Polymers

Polysaccharides and Their Derivatives: Characterization and Application

edited by

Shuping Zhang

submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2903 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic methods; biomaterials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; structural modification

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

Polymers and Drug Delivery II

edited by

Stanislaw Slomkowski

submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2473 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; nanoparticles (NPs); PEGylation; amphiphilic polymers; stealth polymers; smart polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Functional Porous Polymers: Synthesis and Application

edited by

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submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1893 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous organic polymers; porous polymers; adsorption; carbon capture; utilization and storage; heavy metal removal; organic pollutants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Recycling of Polymer Materials

edited by

Ho-Shing Wu

submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1769 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy; energy recovery; chemical recycling; mechanical recycling; feedstock recycling; sustainable materials processing; process modelling; economic analysis

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

Study of the Mechanical and Rheological Behavior of Polymer Materials

edited by

Mingrui Du

,

Xueming Du

and Bin Li

submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1520 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer properties; material characterization and processing; applications in engineering; sustainable development; research methods and analysis; biomimetic and tissue engineering; drug delivery systems and packaging materials; electronic and magnetic materials; corrosion resistance and waterproofing

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

Biobased, Biodegradable, and Functional Polymers in Agriculture and Food Science

edited by

Loleny Tavares

and

José Martinho Marques de Oliveira

submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1391 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradation; pollution; food packaging; bioproducts; bioplastics; biomaterials; environment sustainability; bioresource technology

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

Advances in Biocompatible and Biodegradable Polymer Materials

edited by

Faliang Luo

submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1341 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymer; biocompatibility; structure and properties; functional biodegradable polymer; biodegradable composite materials; biohydrogel; biodegradable polymer processing

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

Ultra-Stretchable Polymers for Flexible Electronics and Energy Storage and Conversion Devices

edited by Beibei Jiang and Xueju "Sophie" Wang

submission deadline 25 May 2024 | Viewed by 815 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-stretchable polymer; self-healing polymer; biocompatible polymers; flexible electronics; solid-state Li battery; medical devices

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

Polymers for Flexible Electronics

edited by Chengfang Liu

submission deadline 25 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 716 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; flexible electronic devices; flexible organic components; field-effect transistors; light-emitting diodes; solar cells

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

Crystalline Polymer Materials for Soft Electronics

edited by

Álvaro W. Mombrú

,

Ricardo Faccio

and

Mariano Romero

submission deadline 25 May 2024 | Viewed by 329 | Submission Open

Keywords: semi-crystalline polymers; liquid crystalline polymers; hybrid nanomaterials based on crystalline polymers; soft electronics; ionic; electronic and photonic; experimental and computational approaches

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

Polymer Waste Recycling: Thermal, Chemical and Solvent-Based Methods

edited by Fei Long, Zhuo Xu and Shreyas Kolapkar

submission deadline 25 May 2024 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer thermal conversion; polymer chemical conversion; solvent-based recycling; chemical degradation; process optimization and design

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

Eco-Friendly Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications II

edited by

Longgang Wang

submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12658 | Submission Open

Keywords: e-friendly; synthesis; biodegradability; drug delivery; wound dressing; imaging; hydrogel; catalytic; functional; detection; polymers; polysaccharide; energy storage

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

Sustainability and Circularity for Novel Bioactive and Biobased Solutions: Materials, Polymers, Coatings, and Processing

edited by

Isabel Gouveia

submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11048 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased polymers; bioactive function; sustainability; antimicrobial coatings; antimicrobial polymers; antimicrobial cleaning; biofilms; bacteria resistance; sustainable polymers

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

Structural Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Yang Wei

,

Junjie Zeng

,

Xin Wang

, Yanlei Wang and

Pengda Li

submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5446 | Submission Open

Keywords: FRP; polymer concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete; mechanical behavior; durability; FRP retrofitting; composite structure; hybrid structures

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

Smart and Multifunctional Polymer-Based Composites for Internet of Things Applications

edited by

Marcin Godzierz

,

Urszula Szeluga

and

Krystian Mistewicz

submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1307 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; piezoelectric; pyroelectric; triboelectric; thermoelectric; conductive polymer composites; smart polymers; sensors; EMI shielding; energy storage.

(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 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1189 | 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)

Application of Polymer Electrolytes

edited by

Minglei Mao

submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 456 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; batteries; electrodes; kinetics; low cost; recyclability

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

Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Fabrication and Application

edited by Lingyan Liu

submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 191 | 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)

Polymeric Materials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

Husam Younes

and

Raid Alany

submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biomaterials; functional polymers; drug delivery; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; controlled release; microparticles; nanoparticles; biomimetic scaffolds; polymeric electrospun nanofibers; injectable polymers; photocured polymers; polymeric implants; polymeric ink for 3D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advanced Polymer Materials in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

Shih-Feng Chou

submission deadline 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing of advanced polymers; structure– property characterizations; hybrid polymer systems; polymer drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; therapeutic polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Development in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Juan Carlos Merino

,

Mercedes Santiago-Calvo

,

María Asensio-Valentin

and

Karina Nuñez

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 40 articles | Viewed by 85646 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; natural fibers; synthetic fibers; recycled fibers; thermoset polymers; thermoplastic polymers; recycling; renewable recourses; biopolymers; properties

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

Functional Polymer Materials and Advanced Processing Technology

edited by

Zhenhao Xi

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 23937 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional materials; synthesis; polymer processing; structure; polymer nanocomposites; mechanical properties; thermal properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in Polyurethane and Composites

edited by

Suman Thakur

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12692 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyurethane foam; polyurethane coating; polyurethane Elastomer; synthesis of polyurethane polymer materials; polyurethane composite; functional polyurethane polymer material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)

Advances in Polymeric Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Luca Quagliato

and

Kai Jin

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12059 | Submission Open

Keywords: addictive manufacturing; unfilled thermoset polymers; reinforced plastic additive manufacturing; continuous fiber additive manufacturing; deposition strategy; curing conditions; anisotropy; shape design procedures; topology optimization

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

Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering II

edited by

Jin-Jia Hu

and

Solaiman Tarafder

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9107 | 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)

Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Design of Polymer Materials and Manufacturing

edited by

Yingtao Liu

,

Changjie Cai

and

Blake Herren

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8957 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; big data; deep learning; industrial 4.0; design of materials; polymer synthesis and characterization; multiscale testing; additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing; cyber manufacturing; materials– process– property relationships

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

Mechanical and Advanced Properties of Polymers II

edited by

Laura Peponi

,

Daniel López

and

Marta Fernández-García

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7704 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; mechanical properties; smart properties; shape memory; rheology; mechano-dynamical properties; thermo-mechanical cycles

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

Polymeric Phase Change Materials

edited by

Xiaowei Fu

and

Yongpeng Xia

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6959 | Submission Open

Keywords: photothermal phase change materials; fluorescent phase change materials; flame retardant phase change materials; reprocessable phase change materials; thermal conductive phase change materials; semi-interpenetrating phase change materials; interpenetrating phase change materials; form-stable phase change materials; high performance phase change materials; thermoset phase change materials; composite phase change materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymers and the Environment II

edited by

Jesús-María García-Martínez

and

Emilia P. Collar

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6421 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastics and circular economy; bioplastics; biocomposites; ecofriendly blends; additives and plastics performance; ecofriendly additives; plastic wastes and recycling; plastic wastes valorization routes; life-cycle assessment (LCA); standardization and legal frameworks

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

Advanced Research on Lignin and Nanostructured Lignin: Biodegradation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Eliana Capecchi

,

Davide Piccinino

and

Raffaele Saladino

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5618 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyphenols; lignin valorization; lignin biodegradation; lignin fractionations; lignin fine chemicals; lignin nanostructures; lignin advanced applications

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

Novel Synthetic Methodologies for Organosilicon Materials

edited by

Dengxu Wang

and

Yuetao Liu

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4273 | Submission Open

Keywords: organosilicon materials; synthetic methodology; silicone; silicone elastomers; silicone resin; siloxane; polysiloxane; silsesquioxane; silane

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Resin Additives—Spices for Polymers

edited by

Yuchuan Li

and

Meishuai Zou

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3769 | 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 Materials Based on Coordination Polymers

edited by

Beatriz Gil-Hernández

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3333 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; multifunctional materials; multifunctionality; metal– organic frameworks; coordination polymers; metal– organic gels; phase-change materials; stimuli-responsive materials; composites

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

Advances in Polymers and Polymer Composites for Construction Applications

edited by

Wengang Zhang

and Kequan Yu

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3319 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer cement mortar; polymer-modified concrete; polymer-modified asphalt; polymers and polymer composites; functional materials; cement additive; polymer fibers; high-performance concrete

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

Rheological Properties of Polymers and Polymer Composites

edited by

Pavlos Stephanou

and Christos Georgantopoulos

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3029 | Submission Open

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

Advances in Applications and Sustainability of Electrospinning

edited by Wangcheng Liu and

Xin Fan

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2754 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; nanofiber non-woven mats; biobased polymer; biodegradability; biocompatibility; multi-functional applications; smart textiles; nanofiber composites; green solvent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High Performance Polymer Membranes II

edited by

Ronghui Qi

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2187 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance; polymer membranes; membrane modification; membrane module fabrication; technoeconomic analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Agricultural Polymers and Functional Optical Materials

edited by

Jialei Liu

and Zeynel Seferoglu

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2125 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical materials; agricultural polymer; carbon sequestration; biodegradable polymer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Advances in the Preparation and Application of Bio-Based Hydrogels

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submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2067 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels (nano-; micro-; bulk); implants; drugs delivery; drugs storage; rheological systems; gelation techniques; stabilization; structure and mechanical properties; biopolymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Applications of Polymer Materials in Energy Storage

edited by Liubin Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2024 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; energy conversion; electrode materials; dielectric; ferroelectric polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High-Performance Conducting Polymer Materials

edited by

Yang Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2007 | Submission Open

Keywords: conducting polymers; semiconducting polymers; conjugated polymers; molecular design; applications of conducting polymers; organic photovoltaics; organic thin-film transistors; organic light-emitting diodes; organic flexible electronics; organic bioelectronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Functional Polymers and Novel Applications

edited by

Ran Chen

and

Jinhui Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1793 | 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)

Application and Development of Polymers in Geotechnical Engineering

edited by

Junran Zhang

and Shaokai Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1407 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biopolymers; soil stabilization; unsaturated soil; expansive soil; biopolymer-treated soils; Sandy cobble soil; drying and wetting cycle; shear strength; water retention characteristics; permeability; durability; calcareous sand; wind erosion control; foam

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacture and Characterization

edited by

Julfikar Haider

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1356 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; biobased polymer; composite; nanoparticle; natural fiber; biocomposites; physical characteristics; mechanical characteristics; composite design and characterization

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

Protein-Based Biopolymer

edited by

Faez Iqbal Khan

and Xuan Xue

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1340 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein engineering; protein folding; drug design; protein dynamics

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

Resin-Based Polymer Materials and Related Applications: Volume 2

edited by

Jintao Wan

and

Hong Fan

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1221 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy; phenolic; polyurethane; benzoxazine; acrylic; vinyl; silicone resin; resin-based composites; coatings; adhesives and sealants; sustainable resin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)

Smart Polymers and Composites: Multifunctionality and Recyclability

edited by

Silvia González Prolongo

and

Antonio Vázquez-López

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 743 | Submission Open

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

Multifunctional Hydrogel Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Xin Zhao

and

Zexing Deng

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 653 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery system; scaffolds for tissue engineering; wound healing; hemostasis; conductive hydrogels for flexible sensors; bioactive hydrogels; hydrogels for cancer treatment; photodynamic therapy

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

Polymers & Polymer Composites for Dental Applications

edited by Rafael Guerra Lund

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 605 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; polymers; biopolymers; 3D printing; biodegradable polymers; dental restorations; biocompatibility; tissue regeneration; orthodontic aligners; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biopolymer-Based Films and Coatings for Packaging Applications II

edited by

Albert Linton Charles

submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 499 | Submission Open

Keywords: active packaging; biodegradable polymer; bioplastic; edible films; food wastes; microencapsulation; wall materials; freeze and spray drying; oxidative shelf life; active ingredients; antibacterial film

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

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