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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Thermodynamics of Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2948 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; thermodynamics; modelling; thermal behavior; solubility; sorption; polymer blends and composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advanced Composite Materials for Water Contaminant Removal
edited by Guo Lin
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2916 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; composite materials; adsorption; pollutant removal; contaminants; water treatment; metal-organic frameworks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Preparation, Properties and Applications of Polymer Composite Nanofibers
edited by , Yanwei Huang and Shisheng Xiong
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2658 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; nanofibers; composite materials; manufacture; characteristics; functional nanofibers; energy storage; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Biopolymer Networks submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2316 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; entangled polymers; cytoskeleton; DNA; semiflexible polymers; microrheology; crowding; viscoelasticity; active matter; soft matter
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Multifunctional Polymer-Based Nanocomposites II
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2141 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; nanofillers; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; carbon-based nanomaterials; colloid and interface science; homogeneous dispersion; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Biomass Conversion and Green Chemistry in Polymer Science II
edited by , , and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1418 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable and bio-based polymers; biomass conversion; bioenergy and biofuels; waste valorization; green solvents/media; bio- and chemocatalytic processes; separation; recovery; and recycling; C1 (CO2) chemistry; thermo-; photo-; and electrocatalysis; bio-derived molecules
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Sustainable Development of Advanced Polymer Composites
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submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 977 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable materials; sustainable manufacturing; natural fibre composites; bio-based polymers and composites; nanocomposites; energy materials; life cycle assessment; circular economy for polymer composites; green chemistry; composite recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Photocrosslinkable Polymers for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocrosslinking; photoinitiator; polymer; drug delivery; tissue engineering; scaffold; biosensing; biofabrication; wound dressings; biomedical engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer Composites for Photo-Energy Conversion and Energy Storage Devices
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submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6701 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; polymer LED; dye sensitized solar cell; organic solar cell; perovskite solar cell; supercapacitor; battery; fuel cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites II
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submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1562 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing technology; three-dimensional-printed fibre and polymer matrix systems; modelling and analysis: finite element; discrete element; material characterisation; constitutive modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer Films and Coatings: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications
edited by , and Pramila Kumari Misra
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1104 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer films; polymer coatings; polymer-based thin films; polymer composite; polymer blends; functionalization; polymer nanocomposite; polymer-based edible films and coatings; functional properties; coating process; biomedical application; potential applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Polymer Brushes: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
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submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open
Keywords: advances in the synthesis of polymer brushes; including grafting-from; grafting-to; and grafting-onto methods; characterization of polymer brushes; including surface-sensitive techniques; spectroscopy; microscopy; and rheology; analytical theory; Monte Carlo; and molecular dynamics simulations; applications in materials science and biotechnology; effects of polymer chain architecture; neutral and charged brushes; mixed brushes; surface geometry; effects of mixed solvents; electric field; pH; salt; and shear stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Renewable and Sustainable Polymers II
edited by and Chih-Yuan Tsou
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open
Keywords: recycling; green and cleaning process; biodegradable polymers; renewable resource; natural product; hydrogel; biomass; sustainability; environmentally friendly; membrane separation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Innovations in Polymer Composites for Sustainability and Multifunctionality
edited by Yeqing Wang
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; recyclability; biodegradable; decarbonization; multifunctionality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Polymer-Based Materials for Energy Applications submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14860 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer electrolyte; polymer binders; separators; ion-exchange membranes; conducting polymers; polymer-based organic electrodes; lithium-ion batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells; solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Smart Polymeric Materials for Soft Electronics
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submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4222 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; sensors; nanocomposite; stretchable; soft electronics; biomedical; polymer chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advanced Resin Matrix Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, Processing and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3629 | Submission Open
Keywords: fibers; thermoplastic resin; thermosetting resin; polymer matrix composites; interface/interphase; numerical analysis; process simulation; 3D printing; 4D printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer-Based Fibers and Composites for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3482 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; nanomaterials; hydrogels; biocompatibility; biodegradability; hemocompatibility; antimicrobial; drug delivery system; wound dressing; medical implants; extracellular matrix (ECM); biocoatings; nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
New Research on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites II
edited by , Lielie Li and Chaopeng Xie
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1482 | Submission Open
Keywords: new fiber-reinforced composites; durability evaluation; fracture behavior; new test technologies; structural reinforcement; structural repair; seismic strengthening of structures; structural seismic evaluation; smart structures; design theories and methods; structural properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Supramolecular Structures Derived from Biopolymers
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submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 860 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; supramolecular architectures; self-assembly; host-guest systems; molecular recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Biodegradable Composites: Synthesis and Application submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocomposites; biodegradable composites; renewable resources; natural fibers; biodegradable matrix; polymers synthesized from natural sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Functional Polymer Applications in Biomedicine
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submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymers; biomaterials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advances in Bio-Based and Biodegradable Polymeric Composites II submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 14 articles | Viewed by 29682 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers  ; biodegradable polymers  ; composite blends  ; composite membranes  ; 3D-composites  ; nanocomposite fibers  ; nanocomposite foams  ; organic polymer composites  ; polymer-inorganic composites  ; biocomposites  ; multifunctional composites  ; design and manufacturing  ; mechanical properties  ; physicochemical characterization  ; biological properties; modeling and simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Functional Alginate-Based Materials III
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12878 | Submission Open
Keywords: alginate; polysaccharide; formulations; multi-functionality; biomedical applications; manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Natural Polymers: Design, Characterization and Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10845 | Submission Open
