Polymers

Polymer-Based Fibers and Composites for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Jason H. C. Yang

,

Yi-Jen Huang

and

Shih-Chen Shi

submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3407 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; nanomaterials; hydrogels; biocompatibility; biodegradability; hemocompatibility; antimicrobial; drug delivery system; wound dressing; medical implants; extracellular matrix (ECM); biocoatings; nanoparticles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

New Research on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites II

edited by

Junfeng Guan

, Lielie Li and Chaopeng Xie

submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1448 | Submission Open

Keywords: new fiber-reinforced composites; durability evaluation; fracture behavior; new test technologies; structural reinforcement; structural repair; seismic strengthening of structures; structural seismic evaluation; smart structures; design theories and methods; structural properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Supramolecular Structures Derived from Biopolymers

edited by

Daniela Ailincai

submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 843 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; supramolecular architectures; self-assembly; host-guest systems; molecular recognition

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

Biodegradable Composites: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Magdalena Stepczyńska

submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 653 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocomposites; biodegradable composites; renewable resources; natural fibers; biodegradable matrix; polymers synthesized from natural sources

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

Functional Polymer Applications in Biomedicine

edited by

Gagandeep Kaur

submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; biomaterials; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biomedicine

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

Advances in Bio-Based and Biodegradable Polymeric Composites II

edited by

Evgenia Korzhikova-Vlakh

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 14 articles | Viewed by 29236 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers ; biodegradable polymers ; composite blends ; composite membranes ; 3D-composites ; nanocomposite fibers ; nanocomposite foams ; organic polymer composites ; polymer-inorganic composites ; biocomposites ; multifunctional composites ; design and manufacturing ; mechanical properties ; physicochemical characterization ; biological properties; modeling and simulation

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

Functional Alginate-Based Materials III

edited by

Mikyung Shin

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12601 | Submission Open

Keywords: alginate; polysaccharide; formulations; multi-functionality; biomedical applications; manufacturing

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

Natural Polymers: Design, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Pornchai Rachtanapun

,

Kittisak Jantanasakulwong

,

Sarinthip Thanakkasaranee

and

Paul Topham

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10622 | 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 Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)

Polymers and Their Role in Drug Delivery

edited by

Panagiotis Barmpalexis

and

Konstantinos N. Kontogiannopoulos

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10177 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymeric materials; pharmaceutical applications; biomedical applications; drug delivery systems; medical devices; polymer theory and modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

High Proformance Wood Coating

edited by

Xiaoxing Yan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7722 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric microcapsules; polymeric coating; self-healing; repairing rate

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Additive Manufacturing of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by

Chengxing Yang

,

Kui Wang

,

Jianxun Zhang

and Andrea Codolini

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7719 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; continuous fibre; short fibre; polymer; composite material; formulation; mechanical properties; characterisation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Computational Modeling and Simulations of Polymers

edited by

Juan J. Freire

and

Costas H. Vlahos

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7630 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer models; novel simulation methods for polymer systems; simulation of polymeric nanostructures; simulation on complex polymeric systems; simulation of polymer properties

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials and Composites: Structure-Property Relationships

edited by

Marta Musioł

,

Anita Eckstein Andicsová

and

Mariana Cristea

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7263 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymeric materials; composites; materials structure and property; viscoelasticity; thermo-rheological properties; mechanical and degradation tests; possible application; lifetime predictions

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

Polymeric Composites: Manufacturing, Processing and Applications

edited by

Ivan B. Meshkov

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6912 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composites; molecular fillers; montmorillonite; silica; biocomposites; microparticles; nanoparticles; polymer matrix

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Research on Wood-Based Composites

edited by Dorota Dukarska and

Pavlo Bekhta

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5524 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood composites; non-wood composites; wood-polymer composites (WPC); binderless wood composites; lightweight wood composites; hybrid composites; sandwich composites; honeycomb structures; sustainable product; new applications; assembly systems; bond quality; recycling; performance characteristics; strength; durability; resistance; formaldehyde and VOC emissions nanomaterials in wood-based composite production; thermal and chemical processing of raw materials and wood-based composites

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

Polymer-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Tingting Xu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5400 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based biomaterials; biomedical applications; mechanical stability; chemical stability; histocompatibility; aging resistance; biodegradation

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

Progress in the Formation of Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for New Applications

edited by

Simonas Ramanavičius

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5000 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; polymer-based nanomaterials; synthesis; modification; characterization; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Biocompatible and Biodegradable Polymers III

edited by

José Miguel Ferri

,

Vicent Fombuena Borràs

and

María Fernanda López Pérez

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4897 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymers; compatibility; blends; disintegration; polymer miscibility

