Reactive and Functional Polymers

Aims & Scope

Reactive & Functional Polymers provides a forum to disseminate original ideas, concepts and developments in the science and technology of polymers with functional groups, which impart specific chemical reactivity or physical, chemical, structural, biological, and pharmacological functionality.

The scope covers organic polymers, acting for instance as reagents, catalysts, templates, ion-exchangers, selective sorbents, chelating or antimicrobial agents, drug carriers, sensors, membranes, and hydrogels.

This also includes reactive cross-linkable prepolymers and high-performance thermosetting polymers, natural or degradable polymers, conducting polymers, and porous polymers.

Original research articles must contain thorough molecular and material characterization data on synthesis of the above polymers in combination with their applications.

Applications include but are not limited to catalysis, water or effluent treatment, separations and recovery, electronics and information storage, energy conversion, encapsulation, or adhesion.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.876

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	120

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5931

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4078

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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 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, 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 review of chitin and chitosan applications

  Citation: 4905

  Authors: Majeti N.V

• Chitosan-modifications and applications: Opportunities galore

  Citation: 988

  Authors: V.K., Nazma N.

• Removal of copper(II) ions from aqueous solution onto chitosan and cross-linked chitosan beads

  Citation: 823

  Authors: W.S, C.S, R

• Methods for polyurethane and polyurethane composites, recycling and recovery: A review

  Citation: 669

  Authors: Khalid Mahmood, Haq Nawaz, Ijaz

• A review on lignin-based polymeric, micro- and nano-structured materials

  Citation: 634

  Authors: Antoine, Martin

• Investigation of swelling/degradation behaviour of alginate beads crosslinked with Ca2+ and Ba2+ ions

  Citation: 623

  Authors: S.K., Shubhra

• Porous structure of hypercrosslinked polystyrene: State-of-the-art mini-review

  Citation: 484

  Authors: M.P., V.A.

• Preparation, properties and applications of polypyrroles

  Citation: 462

  Authors: Lin-Xia, Xin-Gui, Yu-Liang

• Polymeric micelles for nano-scale drug delivery

  Citation: 426

  Authors: Kanjiro, R. James, Kazunori

• Removal of nitrate from aqueous solution by nitrate selective ion exchange resins

  Citation: 418

  Authors: Saba, Nalan, Ümran, Müşerref, Mithat

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