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With more than 25 ACS journals covering topics such as nano research, nanomaterials, materials characterizations and nanoscale advances, you’ll also find specialized publications covering topics such as membrane science, hazardous materials, advanced engineering materials and materials in electronics.

For bio application research, look to ACS Applied Bio Materials, and for developments in electronic materials, explore ACS Applied Electronic Materials. ACS Materials Au, an open access journal, highlights research across materials science, advanced materials, chemistry, engineering, and biology, while ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces showcases new materials and interfacial processes for specific applications.

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Over 25 ACS journals delve into the world of materials science, with specialist publications on optical materials, photonics, nanoscience, nanotechnology, polymers, sensors, biomaterials and more. Explore our full portfolio and find the right journal for your research.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PORTFOLIO

VIRTUAL SPECIAL ISSUE
A Virtual Special Issue from ACS Material Letters highlighting recent developments in materials and system design for water splitting.
COLLECTIONS
A new joint Collection from Chemistry of Materials, ACS Materials Letters, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and ACS Materials Au highlighting some recent innovations in the field of high-entropy materials.

MOST READ ARTICLES FROM THE PORTFOLIO

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
Anthony K. Cheetham, and Ram Seshadri

DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.4c00643
ACS MATERIALS AU
Gayoung Lim, Kangsik Lee, Chawon Koh, Tsunehiro Nishi, and Hyo Jae Yoon

DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.4c00010
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
Yury Gogotsi

DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.3c02491
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