Journal profile · Polymer Science
Express Polymer Letters
ISSN 1788-618X · BME-PT and GTE · HUNGARY · Monthly
Express Polymer Letters: CAS Zone 3 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.41; diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 34 days (submission to final decision, publisher); community-reported acceptance: 50%; 96 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Express Polymer Letters is published by BME-PT and GTE and is in Zone 3 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties, biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties and Polymer crystallization and properties, together about 30.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Polymers and Plastics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The main scope of Express Polymer Letters (Express Polym Lett; ISSN 1788-618X) is to provide a very fast first publication possibility related to the following topics: polymers; polymer composites; blends and alloys; nanomaterials; molecular engineering; tailor-made polymers; biopolymers (bio-based or biodegradable polymers); biocompatible polymers; smart polymers; polymer gels and membranes; reinforcements and fillers; polymer processing technologies; rubbers and rubber technologies; interfaces, interphases and adhesion; thin-layer technologies; material testing and properties; recycling; modelling and simulation. Beside regular articles we are ready to publish any short original publication (letter), proof of concept as well as review articles covering broader topics: Biopolymers Elastromers Fibrous polymers Functional polymers Medical polymers Polymer chemistry Polymer foams Recycling of polymers Smart polymers Testing, simulation and modeling Thermoplastics, blends Thermoplastic composites Thermoset composites Thermoset polymers, coatings
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Polymer Science
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Hungary 5, United States 1, United Kingdom 1, Malaysia 1, South Africa 1 (9 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Polymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesMaterials Science13.1%
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMaterials Science10.3%
- Polymer crystallization and propertiesMaterials Science7.3%
- Polymer composites and self-healingMaterials Science6%
- Synthesis and properties of polymersMaterials Science5.3%
- Conducting polymers and applicationsMaterials Science5.2%
- Epoxy Resin Curing ProcessesEngineering5%
- Natural Fiber Reinforced CompositesMaterials Science4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of ScienceCASPublisher website
Other: EBSCO, EBSCO Information Services
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 2.41LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2023
- 2.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2023
- 5.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.39LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.55LetPub ·
- h-index
- 60LetPub ·
- h-index
- 97OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,172OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.39OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 8.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 84LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,962 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54 | 54 | 4 |
| 2025 | 96 | 96 | 185 |
| 2024 | 96 | 96 | 400 |
| 2023 | 96 | 96 | 644 |
| 2022 | 96 | 96 | 825 |
| 2021 | 88 | 88 | 1,086 |
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
34 dayssubmission to final decision · community reports about 2.2 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 2.2 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 50%LetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 19%Publisher website ·
- Desk decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 40 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to final decision
- 34 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 14 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | EUR 80 | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted8, with length limits
- editorial corner – a personal viewEditorial corner – a personal view: The opinions of one or two researchers, typically from narrower fields of expertise, reflect the state-of-the-art and prospe…Length not stated
- proof of conceptBeside regular articles we are ready to publish any short original publication (letter), proof of concept as well as review articles covering broader topics:Length not stated
- regular articlesBeside regular articles we are ready to publish any short original publication (letter), proof of concept as well as review articles covering broader topics:Length not stated
- research articleResearch article: Research paper of max. 6000-8000 words in length, with tables, illustrations, equations and references, in which hypotheses are tested, the re…Length not stated
- reviewformat and length than research papers. Review papers are typically less than 12.000 words, including references. Editorial corner – a personal view:main text ≤ 12,000 words
- review articleReview article: Only review papers that provide a novel perspective and critical evaluation will be considered.Length not stated
- review articlesBeside regular articles we are ready to publish any short original publication (letter), proof of concept as well as review articles covering broader topics:Length not stated
- short original publication (letter)Beside regular articles we are ready to publish any short original publication (letter), proof of concept as well as review articles covering broader topics:Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints, Self-archiving
- License & copyright 3. Copyright
Copyright is transferred to BME-PT upon acceptance. Model summary
Upon acceptance for publication in Express Polymer Letters, the author transfers the copyright of the Work to BME-PT (“Publisher”) (for U.S. government employees: to the extent transferable). The copyright transfer includes the exclusive rights to publish and distribute the Work and the material contained therein globally, in all languages and formats, including current and future media, and to li…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
No fees for authors or readers Model summary
Free for the authors. Free for the readers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Single-blind peer review by at least two external reviewers, with plagiarism screening by editors using WoS and Google Scholar databases. Model summary
The strict single-blind peer reviewing by at least two external reviewers (including screening for plagiarism prior to sending the manuscript to the reviewers, carried out personally by the editors using the databases of WoS and Google Scholar) and editing process is very rapid; the publication may appear even within 3-4 months after submitting the manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Submitted version may be deposited in personal websites, institutional/employer repositories, and non-profit subject-specific preprint servers with no embargo period. Model summary
Submitted Version: Authors may deposit the submitted version of their manuscript (i.e. the version prior to peer review) in the author’s personal website, the author’s institutional or employer repository and non-profit subject-specific preprint servers or repositories. There is no embargo period for self-archiving the submitted version.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving
Accepted version may be deposited in institutional repositories with citation and DOI link, no embargo period. Model summary
Accepted Version: The peer-reviewed, accepted version of the article may be deposited in institutional repositories, with full citation and a working DOI link to the version hosted by Express Polymer Letters. No embargo period applies.
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
- BME-PT and GTE
- Country or region
- HUNGARY
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- ISSN
- 1788-618X
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Express Polymer Letters
What CAS zone is Express Polymer Letters in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Express Polymer Letters is in Zone 3 of Chemistry, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Polymer Science. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Express Polymer Letters?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.41; CiteScore 4.5, h-index 97.
How long does peer review take at Express Polymer Letters?
The publisher reports about 34 days (submission to final decision); authors report an average review time of about 2.2 months; the community-reported acceptance is “50%”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 19%. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Express Polymer Letters based?
Of the 9 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Hungary (5), United States (1) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Express Polymer Letters?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Express Polymer Letters is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science and CAS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Express Polymer Letters open access, and what is the APC?
Express Polymer Letters is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .