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Polymer Materials in Sensors, Actuators and Energy Conversion II

edited by

Jung-Chang Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 21319

Keywords: polymer blend nanoelectrolytes; hybrid polymer– inorganic composites; synthesis of polymer composites for energy applications; polymer-based sensors; polymer membranes for energy applications; polymers for energy storage capacitor applications; polymer-based nanogenerator; polymer-based organic batteries; polymerization potentials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Advances in Polymer Applied in Batteries and Capacitors

edited by

Kabir Oyedotun

and

Abdulhakeem Bello

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 20608

Keywords: polymers; conducting polymers; synthesis of polymer materials; synthetic polymers; biopolymer; redox activity; electrode; electrolyte; separator; batteries; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Electrolyte: Recent Progress and Applications

edited by

Chi-Ping Li

Fang-Chi Hsu

and

Shu-Ling Huang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 16987

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; solid-state polymer electrolytes; gel polymer electrolytes; block copolymer electrolytes; electrochromics; batteries; fuel cells; solar cells; electrochemical devices; sensors; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Main Applications of Polysaccharides: Current Vision and Future Horizon

edited by

Kit Leong Cheong

and

Saiyi Zhong

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 16922

Keywords: polysaccharides; biomedical application; structure– activity relationship; drug delivery; biocompatible

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

Polymer Composites: Structure, Properties and Processing

edited by

Ana Pilipović

Phuong Nguyen-Tri

and Mustafa Özcanli

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 16691

Keywords: polymer composites (polymer-polymer composites; polymer-metal composites; polymer-ceramics composites); fibre reinforced polymer composites; particle-reinforced polymer composites; natural composites; structure and characterization of composite; properties (mechanical; thermal; rheological; fatigue performance; aging; etc.); simulation of processing and properties of composites; processing of composites; additive manufacturing of composites; recycling

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

Structure and Properties of Polymeric Materials in Additive Manufacturing II

edited by

Udayabhanu Jammalamadaka

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 15963

Keywords: additive manufacturing; bioinks; 3D printing; polymer; composites

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

Polymer Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by

Ju Fang

and

Huijie Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14693

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

Advanced Environmentally Friendly Polymeric Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Lu Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13395

Keywords: advanced catalysis and separation; biomass; coagulation and flocculation; CO2 capture; energy storage; membrane process; MOFs; polymers

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

Lignocellulosic Polymer Composites

edited by

Adrian Moreno

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11648

Keywords: polymeric composites; lignocellulose; lignin; cellulose; bio-based polymers

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

Recent Developments in Wood Polymer Composites

edited by

Ming Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9713

Keywords: polymers; wood composite; superwetting property; bio-based porous membrane; hybrid hydrogel and aerogel; water purification; seawater desalination; nano/micro structure; structure– property relationship; bionic and smart materials

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

Additive Manufacturing of Polymer-Based Composite Materials

edited by

Ghaus Rizvi

and

Amir Hossein Behravesh

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8905

Keywords: additive manufacturing of composites; innovations in 3D printing; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced composites; bioprinting

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

Advanced Biopolymer-Based Composites

edited by

Ying Pei

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8713

Keywords: biopolymers; composites; composite designing; functionalized biopolymers; biopolymer modification; matrix interactions; advanced applications

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

Injection Molding Process in Polymer Processing

edited by Hans-Peter Heim and

Ralf Urs Giesen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8664

Keywords: silicone rubber; liquid injection molding; electrochromic films; functional films

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

Environment-Friendly Polymers: Synthesis, Processing and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Francesca Ferrari

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7971

Keywords: bio-based polymers; waste valorisation; synthesis; physics; and analysis of the bio-polymer; bio-based composites; additive manufacturing of bio-polymers; recycling strategies of bio-thermoplastics and bio-thermosets; application of bio-based polymeric materials

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

Advanced Polymers for Medical Applications

edited by

Daniela Vieira Buchaim

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7421

Keywords: polymers; medicine; scaffolds; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; biopolymers; 3D bioprinting; translational science; tissue regeneration; drug delivery system

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

Functional Metal-Polymer Composites: Formation, Properties and Applications II

edited by

Lidiia G. Kolzunova

and

Elena V. Shchitovskaya

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6601

Keywords: metal/polymer composites; metal oxide/polymer composites; nanocomposites; metal nanoparticles; metal oxides particles; composite formation methods; structure of composites; functional properties of composites; areas of application of composites; metallopolymers; metallocopolymers; polymer-metal hybrids; metallo-supramolecular

