Polymer Journal

Papers
(The TQCC of Polymer Journal is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)
ArticleCitations
Soft electroactive polymer actuators based on regioregular/regiorandom-poly(3-hexylthiophene) blends with a nanofiber structure50
Evaluation of the rheological and rupture properties of gelatin-based hydrogels blended with polymers to determine their drug diffusion behavior46
Synthesis of main-chain-type triphenylarsine polymers46
Dispersion of submicron-sized SiO2/Al2O3-coated TiO2 particles and efficient encapsulation via the emulsion copolymerization of methacrylates using a thermoresponsive polymerizable nonionic surfactant46
Formation of shish-like fibril crystals from the melt of blends of cyclic and linear polyethylene under shear flow41
Tailoring aggregation behavior and crystalline structure of stretchable polymer semiconductors via a novel Lewis acid dopant40
Kinetics and morphologies of syndiotactic polystyrene crystallized isothermally over a wide temperature range38
Preparation of self-healing vulcanized natural rubber with multiple self-healing factors by using a MgO‒ZnO coactivator37
Development of composite electrolyte membranes with functional polymer nanofiber frameworks35
Characterization of deproteinized natural rubber modified via graft copolymerization with styrene/acrylonitrile and reinforced with cellulose nanofibers34
Phantom chain simulations for fracture of polymer networks created from star polymer mixtures of different functionalities32
Carrier-free nano-prodrugs for enhanced cancer therapy: stimuli-responsive design and applications31
Development of electroresponsive functional soft materials by electroresponsive dopants30
Frustrated element-blocks: A new platform for constructing unique stimuli-responsive luminescent materials29
BIAN-based durable polymer metal complex as a cathode material for Li–O2 battery applications28
Ultrastrong carbon fibers achieved through nanoscale tailoring28
Advances in injectable hydrogels with biological and physicochemical functions for cell delivery27
Effect of the ordered network polymer structure of cyclic-siloxane-type liquid crystalline epoxy thermosets on their fracture toughness and thermal conductivity25
Fabrication of a peptide–AuNP–TiO2 nanocomposite and its application as a VOC sensor25
Functionalization of phenylazomethine dendrimers24
Invention of biobased polymer alloys and their application in plastic automobile parts22
Graft copolymerization of triethylene glycol dimethacrylate onto natural rubber21
Synthesis and urea adsorption capacity of a strong, acidic hollow nanoparticle21
Processing optimization of PEDOT:PSS and PEDOT:PSS/Tween 80 films19
Understanding vitrimer properties through various aspects of inhomogeneity19
Conjugated polymers with thiophene-fused thiaborin units and their strong intermolecular interactions18
Catalyst-transfer system in stoichiometry-independent AA+BB-type Migita–Kosugi–Stille coupling polycondensation using ester-functionalized dibromo monomer18
Crystallization behavior of isotactic polypropylene containing a fibrous nucleating agent in a flow field18
Green synthesis of polyacrylamide/polyanionic cellulose hydrogels composited with Zr-based coordination polymer and their enhanced mechanical and adsorptive properties18
Special issue: Rising Stars in Polymer Science 202117
Production technology and applications of honeycomb films17
Conformational relaxation of ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer at a solid interface17
Functionalization of acyclic xenonucleic acid with modified nucleobases16
Synthesis and two-dimensional ordering of asymmetrically polymer–brush–decorated cellulose nanocrystals16
Retardation of the growth rate of the basal and overgrown lamellar crystals of PCL/PVME miscible binary blends with thickness confinement16
Effect of adding lithium chloride on the radical copolymerization of lithium p-styrenesulfonate and acrylamide16
Trade-off effect between the stress and strain range in the soft elasticity of liquid crystalline elastomers16
Control of surface structure and properties by side chain effects of polymers16
External stimulus control of structural color visibility using colloidal particles covered with a catecholic polymer shell layer15
Effect of heat treatment time on the PTC behavior of wollastonite/CB/CPE composites15
Development of a pressure-sensitive adhesive utilizing a highly sensitive cross-linking system with photoanionic curing15
