World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Materials Science and Engineering: B
H-index 38

Materials Science and Engineering: B

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Materials Science 220 375 456 34

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 649
Documents by Best Scientists*: 737
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 13
SCIMAGO H-index: 141
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.778
Impact Factor: 4.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Materials Science and Engineering B-advanced Functional Solid-state Materials?

Materials Science and Engineering B-advanced Functional Solid-state Materials focuses largely on the fields of Analytical chemistry, Optoelectronics, Thin film, Condensed matter physics and Silicon. Annealing (metallurgy), Doping, Scanning electron microscope and Mineralogy are some topics wherein Analytical chemistry research discussed in the journal have an impact. Dopant is a major topic of Doping research.

The work on Mineralogy tackled in it brings together disciplines like Ceramic and Dielectric. Topics in Optoelectronics were tackled in line with various other fields like Molecular beam epitaxy, Epitaxy and Optics. It explores issues in Thin film which can be linked to other research areas like Amorphous solid, Substrate (electronics) and Chemical vapor deposition.

In particular, the Condensed matter physics works presented emphasize discussions on Ferromagnetism. Topics in Silicon explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Crystallography and Wafer. The research on Photoluminescence discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Luminescence.

  • Analytical chemistry (32.15%)
  • Optoelectronics (16.58%)
  • Thin film (13.66%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Recent Advances in ZnO Materials and Devices (2375 citations)
  • Metal oxides for solid-state gas sensors: What determines our choice? (1086 citations)
  • Semiconductor metal oxide gas sensors: A review (686 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Materials Science and Engineering B-advanced Functional Solid-state Materials:

The journal articles primarily focus on research topics in Analytical chemistry, Thin film, Optoelectronics, Composite material and Inorganic chemistry. The journal publications focus on Analytical chemistry but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Dielectric, Doping, Scanning electron microscope and Mineralogy. The most cited papers with studies in Optoelectronics featured incorporate elements of Epitaxy and Optics.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Composite material
  • Quantum mechanics
  • Organic chemistry

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Materials Science and Engineering B-advanced Functional Solid-state Materials facilitates discussions on Analytical chemistry, Optoelectronics, Band gap, Composite material and Nanoparticle. Issues in Analytical chemistry were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Ion, Doping and Dielectric. The study on Doping featured in it expounds on the topic of Dopant in particular.

Materials Science and Engineering B-advanced Functional Solid-state Materials features Optoelectronics research that overlaps with concepts in Thin film. In it, researchers investigate the Band gap study as part of research in the field of Condensed matter physics. Microstructure and Composite number are some of the facets of Composite material tackled in Materials Science and Engineering B-advanced Functional Solid-state Materials.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The influence of N-vacancy on the electronic and optical properties of bulk InN nitrides (15 citations)
  • Friction stir additive manufacturing – An innovative tool to enhance mechanical and microstructural properties (15 citations)
  • Photocatalytic and antifouling properties of electrospun TiO2 polyacrylonitrile composite nanofibers under visible light (11 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Materials Science and Engineering B-advanced Functional Solid-state Materials (based on the number of publications) are:

  • C.M. Julien (36 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Longtu Li (36 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jagdish Narayan (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stephen J. Pearton (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Zhilun Gui (29 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Materials Science and Engineering B-advanced Functional Solid-state Materials (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Centre national de la recherche scientifique (479 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Chinese Academy of Sciences (303 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tokyo Institute of Technology (140 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Tohoku University (132 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tsinghua University (113 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 7.53% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 5.56% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 3.15% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 4.44% of all publications and 86.85% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Top Publications

  • Engineering of Zirconium based metal-organic frameworks (Zr-MOFs) as efficient adsorbents

    Khalil Ahmad;Muhammad Altaf Nazir;Ahmad Kaleem Qureshi;Ejaz Hussain

    (2020)
    216 Citations
  • Design Ag-doped ZnO heterostructure photocatalyst with sulfurized graphitic C3N4 showing enhanced photocatalytic activity

    Shahid Iqbal;Ali Bahadur;Mohsin Javed;Othman Hakami

    (2021)
    92 Citations
  • A review on template assisted synthesis of multi-functional metal oxide nanostructures: Status and prospects

    (2022)
    87 Citations
  • Biocompatibility and mechanical properties of pigeon bone waste extracted natural nano-hydroxyapatite for bone tissue engineering

    Fariborz Sharifianjazi;Amirhossein Esmaeilkhanian;Mostafa Moradi;Amirhosein Pakseresht

    (2021)
    74 Citations
  • High-performance polypyrrole coated MoS2 nanosheets grown on carbon cloth as electrodes for flexible all-solid-state symmetric supercapacitor

    (2021)
    73 Citations
  • Polymer incorporated magnetic nanoparticles: Applications for magnetoresponsive targeted drug delivery

    Fariborz Sharifianjazi;Mohammad Irani;Amirhossein Esmaeilkhanian;Leila Bazli

    (2021)
    68 Citations
  • Prospective of combustion method for preparation of nanomaterials: A challenge

    Yatish R. Parauha;Vaibhavi Sahu;S.J. Dhoble

    (2021)
    68 Citations
  • Exploration of crystal structure, magnetic and dielectric properties of titanium-barium hexaferrites

    S.V. Trukhanov;S.V. Trukhanov;T.I. Zubar;V.A. Turchenko;V.A. Turchenko;An.V. Trukhanov;An.V. Trukhanov

    (2021)
    64 Citations
  • Preparation and characterization of Ce doped ZnO nanomaterial for photocatalytic and biological applications

    (2020)
    64 Citations
  • AC measurements, impedance spectroscopy analysis, and magnetic properties of Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4/BaTiO3 multiferroic composites

    (2022)
    63 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Chemistry in the USA opens up a wide range of career pathways beyond traditional lab roles. Many students consider complementary healthcare fields that benefit from a strong science background. For those interested in healthcare administration, understanding the medical coding job outlook is crucial before committing to this growing profession.

Nursing is another popular pathway. Online programs like rn to bsn online no clinicals accredited offer flexible routes for registered nurses seeking higher education while balancing work and life commitments.

For advanced practice nurses, exploring accelerated dnp programs can provide a faster track to leadership roles in healthcare.

Additionally, chemistry graduates interested in practical, hands-on roles might consider short medical assistant programs, which prepare learners efficiently for immediate entry into healthcare support positions.

These diverse options highlight the value of chemistry education paired with targeted online degrees to maximize career opportunities in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal