Polymers

Advanced Natural Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by Liuyun Jiang

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1870 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; natural polymer-based membranes; scaffolds; hydrogels; biomedical; bone regeneration; wound surgical dressing; drug carrier

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multifunctional Application of Electrospun Fiber: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rui Zhao

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 437 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; funtional nanofibers; organic nanofibers; inorganic nanofibers; composite nanofibers; nanotubes; micro/nanofibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Polymer Adhesives and Dynamic Adhesives

edited by

Shuaiyuan Han

, Gang Wang and

Fernão D. Magalhães

submission deadline 11 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2071 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer adhesives; dynamic adhesives; adhesion technology; physical and mechanical properties; interfacial interactions; surface chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Dental Applications III

edited by

Márk Fráter

,

Edina Lempel

and

Daniel Palkovics

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 23112 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin composite; direct restorations; indirect restoration; fiber reinforcement; dental polymers; material science; biomechanical testing; monomer; polymerization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances and Applications of Block Copolymers II

edited by

Nikolaos Politakos

and

Apostolos Avgeropoulos

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 16795 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; copolymers; block copolymers; controlled synthesis; anionic polymerization; RAFT polymerization; ATRP polymerization; emulsion polymerization; molecular characterization; morphological characterization; terpolymers; hybrid materials; polypeptides; polymeric chimeras; composite materials; self-assembly; polymer brushes; biopolymers; biocompatibility; smart materials; responsive properties; hydrogels; drug delivery; computational chemistry; structure– property relationship; polymer nano/micro particles; self-healing materials; recyclability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Novel Nanoparticles and Their Enhanced Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yuwei Chen

and

Yumin Xia

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11471 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; graphene; carbon black; particle-reinforced polymer; polymer matrix; conductive particle/polymer composites; multifunctional polymer composites; properties of composites enhanced

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

Bio-Inspired Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Li Guo

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9233 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired polymers; structure– property study; synthetic methods; biocompatible materials; biodegradable materials; smart polymers; molecular design; stimuli responding; characterization

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

Degradation and Stabilization of Polymer Materials 2nd Edition

edited by

Branka Mušič

,

Mariaenrica Frigione

and

Barbara Horvat

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8695 | Submission Open

Keywords: provide a comprehensive overview of the life cycle of polymers; from production to their environmental consequences; assess the environmental impact of plastics and microplastics on ecosystems; research the impact of UV radiation and other natural factors on the aging of plastic and its subsequent breakdown into micro- and nanoplastics; provide insights into the impact of plastics/microplastics on the implications of different mitigation strategies through recycling and the circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)

Damping Mechanisms in Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Paweł Dunaj

and

Izabela Irska

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5284 | 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)

Agro-Plastics and Their Bio-Polymeric Substitutions for Sustainable Agriculture

edited by

Qiang Li

, Ruoyu Zhang, Yan Yan and Hairong Gao

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4133 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; lignin composite; structural modification; biodegradable polymers; nanostructured materials; sustainable polymers/polymer composites; functional biopolymers

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

Advanced Study on Polymer-Based Hydrogels

edited by Yang Wang

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3889 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel network structure; hydrogel network interaction; hydrogel processing and construction; hydrogel biomedical material; hydrogel flexible electronic and wearable materials; hydrogel bionic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Cellulose-Based Materials: Fabrication and Applications

edited by

Jianhao Qiu

and

Xiongfei Zhang

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; environment; energy; adsorption; sensor; membrane separation; hydrogel; aerogel; catalysis

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

Polymers in Restorative Dentistry: 2nd Edition

edited by

Petros Mourouzis

,

Arhakis Aristidis

and

Dimitrios Dionysopoulos

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2256 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; restorative materials; Flowable resin; packable resin composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Electrical Insulation and High-Voltage Applications

edited by

Zhijin Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1822 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; electrical insulation; high-voltage applications; insulators; insulation property; thermal stability; mechanical strength

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

Latest Research on 3D Printing of Polymer and Polymer Composites

edited by

Carmela Borriello

and

Sabrina Portofino

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1720 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymer; composites; material properties; technological innovations; sustainability

