Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Elsevier BV · NL · ISSN 22140697
SJR Q1Open accessDOAJ
What the numbers say
The journal has expanded rapidly with stronger citation performance and open access dominance.
Annual output went from 199 to 3,243 papers. Expect high competition and fast turnaround if submitting a materials science paper. Field-weighted citation impact moved from 2.94 to 3.30. Papers here are cited more than average in the field, suggesting strong visibility. Both output and citation impact grew. The journal is growing in influence and may be a strategic choice for impactful work. Recent titles increasingly carry alloy · microstructure. Focus on alloy and microstructure details may help align submissions with current trends.
Citation metrics
SJR quartile
Q1
SJR score
1.29
Citations / doc (2y)
7.85
h-index
154
Based on the Scopus and OpenAlex citation graphs. We do not provide Clarivate’s JCR Impact Factor.
Output and citation impact
Whether citation performance keeps up as output grows.
PapersField-weighted impact
2018
199
2.94
2019
678
3.76
2020
1,379
3.47
2021
1,583
3.04
2022
2,081
2.66
2023
3,358
3.07
2024
3,074
3.02
2025
3,243
3.30
Topic shift
Share in the last 24 months (2024-08 – 2026-07) versus the previous 24 (2022-08 – 2024-07).
Rising
- Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes13.0%→15.8%+2.8%pPrevNow
- High-Temperature Coating Behaviors0.0%→2.5%+2.5%pPrevNow
- Surface Treatment and Residual Stress0.0%→2.3%+2.3%pPrevNow
- Intermetallics and Advanced Alloy Properties0.0%→2.2%+2.2%pPrevNow
Falling
- Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition3.5%→0.0%−3.5%pPrevNow
- Concrete and Cement Materials Research3.2%→0.0%−3.2%pPrevNow
- Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications11.2%→8.2%−3.0%pPrevNow
- Metallurgical Processes and Thermodynamics2.3%→0.0%−2.3%pPrevNow
- Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties8.4%→6.3%−2.1%pPrevNow
Terms appearing more often
Wording in recent paper titles that stands out against the journal's own baseline.
alloymicrostructure
Author countries
Last 24 months (2024-08 – 2026-07) against the previous 24 (2022-08 – 2024-07).
- CN71.5%→70.3%−1.1%pPrevNow
- KR5.1%→6.2%+1.1%pPrevNow
- US3.9%→5.7%+1.9%pPrevNow
- IR5.3%→5.1%−0.2%pPrevNow
- IN3.5%→3.6%+0.1%pPrevNow
- JP0.0%→3.4%+3.4%pPrevNow
Top 5 institutions
Top 5 institutions publishing in this journal, 2018 – 2026.
Recently published
20The 20 most recent papers — not the full list.
1
Article2026
Jet formation mechanism of triple-layer liners in shaped chargesShouren Wang, Chuan Zhao, Qiang Zhou, Rui Liu*, Kaiyuan Liu*, Pengwan Chen*
OAMaterials ChemistryMaterials Science
2
Article2026
Microscale contact state among polishing layer, abrasive particles, and the sapphire surface during the wheel polishing processChunliang Qi, Sheng Wang, Qingliang Zhao
OABiomedical EngineeringEngineering
3
Article2026
Tribocorrosion behavior of 904L super austenitic stainless steel in chloride solution: Superior performance at elevated potentials and comparison with 316L austenitic stainless steelChunyi Song, Zhili Wang, Shunxin Yang, Jiaolong Chen, Zihao Zhang, Lijie Qiao, Yan Yu
OASurgeryMedicine
4
Article2026
A systematic study of channel-angle effects on microstructure, strength-ductility, and corrosion behavior of high-purity magnesium in forward-parallel extrusionJianhua Zhu, Jiaqi Xu, Yining Qi, Wei Zhang, Qi Jia, Yuhang Guo, Fengjian Shi, Zhichao Liu, Ji Suk Shim*, Heng Bo Jiang*
OABiomaterialsMaterials Science
5
Article2026
Relative-density-dependent flexural and fatigue behaviour of LPBF-fabricated 316L stainless steel TPMS sandwich structuresRongji Tang, Zainuddin Sajuri*, Mohd Zaidi Omar, Wan Fathul Hakim Wan Zamri, Xianzheng Liu, Yuedong Zou, Shaoqing Wang, Anfu Guo*
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
6
Article2026
