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Best Materials Science Journals

The Materials Science journal ranking presented on this page is the result of an extensive and meticulous evaluation carried out by Research.com—a leading platform dedicated to providing reliable and insightful data on scientific research across all major fields, including Materials Science, since 2014. This ranking offers a comprehensive assessment of scientific periodicals within the field, drawing upon a foundation of trusted and systematically collected data.

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101 Rank Advanced Materials Interfaces Best Scientists 2512 2496 D-Index 63
102 Rank Biomacromolecules

Biomacromolecules

1525-7797
Best Scientists 1213 1529 D-Index 60
103 Rank Journal of Physical Chemistry C Best Scientists 5229 7144 D-Index 63
104 Rank Science China Materials Best Scientists 1519 1505 D-Index 59
105 Rank European Polymer Journal Best Scientists 960 1378 D-Index 64
106 Rank Progress in Organic Coatings Best Scientists 793 1130 D-Index 59
107 Rank Composite Structures Best Scientists 1039 2316 D-Index 74
108 Rank Materials Chemistry and Physics Best Scientists 1809 2066 D-Index 64
109 Rank Biomaterials Science Best Scientists 1076 1245 D-Index 60
110 Rank ACS Applied Polymer Materials Best Scientists 1908 2299 D-Index 58
111 Rank Surfaces and Interfaces Best Scientists 1409 1651 D-Index 64
112 Rank Materials Today Chemistry Best Scientists 1081 1038 D-Index 59
113 Rank Langmuir

Langmuir

0743-7463
Best Scientists 3044 4075 D-Index 58
114 Rank Polymer

Polymer

0032-3861
Best Scientists 1412 2137 D-Index 54
115 Rank Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells Best Scientists 910 1205 D-Index 65
116 Rank Nanophotonics

Nanophotonics

2192-8614
Best Scientists 871 1096 D-Index 67
117 Rank Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports Best Scientists 260 171 D-Index 54
118 Rank Accounts of Materials Research Best Scientists 466 368 D-Index 56
119 Rank EcoMat

EcoMat

2567-3173
Best Scientists 415 291 D-Index 53
120 Rank Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces Best Scientists 1081 1142 D-Index 60
121 Rank Cellulose

Cellulose

0969-0239
Best Scientists 871 1275 D-Index 54
122 Rank Small Science

Small Science

2688-4046
Best Scientists 568 452 D-Index 50
123 Rank Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics Best Scientists 1610 1876 D-Index 55
124 Rank Surface and Coatings Technology Best Scientists 1196 1935 D-Index 54
125 Rank Sustainable Energy and Fuels Best Scientists 1514 1490 D-Index 60
126 Rank Polymer Chemistry

Polymer Chemistry

1759-9962
Best Scientists 1115 1791 D-Index 52
127 Rank ACS Biomaterial Science and Engineering Best Scientists 1121 1161 D-Index 54
128 Rank Journal of Nanobiotechnology Best Scientists 683 752 D-Index 67
129 Rank SmartMat

SmartMat

2766-8525
Best Scientists 281 235 D-Index 50
130 Rank Applied Sciences (Switzerland) Best Scientists 6670 9444 D-Index 91
131 Rank Journal of the American Ceramic Society Best Scientists 1051 1751 D-Index 48
132 Rank ACS Macro Letters

ACS Macro Letters

2161-1653, Monthly
Best Scientists 692 826 D-Index 51
133 Rank Nanoscale Horizons

Nanoscale Horizons

2055-6764
Best Scientists 649 496 D-Index 51
134 Rank Tribology International Best Scientists 691 1547 D-Index 60
135 Rank Materials Today Communications Best Scientists 2210 2507 D-Index 51
136 Rank ACS Applied Bio Materials Best Scientists 1624 1645 D-Index 53
137 Rank APL Materials

APL Materials

2166-532X
Best Scientists 932 829 D-Index 49
138 Rank Optical Materials

Optical Materials

0925-3467
Best Scientists 1048 1658 D-Index 52
139 Rank Aggregate

Aggregate

2692-4560
Best Scientists 449 459 D-Index 54
140 Rank SusMat

SusMat

2692-4552
Best Scientists 244 189 D-Index 49
141 Rank Nanoscale Advances

Nanoscale Advances

2516-0230
Best Scientists 1599 1398 D-Index 56
142 Rank Polymer Testing

Polymer Testing

0142-9418
Best Scientists 554 589 D-Index 50
143 Rank Journal of Materials Processing Technology Best Scientists 511 759 D-Index 56
144 Rank International Journal of Mechanical Sciences Best Scientists 838 1398 D-Index 75
145 Rank International Journal of Fatigue Best Scientists 496 1022 D-Index 59
146 Rank Biofabrication

Biofabrication

1758-5082
Best Scientists 338 401 D-Index 56
147 Rank Materials Advances

Materials Advances

2633-5409
Best Scientists 1649 1468 D-Index 54
148 Rank Materials Characterization Best Scientists 1044 1547 D-Index 47
149 Rank Advanced Sustainable Systems Best Scientists 731 655 D-Index 47
150 Rank Journal of Materiomics Best Scientists 456 470 D-Index 46
151 Rank IEEE Electron Device Letters

IEEE Electron Device Letters

0741-3106, Monthly
Best Scientists 748 1490 D-Index 50
152 Rank Dental Materials

Dental Materials

0109-5641
Best Scientists 230 649 D-Index 46
153 Rank Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology

0957-4484
Best Scientists 2248 2373 D-Index 46
154 Rank ACS Applied Electronic Materials Best Scientists 1670 1661 D-Index 49
155 Rank Microporous and Mesoporous Materials Best Scientists 1208 1366 D-Index 56
156 Rank Polymer Composites

Polymer Composites

0272-8397
Best Scientists 619 944 D-Index 47
157 Rank Materials Today Nano Best Scientists 496 335 D-Index 45
158 Rank Sustainable Materials and Technologies Best Scientists 554 506 D-Index 48
159 Rank Materials Today Advances Best Scientists 340 273 D-Index 47
160 Rank Lab on a Chip

Lab on a Chip

1473-0197
Best Scientists 832 983 D-Index 57
161 Rank Materials Letters

Materials Letters

0167-577X
Best Scientists 2176 2834 D-Index 45
162 Rank Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics Best Scientists 1413 2734 D-Index 47
163 Rank Communications Materials Best Scientists 601 448 D-Index 47
164 Rank Polymer Degradation and Stability Best Scientists 447 644 D-Index 45
165 Rank Coatings

Coatings

2079-6412
Best Scientists 1337 1694 D-Index 50
166 Rank Micromachines

Micromachines

2072-666X
Best Scientists 1581 2116 D-Index 56
167 Rank NPG Asia Materials

NPG Asia Materials

1884-4049
Best Scientists 372 275 D-Index 44
168 Rank International journal of nanomedicine Best Scientists 602 646 D-Index 58
169 Rank npj Flexible Electronics Best Scientists 234 198 D-Index 46
170 Rank Advanced Engineering Materials Best Scientists 1181 1596 D-Index 43
171 Rank Macromolecular Rapid Communications Best Scientists 969 1196 D-Index 43
172 Rank Soft Matter

Soft Matter

1744-683X
Best Scientists 1362 1822 D-Index 43
173 Rank Metals

Metals

2075-4701
Best Scientists 1179 1970 D-Index 46
174 Rank Materials Research Bulletin Best Scientists 727 726 D-Index 46
175 Rank IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices Best Scientists 1015 2379 D-Index 45
176 Rank Optics and Laser Technology Best Scientists 959 1503 D-Index 57
177 Rank Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids Best Scientists 488 886 D-Index 52
178 Rank Batteries & Supercaps Best Scientists 771 965 D-Index 42
179 Rank Vacuum

Vacuum

0042-207X
Best Scientists 779 977 D-Index 40
180 Rank Diamond and Related Materials Best Scientists 885 1041 D-Index 48
181 Rank Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing Best Scientists 782 983 D-Index 45
182 Rank Sensors and Actuators, A: Physical Best Scientists 910 1086 D-Index 48
183 Rank Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials Best Scientists 667 968 D-Index 43
184 Rank Materials Research Letters Best Scientists 311 295 D-Index 40
185 Rank Membranes

Membranes

2077-0375
Best Scientists 884 1352 D-Index 54
186 Rank Current Opinion in Electrochemistry Best Scientists 469 523 D-Index 54
187 Rank EnergyChem

EnergyChem

2589-7780
Best Scientists 154 92 D-Index 43
188 Rank Journal of Applied Polymer Science Best Scientists 1570 2118 D-Index 41
189 Rank Photonics Research

Photonics Research

2327-9125, Monthly
Best Scientists 717 838 D-Index 57
190 Rank International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials Best Scientists 349 406 D-Index 44
191 Rank Applied Clay Science Best Scientists 553 690 D-Index 45
192 Rank Nanotechnology Reviews Best Scientists 214 306 D-Index 46
193 Rank Physical Review Materials Best Scientists 1498 2058 D-Index 42
194 Rank Crystals

Crystals

2073-4352
Best Scientists 1491 1968 D-Index 47
195 Rank Crystal Growth & Design Best Scientists 1610 2104 D-Index 45
196 Rank Journal of Physical Chemistry B Best Scientists 1884 2621 D-Index 48
197 Rank Frontiers in Materials Best Scientists 888 875 D-Index 43
198 Rank Computational Materials Science Best Scientists 830 1064 D-Index 41
199 Rank 2D Materials

2D Materials

2053-1583
Best Scientists 622 597 D-Index 38
200 Rank Macromolecular Materials and Engineering Best Scientists 571 671 D-Index 39

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