Rangel
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open
Keywords: degradable polymers; biodegradation; degradation mechanisms; degradation kinetics; environmental degradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer-Based Sensors II submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; smart materials; sensors; transducers; markers; micro- and nanostructures; manufacturing; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Preparation and Application of Biodegradable Polymers submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; biopolymers; polymer degradation; composite materials; biodegradable packaging; green chemistry; polymer characterization; biodegradable polymer applications; renewable resources; plastic alternatives; biomaterials; polymer blends
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymers, Biomolecules and Nanocomposites: Computational Perspectives
edited by Anastassia Rissanou
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: simulations; polymers; biomolecules; nanofillers; multiscale approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Sustainable Polymers for Value Added and Functional Packaging submission deadline 26 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1227 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; active and intelligent packaging; agro waste; polymer films and coatings; circular economy; bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; enhanced performance in cellulose packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Polymer-Based Coatings and Films
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2139 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; coatings; materials science; films; polymer-based coatings; wettability; barrier properties; mechanical properties; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
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