ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
Scope & Guideline
Driving Discoveries at the Intersection of Science and Application
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Materials Synthesis and Characterization:
The journal publishes research on innovative synthesis methods for new materials, including nanomaterials, polymers, and composites, along with detailed characterization techniques to understand their properties. - Energy Storage and Conversion:
A significant focus is on materials for energy applications, such as batteries (including lithium-ion and sodium-ion), supercapacitors, and photocatalysts, aiming to enhance efficiency, stability, and sustainability. - Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications:
Research on biomaterials aimed at medical applications, including drug delivery systems, wound healing, and tissue engineering, is a core area, highlighting the intersection of materials science with healthcare. - Nanoengineering and Nanotechnology:
The journal emphasizes the design and application of nanostructured materials, exploring their unique properties and potential applications in catalysis, sensing, and electronics. - Environmental Applications:
Studies addressing the use of materials for environmental remediation, including water purification and pollutant degradation, are also a key focus, reflecting the journal's commitment to sustainability.
Trending and Emerging
- Smart and Responsive Materials:
There is a growing emphasis on materials that respond to environmental changes (e.g., temperature, pH, light), with applications in sensors, actuators, and drug delivery systems. - Sustainable Materials and Green Chemistry:
Research exploring sustainable materials, including biodegradable polymers and eco-friendly synthesis methods, is trending as the scientific community increasingly prioritizes environmental responsibility. - Hybrid and Composite Materials:
The development of hybrid materials that combine organic and inorganic components for enhanced performance in energy storage, catalysis, and biomedicine is gaining traction. - Integration of Machine Learning and AI:
The use of machine learning and artificial intelligence to predict material properties and optimize synthesis processes is emerging as a significant theme, indicating a shift towards data-driven research. - Advanced Coatings and Surface Modifications:
Research on innovative coatings and modifications that enhance material properties, such as anti-corrosion, anti-fouling, and self-healing capabilities, is increasingly prevalent in recent publications.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Organic Electronics:
The focus on conventional organic electronic materials, such as simple organic photovoltaics, has decreased as researchers shift towards hybrid and more complex systems that integrate nanomaterials and advanced interfaces. - Single-Material Systems:
Research concentrating solely on single-material systems without considering their integration into multifunctional devices has become less prominent, as the trend moves towards interdisciplinary approaches that combine various materials. - Basic Theoretical Studies:
There has been a noticeable decline in the publication of purely theoretical studies without experimental validation, as the journal increasingly favors applied research that demonstrates practical implications and real-world applications. - Static Interfaces:
The exploration of static material interfaces has diminished, with a shift towards dynamic and responsive materials that can adapt to environmental stimuli and operational conditions.
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