Journal Scope
Macromolecules publishes original research on all fundamental aspects of macromolecular science including synthesis, polymerization mechanisms and kinetics, chemical modification, solution/melt/solid-state characteristics, and surface properties of organic, inorganic, and naturally occurring polymers. The papers showcase innovative concepts, experimental methods/observations, and theoretical approaches. That research is presented in comprehensive reports, brief communications to the editor, and technical notes.

Macromolecules is #1 in total citations in Polymer Science, with 88,896 total cites — more than twice the number of citations as the next ranked journal. Macromolecules has an ISI Impact Factor of 4.539.*

"It is an exciting time for research in polymer science. Recent major advances in all areas of synthesis, molecular characterization, structural analysis, property development, simulation, and theoretical understanding—have underscored the importance and vitality of our field."

—Editor Timothy P. Lodge

*Based on the 2009 Journal Citation Reports® by Thomson Reuters