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Biomaterials Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0142-9612 eISSN 1878-5905 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Biomaterials
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Biomaterials (B) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering 3D Printing in Biomedical Research and Bone Tissue Engineering Materials, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0142-9612 (e-ISSN 1878-5905). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.73 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4740 USD). OpenAlex records 22,849 works and 2,276,128 citations, with an h-index of 492.

Biomaterials Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Biomaterials has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.73, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the 3D Printing in Biomedical Research research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Biomaterials operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Biomaterials should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Biomaterials against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Biomaterials
  • Budget $4740 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers 3D Printing in Biomedical Research, Bone Tissue Engineering Materials, Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Biomaterials Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+18%
Field avg: 8.21
APC vs Field Avg
+39%
Field avg: $3408

Compared against 38 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0142-9612
ISSN (Online) 1878-5905
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $4740 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Biomaterials is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4740.

In our subject taxonomy, Biomaterials is classified under 3D Printing in Biomedical Research, Bone Tissue Engineering Materials, Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications and Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics.

Biomaterials is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 9.731.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Biomaterials

Biomaterials does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 9.731 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Biomaterials is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Biomaterials is $4740 USD.

Biomaterials is published by Elsevier BV.

Biomaterials shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Biomaterials is 0142-9612. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1878-5905.

Biomaterials sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 9.73, ranked across all journals in our database.
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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 9.731 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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