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Progress in Polymer Networks

edited by

Marcel Popa

Liliana Verestiuc

and

Lorenzo Antonio Picos Corrales

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6583 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical crosslinking; ionic gelation; interpolymeric complexes; interpenetrated networks; semi-interpenetrated networks; gels; hydrogels; hydrogel micro/nanoparticles; hydrogel films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)

Microbial Biopolymers: Trends in Synthesis, Modification, and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Shashi Kant Bhatia

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5287 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer; polyhydroxyalkanoates; exopolysaccharides; polyamides; biodegradation; techno-economic analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Advanced Research on Flame Retardant Property and Thermal Degradation of Polymer Composites

edited by Yinjie Wang and Jiping Liu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1496 | Submission Open

Keywords: Flame retardants; Composites; Thermal degradation; Polymers; Fire testing; Flame retardant mechanism; Thermal stability.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)

Polymer-Based Membrane for Urban Water Treatment

edited by

Daliang Xu

Pengrui Jin

and

Jinlong Wang

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based membrane synthesis; membrane modification; membrane process; membrane fouling control; pilot- or full-scale membrane test

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)

Hypercrosslinked Polymers: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Varsha D. Phadtare

and

Vinayak G. Parale

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aerogels; organic-inorganic aerogels; functional polymeric aerogels; flexible and mechanically strong polymer scaffolds; biodegradable polymer aerogels; recyclable self-healing aerogels; synthesis of porous polymers; high-temperature stable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)

Natural-Based Biodegradable Polymeric Materials II

edited by

Vsevolod Aleksandrovich Zhuikov

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13088 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradation; tissue engineering; agriculture; biomedicine; scaffolds; films; microcarriers; composites; packaging; antimicrobial and fungicidal activity; coatings; polysaccharides; nanoparticles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Advanced Polymers for Wastewater Treatment and Toxicant Removal

edited by

Seyed Borhan Mousavi

and

Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10026 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Manufacturing and Processing of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites

edited by

Razvan Udroiu

Paul Bere

and

Dan Serban

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7234 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre reinforced polymer; manufacturing methods; processing; machining; design of experiments; composite 3D printing; thermoset polymers; thermoplastic polymers; testing; properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)

Multifunctional Polymers and Their Composites and Structures: Design, Preparation and Properties

edited by

Yong Tao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5501 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional polymer materials; polymer composite materials; polymer structures; design methods; preparation methods; multifunctional properties; theoretical modeling; experimental investigation; finite element analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)

Polymer-Based Sensors and Actuators

edited by

Jinze Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5456 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; nanomaterials; smart materials; polymer nanofiber sensors; polymer sensor applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biopolymers and Bio-Based Polymer Composites

edited by

Iwona Zarzyka

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5161 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable polymers; biosynthesized polymers; biopolymer composites; nanobiocomposites; bionanoadditives; bioadditives; natural aliphatic polyesters; polylactide

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Functional Bio-Based Polymers and Composites for Multipurpose Applications

edited by

Seongcheol Kim

and

Vanaraj Ramkumar

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4822 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; bio-polymer; polymer composites; polymer structures; polymer characterization; flexible polymers; multipurpose polymers; polymer applications; bio-medical polymers; energy storage composites; environmentally sustainable

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Dielectric Properties of Polymers

edited by

Dinara Sobola

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3753 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; dielectric properties; composites; thin films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)

Polymers & Polymer Composites for Packaging Applications

edited by

Haiyun Jiang

and Fude Lu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3555 | Submission Open

Keywords: active packaging; food safety; intelligent packaging; simulation and analysis; mechanics of packaging; functional packaging materials; packaging distribution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Properties and Applications of Polysaccharides

edited by

Fengwei (David) Xie

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2292 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; carbohydrates; biopolymers; starch; cellulose; glycogen; chitin; chitosan; hyaluronic acid; agarose; alginate; Xanthan gum; pectin; dextran; biomaterials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; biomedical applications; food ingredients; cosmetics; nanomaterials; nanoparticles; nanogels; nanocomposites; environmental remediation; water treatment; industrial processes; fermentation; enzyme immobilization; biotechnology; renewable materials; sustainable applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Lignin-Based Materials: Structure, Properties, and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Oihana Gordobil

and

René Herrera Díaz

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2264 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy; lignin conversion; quality control; lignin performance; novel applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Recent Advances in the Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers

edited by

Elena V. Chernikova

and

Elena Yu Kozhunova

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2154 | Submission Open

Keywords: block copolymers; living polymerization; reversible-deactivation radical polymerization; polymerization-induced self-assembly; self-assembly; morphology; microphase separation; stimulus-responsive block copolymers; theory and simulations; functional nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymeric Materials in Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Simón Yobanny Reyes-López

