About Polymer Chemistry

A new peer-reviewed journal publishing advances in polymer chemistry encompassing all aspects of synthetic and biological macromolecules, and related emerging areas. Polymer Chemistry provides a showcase for the ongoing efforts driving polymer chemistry, highlighting the creativity of the field and previously inaccessible applications. 

Professor David Haddleton, University of Warwick, is Editor-in Chief of Polymer Chemistry. 

Scope

The scope of Polymer Chemistry covers all aspects of the chemistry of polymers, macromolecules, biopolymers, and biomacromolecules including:

• Novel synthetic and polymerisation methods 
• Reactions and chemistry of polymers
• Novel properties and characterisation of polymers 
• Macromolecular structure and function
• Synthesis and application of polymer bioconjugates
• Supramolecular polymer chemistry
• Polymer (nano)composites and architectures 

Readership

Polymer chemists in industry and academia, plus materials scientists and bioscientists.
 

Article types

Polymer Chemistry publishes monthly issues containing a full mix of research articles, including Communications, Full Papers, Mini-reviews and Reviews.

Original Research (Full Paper) Articles

Full papers in Polymer Chemistry contain original scientific work that has not been published previously. However, research that expands upon work that has appeared in print in a short form such as a Chemical Communication is normally acceptable. Please note that the Royal Society of Chemistry strongly discourages the fragmentation of a substantial body of work into a number of short publications. There is no page limit for full paper articles. 

Communication Articles

Polymer Chemistry Communications contain novel scientific work of such importance that rapid publication is desirable. Authors should briefly indicate in a covering letter the reasons why they feel that publication of their work as a communication is justified. The recommended length is three printed journal pages 

Reviews

Review articles in Polymer Chemistry are normally submitted by invitation. The purpose of a Review is to bring the reader (a research worker in polymer chemistry) up-to-date with research in a particular field, highlighting areas of special excitement and progress. Since the readership of Polymer Chemistry is wide-ranging it is essential that the Review is easily comprehensible to a non-specialist in the field. On the other hand, the article should aim to provide an authoritative in-depth discussion of current progress and problems and should not consist of a laborious account of every paper in the area. Neither should the author concern himself with providing a comprehensive list of references; those of particular interest and significance are all that are required. Authors are encouraged to identify areas in the field where further developments are imminent or of urgent need, and any areas (such as techniques) that may be of significance to the polymer chemistry community in general. Please note that Reviews in Polymer Chemistry should not contain any original research. 

Mini-reviews

Mini-reviews are highlights or summaries of research in an emerging area in polymer chemistry (typically from the last 2-3 years). Mini-reviews are not intended to be comprehensive overviews, rather they are meant to highlight recent and important developments in that specific subject area. Mini-reviews should not contain any unpublished original research and should set the topic in the context of the relevant literature. A small amount of speculation of possible future developments may also be appropriate in the Conclusions section. The recommended length of a Polymer Chemistry Mini-review is 3 printed journal pages.