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Advanced Poly(lactic Acid) Materials and PLA-Based Composites: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Ivan Ristic

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 580 | Submission Open

Keywords: poly(lactic acid); PLA-based composites; biopolymers; sustainable materials; biodegradable polymers; processing and modification; structure– property relationships; natural fillers and reinforcements; polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Hydrogel Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering—2nd Edition

edited by

Aneta Ostróżka-Cieślik

and

Sławomir Wilczyński

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 358 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; hydrogels; drug release; tissue engineering; polymer networks

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)

Sustainable and Bio-Based Polymers: Design, Processing, and Applications

edited by

Fabricio Machado

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-derived monomers and polymers; sustainable polymers; renewable resources; biodegradability and recyclability; life cycle assessment; sustainable polymerisation processes; green synthesis; microbial fermentation and enzymatic polymerisation; functional and nanostructured composite materials; polymerisation process modelling

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

Data-Driven Discovery and Design of Polymeric Materials: Integrating Machine Learning and High-Throughput Experimentation

edited by

Célio Bruno Pinto Fernandes

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open

Keywords: scientific machine learning; physics-based deep learning; physics-guided neural networks; physics-informed neural networks; polymer simulation; viscoelastic fluids

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science)

Advanced Design and Functionalization Strategies for Carbon-Based Polymer Composites

edited by Mateusz Olszewski,

Hengxi Chen

and

Lorenzo De Noni

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanotubes (CNTs); graphene; and carbon nanostructures; design and functionalization of polymer/CNT nanocomposites; electrical and thermal properties; mechanical reinforcement mechanisms; dispersion and interfacial engineering; multifunctional and synergistic effects; advanced composites characterization

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

Advanced Polymer Materials in Nanocatalytic Medicine

edited by

Weiwei Zeng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; nanocatalytic medicine; in situ; biocompatible; microenvironment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Composite Materials in Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Daniela Simina Stefan

and

Alexandra Raluca Grosu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; composite polymers; pharmaceutical compounds; pesticides; dyes; oils and petroleum compounds; additives; microplastics; nitrogen compounds; phosphorus compounds; microorganisms

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

Recent Advances of Polymer Lasers and Optical Applications

edited by

Songtao Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer lasers; optical lasers; hybrid microcavity; sensing; optical application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymeric Materials for Environmental and Biomedical Applications: Synthesis, Characterization, and Performance

edited by Yu Liu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable composites; green processing technologies; biodegradable polymer composites; functional coatings; multifunctional composites; smart composites

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

Hydrogel-Based Polymers for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Rıdvan Say

Arzu Ersöz

and

Sibel Buyuktiryaki

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; biomedical applications; drug delivery; polymeric materials; biomaterials; exosomes; liposomes; 3D bioprinting; diagnostics; theranostics; point of care tools

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)

Advances in Polymeric Electrospun Fibers and Functional Composites

edited by

Luciano Lanotte

and

Vincenzo Guarino

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospun nanofibers; polymer composites; functional materials; smart textiles; biomedical applications; energy storage; conductive polymers; hybrid nanostructures; sustainable electrospinning; wearable electronics; nanofiber characterization; stimuli-responsive materials; tissue engineering scaffolds; environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Cellulose and Its Derivatives in Biomedical Applications: Current Trends and Future Directions

edited by

Madalina Oprea

and

Stefan Ioan Voicu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; cellulose derivatives; biomedical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing

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

Rubber Materials for Advanced Engineering, Technology, and Industrial Applications

edited by

Md Najib Alam

and

Sang-Shin Park

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: rubber composites; mechanical properties; electrical properties; smart materials; dielectric elastomers; sensors and actuators; nanogenerators; multifunctional materials; magnetorheological elastomers; rubber recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)

Functional Biobased Hydrogels: From Fabrication and Regulation to Bio-Related Applictions

edited by

Gang Wei

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomacromolecules; biopolymers; biomass; hydrogels; disease therapy; wound healing; biosensors; antibacterial materials; regenerative materials; bio-adsorption and separation

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Defence Applications

edited by

Raúl Manuel Esteves Sousa Fangueiro

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; fibrous materials; auxetic behaviour; nanofibers; balistics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Design and Performance of Compostable Polymeric Packaging Materials

edited by

Vesna Ocelić Bulatović

and Elvira Vidović

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: compostable polymeric materials; sustainable packaging; polymer blends and composites; structure– property– degradation relationships; packaging performance and barrier properties; biodegradation and compostability assessment; product life cycle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Properties and Characterization

edited by

Bernardo Zuccarello

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; natural fibers; hybrid materials; wear strength; dumping performance; damage mechanics of composites; debonding and delamination

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

Polymer Modified Concrete and Asphalt

edited by

Ming Kun Yew

, Ming Chian Yew and Raa Khimi Bin Shuib

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-modified concrete (PMC); polymer-modified asphalt (PMA); durability; sustainable materials; mechanical performance; crack resistance; pavement engineering; advanced construction materials; rheological properties; polymer modification

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

Recycling of Plastics and Bioplastics: Strategies, Challenges, and Prospects for the Circular Economy

edited by

Annamaria Visco

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic /bio-plastic recycling; circular economy; mechanical recycling; sustainable materials; waste management

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

Applications of Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Engineering

edited by

Ayse Aytac

and

Sema Samatya Yılmaz

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofibrous membrane; wound dressing; tissue engineering scaffold; fiber morphology control; polymer solution rheology; drug delivery; electrode materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in Polymer-Based Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by

Mian Hammad Nazir

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; lithium-ion batteries; polymer nanocomposites; battery binders; solid-state batteries; gel polymer electrolytes; sustainable polymers; electrode– electrolyte interfaces; battery safety materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications and Drug Delivery Systems

edited by Kyu Oh Kim

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; drug delivery systems; smart polymer carriers; biodegradable polymers; polymeric nanocarriers; biomedical polymers; controlled drug release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Flame-Retardant Polymer-Based Materials

edited by Ming Chian Yew,

Ming Kun Yew

Richard Kwok Kit Yuen

and

Md Kamrul Hassan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame-retardant polymers; intumescent systems; halogen-free flame retardants; nano-enhanced composites; phosphorus- and nitrogen-based additives; graphene-based flame retardants; thermal degradation mechanisms; smoke suppression; sustainable fire-safe materials; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Chemical Treatments of Wood and Wood-Polymer Composites

edited by

Antonios Papadopoulos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood; wood–polymer composites; chemical treatments; durability; bio-based treatments

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

Advanced Polymer Blends: Processing, Morphology, and Applications

edited by

Iurii Voznyak

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer blends; processing– morphology– property relationships; miscible and immiscible blends; phase behavior and phase diagrams; reactive blending and compatibilization; polymer nanoblends; sustainable polymer materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Embracing the Circular Economy for a Promising Future in Sustainable Polymer Production: Valorization of Biomass and Agri-Food Waste

edited by

Keiko Shirai

Neith Aracely Pacheco López

and

Carmen Guadalupe Hernandez Valencia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; residual resources; polymer; green chemistry; circular economy; sustainability; biodegradability; bioeconomy

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

Advancement in Polymer-Based Composites: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

edited by

Muhammad Tayyab Noman

and

Nesrine Amor

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; artificial intelligence; machine learning; composites; reinforcement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science)

Advanced Study on Polymer-Based Textiles, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ivana Salopek Čubrić

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Polymer–Biotic Interactions in Food Science

edited by

Pedro Aguilar-Zarate

, Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzmán and

Ricardo Gómez-García

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: food-grade polymers; biopolymers; polymer– biotic interactions; encapsulation; controlled release; edible coatings; nutraceutical delivery; digestion models; circular economy

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

Recent Advances in Polyurethane-Based Composite Materials

edited by

Maw-Cherng Suen

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane; polymer composites; polyurethane-based nanocomposites; structure– property relationships; functional fillers; mechanical and thermal properties; sustainable polyurethane; advanced materials; smart polymer materials

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

Advanced Modeling and Data-Driven Optimization of Additively Manufactured Lattice Structures: From Unit Cells to Functional Polymer Components

edited by

Leonardo Frizziero

and

Marco Freddi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital twins; smart lattice optimization; polymer-based materials; polymer composites; industrial design; weight reduction; 3D printing

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

Featured Review Papers in Gel Biomaterials

edited by

Carlos A. García-González

, Clara López-Iglesias and

María Isabel Rial-Hermida

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; aerogels; proteins; polysaccharides; drug delivery; functional food; regenerative medicine; 3D bioprinting; biofabrication; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks and Gels)

Preparation and Application of Cellulose-Based and Chitosan-Based Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Guangmei Xia

and

Peng Jia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based materials; preparation; application; renewable; biodegradable; cellulose; chitosan

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

Sustainable Polymers for 3D Printing: Design, Processing, and Applications

edited by

Teng-Chun Yang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; bio-based and recycled materials; circular economy; life cycle assessment; multifunctional composites; 3D printing technologies; design for sustainability

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

Advances in Polymer Materials for Sensors and Flexible Electronics

edited by

Iulia Antohe

and

Gianina Popescu-Pelin

submission deadline 2 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 604 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymers; flexible electronics; polymer sensors; wearable technology; conductive polymers; stretchable devices; smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Property Testing and Optimization in Novel Resin-Based Direct Restorative Materials

edited by

Mário Polido

and António H. S. Delgado

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin-based materials; resin composites; dental adhesives; dental composites; dental adhesion

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

Polymer-Enabled Materials for Circular and Sustainable Pavements

edited by Yongping Hu, Xiaoqing Wang and

Jiange Li

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable pavement; antioxidation; low-carbon transportation; ageing and rejuvenation; circular economy; phase change material

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

3D Printing Polymer Materials and Their Biomedical Applications—2nd Edition

edited by Jiaxiang Zhang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 63 | 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)

Nanotechnology-Enabled Self-Healing Polymeric Coatings

edited by

Karen Esquivel

and

Juan V. Cauich-Rodríguez

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric coatings; self-healing materials; nanotechnology; nanocomposite coatings; simuli-responsive coatings; microcapsules; nanocaosules; corrosion protection; sustainable materials

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

Lignocellulosic Materials: From Fractionation to Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Adrian Catalin Puitel

and

Florin Ciolacu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: biorefinery; lignocellulosic biomass; diversity; sustainable processes; biodegradable polymeric materials; eco-friendly; biomass; fractionation; cellulose; hemicelluloses; lignin

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

Recent Advances in Flame-Retardant Polymeric Materials

edited by

Ao Li

Anthony Chun Yin Yuen

and

Bo Lin

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15404 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced flame retardants; flame-resistant polymers; bio-based additives; multifunctional materials; fire material behaviors; flame-retardant mechanisms; fire simulation; molecular dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Mechanochemistry: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Yiran Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4888 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer mechanochemistry; single-molecule force spectroscopy; mechanical force; stress-induced mechanochemistry; mechanochemical principles; single-molecule mechanochemistry; mechanically responsive materials; additive manufacturing; biomechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

3D Printing of Polymer Composite Materials—Advances in Materials and Processes

edited by Fazeel Khan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4107 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; polymer processing; biocompatible polymers; computational modeling; shape memory polymers

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

Current and Future Trends in Thermosetting Resins

edited by

Przemysław Pączkowski

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3281 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermosetting resin; unsaturated polyester resins; vinyl ester resins; epoxy resins; acrylic resins; biomaterials; nanomaterials; synthesis of resin-based materials; characterization of resin-based materials; application of resin-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multifunctional Application of Electrospun Fiber: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rui Zhao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2789 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; funtional nanofibers; organic nanofibers; inorganic nanofibers; composite nanofibers; nanotubes; micro/nanofibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Cellulose and Wood-Based Materials in Polymer Systems and Materials Engineering

edited by

Dorota Dukarska

and

Radoslaw Mirski

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2322 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose materials; lignocellulose and wood-based materials; nanocellulose; bacterial cellulose; bioadhesive; synthetic adhesives; chemical and physical modifications; surface functionalization; 3D printing aspects; recycling

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

Polymers 2026: Trends, Innovation and Future

edited by

Sixun Zheng

Xu-Ming Xie

and

Dimitrios Bikiaris

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 827 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer synthesis; green sustainable polymers; polymer processing; polymer networks and gels; polymer composites; polymer applications; polymers and the environment; artificial intelligence in polymer science

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

Fabrication of Colouristic and Functional Polymers with Special Focus on the Sustainability and Efficiency

edited by

Yuyang Zhou

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 648 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; modification; functionality; coloration; high-performance; sustainability; efficiency

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

Advances in Strengthening and Toughening of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Yunfu Ou

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP); fracture toughness; delamination resistance; interlaminar strengthening; nanofiller modification; toughening mechanisms; fiber– matrix interface; hybrid composites; structural retrofitting; multiscale modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advanced Structures and Polymer Composites: From Microstructure to Structural Response

edited by

Mertol Tufekci

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced structures; polymer composites; architected materials; lattice structures; additive manufacturing; multiscale modelling; structural dynamics; finite element analysis; damage and failure; mechanical performance

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

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