Effect of Mg on the elemental segregation behavior of H13 hot-work die steelChunlei Hao, Yutang Li, Dengping Ji, Jianxun Fu*, Wensheng Fu*
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
7
Article2026
Synergizing strength and plasticity in amorphous high-entropy alloys via heterogeneous interface and short-range order designW.P. Ma, Haiyang Song*
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
8
Article2026
Multiscale investigation of grain boundary pinning behavior and strengthening-toughening effects by V–Nb–Ti complex microalloying in 25CrNiMo steelShiting Zhu, Fang Wang, H Q Chen*, Shimeng Guo, Ning Li, Liujie Xu, Hua Hou
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
9
Article2026
Metallic-particle-reinforced magnesium matrix composites: A review of preparation, interfacial structure, and propertiesZhanyu Zhang, Jing Jiang, Guangli Bi*, Yuan Dong Li, Tijun Chen
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
10
Article2026
Advancements in coating technologies for additive manufactured biomedical implants: A critical reviewPraveen Kumar Verma, Hitesh Vasudev*, N. Jeyaprakash*, Jaspinder Singh, Mujahid Idrees Al Rahbi, Khulood Al Ghafri
OAAerospace EngineeringEngineering
11
Article2026
Molecular dynamics simulation of nanoindentation of cubic yttria-stabilized zirconia single crystalYuji Sato*, Hiroshi Masuda, Hidehiro Yoshida, Jun Yanagimoto
OACeramics and CompositesMaterials Science
12
Article2026
Research and numerical simulation on the impact compressive mechanical properties of concrete after high-temperature exposureYubai Li, Qijiang Luo, Yue Zhai, Yaoying Huang, Kaiyue Zhang, Junnan Zhao
OACivil and Structural EngineeringEngineering
13
Article2026
Improving the mechanical properties of low carbon steel via synergistic effect of copper and cooling rateZhenyang Zhao, Gengwei Yang, Ruyang Han, Lu Jiang, Yaowen Xu, Wen Yan, Qihao Huang, Hao Dou
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
14
Article2026
Characterization of weld quality and GTAW process optimization for Mar-M509 superalloy when using Haynes-25 (L-605) filler metalAmir Hossein Asadi, Rouholah Ashiri, M. Goodarzi, Mohammad Saeed Shahriari
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
15
Article2026
Machine learning-driven high-accuracy prediction and rapid design of mechanical properties in Mg-TM-RE alloysFu Zhang, Angqian Suonan, Hongyan Zhou, Jiamu Ding, Yu Tang*
OABiomaterialsMaterials Science
16
Article2026
Deformation kinetics and recovery assisted microstructural evolution of SAC305 solder under simultaneous electrical and tensile loadingKaifeng Wang, Jiayun Feng*, Muying Yu, Xiangying Wu, Meilan Wu, Baolei Liu*, S J Wang, Yanhong Tian
OAElectrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
17
Article2026
Creep behavior of palm fiber reinforced epoxy composites: Experimental analysis and environmental implicationsAmel Boukhlif, Sahnoun Zengah, Abdelghani Baltach, Ali Benhamena, Abdelkader Djebli, Mostefa Bendouba, Dursun Murat Sekban, Ecren Uzun Yaylacı, Murat Yaylacı
OAPolymers and PlasticsMaterials Science
18
Article2026
Process-controlled crystallinity in PA12 produced by Multi Jet Fusion and hot pressing: Tailoring cooling profiles to enhance fatigue resistanceRaffaele De Biasi, Damiano Foltran, Giulia Fredi, Matteo Perini, Filippo Berto, M. Benedetti
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
19
Article2026
Evolution of time-dependent deformation in a Ti-rich Ti–Ni–Cu–Pd alloy from solution-treated to aged states: Insights from spherical nanoindentationHang Li*, Gao Z, Xingxing Bai, Yongming Jin, Xianglong Meng, Wei Cai, Jae-il Jang
OAMaterials ChemistryMaterials Science
20
Article2026
Influence of oxide impurities on the durability of candidate alloys for molten-salt thermal energy storage systemsRita Carbajales*, P. Alvaredo, Nada Zaghloul, Wenjin Ding, C. Sobrino
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
Most cited
20Top 20 most cited, 2018 – 2026.
