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Valorization of Polymers in Wood
edited by Chen Huang and Xuelian Zhou
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignocellulose; fractionation; biorefinery; chemicals; materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Mechanical Response Characteristics and Performance Evaluation of Polymer Materials
edited by Qihui Lyu and Zaoyang Guo
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nano-; micro-; and macro-composites; design and manufacturing; mechanical properties; damage failure mechanism; modeling and simulation; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advances and Innovations in Biopolymer Applications for Sustainable Packaging Solutions submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer packaging; sustainable packaging; biodegradable materials; compostable packaging; green packaging solutions; eco-friendly packaging; bioplastic packaging; environmental impact assessment; life cycle analysis; circular economy in packaging; renewable materials; packaging innovations; regulatory trends in packaging; consumer acceptance of biopolymers; hybrid packaging solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Sustainable Electronics: Innovations in Conductive Polymers and Composites
edited by Leonardo Lamanna
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: conductive polymers and composites; sustainable electronics; flexible electronics; advanced electronic devices; energy storage; generation systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering, 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; synthesis and characterization of polymer for tissue engineering; bioactive polymer scaffolds; functional polymer scaffolds; cell– materials interactions; mechanobiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Functional Group-Modified Polymers: Property Investigation and Applications
edited by Simona Filice
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; photocatalysis; sulfonation; water purification; coating; energy; antibacterial; antibiofouling; sensors; transport
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Advances in Biocompatible and Biodegradable Polymers, 4th Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymers; compatibility; blends; disintegration; polymer miscibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymers and Their Role in Drug Delivery, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced polymeric materials; pharmaceutical applications; biomedical applications; drug delivery systems; medical devices; polymer theory and modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymers Surface Engineering with Micro/Nano Structure
edited by , Siyoung Lee and Sung-Joo Kwon
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer surface engineering; conjugated polymer; micro/nano; MEMS; polymer semiconductor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Recent Advances in 3D Printing of Polymer Composites
edited by Kaifeng Wang and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; thermoset and thermoplastic composites; continuous and discontinuous fiber; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; structure design; modeling and simulation; microstructure and properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Eco-Friendly Coatings and Adhesive Technology, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: coating; adhesive; polymer; eco-friendly; water based; re-use; solvent-free; composites; functional polymer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Advanced Sustainable Thermosets for Circular Economy
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable thermosets; reproccesable thermosets; bio-based thermosets; reversible bonding; recycable resin and vitrimer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Chitosan, Its Derivatives and Nanoparticles Based on Chitosan: Synthesis, Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1946 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer; chitosan; chitosan derivatives; nanoparticles; composites; antibacterial activity; fungicidal activity; biomedicine; agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Multifunctional Polymer-Based Nanocomposites II
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3745 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; nanofillers; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; carbon-based nanomaterials; colloid and interface science; homogeneous dispersion; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymeric Materials in 3D Printing
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5681 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; smart materials; biomaterials; nanomaterials; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Degradation of Plastics
edited by , and Álvaro Miguel Ortega
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4524 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; plastic degradation; biodegradation; depolymerization; environmental impact; polymer recycling; chemical recycling; hydrolyzable polymers; non-hydrolyzable polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Valorization of Biopolymer from Renewable Biomass
edited by Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado, and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2547 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable; biopolymers; biomass; eco-friendly materials; renewable; sustainability; valorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer Films and Coatings: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications
edited by , and Pramila Kumari Misra
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1711 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer films; polymer coatings; polymer-based thin films; polymer composite; polymer blends; functionalization; polymer nanocomposite; polymer-based edible films and coatings; functional properties; coating process; biomedical application; potential applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Challenges and Opportunities in Natural and Synthetic Polymers for Wastewater Treatment
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymeric (nano)materials; synthetic polymeric (nano)materials; polymeric blends; hybrids or (nano)composites; molecularly imprinted polymers; membrane filtration; adsorption; coagulation; flocculation; ion exchange; pollutant removal; wastewater management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Polymers for Harnessing Power and Energy
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open
Keywords: fluorescent and conducting and conjugated polymers; polymer charge collectors; insulator; and separators; polymer synthesis and characterization; energy storage and conversion; polymer solar cells; photovoltaic devices; solid-state batteries; batteries and supercapacitors and fuel cells; power plants and power grids; virtual power; lasers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Polymer Composites and Foams submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; (nano)fillers; physical properties; electrical properties; foams
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advancing Polyester: Novel Approaches and Applications in Materials Science
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyester; functional; biodegradable; biocompatible; bioresorbable; hydrophilic; gas barrier properties; ultraviolet shielding properties; antibacterial; anti-fouling; chromatophilous; shape memory; self-cleaning; self-healing; cationic; anionic; zwitterionic; highly transparent; heat-resistant; high-performance; high strength; high modulus; highly ductile; poly(L-lactic acid); poly(butylene succinate); polycaprolactone; poly(butylene adipate terephthalate); poly(p-dioxanone); polyglycollide; poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid); drug delevery; intravascular stent
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Challenges and Trends in Polymer Composites—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; polymer composites; polymer composites characterization; polymer composites in electronics; polymer composites in wastewater treatment; polymer composites in agriculture; polymer composites in civil construction; polymer composites in biomedical application; polymer composites in catalysis; other application of polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Natural Polymers and Active Compounds: Extraction Methods and Applications submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymers; (bio)active compound; collagen; gelatin; hyaluronic acid; starch; cellulose; pectin; dextran; pullulan; chitin; chitosan; alginate; guar gum; xanthan; casein; albumin; natural extract; essential oils; antimicrobial peptides; food; biomedicine; pharmaceutic; agriculture; cosmetic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Functional Polymers and Novel Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3526 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymers; reactive liquid crystal monomers; liquid crystal optical elements; liquid crystal polymers; photovoltaic devices; culture heritage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Strategies to Make Polymers Sustainable
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1393 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymer; recycling and reuse of polymers; machine learning; lifecycle analysis; green synthetic approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Advances in Multifunctional Hydrogel, 2nd Edition
edited by and Ping Rao
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1099 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermo-sensitive hydrogels; photo-sensitive hydrogels; self-healing hydrogels; anti-fouling hydrogels; tough and strong hydrogels; biomedical hydrogels; hydrogel adhesives; hydrogel sensors; 3D-printing hydrogels; hydrogel-based soft actuators; hydrogel-based electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Hybrid Polymeric Nanomaterials for Energy, Biomedical and Environmental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 641 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymeric nanomaterial; polymeric/magnetic nanoparticle; biomedical applications; environmental applications; energy applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polysaccharides: From Synthesis to Applications
edited by , Dan Chen and Cong Teng
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 573 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; synthesis; applications; food industry; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Innovative Materials Based on Natural Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 447 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polymers; biocomposite; biosorbent; immobilization; encapsulation; cellulose; membranes; environmental protection; medicine; cosmetic industry; food industry; biodegradable packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymers in Dentistry: Dental Composites and Adhesives submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive restorative materials; biomimetic restorative dentistry; dental composite; dental adhesive; dentin adhesion; dental ceramic; enamel adhesion; ions releasing restorative materials; remineralization; resin cement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
New Insights into Photopolymerization
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: photopolymerization systems; photoinitiators and sensitizers; material innovations; interdisciplinary approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Polymer-Based Metamaterials and Metastructures
edited by Yu Sun, and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterials/metastructures; metasurfaces; reprogrammable/reconfigurable metastructures; intelligent metastructures; multiphysics metastructures; chiral metastructures; nonlinear aspects of metastructures; deep learning design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Smart and Advanced Coatings and Membranes for Cementitious Surfaces
edited by , , Ana Cristino and
submission deadline 6 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 514 | Submission Open
