Polymers

Multifunctional Polymeric Formulations for Sustainable Food Packaging Applications

edited by

María Alejandra Garcia

,

Maria Jose Galotto

,

Mercedes Ana Peltzer

and

Marina Patricia Arrieta Dillon

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 22908 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; active packaging; intelligent packaging; edible polymers; biopolymers; biobased polymers; biodegradable polymers; recyclable polymers; recycled polymers; natural additives; functional properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biodegradable Polymer Composites

edited by

Vincenzo Fiore

and

Luigi Botta

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19880 | 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)

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

edited by

Yan Wang

and

Gang Wei

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18716 | 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)

Polymer-Based Flexible Materials

edited by

Jiangtao Xu

and

Sihang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 17199 | Submission Open

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

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

Polymeric Materials in Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Md Najib Alam

and

Vineet Kumar

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 14418 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; flexible electronics; nano generator; sensors and actuators; energy storage materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Trends and Advancements

edited by

Vasile Cojocaru

,

Doina Frunzăverde

and

Gabriela Mǎrginean

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 14272 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; mechanical properties; structural investigations; fracture surface; additive manufacturing; design of experiments; numerical methods

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

Advanced Bio-Based Polymers and Nanocomposites II

edited by

Kalim Deshmukh

,

Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni

and

Tomáš Kovářík

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12054 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of biopolymers; biopolymer composites and nanocomposites; processing methods of biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; structure– property relationships; morphology and surface properties; thermal behavior and thermal stability; mechanical properties and structural integrity; thermo-responsive biopolymer composites/nanocomposites; biopolymer composites/nanocomposites for energy storage; biopolymer composites/nanocomposites for emi shielding; biocompatibility and biodegradability; biopolymer composites and nanocomposites for sensing/biosensing; biopolymers and their composites/nanocomposites for smart medical devices; biopolymer composites/nanocomposites for regenerative medicine; bio-based polymer composites/nanocomposites for drug delivery

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

Polymers, Additives and Reinforcements from Upgraded Wastes from the Food Industry and Agroforestry

edited by

Rafael Antonio Balart Gimeno

,

Pablo Marcelo Stefani

,

Franco Dominici

,

Marina Patricia Arrieta Dillon

and

Luís Jesús Quiles Carrillo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11670 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; polysaccharides; films; polyphenols; food wastes; agroforestry wastes; circular economy; protein-based polymers; lignin-based polymers; additives; nanocelluloses; lignin nanoparticles; lipids and fats; bacterial polyesters; biodegradation; functional additives

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

Modification and Study on the Properties of Epoxy Resin

edited by

Hongliang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9669 | Submission Open

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

Metal Nanoparticles–Polymers Hybrid Materials III

edited by

Iole Venditti

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9372 | Submission Open

Keywords: design; development and preparation methods; properties of nanoparticles-reinforced polymers; structure– property relationships; plasmonics and photonics applications; energy conversion and storage; biotechnology; smart hybrid materials

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

Carbon-Integrated Polymer Composites and Foams II

edited by

Fang-Chyou Chiu

and

Kartik Behera

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8588 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; carbon (nano)fillers; physical properties; electrical properties; foams

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

Modelling and Simulation of Proteins, Biopolymers and Biocompatible Materials

edited by

Tarsila Gabriel Castro

,

Cristina E. A. Sousa

and

Carla Silva

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8039 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular dynamics simulations; structure-function relationship; amino acids building blocks; peptidomimetics; non-canonical amino acids; molecules parametrization; formulations; supramolecular structures; biomedical applications; multiscale simulations

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

Advanced Multi-Functional Polymer Composites II

edited by

Xinbo Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6591 | Submission Open

Keywords: dielectric; ferroelectric and thermoelectric polymer composites; adsorption and separation; energy and wave absorption; flame-retardance; antimicrobial; anticorrosion; heat-resistance; self-healing; Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding

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

Advances in Functional Rubber and Elastomer Composites II

edited by

Md Najib Alam

and

Vineet Kumar

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6470 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced rubber composites; stretchable conductor; flexible electronics; sensors and actuators; magnetorheological elastomers; energy harvesting; functional fillers; phase change materials; functionalized elastomers; smart designing