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

Structure–Property Relationships of Multi-Functional Polymer Composites

edited by

Quanjin Ma

and

Yong Tao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1505 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; nanofillers; material structure– property; nanocomposites; multi-functional polymers; multi-scale mechanics; thermal properties; dielectric properties; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing

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

Polymeric Membrane Science and Surface Modification Technologies: 2nd Edition

edited by

Lili Wu

and Chaocan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1302 | Submission Open

Keywords: membrane technology; surface modification; nanocomposite membranes; functionalized polymer membranes; water treatment; gas separation; energy storage; biomedical applications; plasma treatment; nanomaterial modification; selectivity; flux; stability; hydrophilicity; antifouling; coating technology; biocompatibility; tissue engineering; drug delivery; mechanical strength; durability

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

Injection Molding and Special Injection Molding Technologies of Polymer and Polymer Composites

edited by

Jian Wang

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 26009 | Submission Open

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

Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Jana Ghitman

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5880 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug delivery; biotechnology; modern fabrication technologies; controlled architecture; functional biopolymers; biomedical application

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

Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Manja Kurečič

and

Matej Bracic

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4976 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; (multi)functional properties; structure; modification process; characterization; advanced applications; biomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Materials, 3rd Edition

edited by

Andreea-Teodora Iacob

and

Lenuta Profire

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4304 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; polysaccharide; medical application; pharmaceutical application; in vitro and in vivo assays; chemical properties; physical properties; polymer chain structure; biopolymeric materials; polymeric materials

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

Bioactive Polymer Materials with Antibacterial Properties, 2nd Edition

edited by

Md. Amdadul Huq

,

Shahina Akter

and Md. Ashrafudoulla

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3700 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive materials; antibacterial properties; nanoparticles; anti-biofilm activity; mechanisms of antibacterial activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymeric Materials for Water Treatment

edited by

Juan Carlos Bravo

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3591 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; polymeric materials; water; pollutants; pollutant detection; removal; extraction; adsorption; treatment

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

Application and Characterization of Multifunctional and Sustainable Polymers and Composites

edited by

Alberto Jiménez Suárez

,

Alejandro Cortés Fernández

and Gonzalo Seisdedos

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3130 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; self-healing; shape memory; vitrimers; covalent adaptable networks (CANs); recycling; non-destructive testing (NDT); nanocomposites; structural health monitoring (SHM); bio-based polymers; thermoset; cure kinetics

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

Epoxy Resin and Composites: Properties and Applications

edited by

Huey Ling Chang

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3032 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy composite; enhance performance of resin; resin performance optimization; calculation and simulation of resin chemistry

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

Nano-Enhanced Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Food Packaging

edited by

Aris Giannakas

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1827 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; biodegradable polymers; bio-based polymers; nanotechnology

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

Polymeric Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage

edited by Beibei Jiang

submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1352 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; energy storage and conversion; interface engineering; solid-state batteries; Li batteries; supercapacitors; medical devices; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Drug-Loaded Polymer Colloidal Systems in Nanomedicine III

edited by

Leonard-Ionut Atanase

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 30995 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric colloids; micelles; nanogels; liposomes; nanoparticles; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)

Sustainable Polymeric Materials in Building and Construction

edited by

Elnaz Esmizadeh

and

Michael A. Lacasse

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 30088 | Submission Open

Keywords: green polymers; resilient building; sustainable construction; durability prediction; life cycle assessment; recycling in building

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer Blends and Composites II

edited by

Laura Aliotta

,

Vito Gigante

and

Andrea Lazzeri

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20712 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased materials; biocomposites; mechanical performances; biodegradability; sustainability; polymer blends; polymer composites

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

Epoxy Polymers and Composites

edited by Zhengguang Heng, Yang Chen and Huawei Zou

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 20040 | Submission Open

Keywords: new epoxy resins design; relationship between crosslink structure and properties; computational simulation; epoxy resins and composite processing; new analysis and characterization methods

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

Mechanical Response Characteristics and Performance Evaluation of Polymer Materials

edited by Qihui Lyu and Zaoyang Guo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 19273 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nano-; micro-; and macro-composites; design and manufacturing; mechanical properties; damage failure mechanism; modeling and simulation; machine learning

