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Materials Today Bio

Materials Today Bio is a multidisciplinary journal focused on the interface between biology and materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, and medicine. It covers advances ranging from the design and assembly of novel structures and their interactions with biological systems to bioimaging, therapies, and diagnostics in healthcare, with topics including biomaterials, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, nanomedicine, biosensors, hydrogels, drug and gene delivery, bioinspired surfaces, synthetic biology, and bio-based materials.

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Subject Engineering, Biomedical, Materials Science, Biomaterials
Impact Factor 10.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2590-0064
eISSN 2590-0064
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,290 (excluding taxes).

Submission Instructions

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

Comprehensive Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript The article must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with subsections numbered hierarchically and the abstract excluded from section numbering. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list when applicable.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets in order of appearance. Journal names in the reference list must be abbreviated according to LTWA, and any reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be editable text rather than images and include captions, while all figures must be numbered, cited in the text, submitted as separate files, and accompanied by captions explaining symbols and abbreviations.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript The article must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, and the abstract must not be included within the section numbering. The submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section placed before the references when applicable.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets in order of appearance. Journal names in the reference list must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations, and references cited in the abstract must be given in full.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and all tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and accompanied by captions.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list when applicable.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets in order of appearance. Every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and every reference list entry must be cited in the text, with journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text rather than images, and all tables and figures must be numbered consecutively, cited in the text, and provided with captions.
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Recent Publications

De Novo Design of Dual-target Mini-binders Simultaneously Neutralizing Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus M-like Protein and Host TNFR1 Confers Complete Protection Against Lethal Infection

Ke Ming, Yang Hu, Banbin Xing, Meiting Chen, Yuhua Chen, Xiujuan Chen, Miaomiao Geng, Zhiyong Wu, Yanxia Liu, Lin Wei, Jun Weng, Zigong Wei

10.1016/j.mtbio.2026.103336
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Hybrid membrane nanovesicles reprogram macrophages to resolve oxidative stress in intervertebral disc degeneration

Yuming Huang, Min Su, Man Li, Qi Ma, Xian Wang, Zhibin Chen, Yiping Chen, Boxuan Xu, Rongsheng Chen, Zhixiang Lu, Zhibin Lan

10.1016/j.mtbio.2026.103335
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Gelatin macromolecular microspheres constructed by microfluidics regulate the TNF/HIF-1 signaling axis to reshape the bone immune microenvironment and enhance infectious bone defect repair

Chao Song, Yang Zhou, Yinjing Luo, Liquan Wang, Tao Liu, Daqian Zhou, Fei Liu, Jingwen Chen, Zhijiang Fu, Feng Chen, Guoyou Wang, Zongchao Liu

10.1016/j.mtbio.2026.103326
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Carrier-free targeted co-assembly of glycyrrhizin and puerarin overcomes ocular barriers for corneal alkali burn therapy via macrophage reprogramming

Hanhan Peng, Haoyu Li, Jianing Lin, Licheng Li, Muyan Li, Hai Huang, Junyong Wu, