Polymer Chemistry
The journal for the most innovative and exciting polymer chemistry, with an emphasis on the synthesis and properties of polymers.
Open Access: Hybrid
Journal Impact factor
3.9 (2024)
First decision time (all)
11 days
First decision time (peer reviewed)
27 days
Scope
Polymer Chemistry welcomes submissions in all areas of polymer science that have a strong focus on macromolecular chemistry. Manuscripts may cover a broad range of fields, yet no direct application focus is required.
Manuscripts with a strong application focus might be more suitable for RSC Applied Polymers.
Readership
Polymer chemists in industry and academia, plus materials scientists and bioscientists.
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Dynamic by design: unlocking full relaxation in disulfide epoxy networks
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Large aromatic amide helices via living polycondensation
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3D printing via polymerization-induced microphase separation using acrylate macromonomers instead of macroRAFT agents
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