An International Journal devoted to their Science and Technology
Former title: Reactive Polymers

Scope
The Journal publishes papers dealing with new ideas and developments in the science and technology of polymers with functional groups that provide specific chemical reactivity or physico-chemical behaviour. The scope covers organic and inorganic functional polymers, acting as reagents, catalysts, carriers of protecting groups, templates, ion-exchangers, selective sorbents, chelating agents, supports for enzymes and cells, and the like. It also includes reactive cross-linkable prepolymers, degradable or bioactive polymers, polymer resists, conducting polymers, and film-forming polymers. Contributions have to present thorough molecular and material characterisation data, and may deal with the synthesis of the above polymers or with their applications in organic synthesis, catalysis, water or effluent treatment, separations, recovery, lithography, microelectronics, information storage, energy conversion, diagnostics, drug delivery, coating and encapsulation, and adhesion.

The Journal addresses two main audiences: those engaged in the synthesis of new materials and the development of novel techniques, and those concerned with technology and practical applications in the laboratory or plant. The Journal encourages, and serves as a forum for, the dialogue between these two groups.

Papers on a broad spectrum of topics are encouraged. Emphasis is on work at the frontiers of science or technology and furthering the interaction between researcher and practical engineer, rather than on details of theory or application. Full-length papers and review articles will be considered. However, authors intending to write a review should contact an Editor first. Uninvited reviews will not be considered. All material submitted must be original, that is it may not have been submitted elsewhere for publication. Lack of originality, insufficient molecular characterisation, poor comparison with the current state of literature and with the authors' own production are, individually, sufficient reasons for rejection.

Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted though EES
The entire publication process is handled electronically, which shortens publication times. All papers should be submitted electronically to one of the Editors:

Nicola Tirelli
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science
University of Manchester

Yasuyuki Tezuka
Department of Organic and Polymeric Materials
Tokyo Institute of Technology

through http://ees.elsevier.com/react


Prior to submitting your paper, please follow the instructions given below. Please note that you must have an email address to use the online submission system.


Authors submit their article online by simply registering, logging-in, and submitting. Editors will then invite potential reviewers by email.


Detailed instructions on the use of the online submission system are available at http://ees.elsevier.com/react. Please read the "Hints" for information on how to register, and review the "Tutorial for Authors" for a run through of the submission process. If you need any further help, please do not hesitate to contact our Author Support Department at: authorsupport@elsevier.ie


Manuscript Preparation
The language of the Journal is English.

Language and Style: Manuscripts should be written in English in a clear and concise manner and follow the style of a current issue of Reactive and Functional Polymers. Authors whose native language is not English should have the spelling, grammar, and style checked by someone fully proficient in the English language.

Manuscripts which are not written in fluent English will be rejected automatically without refereeing.
Authors in Japan kindly note that, upon request, Elsevier Japan will provide a list of people who can check and improve the English of an article before submission. Contact our Tokyo office:
Elsevier Japan K.K., 1-9-15 Higashi Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0044, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5561-5032; fax: +81-3-5561-5045; e-mail:jp.info@elsevier.com
Papers should be prepared in an original and three copies. Please double-space all material. Be concise. Please try to adhere to this suggested format:

Title, author(s), address(es). Include postal codes. Indicate one corresponding author to whom proofs should be sent, including telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address.
Keywords. Please add approximately five.
Abstract (also for short communications).
Introduction. Statement of the problem. Outline of the paper and important findings.
Theory (if any).
Experimental (if any).
Results.
Conclusions.
Acknowledgements (if any).
List of Symbols. Please prepare a list if more than about 10 symbols are used. Define all symbols. Include units with the list of symbols.
References. Number consecutively throughout the text and supply a separate Reference list. Abbreviate according to the List of Serial Title Word Abbreviations [1985; ISBN 2-904939-02-8; available from your library or International Serials Data System (ISDS), CIEPS, ISDS International Centre, 20, Rue Bachaumont, 75002 Paris (France)]. Examples:
Journal: G. Chelucci, M. Marchetti, B. Sechi, J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem. 122 (1997) 111.
Book: J. Jagur-Grodzinski, Heterogenous Modification of Polymers, J. Wiley and Sons, Chichester, 1997.
Book chapter: D.C. Sherrington, Polymer-supported synthesis, in: J.H. Clark (Ed.) Chemistry of Waste Minimization, Blackie, London, 1995, pp. 141B200.
Patent: J.A. Ballantine, J.H. Purnell, J.M. Thomas, European Patent 80304620.0 (01/07/81).
Headings. These should be in telegram style.
Tables. Number consecutively and type on numbered, separate pages. Please use Arabic numerals and supply a heading (in telegram style). Add units to the column headings.
Note: The International System of Units (SI) is recommended. We insist on some form of metric units throughout. English units, if desired, may be included parenthetically after the metric units. For commonly used symbols and units, and for general guidance in preparing papers, we highly recommend the ACS Style Guide, published by the American Chemical Society, 1155 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA.

Proofreading
Once the article is accepted authors will receive a letter confirming receipt of the accepted paper. Later, they will receive proofs, which they should correct and return as soon as possible.

Authors Benefits
Twenty five offprints of each paper will be supplied free of charge to the author. Additional offprints can be ordered at prices shown on the offprint order form that accompanies the letter acknowledging receipt of the article by the Publisher.

Copyright Regulations
Upon acceptance of an article by the Journal, the author or authors will be asked to transfer the copyright for it to the Publisher. This transfer will ensure the widest possible dissemination of information under the copyright laws. For enquiries relating to the submission of articles (including electronic submission), the status of accepted articles,electronic artwork, Frequently Asked Questions and any other enquiries relating to Elsevier, please consult http://www.elsevier.com/authors Authors can keep a track on the progress of their accepted article at http://www.elsevier.com/trackarticle.
For enquiries relating to the submission of articles (including electronic submission), the status of accepted articles, electronic artwork, Frequently Asked Questions and any other enquiries relating to Elsevier, please consult http://www.elsevier.com/authors.

Authors can keep a track on the progress of their accepted article at at http://www.elsevier.com/trackarticle

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