Polymers

Design and Characterization of Polymer-Based Electrode Materials

edited by

Hung-Ju Yen

and

Febri Baskoro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1238 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; conductive polymer; electrode materials; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitor

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

Recycling of Plastic and Rubber Wastes, 2nd Edition

edited by

Florian Part

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1236 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic recycling; recycling of polymer composites; recycling of packaging materials; polymer degradation; plastics from electronic equipment and WEE; car tire recycling; compounding; re-granulation; thermochemical recycling; end-of-waste criteria of recycled plastic; life cycle and socioeconomic assessment of recycling routes

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

Crystallization Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Semi-crystalline Polymers

edited by

Andrzej Pawlak

and Justyna Krajenta

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1174 | Submission Open

Keywords: semi-crystalline polymers; crystallization; mechanical properties; nucleation; plastic deformation; crystalline structure; isothermal and non-isothermal crystallization; cold crystallization; spherulites

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

Advanced Polymer Materials: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties

edited by

Edina Rusen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1069 | Submission Open

Keywords: controlled radical polymerizations (CRP); ionic polymerization; polycondensation; radical polymerization; Polymer structure and properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Nanostructured Polymers for Advanced Energy Storage

edited by

Thuan-Nguyen Pham-Truong

and Thi-Khanh-Ly Nguyen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 968 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured polymers; multifunctional polymers; polyHIPE-derived materials; gel polymer electrolyte; supercapacitors; lithium batteries; post-lithium batteries; redox flow batteries; life cycle

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

Advances in Characterization, Measurement and Electrical Performance of Polymer and Composites Materials

edited by

Weiwang Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 907 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; electrical performance; characterization; measurement; aging; degradation; morphology; dielectric polymers; insulation; energy storage

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

Polysaccharide and Lignocellulose Materials

edited by Hui Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 894 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural modification; structural characterization; polysaccharide; cellulose; biomaterials; biopharmaceuticals; drug delivery; bioplastics; biosensors; flexible wear and devices

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

Sustainable Bio-Based and Circular Polymers and Composites

edited by Maria-Paraskevi Belioka,

Dimitris S. Achilias

and

George Z. Papageorgiou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 705 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of biopolymers; biopolymer composites and nanocomposites; biocompatibility and biodegradability; circular polymers and composites; processing methods of biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; morphology and surface properties; thermal behavior and thermal stability; mechanical properties and structural integrity; thermo-responsive biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; eco-challenges of bio-based or circular polymer composites; three-dimensional printing of bio-based or circular polymer nanocomposites; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for food packaging; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for energy storage; biopolymer or circular polymer composites and nanocomposites for sensing/biosensing; biopolymers or circular polymer and their composites/nanocomposites for smart medical devices; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for regenerative medicine; bio-based polymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for drug delivery

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

Additive Manufacturing of (Bio)Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dana Luca Motoc

and

Santiago Ferrándiz-Bou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 626 | 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)

Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy

edited by

Mihaela Cosnita

and

Cristina Cazan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 569 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and synthesis of biodegradable and/or recyclable polymers; advances in polymer recycling technologies and processes; development of waste-based polymer composites; life cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis of polymer materials; renewable feedstocks and green chemistry approaches for polymer production; • strategies to extend and enhance the lifespan and durability of polymer products; policy frameworks and regulatory initiatives promoting sustainable polymers for use in circular economies; case studies highlighting successful implementations of sustainable polymers in various industries; measures promoting an increase in the productivity of resource use through diversification; technological upgrading and innovation; contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy; economic and societal implications of transitioning towards sustainable polymers

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

Multifunctional Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

José Ignacio Velasco

,

Marcelo Antunes

and

Hooman Abbasi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 551 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based nanocomposites; carbon nanotubes; carbon nanofibers; carbon-based fillers

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

Flexible Devices Based on Functional Polymers

edited by

Bo Li

, Yu Sun and Ruiyu Bai

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 470 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronic; soft actuator; soft robot; sensor; biomedical chip