Keywords: chitosan; cellulose; starch; latex; protein; natural polymer nanocomposites; natural polymer blends; natural polymer coating; natural polymer-based 3D printing; food and non-food packaging materials; biomedical materials; pharmaceutical materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymers and Their Role in Drug Delivery submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10283 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced polymeric materials; pharmaceutical applications; biomedical applications; drug delivery systems; medical devices; polymer theory and modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
High Proformance Wood Coating
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7923 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric microcapsules; polymeric coating; self-healing; repairing rate
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Additive Manufacturing of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites
edited by , , and Andrea Codolini
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7849 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; continuous fibre; short fibre; polymer; composite material; formulation; mechanical properties; characterisation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Computational Modeling and Simulations of Polymers submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7760 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer models; novel simulation methods for polymer systems; simulation of polymeric nanostructures; simulation on complex polymeric systems; simulation of polymer properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Advanced Polymeric Materials and Composites: Structure-Property Relationships submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7582 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced polymeric materials; composites; materials structure and property; viscoelasticity; thermo-rheological properties; mechanical and degradation tests; possible application; lifetime predictions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymeric Composites: Manufacturing, Processing and Applications
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7137 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric composites; molecular fillers; montmorillonite; silica; biocomposites; microparticles; nanoparticles; polymer matrix
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Research on Wood-Based Composites
edited by Dorota Dukarska and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5595 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood composites; non-wood composites; wood-polymer composites (WPC); binderless wood composites; lightweight wood composites; hybrid composites; sandwich composites; honeycomb structures; sustainable product; new applications; assembly systems; bond quality; recycling; performance characteristics; strength; durability; resistance; formaldehyde and VOC emissions nanomaterials in wood-based composite production; thermal and chemical processing of raw materials and wood-based composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5490 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based biomaterials; biomedical applications; mechanical stability; chemical stability; histocompatibility; aging resistance; biodegradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Progress in the Formation of Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for New Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5079 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; polymer-based nanomaterials; synthesis; modification; characterization; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Biocompatible and Biodegradable Polymers III submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5003 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymers; compatibility; blends; disintegration; polymer miscibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Mechanical and Dynamic Characterization of Polymeric Composites II
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4482 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer matrix; composite materials; mechanical; dynamic analysis; strength; fiber; modulus; resin; nanocomposites; fabrication; manufacture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Bio-Based Polymers: Preparation, Characterization and Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4399 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; biodegradable; physicochemical properties; therapeutic and diagnostic applications; tissue engineering; diseases; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Wood Composites V submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3678 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood; wood composites; lignocellulosic composites; chemical or thermal modification; nanotechnology and nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Macromolecules Derived from Vegetable Oils submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3596 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Trendings in Biobased Polymers and Biocomposites submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3493 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; biomaterials; biopolymers; biocomposites; life cycle assessment; sustainability; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Modifications and Applications of Natural Polymer Materials
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3430 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymer materials; starch; cellulose; gelatin; chitosan; lignin; pectin; plant polyphenols; biomass; modification and application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Preparation, Properties, and Applications of Functional and High-Performance Polyester Materials
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2930 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyester; functional; biodegradable; biocompatible; bioresorbable; hydrophilic; gas barrier properties; ultraviolet shielding properties; antibacterial; anti-fouling; chromatophilous; shape memory; self-cleaning; self-healing; cationic; anionic; zwitterionic; highly transparent; heat-resistant; high-performance; high strength; high modulus; highly ductile; poly(L-lactic acid); poly(butylene succinate); polycaprolactone; poly(butylene adipate terephthalate); poly(p-dioxanone); polyglycollide; poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid); drug delevery; intravascular stent
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advances in Rheology of Bio-Based Polymeric Materials
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2674 | Submission Open
Keywords: shear rheology; oscillatory rheology; interfacial rheology; linear viscoelasticity; nonlinear viscoelasticity; in situ characterization; biopolymers; biomaterials; sol– gel transition; microstructural interpretation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Laser Processing of Polymers: Induced Effects and Functionalization
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2441 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser ablation of polymers; laser micro-structuring of polymers; laser nano-structuring of polymers; laser texturing of polymers; laser polymerization; laser deposition of polymers; laser transfer and printing of polymers; modelling of laser processing of polymers; applications of polymers processed by laser
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Epoxy Thermoset Polymer Composites
edited by and Adrià Roig
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2005 | Submission Open
Keywords: epoxy thermosets; fiber-reinforced composites; nanocomposites; conductivity; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Multi-Stimuli Responsive Polymer Nanocomposites submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1828 | Submission Open
Keywords: stimuli-responsive nanocomposites; hydrogels; nanoparticles; scaffolds; biomedical applications; polymer engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Application of Polymers in Sustainable Building Materials
edited by , , Yongbin Yan and Xiaobin Han
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1654 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer-Based Fiber Reinforcements: Synthesis, Structure, Characterization and Application submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 994 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative manufacturing; composite materials; optimization; mechanical; material characterization; NDT; treatment surface
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Biocompatible Polymers and Composite Materials for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 953 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical applications; biocompatibility; additive manufacturing; drug delivery; coatings; polymer structures; biopolymers; hydrogels; surface modification; polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Textile Based Polymer Composites
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 906 | Submission Open
Keywords: textile structures; woven; knitted; braided composites; 3D woven composites; multiaxial fabric composite; modeling of structural composites; mechanical performance; thermoset; thermoplastic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
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