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 Concrete and Composites II
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6628 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composite; resin-based polymer concrete; landfill wastes in polymer composites; finite element modeling; application of polymer composites  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Recent Advances in Bioinspired Polymers
edited by , and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3939 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-inspired; nanomaterials; lignocellulose; bionanocomposites; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer Gels: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3668 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer gels; stimuli-responsive; diagnosis; polymerization; hydrogel and micro/nanogel; smart materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)
Green Polymer Chemistry: New Products, Processes and Applications submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3098 | Submission Open
Keywords: green polymer sources; synthesis and processes; energy minimization; waste minimization; polymers recycling and reusing; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Reverse Engineering of Rubber Products in Science and Practice
edited by and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2871 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Metallic Nanoparticles and Polymeric Nanocomposites: Synthesis and Applications submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2826 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineering polymer; metal nanoparticles (copper; titanium oxide; zirconium oxide; selenium; silver; copper oxide; zinc oxide nanoparticles; etc.); carbon nanoparticles (carbon black; graphene;   MWCN nanoparticles; etc.); antimicrobial properties; natural polymers; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Recent Advances in Biodegradable Polymers and Their Applications submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2647 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis and characterization of biodegradable polymers; approaches for biodegradable polymers (wastewater treatment); biodegradable polymeric with properties of detoxification; bioremediation; or bio-absorption
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Applications of Polymer-Based Absorbent Materials
edited by Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto, Vera A. Alvarez and Estefanía Baigorria
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2264 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Conductive Polymers in Energy Conversion and Storage
edited by and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1650 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion and storage; conductive polymers; supercapacitors; Li-ion hybrid capacitor/battery; Na-ion hybrid capacitor/battery; Zn-ion hybrid capacitor/battery; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Plasma Processes for Polymers III
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1219 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-pressure plasma; atmospheric pressure plasma; plasma process; plasma polymerization; plasma synthesis; plasma deposition; dielectric barrier discharge; fragmentation; recombination; polymer; conductive polymer; copolymer; plasma treatment; surface modification; large area treatment and deposition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymer-Based Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Composites
edited by Ping Song
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1011 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; electromagnetic interference shielding; mechanism; test method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Nanofiber Polymer Material
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; natural/synthetic substances; polymer blends; bioabsorbable/biodegradable nanofibers; nanofibers; fabrication; electrospinning and non-electrospinning techniques; biomedical applications; industrial field
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Advances and Innovations in Recycled Polymer Composites submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 20285 | Submission Open
Keywords: recycled polymer composites; synthesis; treatment; handling; mounting; layout and uses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Modeling and Simulations of Smart and Responsive Polymers submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9119 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymers; responsive polymers; computer simulation; molecular dynamics; multiscale modeling; self-healing polymers; ionomers; vitrimers; structure-property correlation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Recent Developments in Electrospinning submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5854 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrospinning process design; electrospun materials; nanomaterials; ultrathin materials; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug and gene delivery; wound healing; environmental remediation; filtration; enzyme immobilization; catalysis; packaging; cosmetics; non-woven textile
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Damage and Failure Analysis of Polymer-Based Composites
edited by Xiaoquan Cheng, Wenjun Huang and Qian Zhang
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4618 | Submission Open
Keywords: damage analysis; failure analysis; polymers; polymer-based composites; composite structures; fatigue properties; static performance; repair; hybrid composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Multi-Functional and Multi-Scale Aspects in Polymer Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2977 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-functional composites; multi-scale simulation; elastomers; actuations; strain-sensors; energy harvesters; self-healing materials; stimuli-response behavior; 3D-4D printing; bio-compatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Anti-Corrosive Polymer Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1859 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; corrosion; anti-corrosive polymer materials; corrosion inhibition; self-healing; smart coatings; corrosion mechanisms; corrosion control and monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advanced Materials in 3D Printing Technology II submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; polymers; polymer nanocomposites; sustainable materials and recycling; optical materials; conductive and magnetic materials; biocompatible materials; polymeric 3D-printed devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Research on Green Functional Polymer Composites
edited by Wanqing Lei
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymer composites; green polymer composites; structure design of polymer composites; preparation and characterization of polymer composites; mechanism study of polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer Nanofibers and Fiber Composites
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrospinning; fiber composite; nanofibers; polymers; biomaterials; natural polymers; interfaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Additive Manufacturing of (Bio) Polymeric Materials submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18163 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; (bio)polymers; (bio)polymer-based composites; material characterization; modeling and simulation; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advance in 3D/4D Printing of Polymeric Materials submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 14 articles | Viewed by 14588 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; 4D printing; polymer chemistry; responsive materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advanced Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11412 | Submission Open
Keywords: stimuli-responsive materials; polymer composites; advanced materials; nanoparticles; biomedical; soft robotics; electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
3D Printing Polymer: Processing and Fabrication submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11177 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Mechanical and Physical Properties of 3D Printed Polymer Materials submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10079 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D-printed polymers; processing conditions; manufacturing parameters; mechanical properties; modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Research and Application of Polymer-Derived Ceramics
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4477 | Submission Open
Keywords: preceramic polymers; polymer-derived ceramics; ceramic matrix composites; pyrolysis; fibers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Green Synthesis of Polymers
edited by Huan Wang
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4104 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass-based polymer materials; energy storage; chemicals; green synthesis methods; photoelectric materials; biomass valorization; functional polymeric materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Organic Polymer Functional Adsorption Materials
edited by Weifang Ma
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3703 | Submission Open
Keywords: adsorbent; organic polymer; filter; wastewater treatment; gas adsorption; adsorption performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Polysaccharides and Their Derivatives: Characterization and Application
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2961 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthetic methods; biomaterials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; structural modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymers and Drug Delivery II submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2596 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug delivery; nanoparticles (NPs); PEGylation; amphiphilic polymers; stealth polymers; smart polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Functional Porous Polymers: Synthesis and Application submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1920 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous organic polymers; porous polymers; adsorption; carbon capture; utilization and storage; heavy metal removal; organic pollutants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Recycling of Polymer Materials
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1798 | Submission Open
Keywords: circular economy; energy recovery; chemical recycling; mechanical recycling; feedstock recycling; sustainable materials processing; process modelling; economic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Study of the Mechanical and Rheological Behavior of Polymer Materials
edited by , and Bin Li
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1564 | 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 1417 | 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 1363 | 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 820 | 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)
Polymers for Flexible Electronics
edited by Chengfang Liu
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 761 | 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)
Crystalline Polymer Materials for Soft Electronics submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 695 | 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)
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 218 | 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 12940 | 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 11289 | 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 5799 | 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 1357 | 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 1349 | 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 457 | 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 198 | 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 129 | 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 108 | 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 86978 | 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)
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