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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Study of the Mechanical and Rheological Behavior of Polymer Materials
edited by , and Bin Li
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1615 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer properties; material characterization and processing; applications in engineering; sustainable development; research methods and analysis; biomimetic and tissue engineering; drug delivery systems and packaging materials; electronic and magnetic materials; corrosion resistance and waterproofing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Biobased, Biodegradable, and Functional Polymers in Agriculture and Food Science submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1440 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradation; pollution; food packaging; bioproducts; bioplastics; biomaterials; environment sustainability; bioresource technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Advances in Biocompatible and Biodegradable Polymer Materials
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1385 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymer; biocompatibility; structure and properties; functional biodegradable polymer; biodegradable composite materials; biohydrogel; biodegradable polymer processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Ultra-Stretchable Polymers for Flexible Electronics and Energy Storage and Conversion Devices
edited by Beibei Jiang and Xueju "Sophie" Wang
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | Viewed by 831 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultra-stretchable polymer; self-healing polymer; biocompatible polymers; flexible electronics; solid-state Li battery; medical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Crystalline Polymer Materials for Soft Electronics submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 814 | Submission Open
Keywords: semi-crystalline polymers; liquid crystalline polymers; hybrid nanomaterials based on crystalline polymers; soft electronics; ionic; electronic and photonic; experimental and computational approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Polymers for Flexible Electronics
edited by Chengfang Liu
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 787 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; flexible electronic devices; flexible organic components; field-effect transistors; light-emitting diodes; solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymer Waste Recycling: Thermal, Chemical and Solvent-Based Methods
edited by Fei Long, Zhuo Xu and Shreyas Kolapkar
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer thermal conversion; polymer chemical conversion; solvent-based recycling; chemical degradation; process optimization and design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Eco-Friendly Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications II
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13169 | 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 11432 | 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 5963 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1497 | 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 1380 | 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 458 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; batteries; electrodes; kinetics; low cost; recyclability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Fabrication and Application
edited by Lingyan Liu
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: stimuli responsive; physical or chemical property change; morphology; sensors; drug delivery
(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 137 | 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 111 | 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 88088 | 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 | 8 articles | Viewed by 24548 | 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 13064 | 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)
Advances in Polymeric Additive Manufacturing
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12440 | Submission Open
Keywords: addictive manufacturing; unfilled thermoset polymers; reinforced plastic additive manufacturing; continuous fiber additive manufacturing; deposition strategy; curing conditions; anisotropy; shape design procedures; topology optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering II submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9458 | 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 9220 | 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 7862 | 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 7193 | 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 6711 | 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 5866 | 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 4399 | 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)
Resin Additives—Spices for Polymers
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3869 | 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 3451 | 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 3431 | 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)
Rheological Properties of Polymers and Polymer Composites
edited by and Christos Georgantopoulos
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3150 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Advances in Applications and Sustainability of Electrospinning
edited by Wangcheng Liu and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2797 | 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)
Functional Polymers and Novel Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2457 | 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)
High Performance Polymer Membranes II
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2325 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance; polymer membranes; membrane modification; membrane module fabrication; technoeconomic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Agricultural Polymers and Functional Optical Materials
edited by and Zeynel Seferoglu
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2181 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical materials; agricultural polymer; carbon sequestration; biodegradable polymer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Advances in the Preparation and Application of Bio-Based Hydrogels submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2168 | 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)
High-Performance Conducting Polymer Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2152 | 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)
Applications of Polymer Materials in Energy Storage
edited by Liubin Wang
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2097 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage; energy conversion; electrode materials; dielectric; ferroelectric polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacture and Characterization
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1482 | 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 1462 | 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 1406 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein engineering; protein folding; drug design; protein dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Resin-Based Polymer Materials and Related Applications: Volume 2
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1355 | 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 Networks)
Smart Polymers and Composites: Multifunctionality and Recyclability submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 906 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Multifunctional Hydrogel Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 809 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug delivery system; scaffolds for tissue engineering; wound healing; hemostasis; conductive hydrogels for flexible sensors; bioactive hydrogels; hydrogels for cancer treatment; photodynamic therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymers & Polymer Composites for Dental Applications
edited by Rafael Guerra Lund
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 732 | 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 629 | 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 620 | 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)
Biocompatible Polymers for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery
edited by Xiuli Hu
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 551 | 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)
Fabrication and Applications of Polymer Optical Fibers
edited by , Milan Kovačević and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 513 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Advanced Electrically Conductive Polymers and Composites submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 420 | 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)
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