Discover how open access and visionary leadership are transforming materials science publishing
Imagine a world where groundbreaking scientific discoveries are locked away behind paywalls, inaccessible to researchers, students, and innovators who lack expensive institutional subscriptions. This has been the reality of academic publishing for decades—but a revolution is underway.
All research freely available to anyone, anywhere without subscription barriers
Rapidly emerging as a premier venue for transformative interdisciplinary research
University of Utah
At the helm of ACS Materials Au stands Professor Shelley D. Minteer of the University of Utah, an accomplished scientist with an impressive track record in materials research and a clear vision for the journal's future.
ACS Materials Au serves as a dynamic forum for research that explores the fundamental and applied aspects of materials science at the interface with other disciplines.
Impact Score
+34.53% from previous yearh-index
Productivity & citation impactSJR Ranking
Scientific influence indicatorGlobal Rank
Among international journalsAs a fully open access journal, ACS Materials Au ensures that all published research is immediately and freely available to readers worldwide.
ACS Publications supports open access through various mechanisms to ensure financial barriers don't prevent authors from publishing.
Over 1,600 institutions across 46 countries as of 2024
"Read and Green" agreements and arrangements for primarily undergraduate institutions
Special country pricing policies and funding for Article Publication Charges (APCs)
Beyond open access, ACS Materials Au embodies ACS Publications' broader commitment to fostering inclusion and belonging throughout the scientific enterprise.
Allows authors to change their names for any reason while respecting sensitivity and reducing barriers to professional mobility.
Collection and publication of baseline demographics for journal contributors with annual progress reporting.
Training editors to recognize and interrupt bias in peer review and developing actionable inclusion plans for each journal.
"The multitude of people, backgrounds, experiences, and ideas lead to superior solutions to world challenges and advances chemistry as a global, multidisciplinary science."
The research published in ACS Materials Au spans a remarkable range of innovations with potential to address critical global challenges.
Tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, medical implants for improved healthcare outcomes and personalized medicine.
Faster processors, efficient solar cells, advanced sensors for energy sustainability and technological advancement.
Smart materials, responsive polymers, catalytic surfaces for environmental remediation and industrial processes.
Biodegradable packaging, flexible electronics, lightweight composites for sustainability and reduced environmental impact.
Systematic creation of novel substances with carefully designed chemical compositions
Using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and spectroscopic methods to understand material properties
Assessing mechanical, thermal, and chemical characteristics under various conditions
Evaluating real-world application potential through rigorous testing protocols
Success in materials science requires not only creativity and insight but also access to powerful research tools and resources.
| Resource | Function | Access |
|---|---|---|
| ACS Author Lab | Online course teaching manuscript preparation and submission | Free |
| ACS Reviewer Lab | Training in peer review fundamentals and best practices | Free |
| ACS Authoring Services | Professional editing, translation, and formatting support | Paid |
| Name Change Policy | Allows authors to update names while preserving publication record | Policy |
| Read & Publish Agreements | Enables open access publishing without direct author payments | Institutional |
The ACS Author Lab and ACS Reviewer Lab—both freely available—democratize knowledge about effective scientific communication and rigorous evaluation, helping early-career researchers develop essential professional skills.
Together with Read and Publish Agreements that reduce financial barriers, these resources create a more equitable ecosystem for materials research and dissemination.
ACS Materials Au represents more than just another scientific journal—it embodies a transformative vision for how research should be shared, who gets to participate in scientific conversations, and what values should guide scholarly publishing.
Under Professor Shelley D. Minteer's leadership, the journal has established itself as both a high-quality venue for materials research and a champion of openness, inclusion, and global collaboration.