Polymer Chemistry
A section of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360).
Section Information
The Section “Polymer Chemistry” of Polymers aims to rapidly publish contributions on all aspects of polymer chemistry. Recently, controlled polymerization techniques have progressed dramatically. As a result, many novel functional polymers have been prepared. Unfortunately, however, the control of synthetic polymer structure is still lacking when compared to biopolymers. It is expected that synthetic polymers with novel functionalities may be produced through precise control of structure. We encourage the submission of manuscripts that provide novel and mechanistic insights and papers that report on significant advances in the field. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Control of polymer structures and properties, including molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, monomer sequence, tactility, branch, etc.;
- New concepts in polymerization;
- Polymerization mechanisms;
- Preparation of stimuli-responsive polymers;
- Preparation of functional polymers;
- Polymerization in constrained spaces;
- Various kinds of polymer reactions;
- Shape-controlled polymers.
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Chiral Polymers: Construction and Applications (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Advanced Hybrid Polymers: Structure–Property Relationships and Emerging Applications (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- High-Energy-Density Polymer-Based Materials (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- A Commemorative Issue in Honor of Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart: Functional Coordination Polymers (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- New Advances in Biopolymer-Modified Nanoparticles and Interfacial Polymer Chemistry (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Organic Coatings (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Thermal Analysis of Polymer Processes (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Hyperbranched Polymers: Synthesis, Structure–Property Relations and Applications (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Advances in Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers: Synthesis and Applications (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advanced Poly(lactic Acid) Materials and PLA-Based Composites: From Fundamentals to Applications (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Rubber Chemistry and Materials: Design, Processing, and Advanced Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Biomass-Based Polymers and Composites: Alternatives to Petroleum-Based Plastics (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Depolymerization: Challenges and Future Trends (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Polymer Mechanochemistry: From Fundamentals to Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Application and Development of Polymeric Materials in Electrochemistry (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advances in Polymer Based, Structured Liquid Systems (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions: