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Journals in Biomaterials

This selection focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of materials for medical devices, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. It supports biomaterials scientists, engineers, and clinicians, offering innovative research, biocompatibility assessments, and case studies that advance healthcare technologies.

  • Cell Biomaterials

    • ISSN: 3050-5623
    Cell Biomaterials, a sibling journal to Cell, Matter, and Chem, targets a diverse audience of researchers in both fundamental and applied sciences within the fields of materials science, bioengineering, and biomedical applications.The journal covers a wide range of biomaterials and bio-related research, ranging from molecular-level to macro-scale investigations, at the intersection of physical, biological, and medical sciences. The scope of the journal includes both experimental and theoretical studies (substantiated by experiments) and welcomes innovative methods of characterization and discovery.A primary focus of the journal is on innovative materials and chemistry that interface with living systems and health, encompassing areas such as drug delivery, diagnostics, therapeutics, and overall medical well-being, as well as bioaugmented systems, bio-inspired platforms, and other bio-integrated science.Examples of topical areas of interest to the journal include but are not limited to:Bioengineered materialsBiofabricat... materialsElectroacti... and conductive biomaterialsMicrorob... and machine-assisted toolsStem cell-based strategiesTheoretica... approachesTherapeuti... deliveryFor novel or functionalized materials, authors are expected to present comprehensive assessments of their biological performance or a conceptual advance interfacing with biological platforms.
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  • Materials Today Nano

    • ISSN: 2588-8420
    Materials Today Nano is a multidisciplinary journal welcoming submissions spanning nanoscience and nanotechnology.From the design and assembly of nanostructured materials, functionalization and properties to the imaging of nanomaterials, the journal aims to capture the latest advances and breakthroughs in nanoscience. The journal seeks to serve as platform for discussions around newest concepts in nanoscience and the development of existing techniques to be applied beyond their traditional applications.Part of the Materials Today Family of journals, Materials Today Nano offers authors rigorous peer review, rapid decisions, and high visibility. The editors welcome comprehensive articles, short communications and reviews on topics including but not limited to:Nanoscale synthesis and assemblyNanoscale characterizationNano... fabricationNanoelect... and molecular electronicsNanomedic... Materials Today Family of journals provides authors and readers with comprehensive coverage of all materials science disciplines – from incremental results to ground-breaking discoveries. Our journals offer multi- and inter-disciplinary platforms for collaboration and the cross-pollination of ideas to drive the field forward.If you have high-quality research that has the potential to make a real impact, advancing scientific knowledge and fuelling innovation, we’d like to hear from you.Find out more
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  • Materials Today

    • ISSN: 1369-7021
    Materials Today is the flagship journal of the Materials Today family and is dedicated to covering the most innovative, cutting edge and influential work of broad interest to the materials science community.Having established the journal as one of the most highly respected sources of news and reviews in materials science over the last two decades, Materials Today has expanded its scope to cover ground breaking original research in materials science, and aims to become a leading forum in the field.The editors welcome comprehensive articles and short communications reporting breakthrough discoveries and major technical achievements as well as review articles from established leaders in engaging and rapidly developing fields within materials science and related disciplines.Material... Today offers authors rigorous peer review, rapid publication, and maximum visibility. The journal expects to accept only the most significant submitted manuscripts, but will provide very rapid evaluation to prevent publication delays.The Materials Today Family of journals publishes fundamental and applied research that address many of the world’s grand challenges.We publish research across all materials science disciplines, from incremental results to ground-breaking discoveries. Our journals offer multi- and inter-disciplinary platforms for collaboration and the cross-pollination of ideas to drive the field forwardFor more information on the wider Materials Today family visit elsevier.com/subject...
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  • Journal of Controlled Release

    • ISSN: 0168-3659
    The Journal of Controlled Release (JCR) is the Official Journal of the Controlled Release Society, and of the Japan Society of Drug Delivery System.It publishes high-quality research articles in the broad field of delivery science and technology. This includes drug delivery systems and all aspects of formulations, such as physicochemical and biological properties of drugs, design and characterization of dosage forms, release mechanisms, in vivo testing, and formulation research and development in the disciplines of pharmaceutical, diagnostic, agricultural, environmental, cosmetic, and food industries.Manuscrip... that advance fundamental understanding of principles and/or demonstrate advantages of novel technologies in safety and efficacy over current clinical standards will be given priority.
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  • Materials Today Chemistry

    • ISSN: 2468-5194
    Materials Today Chemistry is a multi-disciplinary journal focused on all aspects of materials chemistry.Materials chemistry is one of the fastest developing areas of science, covering the application of chemistry-based techniques to the study of materials; including materials synthesis and behavior, and the relationships between material structure and properties at the atomic and molecular scale. Materials Today Chemistry provides a high impact forum for the discussion of research that is helping advance the field through new discoveries and new techniques.Part of the Materials Today Family of journals offers authors rigorous peer review, rapid decisions, and high visibility. The editors welcome comprehensive articles, short communications and reviews on topics including but not limited to:SynthesisNanomate... materialsPolymersSup... materialsSelf-healin... materialsOrganic electronicsNanomedic... engineeringHydrogels... deliverySensors and biosensorsSurface chemistryCatalysisPh... generation and storageFuel cellsCrystallography... materialsQuantum materialsOptical materialsThe Materials Today Family of journals provides authors and readers with comprehensive coverage of all materials science disciplines – from incremental results to ground-breaking discoveries. Our journals offer multi- and inter-disciplinary platforms for collaboration and the cross-pollination of ideas to drive the field forward.If you have high-quality research that has the potential to make a real impact, advancing scientific knowledge and fuelling innovation, we’d like to hear from you.Find out more
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  • Materials Today Energy

    • ISSN: 2468-6069
    Materials Today Energy is a multi-disciplinary, rapid-publication journal focused on all aspects of materials for energy.Materials science continues to play a vital part in the development of energy technologies spanning generation, storage, conversion, distribution and policy. Materials Today Energy provides a forum for the discussion of high quality research that is helping define the inclusive, growing field of energy materials.Part of the Materials Today family of journals, Materials Today Energy offers authors rigorous peer review, rapid decisions, and high visibility. The editors welcome comprehensive, original full research articles, reviews, and perspectives on both theoretical and experimental work in relation to energy harvesting, conversion, storage and distribution, on topics including but not limited to:Solar energy conversionMaterials for carbon neutralityElectrocat... materials and devicesMaterials for Energy StorageSustainable and green materials
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  • Acta Biomaterialia

    • ISSN: 1742-7061
    Acta Biomaterialia is an international journal that publishes peer-reviewed original research reports, review papers and communications in the broadly defined field of biomaterials science. The emphasis of the journal is on the relationship between biomaterial structure and function at all length scales.The scope of Acta Biomaterialia includes:Hypothesis-... design of biomaterialsBiomater... surface science linking structure to biocompatibility, including protein adsorption and cellular interactionsBiomater... mechanical characterization and modeling at all scalesMolecular, statistical and other types of modeling applied to capture biomaterial behaviorInteractions of biological species with defined surfacesCombinatoria... approaches to biomaterial developmentStructura... biology as it relates structure to function for biologically derived materials that have application as a medical material, or as it aids in understanding the biological response to biomaterialsMethods for biomaterial characterizationProc... of biomaterials to achieve specific functionalityMateria... development for arrayed genomic and proteomic screening
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  • Biomaterials Advances

    • ISSN: 2772-9508
    Biomaterials Advances includes topics at the interface of the biomedical sciences and materials engineering. These topics include: Bioinspired and biomimetic materials for medical applicationsMaterial... of biological origin for medical applicationsMaterial... for "active" medical applicationsSelf-ass... and self-healing materials for medical applications"Smart" (i.e., stimulus-response) materials for medical applicationsCeramic, metallic, polymeric, and composite materials for medical applicationsMaterial... for in vivo sensingMaterials for in vivo imagingMaterials for delivery of pharmacologic agents and vaccinesNovel approaches for characterizing and modeling materials for medical applicationsManuscri... on biological topics without a materials science component, or manuscripts on materials science without biological applications, will not be considered for publication in Biomaterials Advances. New submissions are first assessed for language, scope and originality (plagiarism check) and can be desk rejected before review if they need English language improvements, are out of scope or present excessive duplication with published sources.Biomaterials Advances sits within Elsevier's biomaterials science portfolio alongside Biomaterials, Materials Today Bio and Biomaterials and Biosystems. Biomaterials Advances offers authors rigorous peer review, rapid decisions, and high visibility. We look forward to receiving your submissions!
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  • Biomaterials

