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Polymeric Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage

edited by Beibei Jiang

submission deadline 27 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 114 | 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)

Environmental Friendly Synthesis, Modification and Application of Polymer

edited by

Qing Yu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15227 | Submission Open

Keywords: light-induced; polymer; antioxidant; flame retardant; photopolymerization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biopolymer Composites for Biomedicine Applications

edited by

Anatoly Olkhov

and

Polina Tyubaeva

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15031 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospun biomaterials; electrospinning process; biocomposites with a highly developed surface area; design of new biocompatible materials; biocompatible polymers; mechanical behavior; bioresorption and biodegradation process; supramolecular structure of fibrous polymeric materials

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

3D Printing of Polymer Materials: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by

Michael A. Smirnov

and

Maria P. Sokolova

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8686 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; printing accuracy; polymer materials; composites; polymer gels; rheology; crosslinking; properties of materials

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

Polymeric Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

Husam Younes

and

Raid Alany

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3534 | 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)

Advances in Plasma Processes for Polymers, 3rd Edition

edited by

Choon-Sang Park

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3419 | 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)

Biopolymers for Food Packaging and Agricultural Applications

edited by

Tiziana Marino

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1403 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; food packaging; biopolymeric agricultural products; sustainable agriculture; biodegradable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Carbonized Polymers and Their Functional Applications

edited by

Xiangnan Chen

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1364 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbonized polymers; carbon materials; functional applications; polymer-derived carbon

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

Polymer Materials for Application in Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Andrzej Rybak

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1343 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; fused deposition modeling (FDM); fiber reinforcement; filament improvement; functional materials; three-dimensional printing technologies; structural design

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

Natural Polysaccharides: Chitosan, Chitin, Pectin and Gums

edited by

Mehraj Fatema Z. Mulla

Shivani Pathania

and

Joseph Kerry

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1042 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitin; chitosan; pectin; gums; food packaging; food science; biomedicine

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

Progress in Recycling of (Bio)Polymers and Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Nadka T. Dintcheva

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 907 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure/processing/property relationships in polymers; biopolymers; micro- and nano-composites; polymer and biopolymer degradation and stabilization

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

New Advances in Bio-Based Polymers

edited by

San-Lang Wang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 838 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; bio-based; biomaterials; biochemistry; biodegradable

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

Conducting Polymers and Their Functionalization for Diverse Applications

edited by

Sapana Jadoun

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 794 | Submission Open

Keywords: conducting polymers ; water treatment ; sensors ; energy storage devices ; bioelectronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Porous Organic Polymeric Materials: Design, Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Yan’an Gao

and

Linlin Zhang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 592 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous organic polymers; structure– function correlation; topology; design and synthesis; porous materials

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

Polymers and Their Micro- and Nano-Composite Materials for New Applications

edited by Jun Zhao and

Xing Zhou

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 457 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; micro-composites; nano-composites; composite materials; applications

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

Modification and Functionalization of Polymer Materials for Sustainable Development

edited by

Małgorzata Szymiczek

and Monika Chomiak

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical modification; organic and inorganic fillers; nanofillers; plastic processing; operational characteristics (e.g.; mechanical; thermal; electrical); functionalization; sustainable development

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

Computational Approaches and Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Exploiting Design Synergies in Polymer-Based Materials and Structures

edited by

Mario Milazzo

Serena Danti

and

Russo Teresa

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical behavior; artificial intelligence; additive manufacturing; design for additive manufacturing; structural optimization; interfaces; contact analysis; multiscale modeling; finite element modeling

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

Advanced Additive Processes and 3D Printing for Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D/4D printing; polymer composites; functional materials; smart composites; industrial applications; responsive polymers; adaptive materials; filament extrusion; processing technologies; process– property relationship

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

Innovative Polymers for Next-Generation Batteries

edited by

Hao Liu

Changfang Zhao

and

Peng Zhang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers; flexible and stretchable polymers; polymer metamaterials; self-healing polymers

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

Mechanic Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Li Li

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: elasticity; viscoelasticity; plasticity; fracture; polymer testing; modelling; fabrication; polymer composites

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

Polymers Reinforced Civil Engineering Materials and Components

edited by

Xuanyi Xue

and Fei Wang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; concrete; disaster; durability; mechanical property

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

State-of-the-Art Polymer Science and Technology in Italy, 2nd Edition

edited by

Andrea Sorrentino

Francesco Paolo La Mantia

and

Roberto Pantani

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer processing; biodegradable polymers; nanocomposites; thermomechanical properties; analysis and simulation

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

Polymer-Based Adhesives: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by Xiongwei Qu and Chaochao Cao

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based adhesives; polymerization; polymer composites; physicochemical properties; thermal conductivity; adhesive force; synthesis and characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites for Enhanced Filtration and Purification in Water Treatment

edited by Ana Catarina Trindade

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposite materials; environmental applications; water treatment; air purification; waste management; sustainable practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application of Polymers in Food Sciences (2nd Edition)

edited by

César Leyva-Porras

and

Zenaida Saavedra-Leos

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: food science; stability of active ingredients; biodegradable packaging; regulatory aspects; technological advancements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers for Circular Packaging Materials

edited by Marek Hauptmann and

Frank Welle

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular packaging materials; paper Coatings and functional cellulose; recyclates and recyclate processing; polymer additives; printing and decoration; packaging process behavior; compliance and packaging safety; migration and diffusion; chemical analysis; biobased polymers; barrier; sealant layer; numerical modeling and artificial intelligence; alternative resources and residues

