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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Multi-Functional Collagen-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications II submission deadline 30 Mar 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6011 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; collagen; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; scaffold; crosslinking; medical devices; biomedical; biocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Development and Applications of Polymeric Membranes for Separation submission deadline 30 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4814 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric membrane; membrane fabrication; phase behaviour; structure formation; gas separation; liquid separation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Advanced 3D-Printed Functional Polymer Materials
edited by Bingxue Huang and
submission deadline 30 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 604 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; 3D printing; functional materials; structure design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymer Nanocomposite Dielectrics for Energy Storage and Electrocaloric Effect
edited by
submission deadline 30 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composite dielectrics; electrocaloric effect; sensors; devices; refrigeration technique; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advances in Polymer Composites and Key Structures
edited by , Junfeng Gu, and Zhixun Yang
submission deadline 30 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber textile technology; fiber-reinforced engineering thermoplastic/thermoset composites with excellent properties; hyper-elastic polymer; adiabatic design; flexible structure; in situ processing; 3D printing technology; intelligent design for structure; material; and functions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Functional Biopolymers for Adsorption Applications
edited by Peter Ogbemudia Osifo and Ephraim Igberase
submission deadline 30 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer materials; biosorbent; biodegradability; heavy metal removal; dye removal; functional biopolymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Sustainable Polymer Composites from Renewable Resources: Functionality and Applications
edited by , and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 14 articles | Viewed by 31920 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; sustainable polymer composites; sustainable materials; renewable resources; modification and regeneration of waste plastics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Polymer-Based Multifunctional Materials for Water/Wastewater Remediation submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 24933 | Submission Open
Keywords: Photocatalysis; Adsorption; Antimicrobial; Emergent pollutants; Membranes; Water remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Bio-Based Polymers' Application and Technology for Better Quality of Life submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19423 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; degradability; agri-food waste; polysaccharides; surface modification; drug formulation; nanotechnology; food packaging; active biomaterial; releasing Control; antimicrobial; wound dressing; insecticides; herbicides; cosmetics; pharmaceutical; drug delivery; scaffold; natural compounds; composites; copolymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers: Design, Characterization and Application submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14950 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); molecular imprinting technology; conducting polymers; conjugated polymer; electrochemical deposition; electrochemical sensors; synthetic receptors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Mechanical Behavior of Polymeric Materials: Recent Study submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14407 | 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)
Polymer Composite Analysis and Characterization II submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13791 | Submission Open
Keywords: fibers; composites; mechanics; micromechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Recent Development of Polymer Additives
edited by , and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13292 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer additives; 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 Applications)
Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials III submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12874 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid inorganic/organic polymer-based materials; heterogeneous materials based on polymers interfaces; interphase; functionalization; sol-gel; chemical modification; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Recent Advances in Polyurethane Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12336 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethanes; polyurethane foams; polyurethane coatings; polyurethane elastomers; polyurethane composites; structure– property relationships; mechanical performance; thermal performance; flammability; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Epoxy-Based Materials IV
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10528 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoset polymers; epoxy composites; nanocomposites; synthesis; functionalization; characterization; electronic packaging; automotive; aerospace
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Electrospun Composite Nanofibers for Functional Applications II submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9174 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; biomaterials; nanomaterials; nanofibers; electrospinning; biomedical; drug delivery; filtration; membranes; face masks; sensors; food packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Polymer Materials in Dentistry
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7832 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; dentistry; dental diseases; reconstructive; restorations; 3D printing; resin materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Fiber-Reinforced Polymers and Lightweight Structures
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7226 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers; lightweight structures; metamaterials; design and optimization; preparation processes; connection technology; characterization; mechanical tests; failure analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Modeling and Simulation of Polymer Composites submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7178 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; theory; simulation; modeling; atomistic; mesoscale; continuum; mechanical properties; physical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Structural Rheology of Polymer Melts, Solutions and Compositions on Their Base II submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4960 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer melts; solutions and composites; flow curves; dynamic moduli; morphology and structure at flow; rheo-X-ray
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Sustainable Polymeric Materials and Eco-Design submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4571 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable polymers; bioplastics; biodegradation of polymers; ecotoxicology of polymers; green chemistry; chemical recycling of polymers; natural-fiber-based polymeric composites; microplastics; life-cycle assessment of polymeric materials; energy-saving polymeric materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
The Prospect of Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers: Preparation, Characterization and Application submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4164 | Submission Open
