Biomedical Materials (Bristol)

Aims & Scope

The goal of the journal is to publish original research findings and critical reviews that contribute to our knowledge about the composition, properties, and performance of materials for all applications relevant to human healthcare.

Typical areas of interest include (but are not limited to): -Synthesis/characterization of biomedical materials- Nature-inspired synthesis/biomineralization of biomedical materials- In vitro/in vivo performance of biomedical materials- Biofabrication technologies/applications: 3D bioprinting, bioink development, bioassembly & biopatterning- Microfluidic systems (including disease models): fabrication, testing & translational applications- Tissue engineering/regenerative medicine- Interaction of molecules/cells with materials- Effects of biomaterials on stem cell behaviour- Growth factors/genes/cells incorporated into biomedical materials- Biophysical cues/biocompatibility pathways in biomedical materials performance- Clinical applications of biomedical materials for cell therapies in disease (cancer etc)- Nanomedicine, nanotoxicology and nanopathology- Pharmacokinetic considerations in drug delivery systems- Risks of contrast media in imaging systems- Biosafety aspects of gene delivery agents- Preclinical and clinical performance of implantable biomedical materials- Translational and regulatory matters

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.7
2024	3.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.716

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7886

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2441

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Stimuli-responsive polymers and their applications in drug delivery

  Citation: 567

  Authors: Priya, Viness, Yahya E, Lisa C

• Electrospun nanofiber scaffolds: engineering soft tissues

  Citation: 524

  Authors: S G, R, S P, C T

• Influence of surface wettability on competitive protein adsorption and initial attachment of osteoblasts

  Citation: 423

  Authors: Jianhua, Toshio, Naoto, Takayasu, Takashi, Baolin, Masao

• Dynamics of<i>in vitro</i>polymer degradation of polycaprolactone-based scaffolds: accelerated versus simulated physiological conditions

  Citation: 383

  Authors: Christopher X F, Monica M, Swee-Hin, Dietmar W

• A review on macrophage responses to biomaterials

  Citation: 354

  Authors: Zhidao, James T

• Medical applications of shape memory polymers

  Citation: 315

  Authors: Witold, Annick, Shunichi, L'Hocine, Jean

• Biofilm formation, bacterial adhesion and host response on polymeric implants—issues and prevention

  Citation: 308

  Authors: D, Mukesh

• Mechanical properties of whole-body soft human tissues: a review

  Citation: 276

  Authors: Gurpreet, Arnab

• A review of bioactive silicate ceramics

  Citation: 266

  Authors: Chengtie, Jiang

• Injectable hydrogel materials for spinal cord regeneration: a review

  Citation: 233

  Authors: D, M

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