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers Applications in Coating, Functionalization of Drug Delivery Systems

edited by

Florentina Lupascu

and

Lenuta Profire

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; smart formulation; functional polymers; innovative devices; in situ surface modifications of materials; drug delivery systems; nanocarriers; 3D- and 4D-printing

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

Constitutive Modeling of Polymeric Materials

edited by

Qiang Guo

and

Fahmi Zaïri

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiscale and multiphysics coupling; viscoelasticity; viscoplasticity; damage; fatigue; fracture

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Adhesives and Dynamic Adhesives

edited by

Shuaiyuan Han

, Gang Wang and

Fernão D. Magalhães

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 106 | 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)

Degradation and Stability of Polymer-Based Systems: 2nd Edition

edited by

Roberto Scaffaro

and

Emmanuel Fortunato Gulino

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; degradation and stability; green composites; nanocomposites; polymer composites; biodegradation; photodegradation; chemical degradation; thermal degradation; mechanical degradation

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

Polymer Materials in Sensors, Actuators and Energy Conversion, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jung-Chang Wang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-blend nanoelectrolytes; hybrid polymer– inorganic composites; synthesis of polymer composites for energy applications; polymer-based sensors; polymer membranes for energy applications; polymers for energy-storage capacitor applications; polymer-based nanogenerator; polymer-based organic batteries; polymerization potentials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers in the Face of Sustainable Development

edited by

Arkadiusz Zarski

Sergiu Coseri

Andreea L. Chibac-Scutaru

and

Piotr Rychter

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; renewable polymers; eco-innovations and low-emission production of polymers; polymer waste management; environmentally friendly polymer materials

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

Biomass-Based Polymer Materials: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Agnė Kairytė

and Makowska Sylwia

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based materials; circular economy; sustainability; waste products; raw materials

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

Polymer Materials for Batteries/Capacitors Applications

edited by Gaojing Yang, Qiubo Guo and Suting Weng

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; organic electrode materials; batteries; capacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Coating Technology

edited by

Samuel Kenig

and

Hanna Dodiuk

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface and interface thermodynamics; surface functionalization and modification; superhydrophobicity; superhydrophiliciy; oleophobicity; self-cleaning; antifouling; anti-bacterial; anti-corrosion and barrier coatings; smart coatings; functional coatings; stimuli-responsive coatings; coating processes and technology; composition; process technology; properties relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Electrolyte: Recent Progress and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Chi-Ping Li

Fang-Chi Hsu

and

Shu-Ling Huang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; solid-state polymer electrolytes; gel polymer electrolytes; block copolymer electrolytes; electrochromics; batteries; fuel cells; solar cells; electrochemical devices; sensors; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Natural Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by Vitor Augusto dos Santos Garcia

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; applications; polymer synthesis; synthetic polymers; films; delivery system; oral films

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

Structure, Properties and Applications of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites

edited by Haifei Zhan, Zhicheng Zhang and Yihan Nie

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanofillers; physical properties; interfacial strength; multifunctional; reinforcement; molecular dynamics simulation; surface engineering

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

Preparation of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites

edited by Feiyu Xu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; graphene; nanoparticles; assembly

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

Natural Polymer Materials: Cellulose, Lignin and Chitosan

edited by

Vladimir A. Belyy

submission deadline 1 Mar 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 23911 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural modification; structural characterization; structure– property relationships; nanostructured materials; biomaterials; functional biopolymers; medical applications

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

Advances in Functional Polymer Coatings and Surfaces

edited by

Deep Kalita

Ihor Tarnavchyk

and Bret J. Chisholm

submission deadline 5 Mar 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10949 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesion; super-hydrophobic; antifouling; self-stratifying; antibacterial; anti-icing; safe/green additives; thermochromic; conductive; antireflective; self-healing; shape memory

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

Biopolymer for Biomedical Application

edited by

Roxana Gheorghita

and

Gheorghe Gutt

submission deadline 5 Mar 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10123 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biomedical applications; biocompatibility; microencapsulation; films and coatings; tissue engineering; wound dressings; modern biomedicine; essential oils and other active substances

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

New Insights into Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by Peng Wang, Lijie Chen, Xingquan Wang,

Weiwen Li

Haoliang Wu

and

Mingfeng Kai

submission deadline 5 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP); design and manufacture; mechanical properties; long-term durability; health monitoring; multi-scale modeling; engineering practice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

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

edited by

Qiang Li

, Ruoyu Zhang, Yan Yan and Hairong Gao

submission deadline 10 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 907 | 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 Polymeric Materials for Electrical Insulation and High-Voltage Applications

edited by Zhijin Zhang

submission deadline 10 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 335 | 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)

Advanced Study on Polymer-Based Hydrogels

edited by Yang Wang

submission deadline 10 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 59 | 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)

Advanced Natural Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by Liuyun Jiang

submission deadline 10 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 39 | 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)

Recent Advances in Functional Polymer Materials for Water Treatment

edited by

and

submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13690 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer materials for water treatment; polymers and the environment; polymer adsorption material; polymer coagulant; polymer ion-exchange resin; membrane material for wastewater treatment; polymeric functional electrode material; polymeric anti-scale

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

Sustainable Polymeric Materials in Building and Construction

edited by

Elnaz Esmizadeh

and

Michael A. Lacasse

submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7569 | 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)

Advances and Applications of Block Copolymers II

edited by

Nikolaos Politakos

and

Apostolos Avgeropoulos

submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5398 | 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)

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