Reactive and Functional Polymers Journal Citation Rate 2026
1381-5148
eISSN 1873-166X
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Reactive and Functional Polymers
Reactive and Functional Polymers (RFP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization and Conducting polymers and applications, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1381-5148 (e-ISSN 1873-166X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.74 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3660 USD). OpenAlex records 5,946 works and 152,857 citations, with an h-index of 128.
Reactive and Functional Polymers Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Reactive and Functional Polymers has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.74, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Reactive and Functional Polymers operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Reactive and Functional Polymers should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Reactive and Functional Polymers against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Reactive and Functional Polymers
- Budget $3660 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization, Conducting polymers and applications, Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1381-5148 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-166X |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3660 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Reactive and Functional Polymers is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3660.
In our subject taxonomy, Reactive and Functional Polymers is classified under Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization, Conducting polymers and applications, Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications and Synthesis and properties of polymers.
Reactive and Functional Polymers is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.737.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.737 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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