International Journal of Polymer Science & Engineering

International Journal of Polymer Science & Engineering

International Journal of Polymer Science & Engineering [2455-8745(e)] is a peer-reviewed hybrid open-access journal launched in 2015 that covers all aspects of polymer science and engineering. Journal mainly focuses on polymerization techniques and recent advances in plastic engineering.

• Polymer Synthesis and Polymerization Techniques: Research on addition, condensation, ionic, radical, coordination, ring-opening, emulsion, suspension, solution, bulk, and controlled/living polymerization, including reaction mechanisms, kinetics, catalysts, initiators, and process optimization.
• Polymer Chemistry and Molecular Characterization: Studies on polymer structure, molecular weight, copolymer composition, functional groups, chain architecture, crosslinking, branching, degradation, and chemical characterization using spectroscopic, chromatographic, thermal, and molecular techniques.
• Biopolymers and Biodegradable Polymers: Research on natural and synthetic biodegradable polymers, PLA and related materials, protein-based polymers, polysaccharides, biodegradable films, plasticizers, additives, degradation mechanisms, hydrolysis, enzymatic depolymerization, and sustainable polymer design.
• Polymer Composites and Biocomposites: Studies on fiber-reinforced polymers, nanocomposites, biocomposites, hybrid composites, polymer matrices, filler–matrix interactions, interfacial properties, mechanical performance, and multifunctional composite systems.
• Polymer Processing and Plastic Engineering: Research on extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, compression molding, film processing, fiber spinning, compounding, additive manufacturing, and other processing technologies relevant to plastics and polymer products. The journal identifies plastic engineering as a major focus area.
• Polymer Rheology and Processing Behavior: Studies on melt flow, viscoelasticity, shear behavior, extensional rheology, polymer blends, processing stability, flow-induced orientation, and rheological characterization relevant to manufacturing and product performance.
• Polymer Nanotechnology: Research on polymer nanoparticles, nanofibers, nanogels, nano- and microparticles, polymer–nanomaterial interfaces, nanostructured polymers, functional nanocomposites, and nanoscale approaches to polymer design and applications.
• Hydrogels and Smart Polymers: Studies on hydrogels, stimuli-responsive polymers, shape-memory polymers, self-healing polymers, pH- and temperature-responsive systems, mucoadhesive polymers, and smart materials for biomedical, industrial, and environmental applications.
• Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Polymers: Research on polymeric biomaterials, drug-delivery systems, tissue-engineering scaffolds, implants, controlled release, insulin delivery, mucoadhesive systems, biocompatibility, biodegradable carriers, and polymer-based medical technologies.
• Polymer Blends, Alloys, and Compatibilization: Studies on miscibility, phase behavior, morphology, compatibilizers, interfacial adhesion, thermodynamic interactions, processing, and performance of polymer blends and polymer alloys.
• Polymer Mechanics and Engineering Properties: Research on tensile, impact, fatigue, fracture, creep, viscoelastic, thermal, barrier, electrical, optical, and tribological properties of polymers and polymer-based materials.
• Polymer Degradation, Stability, and Aging: Studies on thermal, oxidative, photochemical, hydrolytic, environmental, and mechanical degradation, stabilization, weathering, service-life prediction, and durability of polymeric materials.
• Polymer Recycling and Circular Materials: Research on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, hydrolysis, alcoholysis, depolymerization, dry-heat processes, enzymatic recycling, sorting, recovery, upcycling, reuse, and circular-economy approaches to polymer waste.
• Sustainable and Green Polymer Engineering: Studies on renewable feedstocks, bio-based polymers, low-carbon processing, solvent reduction, green synthesis, degradable plastics, resource efficiency, life-cycle considerations, and environmentally responsible polymer technologies.
• Polymer Membranes and Separation Technologies: Research on polymeric membranes for gas separation, water purification, filtration, desalination, dialysis, fuel cells, and industrial separations, including membrane fabrication, transport behavior, fouling, durability, and performance optimization.
• Coatings, Adhesives, Films, and Surface Engineering: Studies on polymer coatings, thin films, adhesives, sealants, barrier films, packaging films, surface modification, corrosion protection, functional surfaces, and performance of polymeric interfaces.
• Elastomers, Rubbers, and Thermoplastic Elastomers: Research on natural and synthetic rubbers, elastomer blends, vulcanization, reinforcement, aging, mechanical behavior, thermoplastic elastomers, and applications in engineering, automotive, biomedical, and industrial systems.
• Polymer Applications in Energy and Electronics: Studies on conducting polymers, dielectric polymers, polymer electrolytes, energy-storage materials, fuel-cell membranes, flexible electronics, sensors, photovoltaic materials, and polymer systems for energy and electronic devices.
• Computational and Modeling Approaches in Polymer Science: Research using molecular dynamics, finite-element methods, computational chemistry, multiscale modeling, machine learning, process simulation, and data-driven methods to predict polymer structure, properties, processing, and performance.
• Emerging and Interdisciplinary Polymer Technologies: Research integrating polymer science with biotechnology, nanotechnology, materials engineering, environmental science, chemical engineering, medicine, electronics, and manufacturing where polymer science or polymer engineering forms the central scientific contribution.