Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Materials: Design and Applications is a forum for communication of both fundamental research and application areas in the field of the design and application of engineering materials, predominantly within the context of mechanical engineering applications.

This includes a wide range of materials engineering and technology, including: -Metals, e.g., lightweight metallic materials- polymers- composites, in general, including metal-matrix and polymer-matrix,- ceramics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.522

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	52

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11137

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1842

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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 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.

• Adhesively bonded joints in composite materials: An overview

  Citation: 282

  Authors: M D, L F M

• A review on the properties of natural fibres and its bio-composites: Effect of alkali treatment

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Parul, MK

• Magnetorheological fluid devices: Principles, characteristics and applications in mechanical engineering

  Citation: 93

  Authors: J, G

• Medical devices biomaterials<scp> – A</scp> review

  Citation: 73

  Authors: AJ, A, JP

• Metamaterials and their applications: An overview

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Ali, Mohammad H, Mina, Amin, Hamid M

• A new theory for laminated composite plates

  Citation: 57

  Authors: M, K S, S

• A review on the temperature and moisture degradation of adhesive joints

  Citation: 55

  Authors: G, M, MD, LFM

• Study on the effect of the welding environment on the dynamic recrystallization phenomenon and residual stresses during the friction stir welding process of aluminum alloy

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Mahmoud, Amin, Behrouz, Ahmad, Farzaneh, Mostafa

• Design and ageing of adhesives for structural adhesive bonding – A review

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Richard A

• A systematic review on material selection methods

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Aamir AA, S Nurmaya, S, Ming K

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