Journal of Polymers and the Environment

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Polymers and the Environment fills the need for an international forum in this diverse and rapidly expanding field.

The journal serves a crucial role for the publication of information from a wide range of disciplines and is a central outlet for the publication of high-quality peer-reviewed original papers, review articles and short communications.

The journal is intentionally interdisciplinary in regard to contributions and covers the following subjects - polymers, environmentally degradable polymers, and degradation pathways: biological, photochemical, oxidative and hydrolytic; new environmental materials: derived by chemical and biosynthetic routes; environmental blends and composites; developments in processing and reactive processing of environmental polymers; characterization of environmental materials: mechanical, physical, thermal, rheological, morphological, and others; recyclable polymers and plastics recycling environmental testing: in-laboratory simulations, outdoor exposures, and standardization of methodologies; environmental fate: end products and intermediates of biodegradation; microbiology and enzymology of polymer biodegradation; solid-waste management and public legislation specific to environmental polymers; and other related topics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5
2024	4.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.865

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	108

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6053

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	7207

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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 Environmental Science 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.

• A Literature Review of Poly(Lactic Acid)

  Citation: 3200

  Authors: Donald

• Chemical Treatments of Natural Fiber for Use in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites: A Review

  Citation: 2362

  Authors: Xue, Lope G., Satyanarayan

• Sustainable Bio-Composites from Renewable Resources: Opportunities and Challenges in the Green Materials World

  Citation: 1770

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

• Recent Industrial Applications of Lignin: A Sustainable Alternative to Nonrenewable Materials

  Citation: 981

  Authors: Jairo H., Wolfgang G.

• Pet Waste Management by Chemical Recycling: A Review

  Citation: 729

  Authors: Vijaykumar, Mayank R., Jigar V.

• Biodegradable Polymers- A Review on Recent Trends and Emerging Perspectives

  Citation: 650

  Authors: Gisha E., C. K. S.

• Chitin and Chitosan: Structure, Properties and Applications in Biomedical Engineering

  Citation: 602

  Authors: S., M. A. Rahman, M. N.

• Degradation of Cellulose Acetate-Based Materials: A Review

  Citation: 547

  Authors: Juergen, Steven A., Dirk

• Biodegradation of Agricultural Plastic Films: A Critical Review

  Citation: 515

  Authors: Ioanna, Demetres

• Marine Debris & Plastics: Environmental Concerns, Sources, Impacts and Solutions

  Citation: 459

  Authors: S. B., K. M.

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