Polymers

Advanced Biodegradable Polymers for Drug Delivery

edited by

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3714 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer; biodegradability; drug delivery; biomedical application; controlled release; functional polymers; smart polymers

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

Stimuli Responsive Polymeric-Based Electroactive Biomaterials

edited by

Marija Vukomanović

and

Simonida Tomic

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3457 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli responsive polymers; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; electrostimulation; piezostimulation; piezoelectric polymers; electrically stimuli-responsive nanomaterials

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

Biodegradable Polymers and Their Emerging Applications

edited by

António Aguiar

, Mónica V. Loureiro and

Rui Galhano Dos Santos

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2857 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradability; biodegradable polymers; environmentally friendly polymers; biodegradable composites; biodegradability studies; applications of biodegradable polymers; biopolymers; circular economy; sustainability

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

Polysaccharides: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by Guantian Li,

Rongfeng Li

and Kun Gao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2546 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; synthesis; extraction methods; modifications; characterizations; structure– property relationships; applications; nanocomposites; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymers, Biomolecules and Nanocomposites: Computational Perspectives

edited by Anastassia Rissanou

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2444 | Submission Open

Keywords: simulations; polymers; biomolecules; nanofillers; multiscale approaches

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

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

edited by

Mohamed Bakar

and

Anita Białkowska

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2318 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; mechanical properties; thermal properties

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

Electrospinning Technology of Polymer Materials

edited by

Yuting Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2054 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer materials; functional polymers; electrospinning; synthesis technologies; micro/nanostructure

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

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

edited by

Emilia P. Collar

and

Jesús-María García-Martínez

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1856 | 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)

Polymers Additive Manufacturing in Sports and Protective Equipment

edited by

George Youssef

,

Maria Henar Miguélez

and

Jose Díaz-Álvarez

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1826 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; sports gear; protective equipment; protheses; biomimetics

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

Functional Polymeric Materials for Water and Wastewater Management

edited by

Ming Chen

and Xiaoqiang Cao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1794 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; organic contaminants; inorganic contaminants; pollutant removal; polymer applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials, 4th Edition

edited by

Jesús-María García-Martínez

and

Emilia P. Collar

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1568 | 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 Energy Conversion and Storage, 2nd Edition

edited by

Md Najib Alam

and

Vineet Kumar

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1446 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; flexible electronics; energy harvesting; nanogenerators; sensors and actuators; energy storage materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Bio-Based Polymer Composites

edited by

Zaida Ortega

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1445 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; composites; biocomposites; natural fibers; bio-based materials; sustainability; characterization; biodegradation; recycling; environmental impact

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

Latest Research on Polysaccharides: Structure and Applications

edited by

Cong Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1367 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; preparation method; structural characterization; bioaccessibility; functionality; biological and pharmacological properties; gut microbiota modulation; structure and functionality relationship

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

Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells: Technology and Applications

edited by

José Javier López Cascales

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1204 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cells; proton electrolyte membranes; gas diffusion layers; bipolar plate materials; fuel designs; optimization algorithms; applications

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

Bio-Based and Biodegradable Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Hee Joong Kim

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1046 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; biopolymers; bio-composites; green chemistry; bio-degradable polymers; bio-mass conversion

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

Polymer-Based Smart Textiles: Synthesis, Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jiyong Hu

and Hong Hong

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1014 | Submission Open

Keywords: textronics; energy harvesting; smart textile material; textile computation; interactive textiles; structure; manufacturing; aging; measurement; polymer technology

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

Polymer Circularity Towards Carbon Neutrality

edited by Xiaobin Han,

Xiong Xu

,

Song Xu

and Zhilong Cao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 969 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer modified asphalt; rejuvenation of waste polymers; rejuvenation of polymer-modified asphalt; waste plastic/rubber composite materials; waste polymer-reinforced concrete; advanced test methodologies for recycled polymers; novel recycling technologies for polymers; performance improvement for waste polymers; low-carbon technology for polymer composite application

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

Biomaterials Modification, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Wanjun Liu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 921 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; drug delivery; biomedicine

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

Polymer-Based Composite Structures and Mechanical Metamaterials

edited by

Shaowei Zhu

and Lianchao Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 883 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; mechanical metamaterials; lightweight structures; polymer-based composites; 3D printing; application of polymer and polymer-based composites; data-driven research on lightweight structures

