Special Issues

Polymers publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Nanomaterials Template for Organic or Composite Polymers in Biomedical Application III
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4126 | 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)
Biodegradable and Natural Polymers II submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5301 | 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 Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Polyimide: Synthesis, Modification, Characterization, Application and Beyond
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 68 | 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)
Polymer-Based Composite Structures and Mechanical Metamaterials
edited by and Lianchao Wang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 51 | 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)
Recent Advances in Bio-Based Polymer Composites
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; composites; biocomposites; natural fibers; bio-based materials; sustainability; characterization; biodegradation; recycling; environmental impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Studies, 2nd edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 25 | 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)
Polymeric Nanomaterials for Advanced Liquid Repellent Surfaces and Efficient Oil-Water Separations
edited by Adil Rather
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric nanomaterials; liquid-repellant surfaces; oil– water separations; photothermal nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Exploring Polymer Electrolytes for High-Performance Supercapacitors
edited by and Garbas Anacleto Dos Santos Junior
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: supercapacitor; gel polymer electrolyte; solid polymer electrolyte; hydrogel polymer electrolyte; dry solid state polymer; redox-active electrolyte; biopolymer; plasticizer; polymeric blends; poly(ionic liquid)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials, 4th Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 15 | 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)
Innovative Application of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
edited by Huaping Wang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 13 | 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)
Polymer Nanocomposites with Improved Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical and Barrier Properties submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; mechanical properties; thermal properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Advances in Composite Materials: Polymers and Fibers Inclusion submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 6 | 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)
High-Temperature-Resistant Polymers and Their Advanced Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5241 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-temperature-resistant polymer; high-performance polymer composite; high glass transition temperature; high char yield; thermal stabilities; mechanical properties; flame retardancy; special engineering plastics; Polyimide (PI); Polyetherimide (PEI); Poly ether ketone (PEK); Poly etherether ketone (PEEK); Poly phenyl sulfone (PPSU); Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF); Poly arylene ether nitrile (PEN); Poly phenylene sulfide (PPS); Polyamide (PA) resin; Phthalonitrile (PN) resin; Benzoxazine (BZ) resin; Bismaleimide (BMI) resin; phenolic resin; epoxy resin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Natural Polysaccharides: Chitin, Chitosan, Pectin and Gums submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open
Keywords: chitin; chitosan; pectin; gums; food packaging; food science; biomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Modification and Functionalization of Polymer Materials for Sustainable Development
edited by and Monika Chomiak
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical modification; organic and inorganic fillers; nanofillers; plastic processing; operational characteristics (e.g.; mechanical; thermal; electrical); functionalization; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Carbonized Polymers and Their Functional Applications
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbonized polymers; carbon materials; functional applications; polymer-derived carbon
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Advances in Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Polymer Composites II
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4988 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; hybrid composites; interlaminar strength; nano-reinforcements; thermomechanical properties; thermal properties; numerical modeling; FEA
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymers: Bio-Based Medical Textile
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical textiles; biobased polymers; healthcare and hygiene; non implantable and implantable; drug-release; medical devices; manufacturing technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Screw Processing of Polymeric Materials - In Memory of Professor James Lindsay White submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 31 articles | Viewed by 120367 | Submission Open
Keywords: extrusion and injection molding; design and technology concepts; material; process and product interactions; modeling; simulation and optimization; CAD/CAE for designing extrusion dies and injection molds; polymeric materials; polyblends; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology)
Polymeric Materials in 3D Printing
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4115 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2497 | 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 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable; biopolymers; biomass; eco-friendly materials; renewable; sustainability; valorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Polymers for Harnessing Power and Energy
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 45 | 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)
Strategies to Make Polymers Sustainable
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 105 | 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)
Innovative Materials Based on Natural Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 30 | 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)
Hybrid Polymeric Nanomaterials for Energy, Biomedical and Environmental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 27 | 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)
Smart and Advanced Coatings and Membranes for Cementitious Surfaces
edited by , , Ana Cristino and
submission deadline 6 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 465 | Submission Open
Keywords: membranes; coatings; materials; sustainable; smart; advanced; cement; concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Flexible, Highly Efficient Polymer Solar Cells
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 346 | 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)
Applications of Polymers and Their Composites in Biotechnology submission deadline 3 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4884 | 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 4173 | 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)
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