Polymers

Advances in Synthesis, Testing, and Applications of Natural and Synthetic Polymer Hydrogels

edited by

and

submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1505 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural hydrogels; synthetic hydrogels; swelling ability; biomaterials; regenerative medical applications; enhanced oil recovery; membrane separation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)

Chitosan-Based Materials for Water and Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Huiping Zeng

submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; water and wastewater treatment; adsorption; ion exchange; flocculation; chelation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Application of Polymer Materials in Water Purification

edited by Maia Luisa Cardoso,

Leandro V. A. Gurgel

and Liliane Catone Soares

submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable technologies; water treatment; renewable materials; adsorption; circular bioeconomy; complex pollution; sustainable development; alternative polymers; safe water; UN Agenda 2030

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

3D Printing Polymer Materials and Their Biomedical Applications

edited by Jiaxiang Zhang

submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient-specific drug development; 3D-printed polymeric carriers; transdermal drug delivery; 3D-printed buccal and sublingual drug delivery films; polymeric hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Engineering Application of Polymer-Clay Composites

edited by Xia Bian

submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-clay composites; synthesis; engineering properties; interaction; waste recycling; durability; sustainable; further challenges

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Synthesis, Processing, Structure and Properties of Polymer Materials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Andrzej Puszka

and

Beata Podkościelna

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 23 articles | Viewed by 43049 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer synthesis; polymer characterization; polymer composites; polymeric structures; chemical and physical properties; mechanical properties; thermal properties; hybrid polymer materials; cross-linked polymers; aging of polymers; polymer processing

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

3D Printing of Polymer-Based Composite Materials

edited by

Pouyan Ghabezi

and

Noel M. Harrison

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 19919 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing and additive manufacturing; composites materials; mechanical testing and physicochemical characterization; optimization in 3D printing; advanced manufacturing; recycling and 3D printing; process monitoring; non-destructive testing; modeling and simulation; fracture behavior

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

Mechanical and Physical Properties of 3D Printed Polymer Materials

edited by

Tatjana Glaskova-Kuzmina

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18697 | 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)

Advances in Synthesis and Application of Biomedical Polymer Materials

edited by

Weikang Hu

and

Qinghua Xu

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9293 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical polymer; drug delivery; bioactive polymers; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Analytical Methods for Applied Polymeric Science

edited by

Daniel A. Gonçalves

,

Cícero Cena

and

Xavier Colom

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8167 | Submission Open

Keywords: multivariate analysis; biomedical analysis; lab-one-a-chip; analytical techniques; chromatographic methods; mass spectrometry; spectroscopic methods; thermal analysis; microscopy methods; X-ray diffraction; electrical and mechanical properties

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

Natural Fiber-Based Green Materials

edited by

Sunil Kumar Ramamoorthy

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7020 | Submission Open

Keywords: jute; sisal; flax; hemp; kenaf; cellulose

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Plasma Technology in Polymer Surface Modification

edited by

Thirukumaran Periyasamy

and

Shakila Parveen Asrafali

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3887 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma technology; polymer; surface modification; hydrophilic; hydrophobic

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

3D and 4D Printing of Polymers: Modeling and Experimental Approaches

edited by

Babak Eslami

,

Kamran Fouladi

, Michèle Kanhonou and

Hamid Reza Vanaei

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3797 | Submission Open

Keywords: fused deposition modeling; 3D printing; 4D printing; CFD modeling; additive manufacturing; material characterization; 3D printing polymers

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

3D-Printed Polymers for Tissue Engineering or Bioelectronics

edited by Yongcong Fang and Wenyu Wang

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1989 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D bioprinting; flexible electronics; tissue engineering; biofabrication; wearable devices; regenerative medicine; organoids

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Antibacterial Active Polymeric Materials

edited by

Ana Maria Udrea

and

Angela Staicu

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1771 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibacterial polymers; biofilms; antibacterial textiles; antibacterial surfaces; active polymers; applications of antibacterial polymers; healthcare materials

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

Design and Sustainability: Polymer Composites via Additive Manufacturing

edited by Yesong Wang, Zhongsen Zhang, Kunkun Fu and

Wei Li

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1239 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymer composites; short-fiber composites; continuous-fiber composites; mechanical behavior; modeling and simulation; failure mode

