The conference supports the special opportunity for the IRaP 2026 participants to explore the research works and recent field advancements in a special issue publication. After the conference, the presented research work at IRaP 2026 can be submitted for peer-reviewed international journal in a SPECIAL ISSUE of Radiation Physics and Chemistry (Elsevier).

This special issue gathers the scientific and technological outcomes and recent field advancements from the 16th International Symposium on Ionizing Radiation and Polymers (IRaP2026), where brings together the experts worldwide in radiation chemistry, polymer science and engineering, and industrial sectors dealing with all aspects on radiation chemistry and processing of polymers. Contribution will cover a wide range of studies from fundamental aspects to advanced applications.