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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Developments in Bio-Based Hydrogel Materials with Smart Functionality and Property submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2399 | 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)
From Preparation to Application: The Prospect of Bio-Based and Biodegradable Polymers submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2367 | 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)
Degradation of Plastics
edited by , and Álvaro Miguel Ortega
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2054 | 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)
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 2048 | 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)
Polymeric Materials for Solar Cells and Energy Storage
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2012 | 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, Functionalization and Application of Biomass-Based Material
edited by , and Bailiang Xue
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1708 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignocellulosic biomass; polysaccharides; biopolymers; nanomaterials; functional materials; sustainability; renewability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Preparation and Properties of Polymer Materials from Biomass
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1686 | 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)
Antibacterial Active Polymeric Materials submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1081 | 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)
Biopolymers and Bio-Based Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 957 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable polymers; biosynthesized polymers; biopolymer composites; nanobiocomposites; bionanoadditives; bioadditives; natural aliphatic polyesters; polylactide
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Development in Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
edited by Yuan Li
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 908 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Carbon Fiber/Polymer Composites: Preparation and Properties
edited by Nannan Wu and Ruliang Zhang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 439 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer matrix; carbon fiber; multifunctional composites; characterizations; applications; EMI shielding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Fibers)
Synthesis of Bio-Based Polymers: Challenges and Opportunities II
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based monomers; chemicals; homopolymers; copolymers; synthesis; processing; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Carbohydrate Polymers: Synthesis, Preparation, Structural Characteristics and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbohydrate polymers; polysaccharide; synthesis; structural characteristics; biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Feature Papers in Polymer Membranes and Films III submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 311 | 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)
Bio-Based Polymer Adhesives and Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 293 | 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 290 | 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
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 198 | 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)
Polyolefin: Synthesis, Properties, and Characterization
edited by Huayi Li
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyolefin; Ziegler– Natta catalysts; transition metal catalysts; coordination polymerization; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Polymeric Materials for Water/Wastewater Treatment Applications (Second Edition)
edited by , , Bin Ji, and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 153 | 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)
Advanced Hydrogels for Biomedical Application
edited by Iksung Cho and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogel; polymeric biomaterial; stimuli-responsive; tissue engineering; drug delivery system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
New Insight into Polymer Dynamics
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 137 | 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)
Progress in Polymer Thin Films and Surface Modification
edited by Javier Esteban Durantini and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 134 | 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)
Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-Based Electrolyte Materials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 124 | 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)
Functional Multiphase Polymer Blends: Flow Induced Morphology in Complex Fluids and Applications
edited by and Rosalia Ferraro
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 119 | 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)
Polysaccharide and Lignocellulose Materials
edited by Hui Zhang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 113 | 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)
Polymer-Based Materials for Batteries and Supercapacitors
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 98 | 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 and Qiang Zhang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; antimicrobial activity; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wound dressing; wound healing; 3D scaffolds; medical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Carbon/Polymer Composite Materials submission deadline 1 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10908 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; polymer materials; hybrid materials; synergistic effects; polymer composites; functionalization; mechanical properties; thermal and electrical conductivity; theory and simulation; synthesis; physics; analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion System submission deadline 1 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9295 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers for fuel cells; polymers for batteries; polymers for supercapacitors; nanocomposite polymers; ion exchange membranes; porous separators; conductive polymers  ; biopolymers; inorganic polymers; hybrid polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
New Advances in the Structure, Performance and Chemical Functionalization of Cellulose submission deadline 5 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1606 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose functionalization; ionic and zwitterionic cellulose; cellulose in biomaterials; cellulose as an adsorbent; bacterial cellulose; separation devices; chemical and structural characterization; structural modification; moiety interactions in modified cellulose; cellulose in biocomposites.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Emerging Smart Applications of Functional Polymeric Materials submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3001 | Submission Open
Keywords: stimulus-responsive polymers; polymer coating; deformed polymer films; conducting polymers; self-assembly; biomimetic materials; energy storage; conversion smart applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Polymeric Materials in Sensor Applications submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2907 | Submission Open
Keywords: conductive polymers; responsive polymers; smart materials; flexible sensors; polymer sensors; polymer coating; polymerization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Degradation and Recycling of Polymer Materials
edited by Hisayuki Nakatani
submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 947 | Submission Open
Keywords: microplastics; polymer degradation; polymer recycling; additives; antioxidants; UV absorbers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Polymeric Materials in Modern—Contemporary Art III submission deadline 10 May 2024 | Viewed by 805 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric materials in modern and contemporary art; matrix and additive identification and their interaction; new technologies and evaluation methods; aging and degradation mechanisms and phenomena; influence of VOCs on polymeric materials; advances in conservation treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Development in Polymer Rheology
edited by and Renyuan Song
submission deadline 10 May 2024 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; rheology; synthesis; processing; properties; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Design and Characterization of Polymer-Based Electrode Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 10 May 2024 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; conductive polymer; electrode materials; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart and Functional Polymers)
Biopolymers for Food Packaging and Agricultural Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2024 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; food packaging; biopolymeric agricultural products; sustainable agriculture; biodegradable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Synthesis, Processing, Structure and Properties of Polymer Materials II submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 15 articles | Viewed by 26485 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer synthesis; polymer characterization; polymer composites; polymeric structures; chemical and physical properties; mechanical properties; thermal properties; hybrid polymer materials; cross-linked polymers; aging of polymers; polymer processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Soft Polymeric Materials: Synthesis, Characterizations and Applications submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 25617 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric gels- hydrogels; ionic gels; organogels; etc.; elastomers; soft nanocomposites; mechanical properties; rheological properties; light scattering; conductive/ionic properties; 3D and 4D Printing; flexible electronics; sensors; actuators; soft robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Degradation and Stability of Polymer Based Systems submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 22565 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric materials; degradation and stability; green composites; nanocomposites; polymer composites; biodegradation; photodegradation; chemical degradation; thermal degradation; mechanical degradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circular and Green Polymer Science)
Polymers in Food Technology and Food Packaging submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17345 | Submission Open
Keywords: food technology; food industry; food package; edible packaging; edible films; biodegradable; industrial wastes; essential oils; antimicrobial properties; bacterial cellulose; microbial polymers; biopolymers; health-promoting polymers; bacterial exopolysaccharides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
Application of Functional Polymer Materials for Advanced Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14163 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-functional material; filled polymer composite; inorganic/organic filler; thermally/electrically conductive; electrical insulation; adhesive material; barrier membrane; 3D printing material; electroactive material; detection/sensor material; industrial application; sustainable material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)
Recent Developments in Polymerization Kinetics submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13495 | Submission Open
Keywords: chain/step polymerization; photopolymerization; reversible deactivation radical polymerization; atom transfer radical polymerization; living/controlled polymerization; copolymerization; branching; kinetics of polymerization; reactivity coefficients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11188 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; fiber and nonfibers; matrix; interface; natural fibers and biomimetic polymers; carbon fibers; carbon nanotube fibers; graphene fibers; glass fibers; silicon carbide fibers; fibers for environmental application; fibers for energy application; fibers for construction and automotive application; fibers for information technology; fibers for biological and medical applications; fibers for optical and photonics applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Analysis and Characterization)
Computational and Experimental Approaches in Polymeric Materials submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10220 | Submission Open
Keywords: theory and simulation; polymer-based materials; synthesis and characterization; polymer degradation; multi-scale simulations; biomedical applications; dendrimers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Physics and Theory)
Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composite II
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7504 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; mechanical properties; rheological properties; carbon nanotubes and nanofibers; polymer– fiber interphase; degradation and stability of polymer nanocomposites; self-healing polymer nanocomposites; nanoscale characterization of polymer nanocomposites; MD simulations; shape– memory polymer nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Polymer Concrete and Composites II
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6505 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composite; resin-based polymer concrete; landfill wastes in polymer composites; finite element modeling; application of polymer composites  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites)
Recent Advances in Bioinspired Polymers
edited by , and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3854 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-inspired; nanomaterials; lignocellulose; bionanocomposites; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
Polymer Gels: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3568 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer gels; stimuli-responsive; diagnosis; polymerization; hydrogel and micro/nanogel; smart materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Networks)
Green Polymer Chemistry: New Products, Processes and Applications submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2916 | Submission Open
Keywords: green polymer sources; synthesis and processes; energy minimization; waste minimization; polymers recycling and reusing; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
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