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Polymer Physics

Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

Polymer physics is a dynamic field at the intersection of statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, and polymer science. This Topic invites contributions that explore the fundamental and applied aspects of polymer behavior, including conformational fluctuations, mechanical properties, and the kinetics of polymerization and degradation.

We welcome research on theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to polymer dynamics, structure–property relationships, and phase behavior. Topics of interest include polymer rheology, self-assembly, network formation, viscoelasticity, and emerging trends such as machine learning applications in polymer physics. Studies addressing the impact of thermal fluctuations, non-equilibrium phenomena, and novel polymeric materials are also encouraged.

By bringing together cutting-edge research, this Topic aims to advance our understanding of polymer systems, fostering discussions on new methodologies and interdisciplinary perspectives. We invite physicists, chemists, materials scientists, and engineers to contribute original research, reviews, and perspective articles.

Join us in shaping the future of polymer physics.

Prof. Dr. Martin Kröger
Dr. Ying Li
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • polymer dynamics
  • statistical mechanics of polymers
  • polymer rheology
  • phase transitions in polymers
  • polymer self-assembly
  • viscoelasticity
  • polymer network mechanics
  • computational polymer physics
  • non-equilibrium polymer systems
  • machine learning in polymer science
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Participating Journals

Materials
Open Access
53,745 Articles
Launched in 2008
3.2Impact Factor
6.4CiteScore
15 DaysMedian Time to First Decision
Q2Highest JCR Category Ranking
Physchem
Open Access
167 Articles
Launched in 2021
1.7Impact Factor
2.1CiteScore
24 DaysMedian Time to First Decision
Q4Highest JCR Category Ranking
Polymers
Open Access
30,039 Articles
Launched in 2009
4.9Impact Factor
9.7CiteScore
14 DaysMedian Time to First Decision
Q1Highest JCR Category Ranking
AppliedPhys
Open Access
6 Articles
Launched in 2025
-Impact Factor
-CiteScore
39 DaysMedian Time to First Decision
-Highest JCR Category Ranking
Laboratories
Open Access
34 Articles
Launched in 2024
-Impact Factor
-CiteScore
18 DaysMedian Time to First Decision
-Highest JCR Category Ranking

Published Papers