Aims & Scope

APL Materials features original, experimental research on significant topical issues within the field of materials science.

In order to highlight research at the forefront of materials science, emphasis is given to the quality and timeliness of the work.

The journal considers theory or calculation when the work is particularly timely and relevant to applications.

In addition to regular articles, the journal also publishes Special Topics, which report on cutting-edge areas in materials science, such as Perovskite Solar Cells, 2D Materials, and Beyond Lithium Ion Batteries.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 4.5

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 3976

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 3498

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 1.124

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering and Materials Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.


Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.


Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.


APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Engineering and Materials Science, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,750.00 USD. Learn more.

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Quick Facts

Current Factor
4.5
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
1.124
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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