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

Advances in Sustainable Polymeric Materials, 3rd Edition

edited by

Cristina Cazan

and

Mihai Alin Pop

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14353 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-friendly polymers; sustainable materials; hybrid polymeric materials; bio-based polymers; bioplastics; renewable resources; polymer composites; nanocomposites; materials synthesis and processing; materials characterization; surface and interface science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)

Advances in Biomimetic Smart Hydrogels

edited by Xiangyu Liang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13990 | Submission Open

Keywords: tough hydrogels; 3D/4D printing; tissue engineering; structural mechanics; responsive materials; self-recovery materials; medical devices; artificial intelligence; drug delivery; sustainable materials

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

Polymer Nanocomposites with Improved Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical and Barrier Properties

edited by

Mohamed Bakar

and

Anita Białkowska

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13527 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; mechanical properties; thermal properties

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

Synthesis, Design, Preparation and Processing of Functional Polymer Composites

edited by

Xiaoyuan Pei

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10635 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite; synthesis; design; preparation; characterization; processing

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

Polymer Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Jelena Jovanović

and Vesna V. Panić

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10583 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; synthesis; swelling; stimuli-responsive

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)

Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Laminates: Structure and Properties

edited by

María del Carmen Serna Moreno

and Juan Luis Martínez Vicente

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9678 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical response; industrial applications; structural behaviour; polymers; composites; experimental testing; fracture; damage; buckling; FEM

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

Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Studies, 2nd Edition

edited by

Emilia P. Collar

and

Jesús-María García-Martínez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9608 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fracture; failure; standardizations; modeling and forecasting; mechanical behavior– processing relationship

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

Development of Bio-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Concepción Valencia-Barragán

,

Esperanza Cortés Triviño

,

Adrián Tenorio-Alfonso

and

Clara Delgado-Sánchez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9302 | 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 Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Polymers for Medical and Dental Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rogério Leone Buchaim

,

João Paulo Mardegan Issa

and

Edilson Ervolino

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8160 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; dentistry; medicine; scaffolds; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; biopolymers; 3D bioprinting; translational science; tissue regeneration; drug delivery system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Development of Applications of Polymer-Based Sensors and Actuators

edited by

Nelson Castro

,

Nikola Perinka

and

Pedro Costa

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7698 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor ubiquity on vehicles; flexible sensing; polymer base device; hybrid multi-sensing; conformable devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer-Based Flexible Materials, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jiangtao Xu

and

Sihang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7184 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based flexible materials; flexible electronic devices; functional polymer composites; flexible EMI materials; wearable sensors/actuators

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

Polyurethane Materials for Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Ivan Ristic

and Suzana M. Cakić

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6763 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethanes; biobased polymer; 3D printable PU; biodegradable PU; biomedical PU; coatings; shape memory polymer

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

Advances in Biodegradable Polymer Film

edited by Ademola Monsur Hammed

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6562 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; renewable resources; green chemistry; environmental impact

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

Micro- and Nanoplastics Engineering and Design for Research

edited by

Gisbert Rieß

and

Thomas C. Meisel

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6546 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nano plastics from synthetic polymers; synthesis routes for polymer micro/nano particles; the novel design of micro/nano particles; polymer– polymer core– shell particle; organic-inorganic core– shell particle; surface modification and the encapsulation of active agents; the labelling of polymer micro/nano particles; characterization techniques

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

Eco-Friendly Polymeric Coatings and Adhesive Technology, 2nd Edition

edited by

Guangpu Zhang

,

Zhengmao Ding

and

Yanan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5770 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; adhesive; polymer; eco-friendly; water based; re-use; solvent-free; composites; functional polymer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science)

Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials, 4th Edition

edited by

Jesús-María García-Martínez

and

Emilia P. Collar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5247 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid inorganic/organic polymer-based materials; heterogeneous materials based on polymer interfaces; interphase; functionalization; sol– gel; chemical modification; composites

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

Polymeric Materials in Food Science

edited by

Barbara Tomadoni

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4732 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; agriculture; food packaging; slow release; 3D printing; edible coatings; nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Developments in Polymeric Composites and Hybrid Materials Through Advanced Manufacturing

edited by

Xinyi Xiao

, Byeong-Min Roh and

Richard (Chunhui) Yang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4660 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; hybrid

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

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