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

Polymer-Based Sensors II

edited by

Michał Dudek

,

Karol Stasiewicz

and

Pawel Marc

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 912 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; smart materials; sensors; transducers; markers; micro- and nanostructures; manufacturing; characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Embracing The Circular Economy for A Promising Future in Sustainable Polymer Production

edited by

Keiko Shirai

and

Neith Aracely Pacheco López

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; polymers; green chemistry; circular economy; sustainability; biodegradability; bioeconomy

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

Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites II

edited by

Matthew Blacklock

submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4657 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing technology; three-dimensional-printed fibre and polymer matrix systems; modelling and analysis: finite element; discrete element; material characterisation; constitutive modelling

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

Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Manja Kurečič

and

Matej Bracic

submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1045 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Innovations in Polymer Composites for Sustainability and Multifunctionality

edited by Yeqing Wang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; recyclability; biodegradable; decarbonization; multifunctionality

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

Research Progress on Polymer and Admixture Modified Concrete Composites in Civil Engineering

edited by

Peng Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer concrete; admixture modified concrete; polymer mortar; mechanical property; durability; numerical modeling; microstructure; physical property; structural behavior; engineering application

Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers for Sustainable Food Applications

edited by William Facchinatto,

Fernanda Maria Vanin

,

Luiz Alberto Colnago

and Filipe Habitzreuter

submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biobased polymers; sustainable food packaging; edible films; biopolymer coatings; food preservation; active packaging; intelligent packaging; renewable resources

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

Polymer Microspheres—Current Development, Application and Future Challenges

edited by

Justyna Kozlowska

and

Yanlin Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9638 | Submission Open

Keywords: microspheres fabrication techniques; standard microspheres for flow cytometry; functionalized microspheres; microencapsulation; physical and chemical modification of polymer microspheres; microspheres for diagnostics; microspheres for medical research; drug delivery system; biomedical applications; cosmetic applications; microspheres as novel solid phase extractants; microspheres as novel stationary phase in separation processes; microsphere-based biosensors; others

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Nanomaterials Template for Organic or Composite Polymers in Biomedical Application III

edited by

Wen-Cheng Chen

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9537 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; composites; nanomaterials; micelles; hydrogels; biodegradable; apatite; drug delivery; slow release; scaffold; tissue regeneration; biocompatibility; delivery; antibacterial; therapy; nanoparticle manufacture and processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polysaccharides in Food Industry, 2nd Edition

edited by

Aleksandra Vojvodić Cebin

and

Draženka Komes

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9268 | Submission Open

Keywords: recovery from agro-wastes; innovative food applications; food processing impact; carbohydrate analysis; functional properties; structure– function relation; physiological activity; dietary fiber; bioactive carbohydrates

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Progress in 3D Printing II

edited by

Ali Bagheri

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9219 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; polymers; composites and nanocomposites; biomaterials; engineering polymer materials

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

Preparation and Application of Biodegradable Polymeric Materials

edited by

Juliana Botelho Moreira

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6127 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradability; biopolymer-based films; characterization techniques; nanofillers; physicochemical properties; sustainability

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

Theoretical and Computational Polymers Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology

edited by

Hector Eduardo Roman

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5878 | Submission Open

Keywords: linear polymers; self-avoiding random walks; fractals and anomalous diffusion; polymer dynamics: Monte Carlo— reptation methods; deposition of thin polymeric films; protein structure models: protein folding; packing of DNA chains within the cell; polymer networks; rheological properties; fractal and fractional dynamics

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

Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Jea Uk Lee

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5033 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; polymer; nanocomposites; preparation; characterization; applications

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

Advances in Polymers Science and Technology: From Nano-Engineering to Multifunctional Applications

edited by Dongsheng Mao,

Yunfu Ou

and Xudan Yao

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4527 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; nano-engineering; nanocomposites; nanofillers; mechanical properties; strength; modulus; toughness; structural applications; carbon nanotube; graphene; functional nanocomposites; electrical properties; thermal properties; industrial application

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

Polysaccharide-Based Materials: Developments and Properties

edited by

Andrés Gerardo Salvay

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4237 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide-based material development; modified polysaccharide-based materials; polysaccharide-based materials for food packaging; polysaccharide-based functional and smart materials; polysaccharide-based material application; polysaccharide-based material properties; polysaccharide gels and hydrogels

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

Smart and Functional Polymeric Textiles: Recent Advances and Future Perspective

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2757 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart; functional; textile; medical; antibiotic