Characteristic changes in the structures and properties of polyimides induced by very high pressures up to 8 GPa15
Special issue: Current topics in liquid–liquid phase separation15
Molecular dynamics simulation of complexation between plasmid DNA and cationic peptides15
Facile and efficient synthesis of N-benzyl chitosan via a one-pot reductive amination utilizing 2-picoline borane15
Ultrasoft all-hydrogel aqueous lithium-ion battery with a coaxial fiber structure14
Polymeric core-crosslinked particles prepared via a nanoemulsion-mediated process: from particle design and structural characterization to in vivo behavior in chemotherapy14
Supramolecular organogel of polyureas containing POSS units in the main chain: dependence on the POSS and comonomer structures13
Isolation of hetero-telechelic polyethylene glycol with groups of different reactivity at the chain ends13
Rational design of dual Chemo- and Thermo-responsive phase separation of Poly(4-hydroxystyrene) in non-aqueous media13
Ring-opening alternating copolymerization of cyclic anhydrides and isobutylene oxide using organobase catalysts13
Water-soluble guanidinylated chitosan: a candidate material for protein delivery systems13
Conjugation in polysiloxane copolymers via unexpected Si-O-Si dπ-pπ overlap, a second mechanism?13
Amphiphilic block copolymer surfactant-containing quaternized pyridinium salt segments for color dispersion13
Off-stoichiometry effect on the physical properties of epoxy resins13
Role of the nucleating agent masterbatch carrier resin in the nonisothermal crystallization kinetics of polypropylene13
Biomolecular liquid‒liquid phase separation associated with repetitive genomic elements12
Syndioselective coordination (Co)polymerization of triphenylamine-substituted styrenes via a scandium catalyst system12
Development of heat-responsive adhesive materials that are stable during use and quickly deteriorate during dismantling12
Adhesive properties of low-cross-linking density cured epoxy resin12
Immobilization of β-cyclodextrin onto polypropylene nonwoven fabric based on photooxidative surface modification12
Tailoring the mechanical properties of binary polypropylene blends with polymorphic and oriented hierarchical structures12
Bacterial cellulose production, functionalization, and development of hybrid materials using synthetic biology12
Fluorophore-glucan conjugate for oligosaccharide sensing in aqueous media11
Cross-linking polybutadiene rubber via a thiol-ene reaction with polycysteine as a degradable cross-linker11
Preparation and recycling property of nanofiber-reinforced polystyrene molded product using the emulsion-forming ability of chitin nanofibers11
Synthesis and characterization of ester-free poly(trimethylene carbonate) bearing long-alkyl moieties and its degradation11
Crystallization temperature as a dominant factor governing the aggregation structure and mechanical properties of poly(ether ether ketone)11
PJ ZEON award for outstanding papers in Polymer Journal 202211
Synthesis of polypyrrole and its derivative nanoparticles via a surfactant-free coupling polymerization protocol11
New strategy for lowering the energy levels of one frontier molecular orbital in conjugated molecules and polymers based on Aza-substitution at the isolated HOMO or LUMO11
Solar-driven photocatalytic hydrogen production thiophene-quinoxaline-based polymer dots with tunable molecular weight10
Self-assembly of low-molecular-weight cellulose into nanostructured macroscopic materials10
Functionalization of keratin nanoparticles by their internal modifications10
Depth analysis of local conformation in poly(methyl methacrylate) adsorbed onto SiOx studied by soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy combined with an Ar gas cluster ion beam10
Facile construction of giant polymeric chains through strain-promoted azide-alkyne cycloaddition10
Extended conjugated carbonyl-containing polymer as a negative electrode material for Na-ion batteries10
Synchrotron X-ray-analyzed inner structure of polyethylene spherulites and atomistic simulation of a trigger of the lamellar twisting phenomenon10
Semiautomated experiment with a robotic system and data generation by foundation models for synthesis of polyamic acid particles10
Influence of network heterogeneity on the nanoscale mechanical properties of epoxy resins10
