Since its launch in 1946 by P. M. Doty, H. Mark, and C.C. Price, the Journal of Polymer Science has served the community as a forum for fundamental research on synthesis, chemistry, physics, and engineering of polymers. It ever evolved into a few sister journals to pace the development rhythm of polymer science.

From January 2020, the Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry and Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics are published as the single original title, the Journal of Polymer Science. It aims to provide a unified, inclusive, and dynamic forum for this rapidly developing multidisciplinary area. With a continuous value deemed to the chemistry, physics and engineering of polymers, it will extend its coverage to all aspects of polymer studies.

The Journal of Polymer Science has a 2022 Impact Factor of 3.4 (Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics, 2023)).

Manuscripts from Reviews to Perspectives and original Research Articles with outstanding novelty and in-depth investigations will be published after a rigorous peer-review process. Interdisciplinary and frontier topics are particularly appreciated.

Our editorial team consists of a mix of well-known academic editors and full-time professional editors who ensure fast, professional, fair, and high-quality peer review of all manuscripts. After publication, our team will work to ensure that your paper receives the recognition it deserves from your peers and the broader scientific community.

Research topics in the Journal of Polymer Science cover all aspects of polymer science, core sub-disciplines, and representative areas, including but not limited to:
● Polymer Chemistry

Chemical modifications and functionalizations of polymers
New synthesis methods of polymers
Supramolecular chemistry of polymers

● Polymer Physics

Crystal structures and crystallization of polymers
Configuration and conformation of polymer chains
Dynamics of polymers
Phase transitions, phase separations, and phase structures
Self-assembling of polymers
Simulations and theoretical calculations
Rheology

● Polymer Engineering

Hydrogels, polyelectrolytes
Composites
Retardant polymers
Functional composites
New processing methods and instruments
3D printing
Foaming
Spinning, fibers, and textiles
Membranes

● Polymers for Biomedical Applications

Implantable devices, degradable polymers, drug delivery, tissue engineering scaffolds

● Polymers for Energy Conversion and Storage

Polymers in photovoltaics, OLEDs, batteries, supercapacitors, optoelectronics, optics, and photonics

● Polymers for Environment and Sustainability

Separation and purification
Recyclable polymers

● Polymers for Biomimetic and Smart Devices

Shape morphing polymers, soft actuators, robotics
Shape memory materials
Bionics