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

Mechanical and Dynamic Characterization of Polymeric Composites II

edited by

Mei-Chen Lin

and

Limin Bao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4369 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix; composite materials; mechanical; dynamic analysis; strength; fiber; modulus; resin; nanocomposites; fabrication; manufacture

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

Bio-Based Polymers: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Jyoti Ahlawat

and

Mahesh Narayan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4307 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; biodegradable; physicochemical properties; therapeutic and diagnostic applications; tissue engineering; diseases; regenerative medicine

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

Advances in Wood Composites V

edited by

Antonios Papadopoulos

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3634 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood; wood composites; lignocellulosic composites; chemical or thermal modification; nanotechnology and nanomaterials

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

Macromolecules Derived from Vegetable Oils

edited by

Vicent Fombuena Borràs

and

José Miguel Ferri

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3567 | Submission Open

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

Modifications and Applications of Natural Polymer Materials

edited by

Xugang Dang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3335 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymer materials; starch; cellulose; gelatin; chitosan; lignin; pectin; plant polyphenols; biomass; modification and application

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

Trendings in Biobased Polymers and Biocomposites

edited by

Sarai Agustin-Salazar

,

Margarita del Rosario Salazar Sánchez

and

Gennaro Scarinzi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3012 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; biomaterials; biopolymers; biocomposites; life cycle assessment; sustainability; circular economy

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

Preparation, Properties, and Applications of Functional and High-Performance Polyester Materials

edited by

Liuchun Zheng

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2875 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyester; functional; biodegradable; biocompatible; bioresorbable; hydrophilic; gas barrier properties; ultraviolet shielding properties; antibacterial; anti-fouling; chromatophilous; shape memory; self-cleaning; self-healing; cationic; anionic; zwitterionic; highly transparent; heat-resistant; high-performance; high strength; high modulus; highly ductile; poly(L-lactic acid); poly(butylene succinate); polycaprolactone; poly(butylene adipate terephthalate); poly(p-dioxanone); polyglycollide; poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid); drug delevery; intravascular stent

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

Advances in Rheology of Bio-Based Polymeric Materials

edited by

Thomas Goudoulas

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2625 | Submission Open

Keywords: shear rheology; oscillatory rheology; interfacial rheology; linear viscoelasticity; nonlinear viscoelasticity; in situ characterization; biopolymers; biomaterials; sol– gel transition; microstructural interpretation

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

Laser Processing of Polymers: Induced Effects and Functionalization

edited by

Nadya Stankova

and

Daniel Sola

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2417 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser ablation of polymers; laser micro-structuring of polymers; laser nano-structuring of polymers; laser texturing of polymers; laser polymerization; laser deposition of polymers; laser transfer and printing of polymers; modelling of laser processing of polymers; applications of polymers processed by laser

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

Epoxy Thermoset Polymer Composites

edited by

Angels Serra

and Adrià Roig

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1948 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy thermosets; fiber-reinforced composites; nanocomposites; conductivity; mechanical properties

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

Multi-Stimuli Responsive Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

G. Roshan Deen

,

Michael Keogh

and

Fryad Zeki Henari

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1767 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive nanocomposites; hydrogels; nanoparticles; scaffolds; biomedical applications; polymer engineering

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

Application of Polymers in Sustainable Building Materials

edited by

Wei Du

,

Quantao Liu

, Yongbin Yan and Xiaobin Han

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1435 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Biocompatible Polymers and Composite Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Sergei I. Tverdokhlebov

,

Irina Kurzina

and

Sven Rutkowski

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 929 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical applications; biocompatibility; additive manufacturing; drug delivery; coatings; polymer structures; biopolymers; hydrogels; surface modification; polymer composites

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

Polymer-Based Fiber Reinforcements: Synthesis, Structure, Characterization and Application

edited by

Ilaria Papa

and

Francesco Napolitano

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 909 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative manufacturing; composite materials; optimization; mechanical; material characterization; NDT; treatment surface

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in Textile Based Polymer Composites

edited by

Rajesh Mishra

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 882 | Submission Open

Keywords: textile structures; woven; knitted; braided composites; 3D woven composites; multiaxial fabric composite; modeling of structural composites; mechanical performance; thermoset; thermoplastic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)

Advances in Polymers for Drug Delivery Systems

edited by

Bruno Henrique Vilsinski

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 871 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; drug delivery systems; micelles; hydrogels; dendrimers; liposomes; cyclodextrins; polyelectrolyte multilayers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymeric Microcapsules for Improving Mechanical and Durability Properties

edited by

Zijian Song

and Haitao Zhao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 843 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing materials; microcapsule-mediated self-healing; cementitious materials; green anticorrosion techniques for reinforcing steel; conversion film; polymeric coating

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

Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Development

edited by

Marek M. Kowalczuk

and

Piotr Kurcok

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 620 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; sustainable materials; sustainable development; composting; LCA

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

Latest Research on Polysaccharides: Structure and Applications

edited by

Cong Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 465 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; preparation method; structural characterization; bioaccessibility; functionality; biological and pharmacological properties; gut microbiota modulation; structure and functionality relationship

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

Drug-Loaded Polymer Colloidal Systems in Nanomedicine III

edited by

Leonard-Ionut Atanase

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric colloids; micelles; nanogels; liposomes; nanoparticles; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)

Polymers in Supercapacitor Technology

edited by

Helinando Pequeno de Oliveira

, José Jarib Alcaraz-Espinoza and

Glaydson Simoes dos Reis

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: conducting polymers; electrodes; wearables; flexible electronics; supercapacitors; gel electrolytes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Mechanical Testing of Polymer Composites

edited by Daniel R. Merkel,

Yao Qiao

and Shiyao Lin

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-destructive mechanical evaluation and quality assessment (metrology; DIC; thermography; dynamic mechanical methods; damage repair assessment; etc.); multifunctional composites (in situ sensing; electromechanical; morphing; self-healing; etc.); joints (surfaces; interfaces; adhesion; rivets; hybrid/multi-materials; etc.); extreme environments (high temperature; high pressure; cryogenic; high humidity; corrosive gas environments; liquid environments; etc.); fatigue (multiaxial; random load spectrum; etc.); methods used for specific structures (pressure vessels; sandwich structures; woven fiber-reinforced composites; space structures; wind structures; hybrid fiber composites; etc.); Reinforcement-matrix interfaces (fiber; particle; nanoreinforcement; alternative fiber interfaces; picoindenttion; etc.); impact testing (drop tower testing; pendulum impact testing; high-speed imaging; high strain rate; split-Hopkinson; etc.); experimentally validated computational methods; wear; tribology; scratch testing (fiber; polymer; composites; etc.); additive manufactured materials (3D printed polymers and composites; etc.); micro and nanomechanical methods (indentation; wear; fiber-matrix interfaces; etc.); testing for specific properties (inter-/intra-laminar; biaxial; triaxial; etc.); in situ test methods (SEM; tomography; etc.)

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

Electrospinning of Polymer Systems

edited by Linge Wang,

Paul Topham

and Qianqian Yu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; polymer nanofibres; nanofibrous membranes; biomedicine and healthcare; tissue engineering; drug delivery; fuel cells and thermal storage; textiles and fabrics; sensors; hybrid materials

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

Production and Potential Uses of Biopolymers from Natural Sources and Agro-Industrial Waste II

edited by

Giuseppe Squillaci

and

Alessandra Morana

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: agro-industrial waste; bioplastics; biopolymers; biomaterials; enzymes; exopolysaccharides; food-packaging; polyhydroxyalkanoates; tannins

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Drug-Delivery Systems

edited by

Maria-Dolores Veiga

,

Fernando Notario-Pérez

and

Roberto Ruiz-Caro

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioadhesion; controlled release; drug-delivery system; pharmaceutical technology; polymers; structural characterization; structural modification

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

Advances in Carbon-Reinforced Polymer Composites

edited by Lizhi Guan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; advanced manufacturing; interface; microstructure; polymer composites

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

Electrochemical Depolymerization of Polymers

edited by Bruno Manzolli Rodrigues

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical depolymerization; electrode materials; electrocatalysis; sustainable chemistry; polymer recycling; sustainable chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Application of Metal-Organic Frameworks Based on Polymers

edited by

Zhaoyang Ding

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-organic frameworks coordination polymer; biosensor; food safety; bioimaging; nanozyme; catalyst

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Coordination Polymers Based on Macrocyclic Ligands

edited by

Tomislav Balić

,

Ivica Đilović

and Martina Medvidović-Kosanović

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: macrocycles; coordination polymers; rational design and functionalization; porosity; catalysis; sensing and detection; gas storage and separation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Biomedical Polymer Materials for Wound Healing

edited by Panpan Pan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 140 | 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)

The Application of Polymers in Biomimetics

edited by

Jiunn-Jer Hwang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing materials; superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic surfaces; color-changing and optical properties; biomimetic adhesive; biomedical application; intelligent responsive materials; materials for biomimetic robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Applications of Polymer Composites in Fuel Cells

edited by Wei-Jen Chen and

Ming-Yuan Shen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; bipolar plate; fuel cell; recycling; thermal stability; contact resistance; carbon nanotube; graphene; flame retardant; carbon fiber; flame retardant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

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