Oxidative (co)polymerization of dithiarubicene derivatives and electrochromic properties of narrow-bandgap conjugated polymers10
Structures and properties of temperature-responsive gels with homogeneous networks prepared by photogelation of four-armed star-shaped poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)10
Simple machine learning model for the glass transition temperatures of hydrated polymers10
Deprotection of the tert-butyl ester of poly(n-butyl methacrylate-b-tert-butyl methacrylate) under flow conditions by heterogeneous catalysts leading to acidic diblock copolymers10
Electrostatic control of protein adsorption onto negatively charged crystalline cello-oligosaccharide assemblies10
Rheological and mechanical properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) doped with lithium salts9
High-performance, multi-component epoxy resin simulation for predicting thermo-mechanical property evolution during curing9
TEMPO-catalyzed oxidation of polysaccharides9
Polymerization-induced vitrification, apparent phase separation, and reaction acceleration during bulk polymerization9
Discovery of island-nanomatrix structure in natural rubber9
Preparation of photocrosslinked spherical hydrogels bearing β-cyclodextrin and application in immobilizing microbes to decompose organic pollutants9
Carbon nanotubes functionalized with α-aminoisobutyric acid-containing peptide increase gene delivery efficiency in plant mitochondria9
Effects of cross-linking units on the heat resistance and heat insulation properties of polysilsesquioxane-based materials9
Hydroquinone-substituted polyallylamine: redox capability for aqueous polymer–air secondary batteries and recyclability9
Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-based temperature- and pH-responsive polymer materials for application in biomedical fields9
Post-functionalization of alternating π-conjugated copolymers containing fluorene moieties via anodic chlorination using AlCl38
Adhesive-ligand-independent cell-shaping controlled by the lateral deformability of a condensed polymer matrix8
Effective incorporation of divinylbenzene in the isospecific styrene polymerization catalyzed by an aryl-substituted [OSSO]-type zirconium(IV) complex8
Special issue: Molecular picture of heterogeneity in polymer networks: from thermosetting polymers to elastomers and gels8
In situ photo-on-demand phosgenation reactions with chloroform for syntheses of polycarbonates and polyurethanes8
Supramolecular assemblies and polymer recognition based on polygonal and pillar-shaped macrocycles “pillar[n]arenes”8
Novel bio-based flexible bisphenol epoxy resin derived from cashew nut shell liquid8
Electrical conductivities and mechanical properties of porous cellulose nanofiber/reduced graphene oxide composites prepared with postreduction processes8
Synthesis of heat-resistant and water/oil-repellent aromatic polyketones bearing tetrakis(nonafluorobutyl)-p-terphenylene units8
Effects of different types of functionalized polypropylenes on the tensile strength of short carbon fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites8
Structural and mechanical properties of biodegradable poly(lactic acid) and pectin composites: using bionucleating agent to improve crystallization behavior8
Surface wettability of poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanoparticle assembly surfaces8
Tripod-shaped POSS compounds as single-component silsesquioxane hybrids8
Octenyl succinate hydroxypropyl acidolysis tamarind gum: synthesis, optimization, structure and properties8
Morphologies of polymer chains spun onto solid substrates8
Kinesin motors driven microtubule swarming triggered by UV light7
Development of Pd-immobilized porous polymer catalysts via Bayesian optimization7
Special issue: Polymer degradation for a sustainable future7
Thermal and mechanical behaviors of beads-on-string-shaped poly(azomethine)s based on their linker structures7
Correction: Linear elasticity of polymer gels in terms of negative energy elasticity7
1-octene polymerization catalyzed by titanium and zirconium complexes supported by [PN] or [NPN] ligands7
Specific β-glucans in chain conformations and their biological functions7
A surprisingly narrow particle size distribution for polyacrylic acid nanospheres produced by precipitation polymerization and revealed by small-angle X-ray scattering7
Effect of the cyclic structures of p-tert-butylcalix[n]arenes on a bisoxazoline curing system7
