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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Utilizing Polymers for the Construction of Lithium-Ion Battery
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 748 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion battery; polymer material; cathode material; functional materials; 2D material; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)-Based Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 735 | Submission Open
Keywords: poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA); PVA-based hydrogel; physical crosslinking; chemical crosslinking; functionalized PVA; multifunctional film; porous membrane; PVA/biomolecule; PVA/inorganic compounds; stimuli responsive PVA-based material; scaffold for tissue engineering; drug delivery carrier; microcapsule; nanofiber; wound dressing; sensor; supercapacitor; packaging for different materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functionalization of Composite Materials by Polymeric Nanofibers submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 425 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofiber; composite; electrospinning; fracture toughening; functionalization; damping; thermo-mechanical properties; thermal properties; self-sensing; self-healing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Cellulose (Nano)Composites II submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 421 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; nanocomposites; cellulose nanocrystals; nanofibrillated cellulose; lignocellulosic fibers; biodegradability; aerogels; smart materials; hybrid composites; conductive composites; biosorbents; drug-delivery systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
3D and 4D Printing of Polymers: Modeling and Experimental Approaches
edited by , , Michèle Kanhonou and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open
Keywords: fused deposition modeling; 3D printing; 4D printing; CFD modeling; additive manufacturing; material characterization; 3D printing polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Antimicrobial Properties of Polymers and Polypeptides
edited by , and Alessandra Monti
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open
Keywords: antiviral; antibacterial; polymers; peptides; infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymeric Materials as Drug Delivery Vehicles and Tissue Engineering Matrix
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; drug delivery; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Polymer Injection Molding Design and Processing
edited by , Saeed Farahani and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer injection molding; polymer processing; machine learning; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Polymer Rheology: Progress and Prospects
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: melt viscosity; suspension rheology; elongational flows of non-colloidal suspensions; viscometric functions; flow properties; viscoelasticity; temperature dependence; anisotropic thermal conductivity in sheared polypropylene; glass transition temperature; polymer rheology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Functionalization and Medical Application of Polymer Materials: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer functionalization; medical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biophotonic; theranostic medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Bioactive Polymer Materials with Antibacterial Properties, 2nd Edition
edited by , and Md. Ashrafudoulla
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive materials; antibacterial properties; nanoparticles; anti-biofilm activity; mechanisms of antibacterial activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Nanoparticles Used for Tumor Theranostics and Future Insights
edited by Wenhai Lin
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanoparticles; drug delivery; chemotherapy; phototherapy; immunotherapy; nanomedicine; stimuli responsiveness; imaging; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Biodegradable Polymers and Their Emerging Applications
edited by , Mónica V. Loureiro and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradability; biodegradable polymers; environmentally friendly polymers; biodegradable composites; biodegradability studies; applications of biodegradable polymers; biopolymers; circular economy; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Damping Mechanisms in Polymers and Polymer Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; polymer composites; damping; vibration eliminators; dampers; damping layers; vibrations; viscoelasticity; dynamic properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Tribological Properties of Polymers and Their Composites and Blends
edited by Isabel Clavería Ambroj
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-lubrication; wear mechanisms in polymer blends; cof modification; surface contact analysis; tribological applications of polymer blends; relation tribology-sustainability; artificial intelligence applied to tribological data; wear mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Progress in Shape Memory Polymers
edited by Bingjie Zhao
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: shape memory polymers (SMPs); material design and synthesis; applications of SMPs; sustainable SMPs; novel characterization methods; future directions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
New Progress in Functional Conjugated Polymers
edited by Qiao He
submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2495 | Submission Open
Keywords: conjugated polymer; organic semiconductor; molecular design; optoelectronic property; structure-property relationship; aggregation and self-assembly; polymer electronic device; flexible electronics; energy conversion and storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymers/Their Hybrid Materials for Optoelectronic Applications
edited by and Bixin Li
submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16473 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite; organic semiconductor; OLED; PeLED; electroluminescence; photoluminescence; sensors; thermoelectric device; photocatalysis; hole transport materials; electron transport materials; passivation; donors; acceptors; electrode
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Manufacturing of Polymer-Matrix Composites submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13048 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer– matrix composites; composite processing; filament winding; pultrusion; resin transfer molding; prepreg technologies; tape placement; injection overmolding; additive manufacturing; resource-efficient processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Dynamic Behavior of Polymer Composite Materials and Structures
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10290 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite laminates; sandwich structures; cellular and porous materials; bioinspired materials and structures; 3D-printed composite materials; fiber metal laminates; dynamic mechanical behavior; strain rate effect; impact resistance; penetration mechanics; crashworthiness and energy absorption; shock response and spall fracture; finite element modeling; optimization of composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Multifunctional Application of Electrospun Fiber
edited by Rui Zhao
submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7440 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrospinning; funtional nanofibers; organic nanofibers; inorganic nanofibers; composite nanofibers; nanotubes; micro/nanofibers  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Natural Polymers
edited by Vitor Augusto dos Santos Garcia, Silvia Maria Martelli and
submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6135 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymers; applications; polymer synthesis; films; delivery system; oral films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Functional Polymers: Interaction, Surface, Processing and Applications II
edited by
submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4639 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical/gas/bio sensing; oil– water separation; heavy metal removal; photocatalyst; interaction with biomolecule; solar steam generation; smart textile; functional textile; microwave absorption; photothermal effect; piezoelectric effect; stimuli-responsive polymers; processing parameter property correlation; composition– property relation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advanced Polymer Blends: From Processing to Characterisation and Application
edited by Mohammad Reza Nofar and
submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2591 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer blends; processing; characterization; rheology; compatibilizer; mechanical properties; physical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Biopolymers and Biodegradable Polymers: Synthesis, Properties, Application and Degradation Behavior submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10332 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable polymers; degradation techniques; mechanical properties; thermal properties; langmuir thin films; biodegradable composites; bio-nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Natural Polymers: Isolation, Modification, and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9787 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; human health; nutraceutical; cosmeceutical; pharmaceutical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Polymers in Food Industry II
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6352 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; emulsion; gel; packaging; delivery; determination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Bio-Based Polymers: Synthesis and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5640 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer; polyester; polypeptide; polysaccharide; polyphenol; synthetic melanin; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Electrospinning Technology of Polymer Materials
edited by
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1082 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced polymer materials; functional polymers; electrospinning; synthesis technologies; micro/nanostructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
3D Printing of Polymer Composite Materials
edited by Fazeel Khan and
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymer processing; biocompatible polymers; computational modeling; shape memory polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Drug Delivery
edited by
submission deadline 12 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer; biodegradability; drug delivery; biomedical application; controlled release; functional polymers; smart polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Recent Study in Engineering Application of Microplastics and Nano Plastics submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 21300 | Submission Open
Keywords: microplastics; nano plastics; pollution; degradation; biopolymer; toxicity; adsorption; recycling; sustainability; remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functional Graphene-Polymer Composites submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8215 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene; reduced graphene oxide; functional polymers; chemical and physical interfacial interactions; nanocomposite sensors; self-healing nanocomposites; soft robotics materials; nanocomposite processing; characterization and applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymer Combustion and Pyrolysis Kinetics
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4097 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer pyrolysis; kinetic triplets; combustion; flame
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Interaction and Dynamics of Polymers and Colloidal Particles Near Interfaces
edited by and Yi Liu
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3365 | Submission Open
Keywords: interface effects; colloids; active particles; static interaction; hydrodynamic interaction; non-specific interation; near interface dynamics; particle interface interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)
Shape-Memory Polymers for Multiple Applications in the Materials World
edited by and Maria Balk
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2622 | Submission Open
Keywords: shape-memory polymers; 4D printing; multifunctional composites; shape-memory vitrimers; actuators and sensors; electrospinning of smart fibres
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Synthesis and Applications of Polymeric Adsorbent Materials submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2481 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Anti-corrosion Science in Polymeric Materials
edited by and Hansang Kim
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1894 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric coatings; coating surface; barrier properties; corrosion protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Development of Polymer-Based Materials for Cell and Drug Delivery submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1585 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug delivery; cell delivery; nanoparticles; hydrogels; biopolymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Chitosan, Its Derivatives and Nanoparticles Based on Chitosan: Synthesis, Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1248 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer; chitosan; chitosan derivatives; nanoparticles; composites; antibacterial activity; fungicidal activity; biomedicine; agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Characterizations for the Polymer Aging
edited by Rui Tian
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1183 | Submission Open
Keywords: characterization technique; polymer aging; polymer degradation; spectral analysis; imaging analysis; structure– performance correlation; lifetime prediction; dynamic studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advances in Polymer-Based Materials and Fabrication Processes for Microfluidic Applications II submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers and polymeric materials  ; composites and nanocomposites  ; smart and functional properties  ; processing and fabrication  ; microfluidic  ; lab-on-a-chip  ; biomedical applications  ; environmental applications  ; technologically relevant applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Research on Functional Polymer Materials as Electrode Materials or Electrolytes
edited by Mengjiao Shi
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymer materials; electrode; polymer electrolytes; batteries; supercapacitor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Biodegradable Polymer Composites: Fabrication and Applications II submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3370 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; nanocomposites; natural polymers; biodegradable composites; environmentally friendly composites; fabrication of composites; applications of composites; degradation studies; thermal properties; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Recent Developments in Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers II
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1870 | Submission Open
Keywords: biobased monomer; synthesis; biodegradable behavior; mechanical property; crystallization; biobased additives; block copolymerization; polymer blending; biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymers Strategies in Energy Storage Device
edited by , Fernando P. Cometto and Ezequiel Pedro M. Leiva
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1277 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers for energy storage devices; solid polymer electrolyte; polymers as binders; polymers in electrodes; polymer based nanostructures; polymers in composites; polymers as separators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functional Polymer Coatings for Energy and Environmental Solutions
edited by Mohd Shoeb
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1159 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical supercapacitor; corrosion; conducting polymer; nanocomposite; metal oxide; adsorption; water treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Sustainable Polymer Synthesis
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: green solvents; sustainable catalysts; sustainable plastics; bio-derived polymers; sustainable monomers; environmentally friendly polymerization; polymerization catalysts; cost analysis; polymerization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Development of Bio-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications II submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | 19 articles | Viewed by 36963 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; bioproduct; biopolymers; lignocellulose; vegetable oil; lignin; cellulose; hemicellulose; chitin; chitosan; ecofriendly procedure; optimization; biomass; proteins; polysaccharides; polyphenols; bio-sourced products; natural resources; environmentally-friendly products; biodegradation; colloids; emulsions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Polymer Nanocomposites III
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9956 | Submission Open
Keywords: green energy; biomedical materials; optoelectronics and sensing; coating; carbon; magnetic materials; other functional polymer nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
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