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Featured Journals

Journals dedicated to research in materials science:

APL Materials

A high-impact open access journal embracing all research across materials science    

5.3 Impact Factor*
4.7 Years cited half-life*
9.6 CiteScore™†
870+ Avg. views/article annually
72 Days avg. time to acceptance
30 Days avg. time to first decision
Topics covered: Materials science, energy, nanotechnology, photonics
Article types: Articles, Perspectives, Reviews, Accounts, Roadmaps
Access type: Gold open access
Indexed In: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus

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AIP Advances

A peer-reviewed, open access journal covering all areas of the physical sciences

1.4 Impact Factor*
5.2 Years cited half-life*
2.8 CiteScore™†
500+ Avg. views/article annually
61 Days avg. time to acceptance
19 Days avg. time to first decision
Topics covered: General physics, interdisciplinary physics, materials science, condensed matter physics, nanotechnology, energy
Article types: Articles
Access type: Gold open access
Indexed In: Web of Science, Google Scholar

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Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering

An open access, peer-reviewed journal that covers all areas related to nanotechnology and precision engineering

3.5 Impact Factor*
3.3 Years cited half-life*
6.5 CiteScore™†
745+ Avg. views/article annually
27 Days avg. time to first decision
Topics covered: Biological physics, electronics, nanotechnology, materials science
Article types: Articles, Reviews, Communications
Access type: Platinum open access
Indexed in: Web of Science, Scopus

Published in collaboration with:

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Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A

Understanding interfaces and surfaces at a fundamental level and using this understanding to advance the state-of-the-art in various technological applications

2.4 Impact Factor*
11.5 Years cited half-life*
5.1 CiteScore™†
385+ Avg. views/article annually
66 Days avg. time to acceptance
28 Days avg. time to first decision
Article types: Articles
Access type: Subscription with open access option
Indexed in: Web of Science, Scopus

Published in collaboration with:

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Low Temperature Physics

The international forum for studies of low temperature physical phenomena

0.6 Impact Factor*
9.7 Years cited half-life*
1.2 CiteScore™†
130+ Avg. views/article annually
Topics covered: Rheology and fluid dynamics, quantum mechanics, materials science, atomic and molecular physics
Article types: Articles, Reviews, Communications, Memoirs, Biographies
Access type: Subscription with open access option
Indexed In: Current Contents, Current Physics Index, INSPEC, PASCAL, Physics Abstracts, Physics Briefs, Science Citation Index, SPIN

Low Temperature Physics, an English translation of the copyrighted journal FIZIKA NIZKIKH TEMPERATUR

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Interdisciplinary Journals

Journals at the intersection of materials science and related disciplines:

Journal of Applied Physics

Significant results in cutting-edge applied physics

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Applied Physics Letters

Shaping the future of applied physics

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The Journal of Chemical Physics

The most cited in chemical physics

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APL Bioengineering

Research at the intersection of biology, physics & engineering

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APL Electronic Devices

Fostering connections across multiple disciplines in the broad electronics community

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APL Energy

Bridging basic research and innovative technology that will impact the future

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APL Machine Learning

Machine Learning for Applied Physics | Applied Physics for Machine Learning

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APL Photonics

Promotes fundamental, applied, and multidisciplinary research anchored in photonics

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APL Quantum

Bridging fundamental quantum research with technological applications

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Applied Physics Reviews

High impact results in applied physics

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Chinese Journal of Chemical Physics

Devoted to reporting new and original experimental and theoretical research in interdisciplinary areas at the interface of chemistry and physics

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Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B

Devoted to publishing reports of original research, letters and review articles on microelectronics and nanometer structures and devices

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Low Temperature Phyiscs

The international forum for studies of low temperature physical phenomena

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Matter and Radiation at Extremes

All areas of physical sciences in applied, theoretical, and experimental research on matter and radiation at extremes

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Structural Dynamics

An open access, peer-reviewed journal on structural determination and dynamics

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Surface Science Spectra

Convenient and easy access to peer-reviewed spectral data from on-going international industrial and academic research

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Featured AIP Conference Proceedings

AIP Conference Proceedings has been a trusted publishing partner for more than 40 years, delivering fast, affordable, and versatile publishing for maximum exposure of your meeting’s key research.  Below are just a few of the Proceedings that are rooted in Materials Science research.