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

Polymeric Membranes: Advances in Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Nan Li

and Zhao Dai

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 868 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric membranes; membrane synthesis; membrane characterization; environmental applications; medical applications; industrial separation; surface modification; membrane technology; sustainable materials; hybrid membranes

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

Exploring Polymer Electrolytes for High-Performance Batteries and Supercapacitors

edited by

Paulo Fernando Ribeiro Ortega

and Garbas Anacleto Dos Santos Junior

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 841 | Submission Open

Keywords: Li-ion polymer batteries; Li-ion solid-state batteries; Li-sulfur batteries; Li-metal batteries; Li-air batteries; supercapacitor; supercapattery; hybrid supercapacitor; gel polymer electrolyte; solid polymer electrolyte; hydrogel polymer electrolyte; dry solid state polymer; redox-active electrolyte; biopolymer; plasticizer; polymeric blends; poly(ionic liquid); polymer-in-salt systems; dry solid polymer electrolytes; rubbery electrolyte; single-ion conducting polymer electrolyte

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

Advances in Polyimide: Synthesis, Modification, Characterization, Application and Beyond

edited by

Xinbo Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open

Keywords: soluble; processable and formable; transparent; application on new energy batteries; synthesis in water or ethanol; novel monomers; functional thin polyimide films; porous polyimide; liquid– crystalline polyimide; flexible polyimide; new thermosetting oligomers; high-strength adhesive; polyimide blends; heat-resistant coating; polyimide composites; photosensitive polyimide; gas separation membrane

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Novel Polymer Materials for Optical Application

edited by Ana-Maria Albu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 566 | Submission Open

Keywords: conjugated polymers for energy applications; semiconductor polymers; polymers for optical detection; polymers in bio-imaging; polymers for nonlinear optics; photochromic polymer materials; polymers for optical components; bio-inspired polymers for optics; bio-photonics; wave and fiber guides; sensors; detectors; bio-mimetic materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites

edited by

Rafał Grzejda

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; material properties; structural morphology; finite element analysis; optimization of composites

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

Innovations in Polymer Composites for Sustainable Energy Harvesting and Environmental Applications

edited by

Rosa Maria Ferreira Baptista

,

Bernardo Gonçalves Almeida

and

Etelvina de Matos Gomes

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric polymer composites; electrospinning; polymeric nanofibers; ferroelectric polymer composites; multiferroic polymer composites; dielectric polymeric materials; thin films; conductive polymers; biodegradable polymers; optoelectronic polymers; polymer-based sensors

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

Developments in Sustainable Concrete-Polymer Composites and Fiber Reinforced Polymers

edited by

Osama Ahmed Mohamed

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: alkali-activated binders; geopolymers; slag; fly ash; sustainable concrete; concrete mechanical properties; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Smart Polymers for Biomedical Applications: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Mohsen Khodadadi Yazdi

,

Payam ZarrinTaj

and Mohammad Reza Saeb

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; smart polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; cell-laden polymers; biodegradable materials; advanced materials; biopolymers; renewable polymers; green polymers; biomedical engineering; biomedical application; biopolymer-based blends; biopolymer-based composites (biocomposites); functional biomaterials; multifunctional biomaterials; smart biomaterials; recycling of biomaterials; waste management of biomaterials; flame retardant polymers; sustainability of biomaterials; circular economy of biomaterials; ai for biomaterial design; ml for biomaterial design; metaverse and biomaterials

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

Polymeric Nanomaterials for Advanced Liquid Repellent Surfaces and Efficient Oil-Water Separations

edited by Adil Rather

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric nanomaterials; liquid-repellant surfaces; oil– water separations; photothermal nanomaterials

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

Advances in Composite Materials: Polymers and Fibers Inclusion

edited by

Michéle Dal Toé Casagrande

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineering; materials; composites; synthetic fibers; natural fibers; recycled materials; residues; polymers; biopolymers; additives; reinforcement; stabilization; sustainability; experimental analysis; modelling/simulation; life cycle analysis (LCA); renewable recourses; properties

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

New Advances in Cellulose and Wood Fibers

edited by

Bogdan Marian Tofanica

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood fibers; cellulose; natural polymers; degradable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Mechanical Properties and Thermal Analysis of Polymer Materials

edited by

Edgar Franco-Urquiza

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; thermal analysis; tensile; flexural; DSC; TGA; DMA; crystallinity