Keywords: membranes; coatings; materials; sustainable; smart; advanced; cement; concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Polymer Composites: Structure, Properties and Processing, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites (polymer-polymer composites; polymer-metal composites; polymer-ceramics composites); fibre reinforced polymer composites; particle-reinforced polymer composites; natural composites; structure and characterization of composite; properties (mechanical; thermal; rheological; fatigue performance; aging; etc.); simulation of processing and properties of composites; processing of composites; additive manufacturing of composites; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Flexible, Highly Efficient Polymer Solar Cells
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 401 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cell; polymer electrolytes; gel-polymer electrolytes; organic batteries; flexible transparent electrode; batteries; synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advances in Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Materials
edited by , Hongji Li and Yilin Wu
submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular imprinting; polymer materials; recognition; adsorption; solid-phase extraction; separation; analyzation; detection; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advanced Electrically Conductive Polymers and Composites submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 668 | Submission Open
Keywords: conducting polymers; nanoparticles; hydrogels; electrospun fibers; 3D-printed structures; scaffolds; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; theragnostic; biosensing; bioactuators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Mechanical Behaviour of Polymeric-Based Systems Used in Engineering Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 106 | 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)
Investigations on Polymer-Based Materials and Structures: Theory, Experimentation and Computation
edited by , , Yilin Zhu, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: experimental and modelling characterization; mechanical/physical/chemical/transport and other properties; fabrication and exploitation and optimal design; additive manufacturing and machine learning; multi-physics modelling and behaviour; macro to atomic-scale computational methods; multifunctional and multiscale shape memory polymers; microstructure evolution; superabsorbent materials and structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Preparation and Application of Natural Polysaccharide-Based Materials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural polysaccharides; chitosan; cellulose; alginate; polysaccharide-based materials; modified polysaccharide-based materials; polysaccharide gels and hydrogels; dissolution; degradation; biocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Applications of Polymers and Their Composites in Biotechnology submission deadline 3 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5408 | Submission Open
Keywords: biotechnology; nanostructures; polymer; innovative drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; smart polymers; soluble immobilized enzymes; polymeric composites; sensors; cellulose nanocrystals; fullerenes; graphene; carbon nanotubes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer-Based Composite Nanomaterials: Structure, Properties and Applications submission deadline 3 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4698 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterial; MXene-based polymer; graphene/nanotube-based nanomaterials; thermal and mechanical properties; electron conductivity; topology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Electrospinning Techniques and Advanced Polymer Textile Products
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrospinning; biomaterials; smart fibres; polymers; composite fibres
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Advances in Wood Based Composites, 2nd Edition
edited by , Marius Cătălin Barbu, and Ľuboš Krišťák
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood and wood based materials; wood composite materials; adhesives for composites; wood processing and mechanical modification; surface modification of wood and wood composites; chemical and thermal modification of wood and wood composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Polymer Structures: Chemistry for Engineering Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open
Keywords: design; synthesis; and analysis of polymer composites; interfacial phenomena in polymer composites; mathematical/physical modeling; computer simulation; and experimentation; extrusion; molding; fiber spinning; printing; and other processing technologies; applications of polymer composites in advanced industries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Biodegradable Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradability; biorenewable resources; bio-based materials; biocomposites; natural fibers; composite recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Development of Bio-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, 3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; bioproduct; biopolymers; lignocellulose; vegetable oil; lignin; cellulose; hemicellulose; chitin chitosan; ecofriendly procedure; optimization; biomass; proteins; polysaccharides; polyphenols; bio-sourced products; natural resources; environmentally-friendly products; biodegradation; colloids; emulsions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Cellulose-Based Polymers and Composites, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2347 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose fibers; cellulose nanomaterials; bacterial cellulose; cellulose membranes; extraction methods; structural modification; cellulose-based (nano)composites; biomaterials; (bio)degradability; functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
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