Nature Materials is a monthly multi-disciplinary journal aimed at bringing together cutting-edge research across the entire spectrum of materials science and engineering. Materials research is a diverse and fast-growing discipline, which has moved from a largely applied, engineering focus to a position where it has an increasing impact on other classical disciplines such as physics, chemistry and biology. Nature Materialscovers all applied and fundamental aspects of the synthesis/processing, structure/composition, properties and performance of materials, where “materials” are identified as substances in the condensed states (liquid, solid, colloidal) designed or manipulated for technological ends.

Biomacromolecules focuses on interdisciplinary investigations exploring the interactions of macromolecules with biological systems and their environments as well as biological approaches to the design of polymeric materials. The journal covers sustainable chemistry, monomers and polymers based on natural and renewable resources, metabolism of polymers and polymer degradation products, polymer conjugates, in vivo and in vitro biocatalysis, biomacromolecular assembly, biomimetics, biomineralization, bioprocessing, and biorecycling. Applications include, but are not limited to packaging and consumer products, coatings and adhesives, biomedical polymers, bioinspired polymers, bioresorbable polymers, polymeric drugs, biocompatible surfaces, multifunctional surfaces, tissue engineering, active surfaces, and polymers for electronics, photonics, and engineering applications.

Advanced Functional Materials is the leading full-paper materials science journal, with a 2009 ISI Impact Factor of 6.990. Advanced Functional Materials publishes full papers of original research and feature articles reviewing cutting-edge work from leaders in the field. All aspects of materials science are covered, including photovoltaics, organic electronics, carbon materials, nanotechnology, liquid crystals, magnetic materials, surfaces and interfaces, and biomaterials.