Journal profile · Polymer Science
European Polymer Journal
ISSN 0014-3057 · eISSN 1873-1945 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Monthly · Founded 1965
European Polymer Journal: CAS Zone 2 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 6.79; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,330; review about 70 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 683 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
European Polymer Journal is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 2 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization, biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties and Polymer crystallization and properties, together about 28.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Polymers and Plastics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
European Polymer Journal is dedicated to publishing work on fundamental and applied polymer chemistry and macromolecular materials. The journal covers all aspects of polymer synthesis, including polymerization mechanisms and chemical functional transformations, with a focus on novel polymers and the relationships between molecular structure and polymer properties. In addition, we welcome submissions on bio-based or renewable polymers, stimuli-responsive systems and polymer bio-hybrids. European Polymer Journal also publishes research on the biomedical application of polymers, including drug delivery and regenerative medicine. The main scope is covered but not limited to the following core research areas:Polymer synthesis and functionalization • Novel synthetic routes for polymerization, functional modification, controlled/living polymerization and precision polymers. Stimuli-responsive polymers • Including shape memory and self-healing polymers. Supramolecular polymers and self-assembly • Molecular recognition and higher order polymer structures. Renewable and sustainable polymers • Bio-based, biodegradable and anti-microbial polymers and polymeric bio-nanocomposites. Polymers at interfaces and surfaces • Chemistry and engineering of surfaces with biological relevance, including patterning, antifouling polymers and polymers for membrane applications. Biomedical applications and nanomedicine • Polymers for regenerative medicine, drug delivery molecular release and gene therapyThe scope of European Polymer Journal no longer includes Polymer Physics. We would strongly recommend that authors consider submitting Polymer Physics papers to our excellent sister title Polymer https://www.journals.elsevier.com/polymerArticle Types and Submission European Polymer Journal publishes the following article types: original research papers, review articles, featured articles, short communications and Research Insights.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Polymer Science
Editor-in-chief Richard HoogenboomPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 15 in mainland China (about 21%); most named Mainland China 15, United Kingdom 8, Australia 7, France 6, Belgium 6 (70 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationChemistry11.1%
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMaterials Science9.7%
- Polymer crystallization and propertiesMaterials Science8%
- Polymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesMaterials Science7.9%
- Synthesis and properties of polymersMaterials Science7.7%
- Conducting polymers and applicationsMaterials Science5%
- Polymer composites and self-healingMaterials Science4.9%
- Photopolymerization techniques and applicationsChemistry4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 6.79LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 11.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 11.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.06LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.13LetPub ·
- h-index
- 120LetPub ·
- h-index
- 209OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 12,283OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6.61OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 16.66%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 575LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 19,903 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 554 | 148 | 331 |
| 2025 | 683 | 162 | 2,802 |
| 2024 | 848 | 248 | 10,658 |
| 2023 | 797 | 167 | 14,880 |
| 2022 | 726 | 129 | 16,249 |
| 2021 | 612 | 117 | 17,171 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
70 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 2.9 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 2.9 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 5%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 7 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 33 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 70 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,330 / EUR 4,050 / GBP 3,470 / JPY 537,050 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,680 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted8
- featured articlesEuropean Polymer Journal publishes the following article types: original research papers, review articles, featured articles, short communications and Research …Length not stated
- original paperPapers may fall either into the category of original papers dealing with substances of high molecular weight, or that of review articles covering the literature…Length not stated
- original research papersEuropean Polymer Journal publishes the following article types: original research papers, review articles, featured articles, short communications and Research …Length not stated
- perspectivePapers may fall either into the category of original papers dealing with substances of high molecular weight, or that of review articles covering the literature…Length not stated
- research insightsEuropean Polymer Journal publishes the following article types: original research papers, review articles, featured articles, short communications and Research …Length not stated
- review articlePapers may fall either into the category of original papers dealing with substances of high molecular weight, or that of review articles covering the literature…Length not stated
- review articlesEuropean Polymer Journal publishes the following article types: original research papers, review articles, featured articles, short communications and Research …Length not stated
- short communicationsEuropean Polymer Journal publishes the following article types: original research papers, review articles, featured articles, short communications and Research …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1965
- ISSN
- 0014-3057
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-1945
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about European Polymer Journal
What CAS zone is European Polymer Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, European Polymer Journal is in Zone 2 of Chemistry, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Polymer Science. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of European Polymer Journal?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 6.79; CiteScore 11.6, h-index 209.
How long does peer review take at European Polymer Journal?
The publisher reports about 70 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 2.9 months. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of European Polymer Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of European Polymer Journal based?
Of the 70 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 15 (about 21%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (15), United Kingdom (8) and Australia (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index European Polymer Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, European Polymer Journal is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is European Polymer Journal open access, and what is the APC?
European Polymer Journal is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,330.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .