Communications Materials is a selective open access journal from Nature Portfolio publishing high-quality research, reviews and commentary in all areas of materials science. Research papers published by the journal represent significant advances for a specialized area of research. The journal is equally interested in publishing fundamental and applied research. We also aim to provide a community forum for issues of importance to all materials scientists, regardless of sub-discipline. The scope of the journal covers all areas of materials science, including those at the interface with biology, chemistry, physics and engineering. Primary research of interest to the journal might relate to the following: fundamental insight; applications; techniques and methodologies; synthesis and processing; lifecycle and sustainability.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q1
Mechanics of MaterialsQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Scopus Categories
Mechanics of MaterialsMaterials Science (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
2D Materials and ApplicationsAdvancements in Battery MaterialsTopological Materials and PhenomenaAdvanced Condensed Matter PhysicsPerovskite Materials and ApplicationsAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsElectronic and Structural Properties of OxidesMagnetic and transport properties of perovskites and related materialsPhysics of Superconductivity and Magnetism