    • ISSN: 0142-9612
    Biomaterials is an international journal covering the science and clinical application of biomaterials. A biomaterial is now defined as a substance that has been engineered to take a form which, alone or as part of a complex system, is used to direct, by control of interactions with components of living systems, the course of any therapeutic or diagnostic procedure. It is the aim of the journal to provide a peer-reviewed forum for the publication of original papers and authoritative review and opinion papers dealing with the most important issues facing the use of biomaterials in clinical practice. The scope of the journal covers the wide range of physical, biological and chemical sciences that underpin the design of biomaterials and the clinical disciplines in which they are used. These sciences include polymer synthesis and characterization, drug and gene vector design, the biology of the host response, immunology and toxicology and self assembly at the nanoscale. Clinical applications include the therapies of medical technology and regenerative medicine in all clinical disciplines, and diagnostic systems that reply on innovative contrast and sensing agents. The journal is relevant to areas such as cancer diagnosis and therapy, implantable devices, drug delivery systems, gene vectors, bionanotechnology and tissue engineering.Click here for New Editorial Instructions.
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  • Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces

    • ISSN: 0927-7765
    An International Journal Devoted to Fundamental and Applied Research on Colloid and Interfacial Phenomena in Relation to Systems of Biological OriginColloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces is an international journal devoted to fundamental and applied research on colloid and interfacial phenomena in relation to systems of biological origin, having particular relevance to the medical, pharmaceutical, biotechnological, food and cosmetic fields.Submissions that: (1) deal solely with biological phenomena and do not describe the physico-chemical or colloid-chemical background and/or mechanism of the phenomena, and (2) deal solely with colloid/interfacial phenomena and do not have appropriate biological content or relevance, are outside the scope of the journal and will not be considered for publication.The journal publishes regular research papers, reviews, short communications and invited perspective articles, called BioInterface Perspectives. The BioInterface Perspective provide researchers the opportunity to review their own work, as well as provide insight into the work of others that inspired and influenced the author. Regular articles should have a maximum total length of 6,000 words. In addition, a (combined) maximum of 8 normal-sized figures and/or tables is allowed (so for instance 3 tables and 5 figures). For multiple-panel figures each set of two panels equates to one figure. Short communications should not exceed half of the above. It is required to give on the article cover page a short statistical summary of the article listing the total number of words and tables/figures.
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  • Dental Materials

    • ISSN: 0109-5641
    Official Publication of the Academy of Dental MaterialsOnline submission and editorial system now available here.Dental Materials publishes original research and review articles.Academy of Dental Materials members click here to register for free access to Dental Materials online.The principal aim of Dental Materials is to promote rapid communication of scientific information between academia, industry, and the dental practitioner. Original Manuscripts on clinical and laboratory research of basic and applied character which focus on the properties or performance of dental materials or the reaction of host tissues to materials are given priority publication. Other acceptable topics include application technology in clinical dentistry and dental laboratory technology.Comprehen... reviews and editorial commentaries on pertinent subjects will be considered.
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  • Journal of Dentistry

    • ISSN: 0300-5712
    The Journal of Dentistry is the leading international dental journal within the field of Restorative Dentistry. Placing an emphasis on publishing novel and high-quality research papers, the Journal aims to influence the practice of dentistry at clinician, research, industry and policy-maker level on an international basis.Topics covered include the management of dental disease, periodontology, endodontology, operative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, dental biomaterials science, long-term clinical trials including epidemiology and oral health, technology transfer of new scientific instrumentation or procedures, as well as clinically relevant oral biology and translational research.The Journal of Dentistry will publish original scientific research papers including short communications. It is also interested in publishing review articles and leaders in themed areas which will be linked to new scientific research. Conference proceedings are also welcome and expressions of interest should be communicated to the Editor.
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  • Current Opinion in Solid State & Materials Science

    • ISSN: 1359-0286
    Current Opinion in Solid State & Materials Science provides a snapshot of the latest advancements and ground-breaking discoveries in materials science. The journal aims to publish timely, critical reviews that are of broad interest and cover the most exciting developments, challenges, and future directions in the field. The editors welcome in-depth reviews from international researchers who are experts and leaders in materials-related fields. Reviews that focus on recent developments and include a significant analysis section are of particular interest. The journal prioritizes shorter reviews that provide a critical assessment of the field, but longer reviews for emerging subfields can also be considered. Recognizing the multidisciplinary nature and the rapid evolution of materials research, we encourage reviews on a wide range of topics that span both traditional and emerging areas at the intersection of materials science and other disciplines. These topics include, but are not limited to:Materials classes: 1. Structural Materials, including Metals, Alloys, and Ceramics 2. Electronic and Quantum Materials 3. Semiconductor Materials 4. Biological and Bio-Inspired Materials 5. Soft and Organic Materials, including Polymers, Molecular Crystals, and Colloids 6. Metamaterials 7. Magnetic materials 8. Superconducting materials 9. Optical and photonic materials10. Nano- and 2D materials11. Novel materials Materials application areas:1. Materials for Energy Generation and Storage2. Materials for Sustainability 3. Surface and Interfacial Science4. Catalysis5. Materials for Additive Manufacturing6. Materials for Extreme Environments7. Membranes and Mass Transport8. Materials for Emerging Applications Techniques:1. Materials Fabrication and Characterization2. Computations and Theory 3. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Materials Science4. Autonomous Materials Development5. New Techniques and Methods Current Opinion in Solid State & Materials Science publishes both unsolicited and invited articles. Manuscripts can be submitted without prior approval from the editors. All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial review by the editors to ensure compliance with journal’s aims and scope and to assess their potential interest to the broad readership of the journal before being sent for in-depth review. Special issues and article collections are organized by guest editors. Proposals and ideas for special issues can be submitted by directly emailing one of the editors of the journal.
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  • Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials

    • ISSN: 1751-6161
    The Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials is concerned with the mechanical deformation, damage and failure under applied forces, of biological material (at the tissue, cellular and molecular levels) and of biomaterials, i.e. those materials which are designed to mimic or replace biological materials.The primary focus of the journal is the synthesis of materials science, biology, and medical and dental science. Reports of fundamental scientific investigations are welcome, as are articles concerned with the practical application of materials in medical devices. Both experimental and theoretical work is of interest; theoretical papers will normally include comparison of predictions with experimental data, though we recognize that this may not always be appropriate. The journal also publishes technical notes concerned with emerging experimental or theoretical techniques, letters to the editor and, by invitation, review articles and papers describing existing techniques for the benefit of an interdisciplinary readership.The journal offers online submission, a short time to publication, the opportunity for ample space to develop an argument in full, and the services of referees with expertise in mechanical behaviour and an understanding of the special nature of biomedical materials.Examples of relevant subjects include:Stress/strai... relationships for biological materials (natural and engineered ones)Fracture mechanics of hard tissues (such as bone, teeth, and other mineralized tissues, ceramics and metals and various biomedically relevant alloys)Tribological properties of joint materials and their replacements, including coatings and surface modificationsMechani... characterisation of tissue engineering materials and scaffolds, and the investigation of mechanical cues in the context of biological processesThe mechanical behaviour of cells, including adhesion and failureMechanical properties of biological molecules such as proteins, DNA, and other biomoleculesLong-ter... fatigue, creep and wear properties of biomaterials used in implants and similar biomedical materialsThe behaviour of the human tissues under impact loading and other extreme conditionsAdditive manufacturing methods of all kinds, for metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and other biomaterials (in medical, dental, bio-inspired and related fields)Mechanical performance of materials in plants and animals in all natural and engineered ecosystemsNew techniques for the measurement of mechanical properties in biomedical materials, in both laboratory and clinical practiceComputer simulations of material behavior at all time- and length-scales (from molecular to tissue scales), as well as the introduction of new computing techniques (such as machine learning and artificial intelligence) in the modeling and analysis of the mechanical properties of biomedical materialsClinical case histories related to material performanceMechanobi... focusing especially on the response of cells and tissues to biophysical stimuli at varied length- and time-scalesThe journal publishes papers from the proceedings of the International Conference on the Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues; special issues devoted to particular subjects or events will also be considered.
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  • Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering

    • ISSN: 2468-4511
    Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering provides systematic and focused reviews of the latest developments in different areas of the field of biomedical engineering. The Journal editors invite experts to evaluate the most innovative and interdisciplinary advances published in the previous 2 years. In addition to describing recent trends, authors will provide their subjective opinion on the topics discussed.Themed Sections: Each issue will review up to two of the major themes of biomedical engineering outlined below. In doing so, the Journal will serve as an invaluable resource to help bridge knowledge gaps amongst the researchers, academics, clinicians, professionals, and students with specializations in the various sub-disciplines of this field.BiomaterialsBi... and mechanobiologyBiomed... imagingFuture of biomedical engineeringMolecular and cellular engineeringNeural engineeringNovel biomedical technologiesTissue engineering and regenerative medicineSelection of the topics to be reviewed: Section editors, who are major authorities in the field, are appointed by the Editor-in-Chief of the journal. They divide their section into a number of topics representing key subfields of the discipline, ensuring that the field is comprehensively covered and that all issues of current importance are emphasized. Section Editors, together with specialist Guest Editors, commission reviews from authorities on each topic that they have selected with the aim to stimulate exchange of ideas amongst experts. Editorial Board members are experts in the various subfields of the discipline, and support the Section Editors in the identification of important topical areas, Guest Editors, and prospective authors.Editorial Overview: Section Editors, together with the Guest Editors, will write a short overview at the beginning of the section to introduce the reviews and to draw the reader's attention to any particularly interesting developments.
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