1
ArticleCitations 9102023
Development and applications of aluminum alloys for aerospace industryShuangshuang Li, Xin Yue, Q. Li, Heli Peng, Bai–Xin Dong, Tianshu Liu, Hong‐Yu Yang*, Jun Fan, Shi–Li Shu*, Feng Qiu*, Qi‐Chuan Jiang
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
2
ArticleCitations 8322019
Recent progress of reinforcement materials: a comprehensive overview of composite materialsDipen Kumar Rajak, Durgesh D. Pagar, Ravinder Kumar, Catalin I. Pruncu*
OAPolymers and PlasticsMaterials Science
3
ReviewCitations 7252021
A review on natural fibers for development of eco-friendly bio-composite: characteristics, and utilizationsAzizatul Karimah, Muhammad Ridho, Sasa Sofyan Munawar, Danang Sudarwoko Adi, Ismadi Ismadi, Ratih Damayanti, Bambang Subiyanto, Widya Fatrıasarı*, Ahmad Fudholi*
OAPolymers and PlasticsMaterials Science
4
ReviewCitations 6792022
Laser powder bed fusion: a state-of-the-art review of the technology, materials, properties & defects, and numerical modellingSohini Chowdhury, N. Yadaiah, Chander Prakash*, Seeram Ramakrishna, Saurav Dixit*, Lovi Raj Gupta, Dharam Buddhi
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
5
ReviewCitations 5832022
A critical review on additive manufacturing of Ti-6Al-4V alloy: microstructure and mechanical propertiesHung Dang Nguyen, Alokesh Pramanik, Animesh Kumar Basak, Yu Dong, Chander Prakash*, Sujan Debnath, S. Shankar, I.S. Jawahir, Saurav Dixit, Dharam Buddhi
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
6
ReviewCitations 5322020
Preparation of cellulose-based hydrogel: a reviewSarah Husnaini Zainal, Nurul Hanisah Mohd, Nabilah Suhaili, Farah Hannan Anuar, Аzwan Mat Lazim, Rizafizah Othaman*
OAMolecular MedicineBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
7
ArticleCitations 5112019
Advance research progresses in aluminium matrix composites: manufacturing & applicationsPulkit Garg, Anbesh Jamwal, Devendra Kumar, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Pallav Gupta*
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
8
ReviewCitations 4782022
A review on electromagnetic microwave absorption properties: their materials and performanceMadiha Fathi Elmahaishi, Raba’ah Syahidah Azis*, Ismayadi Ismail, F.D. Muhammad
OAElectronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsMaterials Science
9
ArticleCitations 4582021
Nano Biosensors: Properties, applications and electrochemical techniquesXiaoping Huang, Yufang Zhu, Ehsan Kianfar*
OABioengineeringChemical Engineering
10
ArticleCitations 4542020
Wear behaviour analysis on aluminium alloy 7050 with reinforced SiC through taguchi approachT. Sathish*, S. Karthick
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
11
ReviewCitations 4482021
Revealing the benefits of entropy weights method for multi-objective optimization in machining operations: A critical reviewRaman Kumar, Sehijpal Singh, Paramjit Singh Bilga, Jatin, Jasveer Singh, Sunpreet Singh, Maria Luminița Scutaru*, Catalin I. Pruncu*
OAComputational Theory and MathematicsComputer Science
12
ReviewCitations 4032020
UHPC evolution, development, and utilization in construction: a reviewM. A. Bajaber*, Ibrahim Y. Hakeem
OACivil and Structural EngineeringEngineering
13
ReviewCitations 3922020
Industrial solid waste for heavy metals adsorption features and challenges; a reviewN. K. Soliman*, A. F. Moustafa
OAWater Science and TechnologyEnvironmental Science
14
ReviewCitations 3872021
A review on voids of 3D printed parts by fused filament fabricationYubo Tao, Fangong Kong, Zelong Li, Jingfa Zhang, Xin Zhao, Qing Yin, Dan Xing, Peng Li*
OAAutomotive EngineeringEngineering
15
ArticleCitations 3782019
Green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles using pomegranate seeds extract and photocatalytic activity evaluation for the degradation of textile dyeIsmat Bibi, Nosheen Nazar, Sadia Ata, Misbah Sultan, Abid Ali, Ansar Abbas, Kashif Jilani, Shagufta Kamal, Fazli Malik Sarim, Muhammad Iftikhar Khan, Fatima Jalal*, Munawar Iqbal*
OANutrition and DieteticsNursing
16
ReviewCitations 3662019
Tool condition monitoring techniques in milling process — a reviewT. Mohanraj*, S. Shankar, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, N.R. Sakthivel, Alokesh Pramanik
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
17
ArticleCitations 3492021
3D printing technology; methods, biomedical applications, future opportunities and trendsYahya Bozkurt*, Elif Karayel
OAAutomotive EngineeringEngineering
18
ArticleCitations 3452018
Characterization and some physical studies of PVA/PVP filled with MWCNTsH. M. Zidan, E.M. Abdelrazek*, A. M. Abdelghany*, A.E. Tarabiah
OAPolymers and PlasticsMaterials Science
19
ArticleCitations 3402019
Mechanical characteristics of wood, ceramic, metal and carbon fiber-based PLA composites fabricated by FDMZhaobing Liu, Qian Lei*, Shuaiqi Xing
OAAutomotive EngineeringEngineering
20
ReviewCitations 3362019
Characterization of Al-7075 metal matrix composites: a reviewMohammed Imran*, Adnan Khan
OAMechanical EngineeringEngineering
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