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

Block Copolymers: Synthesis, Self-Assembly, and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Athanasios Skandalis

Theodore Sentoukas

and

Ian Wyman

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5238

Keywords: polymer synthesis; block copolymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; functionalized polymers; biodegradable polymers; biocompatible polymers; self-assembly; drug delivery; bioimaging; protein delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Polymers and Biopolymers for Sustainable Life and Applications

edited by

Nadka T. Dintcheva

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5008

Keywords: polymers and biopolymers; sustainable applications; naturally occurring additives; less environmental impact; processing and performance

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

Renewable, Degradable, and Recyclable Polymer Composites

edited by

Aleksander Hejna

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4953

Keywords: polymer composites; recycling; degradation; biodegradation; circular economy; composting; life cycle assessment

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

Advanced Polymeric Films II

edited by

Dalius Jucius

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3978

Keywords: polymeric films; photocurable; self-healing; copolymer; nanocomposite; conducting polymer; piezoelectric; biodegradable; biomimetic; advanced membranes; multilayers; surface modification; electro-optical; processing technology; structured and functional surfaces; stimuli-responsive; antimicrobial; shape-memory; smart materials; packing film; morphology; coatings; superhydrophobicity; self-cleaning; biocompatible; patterning

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

Advances in Natural Fiber Polymer Composites

edited by

Da-Woon Jeong

and

Chih-Feng Huang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3673

Keywords: natural fibers; factionalized natural fiber; fiber modification; sustainable materials; mechanical properties; thermal properties; eco-friendly; energy harvesting

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

Advances in the Preparation, Properties and Application of Polyurethane, Cellulose and Their Composites (2nd Edition)

edited by

Hui Zhao

Yang Liu

and

Yan Jiang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3337

Keywords: polyurethane; cellulose; lignocellulose; composites; properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Properties and Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Chin-San Wu

and

Chi-Hui Tsou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2508

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; properties; characterization; nanoparticles; polymer matrices; testing techniques; nanoparticle characteristics; interactions; applications

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

Porous Polymers for Absorption and Separation Applications

edited by

Xinxiu Cao

and

Qingquan Liu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2166

Keywords: porous organic polymer; membrane; mixed-matrix membrane; gas adsorption; ion adsorption; organic pollutant adsorption; separation; water treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Mechanical and Failure Behavior of Polymeric Composites

edited by Heraldo Silva Da Costa Mattos

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1680

Keywords: polymeric composites; mechanical behavior; integrity analysis; lifetime prediction; fracture; fatigue damage; creep damage; repair systems

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

Polymer-SiO₂ Composites II

edited by Hyeon Mo Cho

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1667

Keywords: silica-based polymer; SiO2-based polymer; polymer; composite; sol-gel; organic– inorganic composite

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

Polymers Additive Manufacturing in Sports and Protective Equipment

edited by

George Youssef

Maria Henar Miguélez

and

Jose Díaz-Álvarez

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1490

Keywords: polymers; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; sports gear; protective equipment; protheses; biomimetics

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

Functionalization and Medical Application of Polymer Materials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Carmine Coluccini

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1341

Keywords: polymer functionalization; medical applications; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biophotonic; theranostic medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Utilizing Polymers for the Construction of Lithium-Ion Battery

edited by

Qianqian Jiang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1274

Keywords: lithium-ion battery; polymer material; cathode material; functional materials; 2D material; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymeric Materials for Wood Adhesives: Preparation and Characterization

edited by

Xuedong Xi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1159

Keywords: wood adhesives; synthetic resins; toxicity reduction; biomass raw materials; bio-based wood adhesives

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

Bioactive Polymer Materials with Antibacterial Properties, 2nd Edition

edited by

Md. Amdadul Huq

Shahina Akter

and Md. Ashrafudoulla

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 780

Keywords: bioactive materials; antibacterial properties; nanoparticles; anti-biofilm activity; mechanisms of antibacterial activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Cellulose (Nano)Composites II

edited by

Denis Mihaela Panaitescu

and

Adriana Nicoleta Frone

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 512

Keywords: polymer composites; nanocomposites; cellulose nanocrystals; nanofibrillated cellulose; lignocellulosic fibers; biodegradability; aerogels; smart materials; hybrid composites; conductive composites; biosorbents; drug-delivery systems

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

Functionalization of Composite Materials by Polymeric Nanofibers

edited by

Tommaso Maria Brugo

Roberto Palazzetti

and

Emanuele Maccaferri

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 496

Keywords: nanofiber; composite; electrospinning; fracture toughening; functionalization; damping; thermo-mechanical properties; thermal properties; self-sensing; self-healing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Antimicrobial Properties of Polymers and Polypeptides

edited by

Annalisa Chianese

Nunzianna Doti

and Alessandra Monti

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 452

Keywords: antiviral; antibacterial; polymers; peptides; infectious diseases

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

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Polymer Injection Molding Design and Processing

edited by

Davide Masato

, Saeed Farahani and

Peng Gao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 367

Keywords: polymer injection molding; polymer processing; machine learning; artificial intelligence

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

Polymeric Materials as Drug Delivery Vehicles and Tissue Engineering Matrix

edited by

Ping Hu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 357

Keywords: polymers; drug delivery; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Polymer Rheology: Progress and Prospects

edited by

Shaocong Dai

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 290

Keywords: melt viscosity; suspension rheology; elongational flows of non-colloidal suspensions; viscometric functions; flow properties; viscoelasticity; temperature dependence; anisotropic thermal conductivity in sheared polypropylene; glass transition temperature; polymer rheology

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

Tribological Properties of Polymers and Their Composites and Blends

edited by Isabel Clavería Ambroj

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 179

Keywords: self-lubrication; wear mechanisms in polymer blends; cof modification; surface contact analysis; tribological applications of polymer blends; relation tribology-sustainability; artificial intelligence applied to tribological data; wear mechanisms

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

Progress in Shape Memory Polymers

edited by Bingjie Zhao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 149

Keywords: shape memory polymers (SMPs); material design and synthesis; applications of SMPs; sustainable SMPs; novel characterization methods; future directions

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

New Progress in Functional Conjugated Polymers

edited by Qiao He

submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4324 | Submission Open

Keywords: conjugated polymer; organic semiconductor; molecular design; optoelectronic property; structure-property relationship; aggregation and self-assembly; polymer electronic device; flexible electronics; energy conversion and storage

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

Manufacturing of Polymer-Matrix Composites

edited by

Thomas Neumeyer

and

Volker Altstädt

submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16599 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– matrix composites; composite processing; filament winding; pultrusion; resin transfer molding; prepreg technologies; tape placement; injection overmolding; additive manufacturing; resource-efficient processing

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

Multifunctional Application of Electrospun Fiber

edited by

Rui Zhao

submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13612 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrospinning; funtional nanofibers; organic nanofibers; inorganic nanofibers; composite nanofibers; nanotubes; micro/nanofibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Dynamic Behavior of Polymer Composite Materials and Structures

edited by

Hongxu Wang

and

Jonathan Tran

submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12716 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite laminates; sandwich structures; cellular and porous materials; bioinspired materials and structures; 3D-printed composite materials; fiber metal laminates; dynamic mechanical behavior; strain rate effect; impact resistance; penetration mechanics; crashworthiness and energy absorption; shock response and spall fracture; finite element modeling; optimization of composites

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Natural Polymers

edited by Vitor Augusto dos Santos Garcia, Silvia Maria Martelli and

Farayde Matta Fakhouri

submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9166 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; applications; polymer synthesis; films; delivery system; oral films

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

Advanced Polymer Blends: From Processing to Characterisation and Application

edited by Mohammad Reza Nofar and

Reza Salehiyan

submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5391 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends; processing; characterization; rheology; compatibilizer; mechanical properties; physical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Chemistry)

Biopolymers and Biodegradable Polymers: Synthesis, Properties, Application and Degradation Behavior

edited by

Vishal Gavande

Vasi Shaikh

and

Won-Ki Lee

submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13928 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biodegradable polymers; degradation techniques; mechanical properties; thermal properties; langmuir thin films; biodegradable composites; bio-nanotechnology

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

Natural Polymers: Isolation, Modification, and Applications

edited by

Lei Wang

and

Caoxing Huang

submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12298 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; human health; nutraceutical; cosmeceutical; pharmaceutical

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

Advanced Polymers in Food Industry II

edited by

Chen Li

and

Feng Xue

submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8575 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; emulsion; gel; packaging; delivery; determination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)

Bio-Based Polymers: Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Xuhao Zhou

Hao Sun

and Namrata Patil

submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6567 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer; polyester; polypeptide; polysaccharide; polyphenol; synthetic melanin; application

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

Electrospinning Technology of Polymer Materials

edited by

Yuting Wang

submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1624 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymer materials; functional polymers; electrospinning; synthesis technologies; micro/nanostructure

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

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