Polymers

High-Performance Polymer Materials and Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Engineering Applications

edited by

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7012 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; fiber-reinforced composites; biobased polymers/composites; mechanical; physical and durability characterization; functionally graded polymer materials and fiber-reinforced composites; failure analysis; sustainable materials; engineering applications; theory and simulation of polymeric materials; multifunctional composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in Bio-Based Polymers for Sustainable Packaging

edited by

Joana Costa Vieira

and Maria Emilia da Costa Cabral Amaral

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6710 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradability; compostability environmental impact; materials properties; packaging; sustainability

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

Polymer Recycling and Upcycling: Toward a Circular Materials Economy

edited by

Anastasia Anceschi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6505 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer waste; recycling and upcycling; plastics; sustainable materials; waste valorization

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

Eco-Friendly Polymers as Future Wastewater Decontamination Alternative

edited by

Nicoleta Mirela Marin

, Toma Galaon, Luoana Florentina Pascu and Mihai Nita-Lazar

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6455 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; adsorption; ion-exchange; heavy metals; organic pollutants; dyes; pharmaceutical; stalk; wastewater treatment; sustainable alternative

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

Advances in Fracture and Failure of Polymers

edited by

Behzad Vasheghani Farahani

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6380 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; fracture; failure; fatigue and damage of polymers; material manufacturing and forming; material testing methods; numerical modelling; experimental techniques

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

Challenges and Opportunities of Polymer Materials in Dentistry

edited by

Gaetano Paolone

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6347 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear resistance; polymerization shrinkage; CAD/CAM technology; 3D printing; polymer formulations; biocompatibility; antimicrobial properties; digital dentistry

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

Polymeric Materials for Wastewater Treatment Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Marta Otero

and

Ricardo N. Coimbra

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6343 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer applications; wastewater treatment; advanced water treatments; organic and inorganic contaminants; emerging contaminants; eutrophication mitigation; microbiological contaminants; polymeric materials; polymer composites; smart polymers; polymer-based solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

New Studies of Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xin Chen

,

Zheyu Liu

and Jianbin Liu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6135 | Submission Open

Keywords: surfaces and interfaces; interface behavior; polymeric materials characterization; polymer application; multiphase interfacial flow; wettability

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

Application and Characterization of Cellulose-Based Polymers

edited by Qi Yang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5812 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose-based polymers; cellulose extraction; cellulose modification; nanocellulose; sustainable materials; biomedical applications; smart packaging; characterization techniques

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

Lignin-Based Functional Materials

edited by Jingyu Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5671 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; functional materials; nanoparticles; polymers

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

Preparation and Application of Polymer Membranes

edited by

Ştefan Ţǎlu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5642 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure– property relationships of polymers; physical– chemical properties and advanced functionality; thin-film membranes; membrane technologies; characterization; performances; selective separations; water and wastewater treatment; transport properties; separation and filtration; coating layers; drug delivery systems; nanofiber filters; environmental protection

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

Advanced Spectroscopy for Polymers: Design and Characterization

edited by

Takayasu Kawasaki

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5545 | Submission Open

Keywords: infrared spectroscopy; synchrotron radiation; mass spectrometry; ESI-MS; MALDI-TOFMS; laser; terahertz spectroscopy; electron microscopy; optical microscopy; X-ray

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

Advances in Recycling and Reuse of Polymers

edited by

Anita Ptiček Siročić

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5025 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemically recycled polymers; mechanically recycled polymers; recycling of waste polymers with new approaches; reuse of waste polymers; recycled polymer reprocessing; assessment of present recycling of waste polymers

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

Biopolymer-Based Materials for Edible Food Packaging

edited by Silvia Maria Martelli

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4890 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible coatings; biopolymers; renewable resources; food packaging

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

Bio-Based Polymers from Proteins and Polysaccharides: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Aman Ullah

and

Muhammad Zubair

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4434 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; proteins; carbohydrates; lipids; biodegradable materials; green synthesis; polymerization; biomass conversion; structure– function relationships

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

Advanced Manufacturing and Multifunctional Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Razvan Udroiu

,

Paul Bere

and

Dan Serban

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4387 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing of FRPs; additive manufacturing of FRPs; smart FRP composites; artificial intelligence-driven FRP process optimization; machine learning-driven FRP process optimization; recycling of FRPs; circular economy approaches to FRPs

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

Mechanical Behaviour of Polymeric-Based Systems Used in Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Francesca Luzi

