Journal Guide

Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology is a peer-reviewed technical publication for new work in the fields of polymer modifiers and additives, vinyl polymers and selected review papers. Over half of all papers in JVAT are based on technology of additives and modifiers for all classes of polymers: thermoset polymers and both condensation and addition thermoplastics. Papers on vinyl technology include PVC additives.

Macromolecular Bioscience is a leading journal at the intersection of polymer and materials sciences with life science and medicine. Celebrating its 10th birthday in 2010 the journal is ranked among the top 5 biomaterials journals and is listed among the top 10 polymer journals, with a 2009 ISI Impact Factor of 3.108. Macromolecular Bioscience offers an attractive mixture of high-quality Reviews, Feature Articles, Communications, and Full Papers. Macromolecular Bioscience also includes Book Reviews, Essays, and Conference Reports. With average publication times of 4 months and listing in major indices, including Medline, Macromolecular Bioscience is the journal of choice for your best contributions at the intersection of polymer and life sciences.

Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics combines the longest tradition in the field of polymer science with the publication of newest results, latest trends, and their critical evaluation. It offers an attractive mixture of high-quality Full Papers, Talents, Trends, and Highlights in all areas of polymer science -from chemistry to physical chemistry and materials science. The journal also includes Book Reviews, Essays, Macromolecular News, and Conference Reports. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics was founded in 1943 by Hermann Staudinger, who received the Nobel Prize in 1953 for his pioneering work in proving the existence of macromolecules. With an again increased 2009 Impact Factor of 2.570, MCP is among the top-10 of journals publishing original research in polymer science, making Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics the journal of choice for your best original research articles. Special Series.

Macromolecular Materials and Engineering is the high-quality polymer science journal dedicated to the design, modification, characterization, and processing of advanced polymeric materials. With a 2009 Impact Factor of 1.742 it is ranked among the top journals publishing original research in polymer science. As stated by Professor Rolf Mulhaupt, member of the Executive Advisory Board, 'Macromolecular Materials and Engineering provides a very effective platform for scientific exchange in the multidisciplinary field of advanced materials research on engineering polymers as well as tailor-made functional polymer systems and new polymer additives'. The journal presents strictly peer-reviewed Feature Articles/Reviews, Full Papers and Communications. It also includes Book Reviews, Essays, Macromolecular News and Conference Reports. Special Issues.

Macromolecular Rapid Communications is one of the most cited journals publishing original research in general macromolecular science, from chemistry and physics of polymers to polymers in materials science and life sciences. The journal ranks #2 among all journals primarily devoted to original research in general polymer science. With a further increased Impact Factor of 4.263 (2009) and average publication times of 3 months from submission to online publication Macromolecular Rapid Communications is your journal of choice for fast publication of high priority results. Special Series.

Macromolecular Reaction Engineering is the only high-quality journal dedicated exclusively to academic and industrial research in the field of polymer reaction engineering. Following last year's excellent first rating, MRE recently could further increase its Impact Factor by 40% to the 2009 value of 1.488. The journal presents strictly peer-reviewed Feature Articles/Reviews, Full Papers and Communications. It also includes Book Reviews, Essays, Macromolecular News and Conference Reports.

Macromolecular Research is a scientific journal published monthly by the Polymer Society of Korea. Macromolecular Research publishes original researches on all aspects of polymer science, engineering, and technology as well as new emerging technologies using polymeric materials including nanotechnology, biotechnology, and information technology in forms of Articles, Communications, Notes, Reviews, and Feature articles.

Macromolecular Theory and Simulations is the only high-quality polymer science journal dedicated exclusively to theory and simulations, covering all aspects from macromolecular theory to advanced computer simulation techniques. With a 2009 Impact Factor of 1.683 it is ranked among the top journals publishing original research in polymer science. As stated by Professor Kurt Kremer, member of the Executive Advisory Board, 'Macromolecular Theory & Simulations provides extensive and timely coverage of the most relevant topics in the theory of macromolecules. This includes, e.g., studies on morphology, molecular assemblies, polyelectrolytes, by means of both, classical paper and pencil theory, as well as advanced computer techniques. It is a forum for many highly ranked groups throughout the world and thus represents an important part of today's scientific production in the field.' The journal presents strictly peer-reviewed Feature Articles/Reviews, Full Papers and Communications. It also includes Book Reviews, Essays, Macromolecular News and Conference Reports. Special Series.

Macromolecules publishes original, fundamental, and impactful research on all aspects of polymer science. Typical papers published in Macromolecules showcase important and innovative concepts, experimental methods/observations, and theoretical/computational approaches that demonstrate a fundamental advance in the understanding of polymers.

Topics of interest include, but are not exclusively limited to:

• Polymer synthesis (e.g., controlled polymerizations, polymerization catalysis, post polymerization modification, new monomer structures and polymer architectures, and polymerization mechanisms/kinetics analysis)
• Polymer phase behavior, thermodynamics, dynamics, and ordering/disordering phenomena (e.g., self-assembly, gelation, crystallization, solution/melt/solid-state characteristics)
• Structure and properties (e.g., mechanical and rheological properties, surface/interfacial characteristics, electronic and transport properties)
• New state of the art characterizations (e.g., spectroscopy, scattering, microscopy, rheology)
• Simulation and theoretical methods (e.g,. Monte Carlo, molecular dynamics, multi-scale/coarse-grained modeling)
• Renewable/sustainable polymers
• Polymer networks
• Responsive polymers
• Electro-, magneto- and opto-active macromolecules
• Inorganic polymers
• Charge-transporting polymers (e.g., ion-containing, semiconducting, and conducting)
• Nanostructured polymers
• Polymer composites

Materials Advances is an international, gold open access journal, publishing high-quality research across the breadth of materials science. The journal accepts experimental or theoretical studies that report new understanding, applications, properties and synthesis of materials, building on and complementing the materials content already published across the Royal Society of Chemistry journal portfolio. Submissions are handled by our high profile associate editors, all of whom also look after submissions to Journal of Materials Chemistry A, B & C. The Materials Advances publishing experience comes with the reputation, standards, commitment and expertise you would expect from an RSC journal, plus the visibility boost that comes from being open access and part of the Journal of Materials Chemistry family.

Materials Chemistry Frontiers is devoted to the publication of original contributions at the interface of chemistry and materials science, with topics spanning but not limited to energy materials, catalysis, biomaterials, nanoscience, polymers, luminescent materials, and sensors. The journal places an emphasis on original research that demonstrates conceptual advancements with emerging applications, rather than primarily reporting technological improvements. Together with Organic Chemistry Frontiers and Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers, this suite of journals offers an authoritative portfolio that is jointly owned by the Chinese Chemical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and partner institutions.

Materials Horizons is a leading journal for the publication of exceptionally high quality, innovative materials science. The journal places an emphasis on original research that demonstrates a new concept or a new way of thinking (a conceptual advance), in addition to outstanding articles featuring truly breakthrough developments. Materials Horizons spans the entire breadth of materials science, including theoretical or experimental studies that report new understanding, applications, properties and synthesis of materials.