Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition publishes fundamental research on the properties of polymeric biomaterials and the mechanisms of interaction between such biomaterials and living organisms, with special emphasis on the molecular and cellular levels.

The scope of the journal includes polymers for drug delivery, tissue engineering, large molecules in living organisms like DNA, proteins and more.

As such, the Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition combines biomaterials applications in biomedical, pharmaceutical and biological fields.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.6
2024	3.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.620

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	110

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9352

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1443

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, 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.

• Scaffold design and fabrication technologies for engineering tissues — state of the art and future perspectives

  Citation: 1173

  Authors: Dietmar W.

• Nanostructured materials for applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering

  Citation: 896

  Authors: Michael, Robert, Xinqiao

• PCL and PCL-based materials in biomedical applications

  Citation: 728

  Authors: Elbay, Tugba Endogan, Aysel, Vasif, Nesrin

• Cytocompatibility of UV and visible light photoinitiating systems on cultured NIH/3T3 fibroblasts in vitro

  Citation: 676

  Authors: Stephanie J., Charles R., Kristi S.

• Synthesis and characterization of PLGA nanoparticles

  Citation: 615

  Authors: Carlos E., Cristina M.

• Engineered collagen–PEO nanofibers and fabrics

  Citation: 437

  Authors: Lei, Karthik, Robert, Elliot L.

• In vitro evaluation of cytotoxicity of a naturally occurring cross-linking reagent for biological tissue fixation

  Citation: 429

  Authors: Hsing-Wen, Rong-Nan, Lynn L.H., Chen-Chi

• Chemical modification of chitosan by phosphorylation: an XPS, FT-IR and SEM study

  Citation: 424

  Authors: I. F., P. L., M. A.

• Fabrication of biodegradable polymer scaffolds to engineer trabecular bone

  Citation: 399

  Authors: Robert C., Michael J., John M., Antonios G.

• Controlled release of growth factors based on biodegradation of gelatin hydrogel

  Citation: 360

  Authors: Masaya, Yoshito, Yasuhiko

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