,

Michela Simoncini

and

Alida Mazzoli

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3998 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites and nanocomposites; characterization (thermal; mechanical; rheological; morphology; chemical; etc.); manufacturing and processing (extrusion; 3D printing; electrospinning; injection moulding; thermoforming; hot-press moulding; etc.); sustainable development; engineering applications; polymeric additives; corrosion resistance and waterproofing

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

Cellulose-Based Polymer Composites and Their Emerging Applications

edited by

Suryani Saallah

and Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3631 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; biopolymers; bio-based materials; biodegradable composites; functional materials; sustainable materials; smart materials; nanocomposites

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

Development of Polymer Materials as Functional Coatings: 2nd Edition

edited by Beibei Jiang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3507 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; nanocomposites; functional coating; coating strategies and methods

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

Carbohydrate Polymers: Synthesis, Preparation, Structural Characteristics and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Aoxue Luo

and

Yijun Fan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3429 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbohydrate polymers; polysaccharide; synthesis; structural characteristics; biological activity

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

New Polymeric Nanomaterials: Optimization and Application in the Field of Environmental Sensors

edited by

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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3310 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; sensor networks; polymer-based nanocomposites; smart sensing technologies; environmental monitoring; Internet of Things (IoT)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Smart Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Heon E. Park

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3267 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart polymers; stimuli-responsive materials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biomedical polymers; hydrogels; biodegradable polymers; nanomedicine; biosensors; polymeric biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Lignocellulose: Cellulose, Hemicellulose and Lignin

edited by Hui Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3125 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural modification; structural characterization; biomaterials; biopharmaceuticals; drug delivery; bioplastics; biosensors; flexible and wearable devices

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

Lignin-Based Polymers

edited by

Biljana Bujanovic

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2846 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin isolation; characterization; nanolignin; lignin functionalization; lignin-based composites; bioplastics; adhesives; coatings; biomedical applications

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

Mechanical and Durability Properties of Polymer Materials

edited by

Zijian Song

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2844 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing; anti-corrosion; coatings; mechanical; durability

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

Sustainable Polymers from Biomass: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

edited by

Ian Major

, Pavan Paraskar and

Amin Abbasi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2584 | Submission Open

Keywords: vegetable oil-derived polymers; bio-based thermosets; green synthesis; biodegradability; circular economy; sustainable materials; polymer functionalisation; renewable feedstocks; advanced polymer applications; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Design and Synthesis of Dendrimers

edited by

Mireille Vonlanthen

,

Fabián Cuétara-Guadarrama

and

Ernesto Rivera

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2549 | Submission Open

Keywords: dendrimers; design; synthesis; optical properties; photophysical properties; drug delivery; imaging; sensing; light harvesting; nanomedicine

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

Polymer–Graphene Composites: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Suguna Perumal

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2536 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; graphene; composites; polymer– graphene properties; polymer– graphene applications; energy storage; biomedical

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

Multidisciplinary Design of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials and Structures

edited by

Jiang-Bo Bai

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2520 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite materials; fiber-reinforced composite material; carbon fiber; glass fiber; 3D printing; green composite material; structure performance

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

Recent Advances in Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer Materials for Packaging Applications

edited by

Urška Vrabič-Brodnjak

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2448 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable packaging materials; bio-nanocomposites; renewable resources; compostability and biodegradation; recycling; circular economy in packaging

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

Multiscale Design for Polymer Advanced Manufacturing

edited by

Yanjie Wang

and

Wei Cai

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2424 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; multiscale design; advanced manufacturing; 3D/4D printing; crystalline– amorphous phase transitions; electroactive polymers; modeling and simulation; intelligent; sustainable polymer systems

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

Polymer Materials in Road Engineering: Performance Evolution and Mechanisms

edited by

Yujing Chen

, Wenxiu Jiao,

Wangjie Wu

and

Yangsen Cao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2238 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites; thermodynamic properties; polymer-modified binder; cool pavement; snow-melting pavement; phase change materials; thermal stability; thermo-rheological properties; self-healing pavement; deicing technology; sustainable pavement materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Sudarshan Singh

and

Chuda Chittasupho

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2081 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer scaffolds/composite/nanofibers; tissue engineering; biodegradable polymers; 3D bioprinting; hydrogels; regenerative medicine; smart biomaterials; cell-scaffold interaction; biofabrication; nanostructured polymers

