Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology

Aims & Scope

Progress in Rubber, Plastics and and Recycling Technology is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to bridge the gap between research and development and the practical and commercial applications of polymers in a wide range of uses.

Current developments and likely future trends are reviewed across key areas of the polymer industry, together with existing and potential opportunities for the innovative use of plastic and rubber products.

The challenges facing the industry, such as environmental and legislative pressures, stricter quality requirements and the need for recycling, are also included.

The journal focuses on: - The end-use sector & applications - Additives and their effects on the environment - Properties and performance of specific materials - Overviews of the current position of emerging materials and processes

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.364

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	25

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14780

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	168

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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 Chemical Engineering, 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.

• Application of Polymer Based Composite Materials in Transportation

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Anna G., Jacek W.

• Biodegradation of Low Density Polyethylene (Ldpe) by Mangrove Fungi from the Red Sea Coast

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Fuad, Mohammed, S., Ahmed E.

• Current options for characterizing, sorting, and recycling polymeric waste

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Daniel José, Hélio

• Rubber–rubber blends: A critical review

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Abitha, KM, A Sreekumaran, Sabu

• Polymer Mechanical Recycling: Downcycling or Upcycling?

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Francesco Paolo

• Recycling of Expanded Polystyrene from Packaging

  Citation: 40

  Authors: M.D., D., F., J.

• Optimization of Neutral Hydrolysis Reaction of Post-consumer PET for Chemical Recycling

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Sandro Donnini, Maria

• Evaluation of mechanical properties of coconut flower cover fibre-reinforced polymer composites for industrial applications

  Citation: 37

  Authors: K, D, Elango, Arvind, K, M, Lidio Inacio

• A review on kenaf fiber hybrid composites: Mechanical properties, potentials, and challenges in engineering applications

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Ikhwan, Norshahida, Afifah Mohd

• Isora Fibres and their Composites with Natural Rubber

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Lovely, K.U., Rani

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