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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Eco-Friendly Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications II
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14460 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-friendly; synthesis; biodegradability; drug delivery; wound dressing; imaging; hydrogel; catalytic; functional; detection; polymers; polysaccharide; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Sustainability and Circularity for Novel Bioactive and Biobased Solutions: Materials, Polymers, Coatings, and Processing
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12200 | Submission Open
Keywords: biobased polymers; bioactive function; sustainability; antimicrobial coatings; antimicrobial polymers; antimicrobial cleaning; biofilms; bacteria resistance; sustainable polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Structural Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
edited by , , , Yanlei Wang and
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7151 | Submission Open
Keywords: FRP; polymer concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete; mechanical behavior; durability; FRP retrofitting; composite structure; hybrid structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
A Commemorative Issue in Honor of Professor Jose M. Kenny: Advances in Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites
edited by , and Luigi Torre
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2844 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; composites; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; polymeric blends; processing; recycling; advance materials; smart materials; functional polymers; biodegradable polymers; bio-based polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)
Smart and Multifunctional Polymer-Based Composites for Internet of Things Applications submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1504 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; piezoelectric; pyroelectric; triboelectric; thermoelectric; conductive polymer composites; smart polymers; sensors; EMI shielding; energy storage.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Application of Polymer Electrolytes
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 481 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; batteries; electrodes; kinetics; low cost; recyclability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymeric Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 157 | 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)
Advanced Polymer Materials in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: processing of advanced polymers; structure– property characterizations; hybrid polymer systems; polymer drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; therapeutic polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Development in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 40 articles | Viewed by 92770 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; natural fibers; synthetic fibers; recycled fibers; thermoset polymers; thermoplastic polymers; recycling; renewable recourses; biopolymers; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Functional Polymer Materials and Advanced Processing Technology
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 26501 | Submission Open
Keywords: multifunctional materials; synthesis; polymer processing; structure; polymer nanocomposites; mechanical properties; thermal properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Advances in Polyurethane and Composites
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13851 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethane foam; polyurethane coating; polyurethane Elastomer; synthesis of polyurethane polymer materials; polyurethane composite; functional polyurethane polymer material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)
Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering II submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10605 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; synthesis and characterization of polymer for tissue engineering; bioactive polymer scaffolds; functional polymer scaffolds; cell– materials interactions; mechanobiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Design of Polymer Materials and Manufacturing submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9797 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; big data; deep learning; industrial 4.0; design of materials; polymer synthesis and characterization; multiscale testing; additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing; cyber manufacturing; materials– process– property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Mechanical and Advanced Properties of Polymers II submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8222 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; mechanical properties; smart properties; shape memory; rheology; mechano-dynamical properties; thermo-mechanical cycles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Polymeric Phase Change Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7616 | Submission Open
Keywords: photothermal phase change materials; fluorescent phase change materials; flame retardant phase change materials; reprocessable phase change materials; thermal conductive phase change materials; semi-interpenetrating phase change materials; interpenetrating phase change materials; form-stable phase change materials; high performance phase change materials; thermoset phase change materials; composite phase change materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymers and the Environment II submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7251 | Submission Open
Keywords: plastics and circular economy; bioplastics; biocomposites; ecofriendly blends; additives and plastics performance; ecofriendly additives; plastic wastes and recycling; plastic wastes valorization routes; life-cycle assessment (LCA); standardization and legal frameworks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Advanced Research on Lignin and Nanostructured Lignin: Biodegradation, Properties and Applications submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6137 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyphenols; lignin valorization; lignin biodegradation; lignin fractionations; lignin fine chemicals; lignin nanostructures; lignin advanced applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Novel Synthetic Methodologies for Organosilicon Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4676 | Submission Open
Keywords: organosilicon materials; synthetic methodology; silicone; silicone elastomers; silicone resin; siloxane; polysiloxane; silsesquioxane; silane
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Rheological Properties of Polymers and Polymer Composites
edited by and Christos Georgantopoulos
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4558 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Resin Additives—Spices for Polymers
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4115 | Submission Open
Keywords: resin additive; plastic additive; polymer; polymer alloy; antioxidant; antistatic agent; blowing agent; flame retardant; lubricant; impact modifier; plasticizer; coloring agent; filling material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Polymers and Polymer Composites for Construction Applications
edited by and Kequan Yu
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3790 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer cement mortar; polymer-modified concrete; polymer-modified asphalt; polymers and polymer composites; functional materials; cement additive; polymer fibers; high-performance concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Multifunctional Materials Based on Coordination Polymers submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3663 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; multifunctional materials; multifunctionality; metal– organic frameworks; coordination polymers; metal– organic gels; phase-change materials; stimuli-responsive materials; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
High Performance Polymer Membranes II
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3353 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance; polymer membranes; membrane modification; membrane module fabrication; technoeconomic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Advances in Applications and Sustainability of Electrospinning
edited by Wangcheng Liu and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2901 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrospinning; nanofiber non-woven mats; biobased polymer; biodegradability; biocompatibility; multi-functional applications; smart textiles; nanofiber composites; green solvent
