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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Additive Manufacturing of (Bio) Polymeric Materials submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 19295 | 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 16698 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; 4D printing; polymer chemistry; responsive materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
3D Printing Polymer: Processing and Fabrication submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12216 | 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 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12164 | 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)
Advanced Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12079 | 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)
Research and Application of Polymer-Derived Ceramics
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4834 | 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 4485 | 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 3969 | 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 3183 | 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 2820 | 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 2028 | 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 1906 | 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 1774 | 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 1539 | 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 1475 | 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)
Crystalline Polymer Materials for Soft Electronics submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1151 | 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)
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 875 | 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 863 | 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)
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 239 | 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 14198 | 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 12036 | 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 6815 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2695 | 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 1474 | 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)
Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Fabrication and Application
edited by Lingyan Liu
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 505 | 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)
Application of Polymer Electrolytes
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 478 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; batteries; electrodes; kinetics; low cost; recyclability
(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 151 | 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 133 | 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 91801 | 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)
Functional Polymer Materials and Advanced Processing Technology
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 26035 | Submission Open
Keywords: multifunctional materials; synthesis; polymer processing; structure; polymer nanocomposites; mechanical properties; thermal properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Advances in Polyurethane and Composites
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13689 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethane foam; polyurethane coating; polyurethane Elastomer; synthesis of polyurethane polymer materials; polyurethane composite; functional polyurethane polymer material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)
Advances in Polymeric Additive Manufacturing
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13072 | Submission Open
Keywords: addictive manufacturing; unfilled thermoset polymers; reinforced plastic additive manufacturing; continuous fiber additive manufacturing; deposition strategy; curing conditions; anisotropy; shape design procedures; topology optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering II submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10352 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; synthesis and characterization of polymer for tissue engineering; bioactive polymer scaffolds; functional polymer scaffolds; cell– materials interactions; mechanobiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Design of Polymer Materials and Manufacturing submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9673 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; big data; deep learning; industrial 4.0; design of materials; polymer synthesis and characterization; multiscale testing; additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing; cyber manufacturing; materials– process– property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Mechanical and Advanced Properties of Polymers II submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8143 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; mechanical properties; smart properties; shape memory; rheology; mechano-dynamical properties; thermo-mechanical cycles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Polymeric Phase Change Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7520 | Submission Open
Keywords: photothermal phase change materials; fluorescent phase change materials; flame retardant phase change materials; reprocessable phase change materials; thermal conductive phase change materials; semi-interpenetrating phase change materials; interpenetrating phase change materials; form-stable phase change materials; high performance phase change materials; thermoset phase change materials; composite phase change materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymers and the Environment II submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7137 | Submission Open
Keywords: plastics and circular economy; bioplastics; biocomposites; ecofriendly blends; additives and plastics performance; ecofriendly additives; plastic wastes and recycling; plastic wastes valorization routes; life-cycle assessment (LCA); standardization and legal frameworks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Advanced Research on Lignin and Nanostructured Lignin: Biodegradation, Properties and Applications submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6087 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyphenols; lignin valorization; lignin biodegradation; lignin fractionations; lignin fine chemicals; lignin nanostructures; lignin advanced applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Novel Synthetic Methodologies for Organosilicon Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4612 | Submission Open
Keywords: organosilicon materials; synthetic methodology; silicone; silicone elastomers; silicone resin; siloxane; polysiloxane; silsesquioxane; silane
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Rheological Properties of Polymers and Polymer Composites
edited by and Christos Georgantopoulos
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4210 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Resin Additives—Spices for Polymers
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4050 | Submission Open
Keywords: resin additive; plastic additive; polymer; polymer alloy; antioxidant; antistatic agent; blowing agent; flame retardant; lubricant; impact modifier; plasticizer; coloring agent; filling material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Polymers and Polymer Composites for Construction Applications
edited by and Kequan Yu
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3713 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer cement mortar; polymer-modified concrete; polymer-modified asphalt; polymers and polymer composites; functional materials; cement additive; polymer fibers; high-performance concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Multifunctional Materials Based on Coordination Polymers submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3611 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; multifunctional materials; multifunctionality; metal– organic frameworks; coordination polymers; metal– organic gels; phase-change materials; stimuli-responsive materials; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
High Performance Polymer Membranes II
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submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3226 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance; polymer membranes; membrane modification; membrane module fabrication; technoeconomic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Advances in Applications and Sustainability of Electrospinning
edited by Wangcheng Liu and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2882 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrospinning; nanofiber non-woven mats; biobased polymer; biodegradability; biocompatibility; multi-functional applications; smart textiles; nanofiber composites; green solvent
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functional Polymers and Novel Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2855 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymers; reactive liquid crystal monomers; liquid crystal optical elements; liquid crystal polymers; photovoltaic devices; culture heritage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
High-Performance Conducting Polymer Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2344 | Submission Open
Keywords: conducting polymers; semiconducting polymers; conjugated polymers; molecular design; applications of conducting polymers; organic photovoltaics; organic thin-film transistors; organic light-emitting diodes; organic flexible electronics; organic bioelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in the Preparation and Application of Bio-Based Hydrogels submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2316 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogels (nano-; micro-; bulk); implants; drugs delivery; drugs storage; rheological systems; gelation techniques; stabilization; structure and mechanical properties; biopolymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Agricultural Polymers and Functional Optical Materials
edited by and Zeynel Seferoglu
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2248 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical materials; agricultural polymer; carbon sequestration; biodegradable polymer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Applications of Polymer Materials in Energy Storage
edited by Liubin Wang
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2222 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage; energy conversion; electrode materials; dielectric; ferroelectric polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
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