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

Polymers for Medical and Dental Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rogério Leone Buchaim

,

João Paulo Mardegan Issa

and

Edilson Ervolino

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 119 | 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)

Innovative Application of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Huaping Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart FRP structures; FRP and concrete- or steel-assembled composite structure; structural health monitoring; optical fiber sensor; AI algorithm

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Functionalization of Polymers for Specific Applications in 3D Printing

edited by

Rafał Oliwa

and

Katarzyna Bulanda

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; polymeric materials; composites; nanocomposites; bio-composites; functionalization; fillers; nanofillers; applications; characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Two Dimensional-Based Polymer Composites for 3D Printing: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by Adrián Esteban-Arranz and

Viviana Jehová González Velázquez

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based composites; hydrogels; protein-based polymers; biomaterial inks; 3D printing; scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymeric Composite for Drug Delivery Application

edited by

Ranjit De

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; characterization; application; drug delivery; biomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Development in Epoxy Polymers

edited by Mohamed Berradi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy polymers; polyester epoxies; epoxy resins and their composites; formulation of new epoxy resins; bio-based epoxy resins; epoxy nanocomposites; application of epoxy polymers; degradation of epoxy polymers; environmental impact of epoxy polymers; toxicity of epoxy polymers

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

Green Polymeric Materials for Geological Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering

edited by

Zhen Liu

and

Cuiying Zhou

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: green polymer materials; sustainable restoration; functional materials; ecological damage prevention; geological hazard prevention; engineering disease prevention; rock and soil modification

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

Synthesis and Applications of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites

edited by

Nikolaj A. Yashtulov

,

Wei Zhang

and

Pavel V. Melnikov

submission deadline 5 Feb 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 38699 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based nanocomposites; metal nanoparticles; carbon-based nanomaterials; biocomposite materials; fabrication optimization; polymer matrix enhancement; surface modification; interfacial bonding enhancement; energy applications; sensors

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

Processing, Characterization and Engineering Application of Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Polymer Composites

edited by Ankit Gupta

submission deadline 5 Feb 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 18486 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Recent Advances in Molecularly Imprinted Polymers and Emerging Polymeric Technologies for Hazardous Compounds

edited by

Ana-Mihaela Gavrila

,

Mariana Ionita

and

Gabriela Toader

submission deadline 5 Feb 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13528 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; molecularly imprinted polymers; smart materials; polymeric platforms; decontamination; hazardous compounds; (bio)sensors for drugs/explosives/dyes/pollutants/biological and chemical agents; detection; hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymers in Food Industry II

edited by

Chen Li

and

Feng Xue

submission deadline 5 Feb 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10433 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; emulsion; gel; packaging; delivery; determination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Injection Molding Process in Polymer Processing

edited by Hans-Peter Heim and

Ralf Urs Giesen

submission deadline 5 Feb 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10329 | Submission Open

Keywords: silicone rubber; liquid injection molding; electrochromic films; functional films

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

Biodegradable Polymer Composites: Fabrication and Applications II

edited by

Przemysław Pączkowski

and

Beom Soo Kim

submission deadline 5 Feb 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8912 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; nanocomposites; natural polymers; biodegradable composites; environmentally friendly composites; fabrication of composites; applications of composites; degradation studies; thermal properties; mechanical properties

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

Functional Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Characterization and Application II

edited by

Tomasz Makowski

and

Sivanjineyulu Veluri

submission deadline 5 Feb 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8791 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; hybrid composites; mechanical properties; surface modification; smart-textile materials

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

Advances in Green Technologies for Preparation and Application of Wood Composites

edited by

Filipa A. Vicente

,

Jorge F. B. Pereira

and

Giorgio Tofani

submission deadline 5 Feb 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5053 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biorenewable resources; biomaterials; biorefinery; natural fibres; wood composite; recycling; biodegradability; wood products design and characterization

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

Advances in Natural Fiber Polymer Composites

edited by

Da-Woon Jeong

and

Chih-Feng Huang

submission deadline 5 Feb 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4851 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural fibers; factionalized natural fiber; fiber modification; sustainable materials; mechanical properties; thermal properties; eco-friendly; energy harvesting

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

Environmentally Responsive Polymer Materials

edited by