CpTiCl3/MAO-catalyzed polymerization and copolymerization with isoprene and [3]dendralene derivatives7
Reusable dismantlable adhesion interfaces induced by photodimerization and thermo/photocleavage reactions7
Degradation of poly(conjugated ester)s using a conjugate substitution reaction with various amines and amino acids in aqueous media7
Cononsolvency of poly(carboxybetaine methacrylate) in water–ethanol mixed solvents7
A heuristic study of the Mullins effect in reinforced rubber by using the Weibull distribution7
Atomistic simulations of polysaccharide materials for insights into their crystal structure, nanostructure, and dissolution mechanism7
Microphase separation of double-hydrophilic poly(carboxybetaine acrylate)-poly(2-methoxyethyl acrylate) block copolymers in water7
Effect of nanocellulose length on emulsion stabilization and microparticle synthesis7
Revisit of crystal orientation in a vulcanizate of natural rubber under planar elongation7
Rates of increase and decrease for each block of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)(P3HB)-b-poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)(P3HBV) and P3HBV-b-P3HB during biosynthesis by Ralstonia Eutropha7
Determination of monomer reactivity ratios from a single sample using multivariate analysis of the 1H NMR spectra of poly[(methyl methacrylate)-co-(benzyl methacrylate)]7
Glucan phosphorylase-catalyzed enzymatic synthesis of unnatural oligosaccharides and polysaccharides using nonnative substrates6
Frequency-selective sound absorption in transparent polymer composites with monodisperse hollow silica spheres6
Rapid and highly efficient recombination of crosslinking points in hydrogels generated via the template polymerization of dynamic covalent three-dimensional nanoparticle crosslinkers6
Coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations and structural analysis of end-linked polymer networks under different cross-linking protocols6
Solid base-assisted photocatalytic degradation of polyethylene via the Norrish mechanism through the generation of alternating polyketones6
Unraveling complex performance-limiting factors of brominated ITIC derivative: PM6 organic solar cells by using time-resolved measurements6
Identification of peptides as a molecular glue for polytetrafluoroethylene6
Preparation of amine- and ammonium-containing polysilsesquioxane membranes for CO2 separation6
Stretchable π-conjugated polymer electrets for mechanoelectric generators6
Improving the marine biodegradability of poly(alkylene succinate)-based copolymers6
Bioinspired macromolecular templates for crystallographic orientation control of ZnO thin films through zinc hydroxide carbonate6
Self-assembled nanofibers and hydrogels of double-hydrophobic elastin-like polypeptides formed via coacervation6
A water-soluble polymer having blue color and metal–ligand property derived from dipicolylamide structures6
Synergistic catalysis for the synthesis of semiconducting polymers6
Simultaneous/direct chemomechanical densification and downsizing of weak paulownia wood to produce a strong, unidirectional, all-wooden nanocomposite6
Facile synthesis of amine-substituted cyclosiloxanes via a photocatalytic thiol-ene reaction to generate ketoenamine-linked hybrid networks6
Improvement in the physical properties of poly(lactic acid)/thermoplastic starch blends using oligo(lactic acid)-grafted starch6
Effect of naturally occurring proteins on graft copolymerization of vinyltriethoxysilane on natural rubber6
A comprehensive study of the structure and piezoelectric response of biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate-based films for tissue engineering applications6
Improving the electro-optical properties of cholesteric liquid crystal devices via cellulose nanoparticle dopants6
Special issue: Rising Stars in Polymer Science 20226
Postmodification of highly delocalized cations in an azide-based polymer via copper-catalyzed cycloaddition for anion exchange membranes6
N-type conjugated polyelectrolyte enabled by in situ self-doping during aldol condensation6
Study of the temperature/HCO3- response mechanism of hyperbranched poly(bis-acrylamide)s6
Crystal structure of the nylon-6 α form as established by wide-angle X-ray and neutron diffraction data analyses6
Delocalization suppresses nonradiative charge recombination in polymer solar cells6
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