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

Polymer Fluids in Geology and Geotechnical Engineering

edited by Feng Huang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2047 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; grouting; drilling; engineering applications; numerical modeling; theoretical analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer-Based Materials for Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells

edited by Dawen Li

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1947 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; perovskite solar cells; organic solar cells; thin-film solar cells; photovoltaics; efficiency; stability; printing; coating; manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Electroactive Polymers: 3rd Edition

edited by

Jui-Ming Yeh

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1609 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic– inorganic hybrid materials; composites; electroactive polymers; anticorrosion; electrochromic windows; supercapacitors; solar cells; lithium batteries; electrochemical sensing; gas sensing; tissue engineering; biosensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Biopolymers and Biobased Polymers: Engineering Innovations and Applications

edited by

Ilhan Chang

and

Hadi Fatehi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1596 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers in structural and civil engineering; biopolymers for geotechnical and mining engineering; biopolymers in biomedical engineering; biopolymer-based composites; biopolymers for environmental remediation; sustainable biopolymer materials; biopolymers in energy storage and conversion; functional biopolymers for additive manufacturing; advanced biopolymers for water treatment

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

Polymeric Biomaterials for Dental Regeneration and Antimicrobial Applications

edited by

Sufyan Garoushi

and

Chen Zong

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1581 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental polymers; antibacterial; hydrogels; tissue regeneration; periodontal therapy; polymeric drug delivery; nanocomposites; stem cell-based regeneration; oral biofilm control; 3D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer-Based Electronic Materials

edited by Xi Yuan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1548 | Submission Open

Keywords: dielectric polymers; piezoelectric polymers; ferroelectric polymers; thermoelectric polymers; conducting polymers; semiconductor polymers; polymer electronic composites; flexible electronic devices; wearable sensing devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable and Functional Polymer Materials for Environmental Applications

edited by

Alberto García-Peñas

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1525 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based environmental remediation; polymer materials for water and air purification; polymer membranes and separation processes; biodegradable and eco-friendly polymers; functional polymer adsorbents; polymer nanocomposites for environmental applications; sustainable polymer materials

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

Medical Application of Polymer-Based Composites, 5th Edition

edited by

Haw-Ming Huang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1491 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; biomaterial; tissue engineering; biodegradable implants; dental-resin-based composites; wound-dressing composites; drug-releasing composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Polymer Degradation and Recycling

edited by

Ho-Shing Wu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1435 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer degradation; polymer recycling; chemical recycling; depolymerization; catalytic degradation; hydrolysis; glycolysis; enzymatic depolymerization; thermal degradation; photodegradation; reaction kinetics; mechanistic modeling; waste polymer valorization; upcycling; circular polymer economy; advanced characterization; bio-based polymers; mixed-plastic waste; process intensification; sustainable materials engineering

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

Advances in Polymer Materials for Electronics and Energy Devices

edited by Qingqing Yang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1390 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers ; polymer electrolytes ; flexible electronics ; dielectric polymers ; energy storage devices ; polymer nanocomposites ; printed electronics; solid-state batteries; stretchable energy harvesters; semiconducting polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Carbon-Based Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites: Innovations and Emerging Trends

edited by

Md Najib Alam

and

Sang-Shin Park

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1366 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; polymer composites; mechanical properties; electrical properties; thermal properties; energy harvesting; smart materials; multifunctional materials

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

A Commemorative Issue in Honor of Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart: Functional Coordination Polymers

edited by

Hui Li

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1306 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coordination polymer; metal– organic framework; H-bonded metal– organic framework; bionic metal– organic framework; chiral coordination polymer; macrocyclic coordination polymer; dynamic covalent bonding; self-healing material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Sustainable Polymer Composites and Advanced End-of-Life/Recycling Strategies

edited by Sanjita Wasti and Matthew Korey

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1124 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymer composites; bio-based polymers; recycled polymer composites; recycling technologies; circular economy; life cycle assessment (LCA); applications

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

Advanced Polymer Materials for Sustainable Energy Storage, Conversion, and Production

edited by

Chi Huey Ng

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1119 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; electrochemical energy storage; energy conversion materials; conducting polymers; enhanced oil recovery; sustainable energy production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

Izabell Crăciunescu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1035 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; functional polymers; nanostructured materials; synthesis and characterization; stimuli-responsive polymers; electrochemical; energy applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Epoxy Polymers and Composites, Second Edition

edited by Zhengguang Heng, Yang Chen and Huawei Zou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1019 | Submission Open

Keywords: new epoxy; resin designs; 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)

Polymer Composites for Shielding Applications

edited by

Hasan Özdoğan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1009 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; radiation shielding; gamma and X-ray attenuation; neutron shielding; Monte Carlo simulations; metal-oxide reinforcements; boron-based composites; electromagnetic shielding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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