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ACS Applied Bio Materials

ACS Applied Bio Materials is an interdisciplinary journal publishing research articles covering all aspects of biomaterials, biointerfaces, and applications.

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Impact Factor 4.7
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 2576-6422
eISSN 2576-6422
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article development charge (ADC): $2,500 USD due after acceptance; hybrid journals may offer a $2,000 USD discount for optional 12-month embargo open access; some journals have waived APCs for limited periods.

Submission Instructions

ACS Applied Bio Materials accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Article

Cover Letter A cover letter must accompany the submission. The cover letter must explain why the manuscript is appropriate for ACS Applied Bio Materials, indicate the application described, describe any Supporting Information or Review-Only Material, and notify the Editor if essential crystal structure data accompany the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required for an Article. The abstract must be limited to 300 words. The abstract should be unstructured and summarize the significant results and conclusions.
Manuscript The paper must include a separate Introduction section, and initial submissions must use clearly identified standard sections for reporting original research. The manuscript must include a graphical summary for the table of contents, disclose any use of AI tools in the manuscript, and include safety information in the Experimental Section.
References Literature documentation should be selective rather than exhaustive, particularly when reviews can be cited.
Figures & Tables Figures should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance, and for crystallographic structure reports only data and graphics integral to the discussion should be included in the manuscript file. Each figure and table must have a caption or title understandable without reference to the text.
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Review

Cover Letter A cover letter must accompany the manuscript submission. The cover letter must explain why the manuscript is appropriate for ACS Applied Bio Materials, indicate the application described, describe any Supporting Information or Review-Only Material, and note if structural data accompanies the manuscript.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Review articles are limited to 10 journal pages, approximately 50 double-spaced manuscript pages, including tables, figures, and references. The manuscript must include a graphical summary for the table of contents and disclose any use of AI tools in the Acknowledgments or other appropriate section.
References References may be submitted in any style for initial submission, but they must be complete and include titles.
Figures & Tables Figures should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. Reviews must include copyright permissions for any material reproduced from other sources.
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Letter

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for Letter submissions. The cover letter must explain why the manuscript is appropriate for ACS Applied Bio Materials, indicate the application described, describe any Supporting Information or Review-Only Material, and notify the Editor if essential structural data accompanies the manuscript.
Abstract A brief abstract is required for Letters. The abstract must be less than 100 words. The abstract structure type is not specified.
Manuscript Letters are limited to 2500 words or the equivalent of 8 double-spaced word-processed pages of text and 3–4 figures. Letters must flow continuously without separate subsections through introductory material, an outline of the experiment, results, and concluding remarks, and the Introduction must not appear as a separate section. A graphical summary for the table of contents must be included, AI tool use must be disclosed in the manuscript, and safety information must be included in the main text.
References Letters must include no more than 30 references. References may be provided in any style for initial submission, but they must be complete and include titles.
Figures & Tables Letters are limited to 3–4 figures. Figures should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. Each figure and table must have a caption or title that is understandable without reference to the text.
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Special Issue Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for Special Issue Article submissions. The cover letter must explain why the manuscript is appropriate for ACS Applied Bio Materials and what application is described, describe any Supporting Information or Review-Only Material, and note that the manuscript was invited as part of a special issue.
Abstract Abstract should typically be 150–300 words maximum.
Manuscript The manuscript must be complete at initial submission and use clearly identified standard sections for reporting original research. A graphical summary for the table of contents must be included, figures should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance, and any use of AI tools for text or image generation must be disclosed in the manuscript.
References References may be provided in any style for initial submission, but they must be complete and include titles.
Figures & Tables Figures should be embedded in the manuscript text at the point of relevance. Each figure and table must have a caption or title that is understandable without reference to the text.
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Recent Publications

Biofunctionalized Porous POMaC Films Promote Cell Adhesion and Infiltration for Tissue Interfaces

He Sun, Jack Twiddy, Kirstie M. K. Queener, Halston Deal, Kiran Mumtaz Ali, Nooshin Zandi, Wenning Chu, Qingbo Shu, Taufika Islam Williams, Ashley C. Brown, Alper Bozkurt, Vladimir Pozdin, Koji Sode, Jessica M. Gluck, Stefano Menegatti, Michael Daniele

10.1021/acsabm.6c00307
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Preparation of Antibody-Modified mRNA-LNPs via a Combination of Post-Encapsulation and Post-Insertion

Yoshie Ri, Shion Oshima, Hiroki Tanaka, Takumi Sugawara, Mizuho Hori, Siril Yves Junior, Yuta Nakai, Kasumi Ito, Kazuto Shimoya, Yu Sakurai, Hidetaka Akita

10.1021/acsabm.6c00925
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Dual-Template Mesoporous Bioactive Glass with Optimized Pore Structure Improve BMP2 Delivery in a Cryogel System for Hemostasis and Osteogenesis

Haorui Peng, Yulin Zhang, Qiyuan Dai, Yilin Ding, Hexuan Chen, Shuai Zhang, Huitong Luo, Xiaodong Cao

10.1021/acsabm.6c00263
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Engineered Extracellular Vesicles As a New Delivery Platform for Migraine

Abhirami Subramony, Vinay Kumar Patel, Siva Syam Kumar, Sreeja C Nair

10.1021/acsabm.6c00833
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Design and Optimization of a Bioactive Composite Hydrogel for Sustained Ex Vivo Maintenance of Kidney Slices in Preclinical Applications

Amal Kassab, Ahmed Abosalha, Stephanie Makhlouf, Paromita Islam, Editha Renesteen, Jacqueline L Boyajian, Madison Santos, Hongmei Chen, Cedrique Shum-Tim, Maha Al Asmakh, Satya Prakash

10.1021/acsabm.5c01628
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Revised manuscripts not received within 21 days are considered withdrawn. Appeals should be submitted within 1 month of receiving a decision. Galley proofs should be returned within 48 hours. Accepted manuscripts are published online as soon as page proofs are corrected and author concerns are resolved. ASAP publication usually occurs within a few working days of receipt of page proof corrections and can be several weeks before the issue cover date.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter must accompany every manuscript submission. It should explain why the manuscript is appropriate for ACS Applied Bio Materials, confirm the work has not been published previously or is not under consideration elsewhere, describe any Supporting Information or Review-Only Material, note invited status when applicable, disclose preprint posting when relevant, and for resubmissions include the prior manuscript number and a detailed response to reviewer comments.

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What are the publication costs?

Immediate open access is available with payment of an Article Publishing Charge (APC). The article development charge for zero-embargo green open access is $2,500 USD and is due after acceptance.

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Research Topics

Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Bone Tissue Engineering Materials RNA Interference and Gene Delivery Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis 3D Printing in Biomedical Research Wound Healing and Treatments Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications Polymer Surface Interaction Studies Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials Electrochemical sensors and biosensors Biosensors and Analytical Detection Silk-based biomaterials and applications Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies Antimicrobial agents and applications Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection