Polymers

Advanced Manufacturing of Polymeric Biomaterials

edited by

Qianming Lin

,

Chao Zhang

and

Kaiyang Yin

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4357 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; biopolymers; synthetic polymers; 3D printing; freeze casting; biocompatibility; microfluidics; drug/gene delivery; antibacterial materials; tissue engineering

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

Polymer-Based Flexible Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jiangtao Xu

and

Sihang Zhang

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3617 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based flexible materials; flexible electronic devices; functional polymer composites; flexible EMI materials; wearable sensors/actuators

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

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Composite Materials Research

edited by Jidong Shi

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3597 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; composite; polymer; materials design; property prediction; data processing; failure analysis; soft electronics

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

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers-Based Functional Materials

edited by

Xuanhao Lin

and

Jiangyong Hu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2644 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); molecular imprinting technology; selective sensors; biosensors; chemosensors; electrochemical sensors; functional materials; conducting polymers

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

Biomedical Polymer Materials for Wound Healing

edited by Panpan Pan

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2469 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical polymer; wound healing; tissue regeneration; multifunctional hydrogels; tissue-engineered scaffolds; skin dressings; hemostatic materials; wearable devices; drug-controlled release systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Functional Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Manwar Hussain

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2370 | Submission Open

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

Sustainable Development of Advanced Polymer Composites

edited by

Han Zhang

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1458 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; sustainable manufacturing; natural fibre composites; bio-based polymers and composites; nanocomposites; energy materials; life cycle assessment; circular economy for polymer composites; green chemistry; composite recycling

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

Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-Based Electrolyte Materials

edited by

Sébastien Maria

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; copolymers; ionic conductivity; energy; fuel cells; batteries; supercapacitor; solar cells; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Natural Fiber-Polymer Composites

edited by

Marcin Masłowski

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer biocomposites; natural fibers; bioadditives; green technology; modifications; functional properties; elastomers; thermoplastics; biocomponents; polymer processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in Polymers and Polymer Composites for Tissue Engineering

edited by Stella Georgiadou

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers and polymer composites; morphological and biochemical properties; conductivity; tissue engineering technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Innovations: Advancements in Bioplastics and Bio-Sustainable Materials

edited by

Francesca Luzi

and Simona Sabbatini

submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based and natural polymers; polymeric composites and nanocomposites; synthesis of innovative polymers; bio-based additives and fillers; biodegradation and disintegration in composing condition of polymeric based systems; characterization (thermal; mechanical; morphology; chemical; etc.); manufacturing (extrusion; 3D printing; electrospinning; injection moulding; thermoforming; hot-press moulding; etc.); molecular characterization; vibrational analysis

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

From Biomass Fractionation to Final Biobased Polymer Nanocomposites in European Sustainable Biobased Nanomaterials Community (BIOMAC)

edited by

Dimitrios Bikiaris

,

Konstantinos S. Triantafyllidis

,

Zoi Terzopoulou

and

Gianmarco Griffini

submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14199 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass pretreatment; biomass fractionation; biobased platform chemicals; biobased monomers; biobased additives; nanocellulose; nanolignin; biochar; biomacromolecules; biobased polymers; biodegradable polymers; natural biobased polymers; synthetic biobased polymers; nanocomposites; enzymatically hydrolysable polymers; biodegradability; compostability; environmentally friendly polymers; biopolymer and composite applications

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

Advances in Polymer Composites II

edited by

Yung-Sheng Yen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 20916 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer composites; synthesis; characterization; and properties of polymer composites; polymer composites for catalysis; polymer composites for gas storage; polymer composites for energy; polymer composites for medical equipment; polymer composites for optoelectronic devices; other application of polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Rheology and Processing of Polymer Materials

edited by

Biwei Qiu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19857 | Submission Open

Keywords: rheology; crystallization; polymer composite; polymer processing; mechanical properties; toughness

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

Natural Polymers: Design, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Paul Topham

,

Pornchai Rachtanapun

,

Kittisak Jantanasakulwong

and

Sarinthip Thanakkasaranee

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15087 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; cellulose; starch; latex; protein; natural polymer nanocomposites; natural polymer blends; natural polymer coating; natural polymer-based 3D printing; food and non-food packaging materials; biomedical materials; pharmaceutical materials

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

Failure of Polymer Composites

edited by

Seyed R. Koloor

and

Geralt Siebert

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12691 | Submission Open

Keywords: mathematical model; numerical and computational methods; experimental method; mechanical behavior; constitutive model; fatigue and fracture mechanics; damage mechanics

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

Advances in Polymer/Graphene Composites and Nanocomposites

edited by

Hongsheng Yang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12192 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene and graphene oxide; polymer composite and nanocomposite; aerogel; hydrogel; functional; high strength; lightweight; energy; environment; health

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

A Commemorative Issue in Honor of Professor Jose M. Kenny: Advances in Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites

edited by

Miguel Ángel López Manchado

,

Laura Peponi

and Luigi Torre

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 9664 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; polymeric blends; processing; recycling; advance materials; smart materials; functional polymers; biodegradable polymers; bio-based polymers

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

Advances in the Processing and Application of Polymers and Their Composites III

edited by

Hui Zhao

and

Wei Wu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7588 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; biodegradable polymer; polymer processing; antibacterial; thermal stability; mechanical properties

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

Polymer-Containing Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, Applications

edited by

Yaroslav O. Mezhuev

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6636 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; polymer nanoparticles; nanomaterials; catalysis; green chemistry; nanoparticle stabilization; nanomedicine; biomedicine; nanoparticle synthesis; nanoparticle properties; adsorption; sensors; nanocomposites

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

Processing, Valorization and Utilization of Biomass/Waste-Derived Polymers

edited by

Javier Remón

and

Zhicheng Jiang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6306 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; polymers from biomass; polymers from waste; industrial waste polymers; biorefinery; sustainability; valorisation; value-added products and materials; biofuels

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

Advancements in Rheology and Processing of Polymer Materials

edited by

Célio Fernandes

,

Luís Lima Ferrás

and

Alexandre M. Afonso

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5970 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric systems; viscoelasticity; molding processes; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; multiscale modeling; computational rheology; sustainable materials

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

Advances in Functional Polymers and Composites

edited by

Bing Wang

,

Chenglong Guan

and

Lihua Zhan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 5925 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; composite; manufacture; mechanical property; mechanics; theoretical analysis; structural health monitoring; fatigue; structural integrity; non-destructive testing and evaluation; finite element analysis

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

Resin Additives—Spices for Polymers

edited by

Yuchuan Li

and

Meishuai Zou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5439 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin additive; plastic additive; polymer; polymer alloy; antioxidant; antistatic agent; blowing agent; flame retardant; lubricant; impact modifier; plasticizer; coloring agent; filling material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Multifunctional Polymers and Their Composites: Design, Processing and Properties

edited by Lu Zhang, Shaowei Lu and Xiaoqiang Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4979 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; functionalization; thermal conductivity and conductivity; electromagnetic shielding; sensor design and controllable standby; sensor response mechanism; structural health monitoring; manufacturing monitoring

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

New Polymer Fibers: Production and Applications

edited by

Joana Costa Vieira

and

Ana Paula Costa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4670 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural fibers; physical properties; synthetic fibers; process production; applications; composites; biomaterials; smart-materials; nanomaterials; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Applications of Polymer-Based Absorbent Materials

edited by Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto, Vera A. Alvarez and Estefanía Baigorria

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3917 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Progress and Prospects

edited by

Chi-Wai Kan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3147 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; manufacturing technique; fiber development; matrix materials; tailored properties; light-weight structure; design flexibility and sustainability

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

Additive Agents for Polymer Functionalization Modification

edited by

Xinde Chen

and

Bo Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2997 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer additives; polymer composites; sustainable polymers; flame retardants; plasticizers; functionalization modification of biopolymers; new structure of polymer additives; new mechanism of polymer additives; new use of polymer additives; application of polymer additives; relationship between structure and performance of polymer additives

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

Recent Trends in Polymer Membranes: Fabrication Technique, Characterization, Functionalization, and Applications in Environmental Science, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yan Wang

and

Gang Wei

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2788 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; fabrication technique; nanoparticles; 2D materials; functionalization; hybridization; biomimetic synthesis; characterization techniques; membrane filtration; wastewater treatment; desalination; environment remediation; drug; pesticides; virus; antifouling; antibacterial; sustainability

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

Durability and Degradation of Polymeric Materials III

edited by

Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2668 | Submission Open

Keywords: the production of durable polymers; chemical degradation; recycling; the bio/thermal degradation of polymers; the assessment of polymer durability; various studies on degradation of polymers; the environmental impact of polymers; the recycling and upcycling of polymers; durable designs and polymer engineering

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

Eco-Friendly Polymers: Structure, Modification and Processing

edited by Dorota Dukarska and

Jakub Kawalerczyk

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2312 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; bio-based polymer materials; eco-friendly adhesives; natural filler; biodegradable polymers; bio-composite materials; bio-based hybrid polymer composites; biopolymer-based nanocomposites; sustainable innovations in bio-based polymer materials; green composites; biomass-derived polymers; technologies for environmentally friendly polymer processing; bio-based polymer structure and modification; processing of eco-friendly polymers; eco-friendly polymers in wood-based material production; bio-based coating for wood and wood-based materials; bio-based polymers for wood preservation; environmental engineering of eco-friendly materials

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

Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Fabrication and Application

edited by Lingyan Liu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2256 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli responsive; physical or chemical property change; morphology; sensors; drug delivery

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

Advanced Hydrogels for Biomedical Application

edited by Iksung Cho and

Tooru Ooya

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2084 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; polymeric biomaterial; stimuli-responsive; tissue engineering; drug delivery system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials in Modern and Contemporary Art, 3rd Edition

edited by

Valentina Pintus

and

Francesca Izzo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2078 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials in modern and contemporary art; matrix and additive identification and their interaction; new technologies and evaluation methods; aging and degradation mechanisms and phenomena; influence of VOCs on polymeric materials; advances in conservation treatments

