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Polymers from Renewable Resources

RAPRA Technology Ltd. · United Kingdom · Est. 2010

ISSN2041-2479

SJR Q2✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q2+18

Total18

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.512

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SNIP

0.773

Total Works

211

Total Citations

1,932

2yr Mean Citedness

3.30

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the development and characterization of polymers and composite materials derived from renewable resources. Research includes the utilization of agricultural waste, marine biomass, and natural polymers like starch, collagen, and rubber. Studies investigate material properties, processing techniques, and applications in areas such as packaging, biomedicine, and flame retardancy.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2010

Annual Volume~ 20 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications211

Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

RAPRA Technology Ltd.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2041-2479

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

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Plagiarism detection in place?

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Polymers and PlasticsQ2

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Polymers and Plastics

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesNatural Fiber Reinforced CompositesNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesLignin and Wood ChemistryPolymer composites and self-healingElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsPolymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications