Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Applied Polymer Science is the largest scientific publication in polymer science, and number 5 by total citations in the ISI Polymer Science category, with more than 55 000 annual citations and more than 1.7 million downloads per year, and a present Impact Factor of 2.188 (2019 Journal Citation Reports). Featuring research articles and compact reviews, the journal covers all applications of polymers, including membranes, energy conversion and storage, and biomedical implants; as well as all types of polymeric materials, from polysaccharides, to composites, to biodegradable polymers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8
2024	2.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.572

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	200

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10165

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	71978

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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 and Materials Science, 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.

• Estimation of the surface free energy of polymers

  Citation: 8278

  Authors: D. K., R. C.

• Novel hydrophilic chitosan-polyethylene oxide nanoparticles as protein carriers

  Citation: 1483

  Authors: P., C., J. L., M. J.

• Electrospinning of nanofibers

  Citation: 1424

  Authors: Thandavamoorthy, G. S., R. W., S., S. S.

• Chemical modification of hemp, sisal, jute, and kapok fibers by alkalization

  Citation: 1368

  Authors: Leonard Y., Martin P.

• Kinetic analysis of thermogravimetric data

  Citation: 1200

  Authors: C. D.

• Crystallization behavior of poly(ε‐caprolactone)/layered double hydroxide nanocomposites

  Citation: 1003

  Authors: Zhe, Hongdan, Weizhi, Tianxi

• EMI shielding: Methods and materials—A review

  Citation: 998

  Authors: S., K. K., Chepuri R. K., M., D. C.

• Estimating isothermal life from thermogravimetric data

  Citation: 950

  Authors: C. D.

• Dynamic mechanical properties of particulate‐filled composites

  Citation: 929

  Authors: T. B., L. E.

• A study of chemical structure of soft and hardwood and wood polymers by FTIR spectroscopy

  Citation: 921

  Authors: K. K.

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