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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Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials, 4th Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid inorganic/organic polymer-based materials; heterogeneous materials based on polymer interfaces; interphase; functionalization; sol– gel; chemical modification; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Innovative Application of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
edited by Huaping Wang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart FRP structures; FRP and concrete- or steel-assembled composite structure; structural health monitoring; optical fiber sensor; AI algorithm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Polymer Nanocomposites with Improved Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical and Barrier Properties submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; mechanical properties; thermal properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Advances in Composite Materials: Polymers and Fibers Inclusion submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineering; materials; composites; synthetic fibers; natural fibers; recycled materials; residues; polymers; biopolymers; additives; reinforcement; stabilization; sustainability; experimental analysis; modelling/simulation; life cycle analysis (LCA); renewable recourses; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
High-Temperature-Resistant Polymers and Their Advanced Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5280 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-temperature-resistant polymer; high-performance polymer composite; high glass transition temperature; high char yield; thermal stabilities; mechanical properties; flame retardancy; special engineering plastics; Polyimide (PI); Polyetherimide (PEI); Poly ether ketone (PEK); Poly etherether ketone (PEEK); Poly phenyl sulfone (PPSU); Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF); Poly arylene ether nitrile (PEN); Poly phenylene sulfide (PPS); Polyamide (PA) resin; Phthalonitrile (PN) resin; Benzoxazine (BZ) resin; Bismaleimide (BMI) resin; phenolic resin; epoxy resin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Plasma Processes for Polymers III
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1610 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-pressure plasma; atmospheric pressure plasma; plasma process; plasma polymerization; plasma synthesis; plasma deposition; dielectric barrier discharge; fragmentation; recombination; polymer; conductive polymer; copolymer; plasma treatment; surface modification; large area treatment and deposition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Natural Polysaccharides: Chitin, Chitosan, Pectin and Gums submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open
Keywords: chitin; chitosan; pectin; gums; food packaging; food science; biomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymeric Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biomaterials; functional polymers; drug delivery; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; controlled release; microparticles; nanoparticles; biomimetic scaffolds; polymeric electrospun nanofibers; injectable polymers; photocured polymers; polymeric implants; polymeric ink for 3D printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Modification and Functionalization of Polymer Materials for Sustainable Development
edited by and Monika Chomiak
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical modification; organic and inorganic fillers; nanofillers; plastic processing; operational characteristics (e.g.; mechanical; thermal; electrical); functionalization; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Carbonized Polymers and Their Functional Applications
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbonized polymers; carbon materials; functional applications; polymer-derived carbon
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advanced Additive Processes and 3D Printing for Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D/4D printing; polymer composites; functional materials; smart composites; industrial applications; responsive polymers; adaptive materials; filament extrusion; processing technologies; process– property relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advances in Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Polymer Composites II
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5024 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; hybrid composites; interlaminar strength; nano-reinforcements; thermomechanical properties; thermal properties; numerical modeling; FEA
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymers: Bio-Based Medical Textile
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical textiles; biobased polymers; healthcare and hygiene; non implantable and implantable; drug-release; medical devices; manufacturing technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Screw Processing of Polymeric Materials - In Memory of Professor James Lindsay White submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 31 articles | Viewed by 120577 | Submission Open
Keywords: extrusion and injection molding; design and technology concepts; material; process and product interactions; modeling; simulation and optimization; CAD/CAE for designing extrusion dies and injection molds; polymeric materials; polyblends; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)
Biopolymer-Based Films and Coatings for Packaging Applications II submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 768 | Submission Open
Keywords: active packaging; biodegradable polymer; bioplastic; edible films; food wastes; microencapsulation; wall materials; freeze and spray drying; oxidative shelf life; active ingredients; antibacterial film
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Polymeric Materials in 3D Printing
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4184 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; smart materials; biomaterials; nanomaterials; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Degradation of Plastics
edited by , and Álvaro Miguel Ortega
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2520 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; plastic degradation; biodegradation; depolymerization; environmental impact; polymer recycling; chemical recycling; hydrolyzable polymers; non-hydrolyzable polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Valorization of Biopolymer from Renewable Biomass
edited by Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado, and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable; biopolymers; biomass; eco-friendly materials; renewable; sustainability; valorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Polymers for Harnessing Power and Energy
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 46 | 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)
Functional Polymers and Novel Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2914 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymers; reactive liquid crystal monomers; liquid crystal optical elements; liquid crystal polymers; photovoltaic devices; culture heritage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Strategies to Make Polymers Sustainable
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymer; recycling and reuse of polymers; machine learning; lifecycle analysis; green synthetic approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Hybrid Polymeric Nanomaterials for Energy, Biomedical and Environmental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymeric nanomaterial; polymeric/magnetic nanoparticle; biomedical applications; environmental applications; energy applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Innovative Materials Based on Natural Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymers; biocomposite; biosorbent; immobilization; encapsulation; cellulose; membranes; environmental protection; medicine; cosmetic industry; food industry; biodegradable packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
New Insights into Photopolymerization
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: photopolymerization systems; photoinitiators and sensitizers; material innovations; interdisciplinary approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Smart and Advanced Coatings and Membranes for Cementitious Surfaces
edited by , , Ana Cristino and
submission deadline 6 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 466 | Submission Open
Keywords: membranes; coatings; materials; sustainable; smart; advanced; cement; concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Flexible, Highly Efficient Polymer Solar Cells
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cell; polymer electrolytes; gel-polymer electrolytes; organic batteries; flexible transparent electrode; batteries; synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Electrically Conductive Polymers and Composites submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 488 | Submission Open
Keywords: conducting polymers; nanoparticles; hydrogels; electrospun fibers; 3D-printed structures; scaffolds; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; theragnostic; biosensing; bioactuators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Applications of Polymers and Their Composites in Biotechnology submission deadline 3 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4902 | Submission Open
Keywords: biotechnology; nanostructures; polymer; innovative drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; smart polymers; soluble immobilized enzymes; polymeric composites; sensors; cellulose nanocrystals; fullerenes; graphene; carbon nanotubes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer-Based Composite Nanomaterials: Structure, Properties and Applications submission deadline 3 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4198 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterial; MXene-based polymer; graphene/nanotube-based nanomaterials; thermal and mechanical properties; electron conductivity; topology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Cellulose-Based Polymers and Composites, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 726 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose fibers; cellulose nanomaterials; bacterial cellulose; cellulose membranes; extraction methods; structural modification; cellulose-based (nano)composites; biomaterials; (bio)degradability; functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
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