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 will provide 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

·   Polymer synthesis (precursors, monomers, oligomers, catalytic polymerisation)

·   Reactions of polymers (chemistry of polymers)

·   Macromolecules - both natural and synthetic

·   Biomacromolecules/biopolymers

·   Novel properties and characterisation of polymers 

·   Interactions of polymers with e.g. nanoparticles to form nanocomposites or porous media

·   Supramolecular polymer chemistry

·   Organic and hybrid polymers 

·   Macromolecular structure and function

·   Bioconjugates

·   Controlled polymer delivery systems 

·   Macromolecular imaging reagents

·   Polymer templates and surfaces that may include biological structures 

·   Polymer physical chemistry 

·   Dendrimers and hyperbranched polymers

·   Polymer processing

·   Polymerisation in a confined environment 

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

Article types

Polymer Chemistry will publish monthly issues containing a full mix of research articles, including Communications, Reviews and Full Papers.

Original Research (Full Paper) Articles-Guidelines for Authors 

Nature & purpose Full papers in Polymer Chemistry contain original scientific work that has not been published previously. However, 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-Guidelines for Authors 

Nature & purpose 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