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1980 | Submission Open

Keywords: coagulants; flocculants; adsorbents; polymer separation membrane; polymeric materials; wastewater treatment; organic contaminants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Wood and Wood-Based Composites: New Frontiers in Modification, Performance, and Sustainability

edited by

Jyh-Horng Wu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1793 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood-based composites; environmentally friendly materials; modification; flame retardancy; physico-mechanical properties; sustainability; durability; environmental exposure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Carbon Fiber/Polymer Composites: Preparation and Properties

edited by Nannan Wu and Ruliang Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1729 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix; carbon fiber; multifunctional composites; characterizations; applications; EMI shielding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers: Design, Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Vilma Ratautaite

and

Arunas Ramanavicius

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 354 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); molecular imprinting technology; conducting polymers; conjugated polymer; electrochemical deposition; electrochemical sensors; synthetic receptors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)

Advanced Polymer-Based Wearable and Flexible Bio-Sensors

edited by

Sheng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based wearable sensors; flexible sensors; sensor fabrication; health monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Supramolecular Polymers: Structural Diversity and Supramolecular Chirality

edited by

Aurica Farcas

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: supramolecular polymers; helical polymers; chiral polymers; hierarchical chirality; polymer aggregates; chiral self-assembly; nanocomposite materials; amplification of asymmetry; chiroptical generation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in Reinforced Polymer Materials for Additive Manufacturing, Product Design, Processing and Their Applications

edited by

Lucía Rodríguez Parada

Pedro Francisco Mayuet Ares

, Álvaro Sampaio and

Sergio De la Rosa Silva

submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2393 | Submission Open

Keywords: product design; concept and creative design; additive manufacturing; reinforced polymers; finished quality; dimensional evaluation; customization; manufacturing process; applications of reinforced polymers; life cycle assessment (LCA); sustainability; methodologies and product design processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)

Advanced Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering II

edited by

Ionela Andreea Neacsu

and

Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12149 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; scaffolds; composites; porous materials; wound dressings; 3D printing; biomedical applications; cell proliferation; biodegradability; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Applications of Lasers in Polymer Science

edited by

Takayasu Kawasaki

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9681 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; degradation; infrared; visible; ultraviolet; vibrational excitation; terahertz; fabrication; therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)

Progress in Polymer Thin Films and Surface Modification

edited by Javier Esteban Durantini and

Daniel A. Heredia

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3101 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thin films; surface modification; electropolymerization; solar cells; supercapacitors; antimicrobial surfaces; water splitting; photodynamic inactivation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)

Simulation and Calculation of Polymer Composite Materials

edited by

Han Liu

, Maja Kuzmanović and

Zhenhua Wei

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2366 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymeric solids; mechanical property; structural morphology; molecular dynamics simulation; finite element analysis; multiscale modeling; constitutive modeling; machine learning; inverse design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)

Polymer-Based Dielectric Composite Materials for Energy Applications

edited by

Gang Jian

and

Zixiong Sun

submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2363 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based composites; dielectric; energy storage; capacitors; ferroelectric; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application of Starch/Exopolysaccharide-Based Polymers in Food Industry

edited by

Renpeng Du

Dan Zhao

and

Shanshan Sun

submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1861 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch; polymer; exopolysaccharide; cellulose; microbial enzymes; composite materials; structure and properties; food applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymers: Innovations in Processing, Diverse Applications, and Sustainable Solutions

edited by

Vesna Ocelić Bulatović

and

Dajana Kučić Grgić

submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymer materials; polymer composites; 3D printing; biomedical applications; mulch films; product life cycle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Sustainable Polymer Composites from Renewable Resources: Functionality and Applications

edited by

Bo Wang

Jie Li

and

Yingchun Li

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 18 articles | Viewed by 60252 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; sustainable polymer composites; sustainable materials; renewable resources; modification and regeneration of waste plastics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)

