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.
Keywords
new monomer; linear polymer; random copolymer; alternative copolymer; gradient copolymer; branched polymer; block copolymer; conjugated polymer; graft copolymer; star-shaped polymer; dendrimer; cyclic polymer; radical polymerization; anionic polymerization; cationic polymerization; condensation polymerization; ring-opening polymerization; coordination polymerization; polyaddition; addition condensation; living polymerization; polymerization mechanism; monomer sequence control; tactility; copolymerization; photopolymerization; new concepts in polymerization; biopolymer; polymer reaction; nanomaterials; functional polymer; stimuli-responsive polymer
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Block Copolymers: Synthesis, Self-Assembly and Application (Deadline: 25 April 2024)
- Polyolefin: Synthesis, Properties, and Characterization (Deadline: 30 April 2024)
- Application of Functional Polymer Materials for Advanced Technologies (Deadline: 15 May 2024)
- Organic Polymer Functional Adsorption Materials (Deadline: 25 May 2024)
- Functional Porous Polymers: Synthesis and Application (Deadline: 25 May 2024)
- Polymers and Drug Delivery II (Deadline: 25 May 2024)
- High Performance Polymer Membranes II (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Functional Polymeric Materials for Water and Wastewater Management (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Novel Synthetic Methodologies for Organosilicon Materials (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Functional Polymer Materials and Advanced Processing Technology (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Agricultural Polymers and Functional Optical Materials (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Photopolymerization (Deadline: 5 June 2024)
- Catalytic Olefin Polymerization and Polyolefin Materials (Deadline: 10 June 2024)
- Coordination Polymers Based on Macrocyclic Ligands (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Electrochemical Depolymerization of Polymers (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Functional Polymeric Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (Deadline: 15 July 2024)
- Advanced Polymers for High-Performance Batteries (Deadline: 15 July 2024)
- Advances in Polyelectrolytes and Polyelectrolyte Complexes (Deadline: 25 July 2024)
- Block Copolymers: Synthesis, Self-Assembly, and Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Advanced Polymer Blends: From Processing to Characterisation and Application (Deadline: 5 August 2024)
- Cross-Linked Polymers II (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Functional Polymeric Materials (Deadline: 25 September 2024)
- Polymer-Based Materials for Catalysis and Flexible Electronics (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Advances in Functional Polyurethane and Composites (Deadline: 5 October 2024)
- Status and Progress of Soluble Polymers II (Deadline: 15 October 2024)
- Advances in Photopolymerization Process and Applications (Deadline: 25 October 2024)
- Effects of Inhibitors on Polymerization, Properties, and Final Application of Polymers (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Recent Advances in the Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Supramolecular Polymers: Structural Diversity and Supramolecular Chirality (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Latest Advances in Photopolymerization (Deadline: 15 November 2024)
- Advanced Polymer Materials: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
