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 Materials for Construction
edited by Xinxing Zhou
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer materials in civil and environment engineering; polymer-modified asphalt; polymer grouting materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Innovations in Polymer Composites for Sustainable Energy Harvesting and Environmental Applications submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectric polymer composites; electrospinning; polymeric nanofibers; ferroelectric polymer composites; multiferroic polymer composites; dielectric polymeric materials; thin films; conductive polymers; biodegradable polymers; optoelectronic polymers; polymer-based sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymers for Dental Applications: Current State-of-the-Art and Future Trends submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 227 | 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)
Advances in Thermal Properties and Fire Hazards of Polymer Composites submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 199 | 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)
Bio-Based and Biodegradable Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 191 | 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)
Biopolymers for 3D Printing
edited by and Kaidong Song
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer; 3D printing; biomedical application; material design; biopolymer recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Functional Polymeric Materials for Water and Wastewater Management
edited by and Xiaoqiang Cao
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; organic contaminants; inorganic contaminants; pollutant removal; polymer applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Advances in Polymer Devices and Sensors
edited by Gabriela Ferreira de Vasconcelos Martins, and Joana Rafaela Lara Guerreiro
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymerization; sensor fabrication; smart materials; polymer nanocomposites; biocompatible polymers; polymer-based diagnostics; polymer nanoparticles; micro/nanofabrication; printed sensors; polymer nanofibers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Applications of Advanced Polymer Photocatalysts
edited by Cheng Cheng
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 97 | 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 91 | 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 8035 | 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 4478 | 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 3384 | 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 199 | 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 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrospinning; biomaterials; smart fibres; polymers; composite fibres
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advanced Electrospinning Fibers II
edited by
submission deadline 5 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1025 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrospinning; nanofibers; advanced nanofibers; tissue engineering; sensors; batteries; filtration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Photopolymerization
edited by Davy-Louis Versace and
submission deadline 5 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open
Keywords: photopolymerization; photoinitiators; photosensitizers; light-emitting diodes; visible light; NIR light; 3D printing technologies; composites; EPR-spin trapping
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Antimicrobial and Anti-biofilm Polymers in Implant Dentistry submission deadline 5 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: implant dentistry; dental materials; antibiofilm; antiadhesive; biopolymers; antimicrobial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Catalytic Olefin Polymerization and Polyolefin Materials
edited by , , and Selena Silvano
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6891 | Submission Open
Keywords: homo- and copolymerization; metal catalysts; microstructure; characterization; material properties; olefins; polar monomers and non-olefinic monomers; material applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Chitosan and Collagen-Based Biomaterials Materials for Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5847 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Preparation, Characterization and Applications of Advanced Polymer Coatings
edited by Qing Wu
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4550 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based coatings; surface treatments; interface/interphase; polymer-based and bio-based composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Composite Materials Research
edited by Jidong Shi
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2430 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; composite; polymer; materials design; property prediction; data processing; failure analysis; soft electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Polymers in Pharmaceutical Technology II
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1827 | Submission Open
Keywords: pharmaceutical excipients; solubilizers; permeation enhancers; polymer coating; capsule shells; osmotic pumps; solid dosage forms; matrix systems; controlled release; polymer dispersions; micelles; polymeric nanoparticles; polymersomes; polyplex; polyelectrolyte; biopolymer; hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Natural Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 630 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymer; engineering; synthesis; functional materials; biocompatible
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer-Based Smart Textiles: Synthesis, Characterization and Application II
edited by and Hong Hong
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: textronics; energy harvesting; smart textile material; textile computation; interactive textiles; structure; manufacturing; aging; measurement; polymer technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Environmental Friendly Synthesis, Modification and Application of Polymer
edited by
submission deadline 11 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8772 | Submission Open
Keywords: light-induced; polymer; antioxidant; flame retardant; photopolymerization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Recent Advances in Injection Molding of Polymers submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 20 articles | Viewed by 47059 | Submission Open
Keywords: advances in injection molding machines; artificial intelligence technology on injection molding; conformal coolants; energy saving; fluid-assisted injection molding; gas-assisted injection molding; hybrid molding; industrial applications; injection molding with biomaterials; injection molding with thermoset materials; injection molding with reground materials; micro/nano molding; mold design and simulation; molding defects elimination; multilayer injection molding; injection molding with long/short fiber materials; mucell molding; multicomponent molding; precise injection molding; process optimization; quality prediction and control; smart manufacturing; smart molding technology; sensing; feature extraction; and modeling; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Preparation and Application of Biomass-Based Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 44666 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass-based materials; preparation; application; renewable; biodegradable