Additive Manufacturing of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Chengxing Yang

Kui Wang

Jianxun Zhang

and Andrea Codolini

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 15832 | 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 Composites and Nanocomposites)

Research and Application of Polymer Adhesives

edited by

Hong Chi

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15349 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composite II

edited by

Dilip Depan

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10275 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; mechanical properties; rheological properties; carbon nanotubes and nanofibers; polymer– fiber interphase; degradation and stability of polymer nanocomposites; self-healing polymer nanocomposites; nanoscale characterization of polymer nanocomposites; MD simulations; shape– memory polymer nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)

State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Canada

edited by

and

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6551 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastics polymerization; polymer processing; polymer characterization; polymer resins and structures; modeling; recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)

High Performance Polymer Membranes II

edited by

Ronghui Qi

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6424 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance; polymer membranes; membrane modification; membrane module fabrication; technoeconomic analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Composite Materials for Water Contaminant Removal

edited by Guo Lin

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4871 | 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)

Study in Chitosan and Crosslinked Chitosan Nanoparticles

edited by

Aldo Amaro-Reyes

and

Carlos Regalado-González

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4859 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; crosslinking; nanoparticles; tissue engineering; enzyme immobilization; targeted drug delivery; genipin; glutaraldehyde; tripolyphosphate; polymer coating; nanobiocatalyst

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Laser-Enabled Advances in Polymers

edited by

Anca Bonciu

and

Valentina Dinca

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4598 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser designed interfaces; biomedical applications; photocatalytic/environmental; sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)

3D/4D Printing for Polymer Composites

edited by

Frank Gardea

and

Ehsan Sabet

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4482 | 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)

Carbohydrate Polymers: Synthesis, Preparation, Structural Characteristics and Applications

edited by

Aoxue Luo

and

Yijun Fan

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2988 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbohydrate polymers; polysaccharide; synthesis; structural characteristics; biological activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Functional Polymers for Construction Purposes

edited by

Anita Staroń

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2967 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction industry; sustainable development; functional polymers; environmental impact; energy efficiency; renewable resources; waste reduction; composites; green polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)

Latest Advances in Photopolymerization

edited by

Camilla Noè

, Andrea Cosola and

José Manuel Gaspar Martinho

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2849 | Submission Open

Keywords: photopolymerization; polymers; 3D printing; coatings; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in Biopolymers: Structure, Modification, Biorefinery, and Applications

edited by

Mingqiang Zhu

Yanyan Dong

and

Xiaoshuai Han

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2210 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioenergy and biorefinery of bio-based materials; novel and high-efficiency pretreatment methods for improving the degradation of lignocelluloses; structural elucidation of native and fractionated biomass; such as cellulose; hemicelluloses; and lignin; chemocatalytic depolymerization of biomass; the upgrade of lignin to fuels and chemicals; lignocellulose-based materials; such as activated carbon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Three-Dimensional Printing of Polymer Materials

edited by Soran Hassanifard

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1759 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing technologies; material innovations; advanced composites; polymeric properties; failure analysis; structural integrity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymeric Microcapsules for Improving Mechanical and Durability Properties

edited by

Zijian Song

and Haitao Zhao

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1533 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing materials; microcapsule-mediated self-healing; cementitious materials; green anticorrosion techniques for reinforcing steel; conversion film; polymeric coating

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)

Functional Multiphase Polymer Blends: Flow Induced Morphology in Complex Fluids and Applications

edited by

Sergio Caserta

and Rosalia Ferraro

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1137 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends; complex fluids; flow-induced morphology; colloidal systems; phase transitions; multiphase systems; droplets; microstructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)

Polyolefin: Synthesis, Properties, and Characterization

edited by Huayi Li

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1121 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyolefin; Ziegler– Natta catalysts; transition metal catalysts; coordination polymerization; characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Aging Behavior of Polymeric Materials

edited by

Severo Raul Fernandez-Vidal

Ana Pilar Valerga Puerta

and Fermin Bañon

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 624 | Submission Open

Keywords: durability; environmental; mechanical properties; characterization techniques; predictive modeling; degradation mechanisms; aging indicators; polymer stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)

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