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

Resilient Polymer Materials: Reduce the Risks and Effects of Natural Disasters

edited by

Verona Iordache

,

Luísa Durães

and

Radu Claudiu Fierascu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1850 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; resilient materials; water and soil restoring/protection; sensors; natural disasters

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

Sustainable Bio-Based Polymer Materials

edited by

Maya Jacob John

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1707 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; cellulose; lignin; biocomposites

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

Advances in Eco-Friendly Polyurethane Foams and Adhesives

edited by

Bruno Esteves

and

Luisa Paula Cruz Lopes

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1589 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesives; foams; lignocellulosic materials; NIPU; polyurethane

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)

Biopolymers: Structure-Function Relationship and Application III

edited by

Zhaojun Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1578 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbohydrate polymers; food hydrocolloids; dietary fibers; protein; structure; conformation; physicochemical properties; rheology; functionality; bioactivity

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

Next-Generation Textiles: Advancements in Functional Polymers for Sustainable, Smart and Health-Enhancing Fabrics

edited by

Guowen Song

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1379 | Submission Open

Keywords: PPE; hazards; smart textiles; protective textiles

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

Recycling of Plastic and Rubber Wastes, 2nd Edition

edited by

Florian Part

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1342 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic recycling; recycling of polymer composites; recycling of packaging materials; polymer degradation; plastics from electronic equipment and WEE; car tire recycling; compounding; re-granulation; thermochemical recycling; end-of-waste criteria of recycled plastic; life cycle and socioeconomic assessment of recycling routes

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

Design and Characterization of Polymer-Based Electrode Materials

edited by

Hung-Ju Yen

and

Febri Baskoro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1263 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; conductive polymer; electrode materials; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitor

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

Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy

edited by

Mihaela Cosnita

and

Cristina Cazan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1228 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and synthesis of biodegradable and/or recyclable polymers; advances in polymer recycling technologies and processes; development of waste-based polymer composites; life cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis of polymer materials; renewable feedstocks and green chemistry approaches for polymer production; • strategies to extend and enhance the lifespan and durability of polymer products; policy frameworks and regulatory initiatives promoting sustainable polymers for use in circular economies; case studies highlighting successful implementations of sustainable polymers in various industries; measures promoting an increase in the productivity of resource use through diversification; technological upgrading and innovation; contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy; economic and societal implications of transitioning towards sustainable polymers

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

Crystallization Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Semi-crystalline Polymers

edited by

Andrzej Pawlak

and Justyna Krajenta

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1223 | Submission Open

Keywords: semi-crystalline polymers; crystallization; mechanical properties; nucleation; plastic deformation; crystalline structure; isothermal and non-isothermal crystallization; cold crystallization; spherulites

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

Advanced Polymer Materials: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties

edited by

Edina Rusen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1150 | Submission Open

Keywords: controlled radical polymerizations (CRP); ionic polymerization; polycondensation; radical polymerization; Polymer structure and properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Nanostructured Polymers for Advanced Energy Storage

edited by

Thuan-Nguyen Pham-Truong

and Thi-Khanh-Ly Nguyen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1055 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured polymers; multifunctional polymers; polyHIPE-derived materials; gel polymer electrolyte; supercapacitors; lithium batteries; post-lithium batteries; redox flow batteries; life cycle

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

Advances in Characterization, Measurement and Electrical Performance of Polymer and Composites Materials

edited by

Weiwang Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 953 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; electrical performance; characterization; measurement; aging; degradation; morphology; dielectric polymers; insulation; energy storage

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

Polysaccharide and Lignocellulose Materials

edited by Hui Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 939 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural modification; structural characterization; polysaccharide; cellulose; biomaterials; biopharmaceuticals; drug delivery; bioplastics; biosensors; flexible wear and devices

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

Sustainable Bio-Based and Circular Polymers and Composites

edited by Maria-Paraskevi Belioka,

Dimitris S. Achilias

and

George Z. Papageorgiou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 736 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of biopolymers; biopolymer composites and nanocomposites; biocompatibility and biodegradability; circular polymers and composites; processing methods of biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; morphology and surface properties; thermal behavior and thermal stability; mechanical properties and structural integrity; thermo-responsive biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; eco-challenges of bio-based or circular polymer composites; three-dimensional printing of bio-based or circular polymer nanocomposites; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for food packaging; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for energy storage; biopolymer or circular polymer composites and nanocomposites for sensing/biosensing; biopolymers or circular polymer and their composites/nanocomposites for smart medical devices; biopolymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for regenerative medicine; bio-based polymer or circular polymer composites/nanocomposites for drug delivery

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

Additive Manufacturing of (Bio)Polymeric Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dana Luca Motoc

and

Santiago Ferrándiz-Bou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 684 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; (bio)polymers; (bio)polymer-based composites; material characterization; modeling and simulation; applications

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

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