European Polymer Journal

Aims & Scope

European Polymer Journal is dedicated to publishing work on fundamental and applied polymer chemistry and macromolecular materials.

The journal covers all aspects of polymer synthesis, including polymerization mechanisms and chemical functional transformations, with a focus on novel polymers and the relationships between molecular structure and polymer properties.

In addition, we welcome submissions on bio-based or renewable polymers, stimuli-responsive systems and polymer bio-hybrids.

European Polymer Journal also publishes research on the biomedical application of polymers, including drug delivery and regenerative medicine.

The main scope is covered but not limited to the following core research areas: Polymer synthesis and functionalization • Novel synthetic routes for polymerization, functional modification, controlled/living polymerization and precision polymers.

Stimuli-responsive polymers • Including shape memory and self-healing polymers.

Supramolecular polymers and self-assembly • Molecular recognition and higher order polymer structures.

Renewable and sustainable polymers • Bio-based, biodegradable and anti-microbial polymers and polymeric bio-nanocomposites.

Polymers at interfaces and surfaces • Chemistry and engineering of surfaces with biological relevance, including patterning, antifouling polymers and polymers for membrane applications.

Biomedical applications and nanomedicine • Polymers for regenerative medicine, drug delivery molecular release and gene therapy The scope of European Polymer Journal no longer includes Polymer Physics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	6.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.076

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	179

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Chemistry, Materials Science and Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Biomedical applications of hydrogels: A review of patents and commercial products

  Citation: 2177

  Authors: Enrica, Vitaliy V.

• Chitosan-based biomaterials for tissue engineering

  Citation: 1860

  Authors: Florence, Christine

• Natural-based plasticizers and biopolymer films: A review

  Citation: 1623

  Authors: Melissa Gurgel Adeodato, Mariana Altenhofen, Lucielen Oliveira, Marisa Masumi

• Nanocellulose in biomedicine: Current status and future prospect

  Citation: 1412

  Authors: Ning, Alain

• Review on gel polymer electrolytes for lithium batteries

  Citation: 1278

  Authors: A.

• An environmentally friendly method for enzyme-assisted preparation of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) nanofibers

  Citation: 1014

  Authors: M., G., L.A., T.

• A review on the Mullins effect

  Citation: 1005

  Authors: Julie, Bruno, Pierre

• Permeability of polymer/clay nanocomposites: A review

  Citation: 927

  Authors: G., A.D.

• Electrical and thermal conductivity of polymers filled with metal powders

  Citation: 898

  Authors: Ye.P., V.V., P., E.V.

• Recycling of PET

  Citation: 846

  Authors: Firas, Dumitru

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