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

Polymers in Supercapacitor Technology

edited by

Helinando Pequeno de Oliveira

, José Jarib Alcaraz-Espinoza and

Glaydson Simoes dos Reis

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open

Keywords: conducting polymers; electrodes; wearables; flexible electronics; supercapacitors; gel electrolytes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Innovations in Bone Regeneration

edited by Peizhi Zhu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 393 | Submission Open

Keywords: hyaluronic acid; bone repair; bone regeneration; bone tumor; bone drug; cancer drug; bone structure; bone diseases; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Materials for Safe Ion Batteries

edited by Hangyu Zhou,

Yongzheng Yao

, Fengxiang Liu and Weili Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical structure; functional group; mechanical strength; thermal stability; electrochemical activity; rheological properties; safe polymer electrolyte; ultra-high electrochemical interphases; smart polymer materials; characteristic technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Processing, Modification and Application of Lignin

edited by

Linhuo Gan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin chemistry; lignin depolymerization; lignin-derived fine chemicals; lignin-based functional materials; lignocellulosic biomass

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

Cellulose and Chitosan: Characterization, Modification and Application

edited by

Bishnu Acharya

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; chitosan; biopolymers; characterization; modification; application; extraction; thermal analysis; biocompatibility; biodegradability; wound healing; packaging materials; water treatment; composite materials; sustainability; life cycle assessment

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

Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Catalysts

edited by Chinh Hoang Tran and

Wenliang Song

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based catalyst; polymer-immobilized catalyst; polymer-supported catalyst; polymer catalyst; polymeric material; polymeric catalyst

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Rheological Properties of Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Pavlos Stephanou

and Christos Georgantopoulos

submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8516 | Submission Open

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

Nanostructured Polymer Composites for Energy Conversion Applications

edited by Feiyu Xu, Prithwish Biswas and

Chen Zhao

submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; fluoropolymers; energetic composites; polymer composite electrodes; polymer solar cells; polymer thermoelectrics; mechanical properties; thermal conductivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Natural Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Sung-Min Kang

submission deadline 5 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4532 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer; engineering; synthesis; functional materials; biocompatible

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

Advanced Electrospinning Fibers II

edited by

Davood Kharaghani

submission deadline 5 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2872 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; nanofibers; advanced nanofibers; tissue engineering; sensors; batteries; filtration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advanced Study on Polymer-Based Textiles

edited by

Ivana Salopek Čubrić

submission deadline 5 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2496 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; textile; material processing and characterization; nanochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in Polymer Fiber and Textiles

edited by Shu Yang and

Kaikai Chen

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4018 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer science; advanced polymer technology; advanced polymer engineering; high-performance fibers; functional textiles; technical textiles; smart textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Advances and Prospects

edited by

Lei Li

and

Nadia Lotti

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 783 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive; smart polymers; polymer materials; precise control; tunable platform; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Study on Natural Polymers and Their Applications

edited by

Xiao-Feng Sun

and

Arn Mignon

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; lignin; proteins; isolation; processing; characterization; modification

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

Mechanical Characterization of Polymer Composites

edited by

Lopresto Valentina

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite laminates; mechanical behaviour; impact; technologies for polymerization; damage

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

Nature-Inspired and Polymers-Based Flexible Electronics and Sensors

edited by

Linpeng Liu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; new bionic architecture; special bioinspired functional surfaces; bioinspired micro/nano-structures or polymer-based materials

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

Application of Novel Polymer Coatings

edited by Li Yu and Linbo Han

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12338 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; polymer coating; self-cleaning; self-healing; stimuli-responsive coating; super-wettability; biocompatibility; anticorrosion; sensing; oil– water separation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Coatings: Principles, Methods, and Applications

edited by

Yuanzhe Li

and

Zhe Cui

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6045 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; mechanism and principles; fabrication methodology; functional coatings; functional composites; application enhancement; formulation optimization; potential commercialization

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

Smart Polymers and Composites: Multifunctionality and Recyclability

edited by

Silvia González Prolongo

and

Antonio Vázquez-López

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3097 | Submission Open

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

Degradation and Recycling of Polymer Materials

edited by Hisayuki Nakatani

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2336 | Submission Open

Keywords: microplastics; polymer degradation; polymer recycling; additives; antioxidants; UV absorbers