	Preface: Applied Physics of Condensed Matter (APCOM 2024)
	Preface III International Scientific and Practical Symposium “Materials Science and Technology” (MST-III-2023)
	Preface: The 8th International Conference and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy and Advanced Materials (ICE-SEAM)

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Highlighted Research

Roadmap to neuromorphic computing with emerging technologies

The growing adoption of data-driven applications, such as artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming the way we interact with technology. Currently, the deployment of AI and machine learning tools in previously uncharted domains generates considerable enthusiasm for further research, development, and utilization. These innovative applications often provide effective solutions to complex, longstanding challenges that have remained unresolved for years.

Structure evolution of the interfacial layer of BaTiO₃ thin films during annealing process and related good resistive switching behaviors

BaTiO₃ thin films with different annealing times were grown on LSMO/STO (001) substrates by pulsed laser deposition. An interesting phenomenon of loss-and-reappearance of the interfacial layer in BaTiO₃ was detected in the x-ray diffraction results, and the ordered–unordered–ordered lattice transformation caused by oxygen vacancies’ filling was thought to be the reason.

Properties and influence of magnetic fields on iron particles of anisotropic magnetorheological elastomers

The magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) is an intelligent material whose mechanical properties can be rapidly adjusted under a magnetic flux density. This material’s mechanical properties change due to the interaction between the iron particles inside the material.

Epitaxial growth of β-Ga₂O₃ by hot-wall MOCVD

The hot-wall metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) concept, previously shown to enable superior material quality and high performance devices based on wide bandgap semiconductors, such as Ga(Al)N and SiC, has been applied to the epitaxial growth of β-Ga₂O₃.

Simulation and fabrication of in vitro microfluidic microelectrode array chip for patterned culture and electrophysiological detection of neurons

To enable the detection and modulation of modularized neural networks in vitro, this study proposes a microfluidic microelectrode array chip for the cultivation, compartmentalization, and control of neural cells. The chip was designed based on the specific structure of neurons and the requirements for detection and modulation.

Flexible polydimethylsiloxane pressure sensor with micro-pyramid structures and embedded silver nanowires: A novel application in urinary flow measurement

Flexible pressure sensors are lightweight and highly sensitive, making them suitable for use in small portable devices to achieve precise measurements of tiny forces. This article introduces a low-cost and easy-fabrication strategy for piezoresistive flexible pressure sensors.

Atomic layer deposition of transition metal chalcogenide TaS_x using Ta[N(CH₃)₂]₃[NC(CH₃)₃] precursor and H2S plasma

As a transition metal chalcogenide, tantalum sulfide (⁠TaS_x ⁠) is of interest for semiconductor device applications, for example, as a diffusion barrier in Cu interconnects.

Adhesion layers between piezoelectric and magnetostrictive layers in a MEMS magneto-sensor stack: Influence on the phase transformation of deposited Co/Fe multilayers to magnetostrictive Co_xFe_1−x phase

Magnetoelectric MEMS devices, such as magnetic field sensors, may be composed of a multilayer stack as a magnetostrictive layer, which is mechanically coupled to a piezoelectric film. Good adhesion and a stable rigid interface have to be maintained for such a sensor.

Electronic transport in copper–graphene composites

We investigate electronic transport properties of copper–graphene (Cu–G) composites using a density-functional theory (DFT) framework. Conduction in composites is studied by varying the interfacial distance of copper/graphene/copper (Cu/G/Cu) interface models.

Silicon diffusion in AlN

In this study, we investigate the diffusion of Si donors in AlN. Amorphous Si1-xN_x xsputtered on the surface of bulk AlN with low dislocation density is used as a Si source. The diffusion experiments are conducted through isochronal and isothermal annealing in a protective N₂ atmosphere at temperatures between 1500 and 1700 °C.

Polarization-dependent photoemission electron microscopy for domain imaging of inorganic and molecular materials

Polarization-dependent photoemission electron microscopy (PD-PEEM) exploits spatial variation in the optical selection rules of materials to image domain formation and material organization on the nanoscale.

Upcoming Conferences

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54th Winter Colloquium on the Physics of Quantum Electronics (PQE)
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January 6-10, 2025

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Saint Louis, MO, USA
January 18-21, 2025

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