''Journal of Polymer Science'' is a

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journal of

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currently published in multiple parts by

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. It was originally established as the ''Journal of Polymer Science'' in 1946 by

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and the founding editor Herman F. Mark, but it was split in various parts in 1962. The journal has undergone re-organization several times since. In 2020, the journal will consolidate in one single publication. The

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is Ying Jia.

History

;Establishment *''Journal of Polymer Science'' (1946–1962), ;First re-organization *''Journal of Polymer Science Part A: General Papers'' (1963–1965), **''Journal of Polymer Science Part A-1: Polymer Chemistry'' (1966–September 1972), **''Journal of Polymer Science Part A-2: Polymer Physics'' (1966–September 1972), *''Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Letters'' (1963–September 1972), *''Journal of Polymer Science Part C: Polymer Symposia'' (1963–1972), The coverage of biopolymers was split into a distinct journal, ''

Biopolymers Biopolymers are natural polymers produced by the cells of living organisms. Like other polymers, biopolymers consist of monomeric units that are covalently bonded in chains to form larger molecules. There are three main classes of biopolymers, cl ...

''. ;Second re-organization *''Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Physics Edition'' (October 1972–1985), *''Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Letters Edition'' (October 1972–1985), *''Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Chemistry Edition'' (1973–1985), *''Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Symposia'' (1973–1986), ;Third re-organization *''Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry'' (1986–2019), *''Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics'' (1986–2019), *''Journal of Polymer Science Part C: Polymer Letters'' (1986–1990), ;Fourth re-organization *''Journal of Polymer Science'' (2020 onwards),

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