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

Polymers & Polymer Composites for Dental Applications

edited by Rafael Guerra Lund

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2644 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; polymers; biopolymers; 3D printing; biodegradable polymers; dental restorations; biocompatibility; tissue regeneration; orthodontic aligners; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Flexible Electronics Applications of Polymer Materials

edited by

Jian Wu

and Xuebo Yuan

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2437 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Active and Intelligent Food Packaging Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Victor G. L. Souza

,

Ana Luisa Fernando

and

Lorenzo M. Pastrana

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1838 | Submission Open

Keywords: active packaging; intelligent packaging; smart packaging; bio-based polymers; nanotechnology; natural additives; biosensors; shelf-life extension; food preservation; food safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Composites: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Magdalena Stepczyńska

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1683 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocomposites; biodegradable composites; renewable resources; natural fibers; biodegradable matrix; polymers synthesized from natural sources

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

Polymer Nanoparticles Used for Tumor Theranostics and Future Insights

edited by Wenhai Lin

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanoparticles; drug delivery; chemotherapy; phototherapy; immunotherapy; nanomedicine; stimuli responsiveness; imaging; theranostics

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

Coordination Polymers Based on Macrocyclic Ligands

edited by

Tomislav Balić

,

Ivica Đilović

and

Martina Medvidović-Kosanović

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: macrocycles; coordination polymers; rational design and functionalization; porosity; catalysis; sensing and detection; gas storage and separation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Innovative Developments and Applications of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics

edited by

Yi Wan

and Jun Takahashi

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: CFRTP; discontinuous fiber; mechanical property; mechanical modeling; structure; manufacture; recycle; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymers for Value Added and Functional Packaging

edited by

Sanja Mahović Poljaček

,

Tamara Tomašegović

,

Sonja Jamnicki Hanzer

and Mirela Leskovac

submission deadline 26 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4447 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; active and intelligent packaging; agro waste; polymer films and coatings; circular economy; bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; enhanced performance in cellulose packaging

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

Micro- and Nanoplastics Engineering and Design for Research

edited by

Gisbert Rieß

and

Thomas C. Meisel

submission deadline 30 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1597 | 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)

Advancements in Mechanical Properties and Material Testing in Polymer Science

edited by

Heitor Luiz Ornaghi Júnior

and

Sabu Thomas

submission deadline 30 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 610 | Submission Open

Keywords: destructive and non-destructive testing; modelling and simulations; damage detection; data science; polymer informatics; molecular descriptors for determination of mechanical properties; molecular composites; multi-strategic approach; 3D printable materials

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

Biopolymers and Biodegradable Polymers: Synthesis, Properties, Application and Degradation Behavior

edited by

Vishal Gavande

,

Vasi Shaikh

and

Won-Ki Lee

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17321 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable polymers; degradation techniques; mechanical properties; thermal properties; langmuir thin films; biodegradable composites; bio-nanotechnology

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

Recent Developments in Wood Polymer Composites

edited by

Ming Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13280 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; wood composite; superwetting property; bio-based porous membrane; hybrid hydrogel and aerogel; water purification; seawater desalination; nano/micro structure; structure– property relationship; bionic and smart materials

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

Biodegradable and Natural Polymers, 2nd Edition

edited by

Magdalena Krystyjan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11338 | Submission Open

Keywords: rheological properties of polymers; innovative biodegradable packaging; by-product application; food packaging application; functional properties of polymers; biodegradable polymer materials; natural polymers; innovative polymers; biopolymers; nanoparticles

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

Epoxy Thermoset Polymer Composites

edited by

Angels Serra

and Adrià Roig

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5587 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy thermosets; fiber-reinforced composites; nanocomposites; conductivity; mechanical properties

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

Drug-Loaded Polymer Colloidal Systems in Nanomedicine III

edited by

Leonard-Ionut Atanase

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5278 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)

Polymeric Materials and Their Application in 3D Printing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Cristina-Elisabeta Pelin

and

Anton Ficai

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4791 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; thermoplastic polymers; thermoset polymers; polymeric (nano)composites; additive manufacturing methods and processing; mechanical properties; transport applications; medical applications; rapid prototyping; 3D printing design solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Rheology of Bio-Based Polymeric Materials

edited by

Thomas Goudoulas

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4108 | Submission Open

Keywords: shear rheology; oscillatory rheology; interfacial rheology; linear viscoelasticity; nonlinear viscoelasticity; in situ characterization; biopolymers; biomaterials; sol– gel transition; microstructural interpretation

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

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