Keywords: biobased polymers; biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; renewable resources; mechanical properties; thermal properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advances in Bio-Based Polymers and Additives: Innovation, Properties and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4107 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymer; polymer additive; functional bio-based polymer; recyclable; degradable
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Advanced Polymers for Wastewater Treatment and Toxicant Removal submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4020 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Natural-Based Biodegradable Polymeric Materials II submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3658 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradation; tissue engineering; agriculture; biomedicine; scaffolds; films; microcarriers; composites; packaging; antimicrobial and fungicidal activity; coatings; polysaccharides; nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Multifunctional Advanced Polymeric Films
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3642 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Sustainable and Eco-Innovative Polymer Materials submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2724 | Submission Open
Keywords: strategies for lifecycle innovation; polymers; sustainable; smart growth; raw materials; materials; and product quality; efficiency; effectiveness; productivity; reliability; and operability of processes; lifecycle assessment; environmental improvement; waste management/recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Polymers for Biomedical Imaging and Therapy II
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2501 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; nano and micro-particles; drug delivery; imaging; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Feature Papers in Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2452 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; biobased monomers; eco-friendly polymers; biomacromolecules; biobased polymers; biodegradable polymers; polymer applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Stimuli Responsive Polymeric-Based Electroactive Biomaterials submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2343 | Submission Open
Keywords: stimuli responsive polymers; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound healing; electrostimulation; piezostimulation; piezoelectric polymers; electrically stimuli-responsive nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Multifunctional Polymers and Their Composites and Structures: Design, Preparation and Properties
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1874 | Submission Open
Keywords: multifunctional polymer materials; polymer composite materials; polymer structures; design methods; preparation methods; multifunctional properties; theoretical modeling; experimental investigation; finite element analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Conductive Polymers for Smart Textile Applications submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1840 | Submission Open
Keywords: conductive polymers; smart fibres; smart textiles; smart composites; spinning technique; coating technique; surface functionalization; human– machine interface; cyber physical systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Green Polymer Composites for Circular Economy
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1808 | Submission Open
Keywords: green composites; biobased; thermoset; high performance; facile recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Advanced Polymeric Materials: Structure Property Relationships
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1465 | Submission Open
Keywords: structure– property relationship; advanced polymers; hybrid polymer systems; nano- and microcomposites; electrical and optical active polymers; biomedical polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Advances in Polymer Fiber and Textiles
edited by Shu Yang and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1420 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced polymer science; advanced polymer technology; advanced polymer engineering; high-performance fibers; functional textiles; technical textiles; smart textiles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Polymeric Intelligent Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1123 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; intelligent materials; organic electronics; flexible materials; organic– inorganic hybrid materials; self-assembly
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Resilient Polymer Materials: Reduce the Risks and Effects of Natural Disasters submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1049 | 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)
Production and Functional Properties of Exopolymers
edited by and Songül Yaşar Yıldız
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 992 | Submission Open
Keywords: exopolysaccharides; biosynthesis; fermentation processes; structure; biological role; biotechnological importance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Synthesis and Application of Polymer-Based Nanofibers and Nanocrystals
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 910 | Submission Open
Keywords: supramolecular nanofiber; carbon nanofiber; metal oxide nanofiber; cellulose nanocrystals; biological applications; filtration; separation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Advanced Biomimetic Polymer Composites: From Bioprototyping to Manufacturing
edited by Ze Wang and Jiafeng Song
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 791 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinspired design; multiscale modeling of polymer composites; biomimetic manufacturing; polymer composite interface design; micro-/nano- polymers; functionalized fiber composites; advanced molding techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers-Based Functional Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 679 | 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)
Carrageenan and Its Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 650 | Submission Open
Keywords: carrageenan; supramolecular complexes; foams; emulsions; gels; functional properties; rheological behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Bio-Based Polymeric Films II
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Membranes and Films)
Recycling of Engineering Polymers: Process and Physico-Chemical Changes submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineering polymer wastes; closing the loop/circular economy; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; organic recycling; property– structure relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
Durability and Degradation of Polymeric Materials III submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 199 | 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)
Biological Modification of Natural Polymer Fibers
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel functionality of natural polymer fibers; enzymatic processing; surface modification and finishing; structural modification; physical properties of natural polymer fibers; bio-based polymer characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Biopolymers: Synthesis, Preparations and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; biopolymers; structural characterisation; industrial application; process; lignin; bioplastics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Advanced Research on Conjugated Polymers
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: conjugated polymers; organic electrode materials; electropolymerization; spectroelectrochemistry; polymer synthesis; electroactive polymers; polymer design; structure-property relationship; biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Innovative Ionic Conductive Polymers
edited by Antonela Gallastegui and Daniele Mantione
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: ion-conductive polymers; proton-conductive polymers; PILs; polyelectrolytes; battery; fuel cells; bioelectronics; energy storage; electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
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