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

Functional Chitosan-Based Composites III

edited by

Luminita Marin

and

Maria Bardosova

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6347 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; hydrogels; films; coatings; fibres; nanostructures; formulations

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

Recent Advances in Self-Assembled Polymers and Dendronized Polymers

edited by

Shuaiyuan Han

and

Jie Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6235 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-assembly; dendrimer; biomass polymer; supramolecular polymer; polymer brush

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Electroactive Polymers II

edited by

Jui-Ming Yeh

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5778 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic-inorganic hybrid materials; composites; electroactive polymers; anticorrosion; electrochromic windows; supercapacitors; solar cells; lithium batteries; electrochemical sensing; gas sensing; tissue engineering; biosensor

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

Functional Self-Healing Polymers

edited by

Nataša Z. Tomić

and

Ana C. Marques

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5675 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing; polymer blends; polymer; composites; hybrid materials; electrical devices

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

Polymer Composites for Biomedical and Environmental Applications II

edited by

Sayan Ganguly

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4555 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites biomaterials; water treatment; pollutant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Sustainable Polymeric Composites: Fabrication and Application II

edited by

Lilia Sabantina

,

Abdelghani Benyoucef

,

Elisabeth Eppinger

and Monika Fuchs

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4009 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid materials; biomass; nanofibers; carbon materials; adsorption of organic pollutants; biodegradable polymers; electronic materials; smart textiles; energy storage; clothing

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

Overviews on the Progress of Polymeric Materials for Dental Applications II

edited by

Evangelia Vouvoudi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3985 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composite biomaterials; polydimethacrylate resins; dental restorations and prostheses; dental decay; bis-GMA; PMMA; cross-linked polymers; photopolymerization; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites II

edited by

Marcos Batistella

and

Laurent Ferry

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3746 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fire behavior; additive manufacturing; injection molding; thermocompression; flame retardancy; inorganic fillers

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

Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of Polymer-Based Composites

edited by

Maoyuan Li

and

Yun Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3686 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer-based composite; computational modeling; molecular dynamics; computational fluid dynamics; finite element method

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

Polymer Porous Composite Materials: Structure and Properties

edited by

Kirill Cherednichenko

,

Dmitry Kopitsyn

and

Rawil Fakhrullin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3524 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix; composites; porous; nanofillers; nanomaterials; polyurethane foam; hierarchical structure

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

Lignin-Based Polymeric Materials: Properties and Applications

edited by

Wangda Qu

,

Qiang Li

and

Can Jiang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3364 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; polymers; properties; characterization; structural analysis; applications

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

Advances in Natural Polysaccharides: Function and Application

edited by

Hui Zhang

and Kexue Zhu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3015 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polysaccharide; structural characterization; molecular modelling; biological activities; physical functions; structure-function relationship; interaction; application

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

Study in Chitosan and Crosslinked Chitosan Nanoparticles

edited by

Aldo Amaro-Reyes

and

Carlos Regalado-González

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2727 | Submission Open

Keywords: chitosan; crosslinking; nanoparticles; tissue engineering; enzyme immobilization; targeted drug delivery; genipin; glutaraldehyde; tripolyphosphate; polymer coating; nanobiocatalyst

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

From Preparation to Application: The Prospect of Bio-Based and Biodegradable Polymers

edited by

Milena Marinović-Cincović

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2575 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based and biodegradable polymers; innovative bioplastics; state of the art; challenges and emerging trends

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

Advance of Polymer Nanogels and Microgels

edited by

Lijie Qu

and

Baosheng Xu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2552 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; nanogels; microgels; biogel; hydrogel; aerogels; colloids; cross-linking; polymerization

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

Developments in Bio-Based Hydrogel Materials with Smart Functionality and Property

edited by

Chih-Feng Huang

and

Tongsai Jamnongkan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2531 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; bio-based materials; biodegradable materials; polymer composites; packaging; medicals; polymer processing

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

Multifunctional Polymers and Their Composites: Design, Processing and Properties

edited by Lu Zhang, Shaowei Lu and Xiaoqiang Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2298 | 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)

Degradation of Plastics

edited by

Saúl Vallejos Calzada

,

Miriam Trigo-López

and Álvaro Miguel Ortega

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2202 | 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)

Polymeric Materials for Solar Cells and Energy Storage

edited by

Lijia Chen

and

Pan Guo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2097 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; polymer solar cell; perovskite solar cells; nanogenerator; nanomaterial; organic semiconductor device; photoelectric materials; energy storage devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Preparation and Properties of Polymer Materials from Biomass

edited by

Vladimir A. Belyy

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1798 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymerization methods; structural characterization; structure– property relationships; biomaterials; extracellular biopolymers; bio-based monomers; medical applications

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

Preparation, Functionalization and Application of Biomass-Based Material

edited by

Xiao Xiao

,

Jikun Xu

and Bailiang Xue

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1745 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignocellulosic biomass; polysaccharides; biopolymers; nanomaterials; functional materials; sustainability; renewability

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

Antibacterial Active Polymeric Materials

edited by

Ana Maria Udrea

and

Angela Staicu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1153 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibacterial polymers; biofilms; antibacterial textiles; antibacterial surfaces; active polymers; applications of antibacterial polymers; healthcare materials

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

Feature Papers in Polymer Membranes and Films III

edited by

Mariia E. Dmitrenko

,

Anastasia V. Penkova

and

Lusi Zou

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 520 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer membrane; pervaporation; membrane technology; membrane distillation; reverse osmosis; forward osmosis; structure/property/processing relations; structure/property/performance relations; trade-off in membrane technology; solar-assisted membrane process; confined mass transfer; 2D membrane; Janus membranes; “ green” membranes; polymer membranes employing non-toxic solvents and materials; non-toxic ingredients for membrane preparation; bioinspired membranes; functional films

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

Progress in Polymer Thin Films and Surface Modification

edited by Javier Esteban Durantini and

Daniel A. Heredia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 495 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thin films; surface modification; electropolymerization; solar cells; supercapacitors; antimicrobial surfaces; water splitting; photodynamic inactivation

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

Synthesis of Bio-Based Polymers: Challenges and Opportunities II

edited by

Aman Ullah

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based monomers; chemicals; homopolymers; copolymers; synthesis; processing; properties

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

Bio-Based Polymer Adhesives and Materials

edited by

Zhigang Wu

and

Hong Lei

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open

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

Three-Dimensional Printing of Polymer Materials

edited by Soran Hassanifard

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing technologies; material innovations; advanced composites; polymeric properties; failure analysis; structural integrity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High Performance Polymers for Energy Applications

edited by

Yu Kyoung Ryu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based energy storage devices; polymer-based energy conversion devices; organic solar cells; organic fuel cells; polymer supercapacitors; polymer batteries; polymer electrodes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Water/Wastewater Treatment Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

,

, Bin Ji,

and

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: water purification; wastewater treatment and reuse; pollutant removal and detection; preparation and characterization of polymers; functional polymers; flocculant and coagulant; adsorbent and adsorption process; membrane materials for separation; sedimentation and chelation; catalyst; solid-phase denitrification; bio-adsorption; biodegradation; biofiller

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polyolefin: Synthesis, Properties, and Characterization

edited by Huayi Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyolefin; Ziegler– Natta catalysts; transition metal catalysts; coordination polymerization; characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-Based Electrolyte Materials

edited by

Sébastien Maria

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 152 | 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)

New Insight into Polymer Dynamics

edited by

Weifeng Sun

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer dielectrics; first-principle calculation; molecular dynamics; electrical insulation; cable accessory elastomer; polyethylene; polypropylene; epoxy resin; silicone rubber; chemical modification; polymer– matrix nanocomposite

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

Polysaccharide and Lignocellulose Materials

edited by Hui Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 138 | 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)

Functional Multiphase Polymer Blends: Flow Induced Morphology in Complex Fluids and Applications

edited by

Sergio Caserta

and Rosalia Ferraro

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends; complex fluids; flow-induced morphology; colloidal systems; phase transitions; multiphase systems; droplets; microstructure

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

Polymer-Based Materials for Batteries and Supercapacitors

edited by

Jeng-Yu Lin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; synthesis and design; electrode material; electrolyte; batteries; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Recent Advances in Biodegradable Polymers for Medical Applications

edited by

Tao Li

and Qiang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open