Journal of Polymer Science

Aims & Scope

Journal of Polymer Science publishes outstanding and in-depth research on all aspects of polymer science - both the core sub-disciplines and research at the frontiers of the field.

The scope covers polymer chemistry, polymer physics, polymer engineering, as well as applied science, including biomedical applications; polymers for energy, the environment and sustainability; biomimetic; and smart devices.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.6
2024	3.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.950

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	168

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5264

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	26575

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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.

• Advances and approaches for chemical recycling of plastic waste

  Citation: 676

  Authors: Timmy, Rhett C.

• Click chemistry strategies for the accelerated synthesis of functional macromolecules

  Citation: 223

  Authors: Zhishuai, Jaeman J., Yumeng, Craig J.

• Block copolymer solution self‐assembly: Recent advances, emerging trends, and applications

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Maria, Stergios

• A practical guide to quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring of thin polymer films

  Citation: 176

  Authors: Alexandra D., Ting, Chikaodinaka I., Junyeong, Ratul M., Jodie L.

• Progress in the mechanical enhancement of hydrogels: Fabrication strategies and underlying mechanisms

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Xuan, Xianwei, Chongzhi, Lili, Yanzhi

• <scp>pH</scp>‐responsive polymers for drug delivery: Trends and opportunities

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Jagtar, Pallavi

• Recent progress in polymer hydrogel bioadhesives

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Xinjie, Jintao, Yang, Jun

• Sustainability performance of polyethylene terephthalate, clarifying challenges and opportunities

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Parikshit, Jay C., Joseph G., Masoud

• An overview of boron nitride based polymer nanocomposites

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Jomon, Elssa, Prakashan, Sabu, Saithalavi

• Recent development on bio‐based thermosetting resins

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Jingkai, Liyue, Wuliuyi, Jinyue, Yunyan, Xiaoqing

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