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Biodegradable Polymers to Biomedical and Packaging Applications submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20432 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biodegradable composites; physico-chemical characterization of biodegradable polymers; physical and chemical modification of biodegradable polymers; biomedical applications; packaging applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Composite Hydrogels towards Next-Generation Functional Materials and Devices submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18757 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposite hydrogels; biomedical hydrogels; sustainable hydrogels; adhesive hydrogels; smart hydrogels; tough hydrogels; conductive hydrogels; hybrid hydrogels; hydrogel chemistry; hydrogel mechanical properties; hydrogel actuator; hydrogel for flexible electronics; hydrogel for energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Rheology and Processing of Polymer Materials
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15188 | Submission Open
Keywords: rheology; crystallization; polymer composite; polymer processing; mechanical properties; toughness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advances in Polymer Composites II
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15177 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; polymer composites; synthesis; characterization; and properties of polymer composites; polymer composites for catalysis; polymer composites for gas storage; polymer composites for energy; polymer composites for medical equipment; polymer composites for optoelectronic devices; other application of polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymers for Medical and Dental Applications submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13692 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers  ; dentistry  ; medicine  ; scaffolds  ; regenerative medicine  ; biomaterials  ; biopolymers  ; 3D bioprinting  ; translational science  ; tissue regeneration  ; drug delivery system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Challenges and Trends in Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12934 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; polymer composites; polymer composites characterization; polymer composites in electronicspolymer composites in wastewater treatment; polymer composites in agriculture; polymer composites in civil construction; polymer composites in biomedical application; polymer composites in catalysis; other application of polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Progress in Polyurethane and Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10564 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethane composite material; polyurethane functional materials; synthesis and modification of polyurethane; polyurethane film and coating materials; application of polyurethane materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer-Based Adsorbents II
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8515 | Submission Open
Keywords: adsorbents; adsorption; aqueous solution; biosorption; chemical functionalized polymers; cellulose; environmental protection; lignocelluloses; natural polymers; synthetic polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Polymer Materials and Technology: Dental 3D Printing submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8263 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; Dental 3D printing; polymeric material; dental restorations materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Conducting Polymers for Advanced Applications Volume II
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7893 | Submission Open
Keywords: conjugated/semiconducting polymers; conducting polymers; molecular design of conducting polymers; synthesis of conducting polymers; structure– properties of conducting polymers; polymer electronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Preparation and Application of Functionalized Polymer Fabrics
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7244 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced fiber; polymer fabrics; functionality; integrity; textile technology; intelligent fabric applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Advanced Polymeric Materials for Pharmaceutical Applications IV submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7190 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Permanently Porous Polymers submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6734 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Edible, Active and Intelligent Food Packaging Polymeric Materials submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6607 | Submission Open
Keywords: packaging; food; polymeric materials; bio-based materials; food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Functional Polymer Coatings: Preparation and Application
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5569 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional coatings; superwetting surfaces; micron/nano composite coatings; self-healing coatings; smart coatings; surface and interface modification; processing and characterization; nanotechnology; theory and simulation; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Functional Hyperbranched/Dendritic/Linear Polymers: Synthesis, Applications, and Properties
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4790 | Submission Open
Keywords: hyperbranched polymers; dendrimer; linear polymers; synthesis; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymeric Metamaterials: Design, Fabrication, Testing and Modeling submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4493 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterials; architected materials; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; lattices; topology optimization; machine learning; cellular materials; foams; biomimetic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advanced Analytical Methods for Applied Polymeric Science submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3828 | Submission Open
Keywords: multivariate analysis; biomedical analysis; lab-one-a-chip; analytical techniques; chromatographic methods; mass spectrometry; spectroscopic methods; thermal analysis; microscopy methods; X-ray diffraction; electrical and mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advanced Manufacturing of Polymeric Biomaterials submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3441 | Submission Open
Keywords: composites; biopolymers; synthetic polymers; 3D printing; freeze casting; biocompatibility; microfluidics; drug/gene delivery; antibacterial materials; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Flame Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Materials
edited by Ehsan Naderi Kalali
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3434 | Submission Open
Keywords: flame-retardant; mechanical properties; polymer materials; fire safety; flame-retardant mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
3D/4D Printing for Polymer Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3232 | Submission Open
Keywords: 4D printing; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; stimuli-responsive; material programming; multifunctional materials; polymer composites; active materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymer Dynamics: From Single Chains to Networks and Gels submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3230 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer physics; actin filaments; biopolymer; polymer brushes; polymer network; polymer gel; buckling; translocation; relaxation; entanglements; micro-rheology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
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