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
High-Performance Conducting Polymer Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2408 | Submission Open
Keywords: conducting polymers; semiconducting polymers; conjugated polymers; molecular design; applications of conducting polymers; organic photovoltaics; organic thin-film transistors; organic light-emitting diodes; organic flexible electronics; organic bioelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in the Preparation and Application of Bio-Based Hydrogels submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2348 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels (nano-; micro-; bulk); implants; drugs delivery; drugs storage; rheological systems; gelation techniques; stabilization; structure and mechanical properties; biopolymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Agricultural Polymers and Functional Optical Materials
edited by and Zeynel Seferoglu
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2270 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical materials; agricultural polymer; carbon sequestration; biodegradable polymer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Applications of Polymer Materials in Energy Storage
edited by Liubin Wang
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2263 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage; energy conversion; electrode materials; dielectric; ferroelectric polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Resin-Based Polymer Materials and Related Applications: Volume 2
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2058 | Submission Open
Keywords: epoxy; phenolic; polyurethane; benzoxazine; acrylic; vinyl; silicone resin; resin-based composites; coatings; adhesives and sealants; sustainable resin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacture and Characterization
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1752 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; biobased polymer; composite; nanoparticle; natural fiber; biocomposites; physical characteristics; mechanical characteristics; composite design and characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Application and Development of Polymers in Geotechnical Engineering
edited by and Shaokai Wang
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1562 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; biopolymers; soil stabilization; unsaturated soil; expansive soil; biopolymer-treated soils; Sandy cobble soil; drying and wetting cycle; shear strength; water retention characteristics; permeability; durability; calcareous sand; wind erosion control; foam
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Protein-Based Biopolymer
edited by and Xuan Xue
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1545 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein engineering; protein folding; drug design; protein dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Biocompatible Polymers for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery
edited by Xiuli Hu
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1331 | Submission Open
Keywords: tissue engineering; biomaterials; drug delivery; functional polymeric materials; bio-based polymeric materials; biodegradability of polymeric materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Smart Polymers and Composites: Multifunctionality and Recyclability submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1096 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Polymers & Polymer Composites for Dental Applications
edited by Rafael Guerra Lund
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 880 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental materials; polymers; biopolymers; 3D printing; biodegradable polymers; dental restorations; biocompatibility; tissue regeneration; orthodontic aligners; drug delivery systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Multifunctional Hydrogel, 2nd Edition
edited by and Ping Rao
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 785 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermo-sensitive hydrogels; photo-sensitive hydrogels; self-healing hydrogels; anti-fouling hydrogels; tough and strong hydrogels; biomedical hydrogels; hydrogel adhesives; hydrogel sensors; 3D-printing hydrogels; hydrogel-based soft actuators; hydrogel-based electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Biopolymer-Based Films and Coatings for Packaging Applications II submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 764 | 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)
Fabrication and Applications of Polymer Optical Fibers
edited by , Milan Kovačević and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 540 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Functional Polymeric Materials for Water and Wastewater Management
edited by and Xiaoqiang Cao
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 512 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; organic contaminants; inorganic contaminants; pollutant removal; polymer applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Polymers for Dental Applications: Current State-of-the-Art and Future Trends submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: dentistry; dental resins; dental composites; polyurethanes; polyamides; high-performance polymers; poly-ether-ether-ketone; poly-ether-ketone-ketone; thermoplastic resins; injected resins; prosthodontics; dentures; flexible dentures; implants; CAD/CAM manufacturing; 3D/4D printing; stereolitography; direct light processing; photopolymer jetting; fused deposition modelling; tissue engineering; scaffolds; shape-memory polymers; smart polymers; drug delivery systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Bio-Based and Biodegradable Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable polymers; biopolymers; bio-composites; green chemistry; bio-degradable polymers; bio-mass conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Thermal Properties and Fire Hazards of Polymer Composites submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric materials; thermal stability; simulation and modelling; thermal degradation; combustion products; fire hazard; transparent wood; prediction of polymers properties; smoke; wood modification.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Biopolymers for 3D Printing
edited by and Kaidong Song
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer; 3D printing; biomedical application; material design; biopolymer recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Applications of Advanced Polymer Photocatalysts
edited by Cheng Cheng
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalytic; photoelectric properties; conductive polymers; photocatalyst
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Polymers and Polymer Composites for Tissue Engineering
edited by Stella Georgiadou
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers and polymer composites; morphological and biochemical properties; conductivity; tissue engineering technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advance in Polymer Composites: Fire Protection and Thermal Management
edited by , and
submission deadline 1 Jun 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9047 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; composites; fire protection; flame retardant; bio-based flame retardants; thermal conductivity; phonon scattering; thermal management; fire testing; simulation modelling and design; thermal degradation; thermal interface materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Functional Polymer Composites Applied in Batteries
edited by , Xinxin Cao and
submission deadline 1 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4815 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; conductive polymer; coordination polymer; separator; polymer electrode; lithium-ion battery; sodium-ion battery; zinc-ion battery; supercapacitor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Rheology and Processing of Polymers II submission deadline 1 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3608 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Nanostructured Polymer Composites for Energy Conversion Applications
edited by Feiyu Xu, Prithwish Biswas and
submission deadline 1 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; fluoropolymers; energetic composites; polymer composite electrodes; polymer solar cells; polymer thermoelectrics; mechanical properties; thermal conductivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Electrospinning Techniques and Advanced Polymer Textile Products
edited by
submission deadline 1 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrospinning; biomaterials; smart fibres; polymers; composite fibres
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
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