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

Polymer Materials and Polymer Composites—on the Way to Sustainable Development

edited by

Robert Przekop

,

Eliza Romanczuk-Ruszuk

and

Marek Jałbrzykowski

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1850 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; polymer composites; sustainable; environment renewable Life Cycle Assessment

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

Advances in Sustainable Polymeric Materials, 3rd Edition

edited by

Cristina Cazan

and

Mihai Alin Pop

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1061 | 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 Polymer Science)

Polymer Brushes: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Costas H. Vlahos

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 916 | Submission Open

Keywords: advances in the synthesis of polymer brushes; including grafting-from; grafting-to; and grafting-onto methods; characterization of polymer brushes; including surface-sensitive techniques; spectroscopy; microscopy; and rheology; analytical theory; Monte Carlo; and molecular dynamics simulations; applications in materials science and biotechnology; effects of polymer chain architecture; neutral and charged brushes; mixed brushes; surface geometry; effects of mixed solvents; electric field; pH; salt; and shear stress

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

Electromagnetic Polymer Materials and Composites

edited by Junying Zhang

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

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

Research on Green Functional Polymer Composites

edited by Wanqing Lei

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 202 | 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)

Application Of Natural-Based Polymers In Water Treatment

edited by Viktor Kochkodan,

Ismail Almanassra

and

Yehia Manawi

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: water treatment; cellulose; lignin; alginate; starch; chitin; chitosan; pectin; gelatin

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

Advanced Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Composites

edited by

Lucas Kreuzer

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15982 | 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)

Advanced Textile Based Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications II

edited by

Muhammad Tayyab Noman

and

Michal Petrů

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4395 | Submission Open

Keywords: cotton; polyester; geopolymer; nanocoating; polymers; jute; basalt; machine learning; modeling; composites

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

Progress in Polymer Composites for Different Applications II

edited by

Kamila Sałasińska

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2273 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; performance properties; characterization; processing; new applications; chemical modifications

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

Functional Hybrid Polymeric Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Keon-Soo Jang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1095 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; hybrids; polymer; inorganic and organic component; mechanical properties; thermal properties; conductive properties; rheological properties; fillers; fibers; functional

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

Polymer Films for Photovoltaic Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Bożena Jarza̧bek

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 686 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thin films; polymer blend films; doped polymer films; thermo-optical properties; organic solar cells; BHJ photovoltaic structures

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

Eco-Friendly Polymer-Based Materials: Design and Applications

edited by

Gao Xiao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 671 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– matrix composites; biomass; adsorption and separation; green chemistry; biodegradability; nanocatalysis; value-added products; biomaterials; biomedical applications; energy storage; environmental applications; polymer hydrogel

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

Advancing Soft Robotics with Polymers

edited by

Chaoqun Xiang

and

Ye Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials in the modelling; sensing; driving; and control of soft robots soft sensors; soft actuators; flexible polymer theories and principles; design and modeling of flexible polymer electronics; programmable shape-shifting flexible polymer electronics; 3D printing; bioinspired soft robotics; novel sensors and actuators based on flexible polymer electronics; stretchable electrodes; vibration control in soft robot; kirigami and origami; biocompatible electrodes; wearable robot; vibration utilization in soft robots; surface integrity

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

Aging Behavior and Durability of Polymer Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ivana Salopek Čubrić

and

Goran Čubrić

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer aging; durability; properties; weathering; tests; protocols

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

Advances in Functional Polymer Foams

edited by Ruiyan Zhang and

Patrick Lee

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer foam; function; processing

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

Polymer-Based Materials for Photocatalysts

edited by Yu Liu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; conducting polymer; natural polymer; synthetic polymer; conjugated polymer; polymeric nanocomposites; hydrogen evolution; CO2 reduction; nitrogen fixation; photocatalytic synthesis; the degradation of pollutants; photodynamic therapy

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

3D-Printed Polymer and Composite Materials for Dental Applications

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 23 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3417 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D-printed polymers; polymer-based material; dental applications of 3D printing; resin composites; dental polymers; clinical applications of 3D printed composite accessories; 3D printing in medical and dental applications; polymers; dentistry; medicine; biomaterials; scaffolds

(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 25 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10773 | 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)

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