Journal profile · Polymer Science
Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia
ISSN 0104-1428 · eISSN 1678-5169 · Associacao Brasileira de Polimeros · BRAZIL · Quarterly
Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia: CAS Zone 4 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.55; fully open access; APC about USD 230; review 6–12 weeks (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 48 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia is published by Associacao Brasileira de Polimeros and is in Zone 4 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties and Polymer crystallization and properties, together about 37.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Biomaterials and Polymers and Plastics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Polímeros: Ciência e Tecnologia is a technical-scientific journal, published by the Brazilian Polymer Association (ABPol), which is open access, peer-reviewed, and publishing original articles, review articles, and short communications in the field of polymer science and technology. The journal covers a wide range of topics related to the synthesis, characterization, processing, properties, recycling, and applications of polymeric materials. Contributions that advance the academic, industrial, and technological development of the polymer sector are welcomed. The scope includes, but is not limited to: Polymer chemistry and physics Polymer processing and engineering Nanocomposites and functional polymers Biopolymers and biodegradable materials Polymer blends, mixtures, and composites Polymer recycling and sustainability Applications in packaging, automotive, biomedical, and electronics sectors Market trends and innovation in polymers The journal encourages contributions from researchers both from Brazil and abroad, valuing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate fundamental research with practical applications.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Polymer Science
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMaterials Science16.1%
- Polymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesMaterials Science12.2%
- Polymer crystallization and propertiesMaterials Science9.5%
- Natural Fiber Reinforced CompositesMaterials Science9.5%
- Nanocomposite Films for Food PackagingMaterials Science5.2%
- Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsMaterials Science3.8%
- Microplastics and Plastic PollutionEnvironmental Science3.7%
- Recycling and Waste Management TechniquesEnvironmental Science3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 4 |
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 ScienceCASSciELOPublisher website
Other: Latindex
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
- 1.55LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.36LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.6LetPub ·
- h-index
- 20LetPub ·
- h-index
- 54OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 685OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.27OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 18.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 99.24%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 48LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,963 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 44 | 2 |
| 2025 | 48 | 48 | 60 |
| 2024 | 42 | 42 | 108 |
| 2023 | 43 | 43 | 223 |
| 2022 | 42 | 42 | 353 |
| 2021 | 38 | 38 | 263 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 40 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer review, Unspecified 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 230 / BRL 800 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | BRL 800 | — | — | |
| LetPub | BRL 800 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 300 | — | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Publication ethics Ethics and Misconduct, Correction and Retraction Policy3
The journal Polímeros: Ciência e Tecnologia values the integrity of scientific output and adopts good editorial practices in addressing potential ethical misconduct, following international guidelines such as those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and national guidelines such as the Guide to Good Practices for Strengthening Ethics in Scientific Publishing. Cases of misconduct involvin…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
The authors grant the right of first publication to Polímeros: Ciência e Tecnologia and retain the copyright of their work. It will be licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution CC BY 4.0. This license allows the content to be copied, distributed, transmitted, adapted, and used for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the authors and the original source, as specif…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access
This journal follows the Open Access model, providing unrestricted virtual access (including financial restrictions) to all scientific texts published by the journal. Open Access is the condition where the copyright holder of a scholarly work grants usage rights to others using an open license (Creative Commons Attribution - CC-BY) allowing for immediate free access to the work and permitting any …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to Polímeros: Ciência e Tecnologia must strictly follow the journal’s guidelines, available on its website. Submissions that do not comply with the guidelines will be returned to the authors for correction/adjustment. This verification is carried out by the Editorial Assistant of Polímeros, who will assist the corresponding author in preparing the manuscript in the requir…
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
- Associacao Brasileira de Polimeros
- Country or region
- BRAZIL
- Language
- Portuguese, English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- ISSN
- 0104-1428
- Electronic ISSN
- 1678-5169
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia
What CAS zone is Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia is in Zone 4 of Chemistry, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Polymer Science. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.55; CiteScore 2.7, h-index 54.
How long does peer review take at Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia?
Authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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.
Which databases index Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science, CAS and SciELO; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia open access, and what is the APC?
Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 230.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; 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: .