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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Polymer-Based Sensors II submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 179 | 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 161 | 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 148 | 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 1258 | 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 2163 | 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)
Polymers from Biomass: Characterization, Modification, Degradation and Applications submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1589 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; polymers; macromolecules; modified celluloses and starches; bioconjugated proteins; functionalized lignin; functionalized chitin and chitosan; crosslinked gels of biomacromolecules
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Modeling and Characterization of Recycled High-Performance Polymer Materials submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 851 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional; manufacturing; characterization; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Hydrogels for Biomedical and Structural Applications submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug delivery; medical imaging; biosensors; scaffolds; tissue engineering; hydrogels; nanohydrogels; nanocomposite hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Materials in Sensors, Actuators and Energy Conversion II
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 18892 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer blend nanoelectrolytes; hybrid polymer– inorganic composites; synthesis of polymer composites for energy applications; polymer-based sensors; polymer membranes for energy applications; polymers for energy storage capacitor applications; polymer-based nanogenerator; polymer-based organic batteries; polymerization potentials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Polymer Applied in Batteries and Capacitors submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16875 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; conducting polymers; synthesis of polymer materials; synthetic polymers; biopolymer; redox activity; electrode; electrolyte; separator; batteries; supercapacitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Main Applications of Polysaccharides: Current Vision and Future Horizon submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15088 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; biomedical application; structure– activity relationship; drug delivery; biocompatible
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
3D Printing of Polymer-Based Composite Materials submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14773 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing and additive manufacturing; composites materials; mechanical testing and physicochemical characterization; optimization in 3D printing; advanced manufacturing; recycling and 3D printing; process monitoring; non-destructive testing; modeling and simulation; fracture behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymer Electrolyte: Recent Progress and Applications submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14291 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer electrolytes; solid-state polymer electrolytes; gel polymer electrolytes; block copolymer electrolytes; electrochromics; batteries; fuel cells; solar cells; electrochemical devices; sensors; actuators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Composites: Structure, Properties and Processing
edited by , and Mustafa Özcanli
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 12807 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites (polymer-polymer composites; polymer-metal composites; polymer-ceramics composites); fibre reinforced polymer composites; particle-reinforced polymer composites; natural composites; structure and  characterization of composite; properties (mechanical; thermal; rheological; fatigue performance; aging; etc.); simulation of processing and properties of composites; processing of composites; additive manufacturing of composites; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Structure and Properties of Polymeric Materials in Additive Manufacturing II submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12530 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; bioinks; 3D printing; polymer; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Polymer Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12013 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials and Their Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10736 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced catalysis and separation; biomass; coagulation and flocculation; CO2 capture; energy storage; membrane process; MOFs; polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Nanopolymers and Nanocomposites
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10475 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocellulose; nanofiber; nanocomposite; polymer-based nanomaterials; application of nanomaterials in polymers; carbon-based nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Lignocellulosic Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10265 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric composites; lignocellulose; lignin; cellulose; bio-based polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Additive Manufacturing of Polymer-Based Composite Materials submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7969 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing of composites; innovations in 3D printing; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced composites; bioprinting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Recent Developments in Wood Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7536 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; wood composite; superwetting property; bio-based porous membrane; hybrid hydrogel and aerogel; water purification; seawater desalination; nano/micro structure; structure– property relationship; bionic and smart materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Injection Molding Process in Polymer Processing
edited by Hans-Peter Heim and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7139 | Submission Open
Keywords: silicone rubber; liquid injection molding; electrochromic films; functional films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advanced Polymers for Medical Applications submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6605 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; medicine; scaffolds; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; biopolymers; 3D bioprinting; translational science; tissue regeneration; drug delivery system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Biopolymer-Based Composites
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6305 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; composites; composite designing; functionalized biopolymers; biopolymer modification; matrix interactions; advanced applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Environment-Friendly Polymers: Synthesis, Processing and Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6241 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers; waste valorisation; synthesis; physics; and analysis of the bio-polymer; bio-based composites; additive manufacturing of bio-polymers; recycling strategies of bio-thermoplastics and bio-thermosets; application of bio-based polymeric materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Functional Metal-Polymer Composites: Formation, Properties and Applications II submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5196 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal/polymer composites; metal oxide/polymer composites; nanocomposites; metal nanoparticles; metal oxides particles; composite formation methods; structure of composites; functional properties of composites; areas of application of composites; metallopolymers; metallocopolymers; polymer-metal hybrids; metallo-supramolecular
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Block Copolymers: Synthesis, Self-Assembly, and Biomedical Applications submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4559 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer synthesis; block copolymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; functionalized polymers; biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymers; self-assembly; drug delivery; bioimaging; protein delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Renewable, Degradable, and Recyclable Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3933 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; recycling; degradation; biodegradation; circular economy; composting; life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymers and Biopolymers for Sustainable Life and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3810 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers and biopolymers; sustainable applications; naturally occurring additives; less environmental impact; processing and performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Advanced Polymeric Films II
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3279 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric films; photocurable; self-healing; copolymer; nanocomposite; conducting polymer; piezoelectric; biodegradable; biomimetic; advanced membranes; multilayers; surface modification; electro-optical; processing technology; structured and functional surfaces; stimuli-responsive; antimicrobial; shape-memory; smart materials; packing film; morphology; coatings; superhydrophobicity; self-cleaning; biocompatible; patterning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Theoretical and Computational Polymers Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2989 | Submission Open
Keywords: linear polymers; self-avoiding random walks; fractals and anomalous diffusion; polymer dynamics: Monte Carlo— reptation methods; deposition of thin polymeric films; protein structure models: protein folding; packing of DNA chains within the cell; polymer networks; rheological properties; fractal and fractional dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Advances in Natural Fiber Polymer Composites submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2957 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural fibers; factionalized natural fiber; fiber modification; sustainable materials; mechanical properties; thermal properties; eco-friendly; energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Bioplastics to Replace Fossil-Based Plastics—Perspectives for a Circular Economy submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2307 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioplastics; composite bioplastics; directives and legislation on the use of bioplastics; biodegradation; workability; physical– mechanical characterization; applications; recycling of bioplastics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Properties and Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2072 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; properties; characterization; nanoparticles; polymer matrices; testing techniques; nanoparticle characteristics; interactions; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advances in the Preparation, Properties and Application of Polyurethane, Cellulose and Their Composites (2nd Edition)
edited by , and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1644 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethane; cellulose; lignocellulose; composites; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Porous Polymers for Absorption and Separation Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1581 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous organic polymer; membrane; mixed-matrix membrane; gas adsorption; ion adsorption; organic pollutant adsorption; separation; water treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Mechanical and Failure Behavior of Polymeric Composites
edited by Heraldo Silva Da Costa Mattos
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1424 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric composites; mechanical behavior; integrity analysis; lifetime prediction; fracture; fatigue damage; creep damage; repair systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymer-SiO2 Composites II
edited by Hyeon Mo Cho
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1385 | Submission Open
Keywords: silica-based polymer; SiO2-based polymer; polymer; composite; sol-gel; organic– inorganic composite
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)-Based Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 961 | Submission Open
Keywords: poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA); PVA-based hydrogel; physical crosslinking; chemical crosslinking; functionalized PVA; multifunctional film; porous membrane; PVA/biomolecule; PVA/inorganic compounds; stimuli responsive PVA-based material; scaffold for tissue engineering; drug delivery carrier; microcapsule; nanofiber; wound dressing; sensor; supercapacitor; packaging for different materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functionalization and Medical Application of Polymer Materials: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 956 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer functionalization; medical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biophotonic; theranostic medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymeric Materials for Wood Adhesives: Preparation and Characterization
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 952 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood adhesives; synthetic resins; toxicity reduction; biomass raw materials; bio-based wood adhesives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Utilizing Polymers for the Construction of Lithium-Ion Battery
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 919 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion battery; polymer material; cathode material; functional materials; 2D material; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
3D and 4D Printing of Polymers: Modeling and Experimental Approaches
edited by , , Michèle Kanhonou and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 859 | Submission Open
Keywords: fused deposition modeling; 3D printing; 4D printing; CFD modeling; additive manufacturing; material characterization; 3D printing polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymers Additive Manufacturing in Sports and Protective Equipment submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 834 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; sports gear; protective equipment; protheses; biomimetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Cellulose (Nano)Composites II submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 449 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; nanocomposites; cellulose nanocrystals; nanofibrillated cellulose; lignocellulosic fibers; biodegradability; aerogels; smart materials; hybrid composites; conductive composites; biosorbents; drug-delivery systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Functionalization of Composite Materials by Polymeric Nanofibers submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 447 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofiber; composite; electrospinning; fracture toughening; functionalization; damping; thermo-mechanical properties; thermal properties; self-sensing; self-healing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Antimicrobial Properties of Polymers and Polypeptides
edited by , and Alessandra Monti
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open
Keywords: antiviral; antibacterial; polymers; peptides; infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymeric Materials as Drug Delivery Vehicles and Tissue Engineering Matrix
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; drug delivery; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Polymer Injection Molding Design and Processing
edited by , Saeed Farahani and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer injection molding; polymer processing; machine learning; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Biodegradable Polymers and Their Emerging Applications
edited by , Mónica V. Loureiro and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradability; biodegradable polymers; environmentally friendly polymers; biodegradable composites; biodegradability studies; applications of biodegradable polymers; biopolymers; circular economy; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
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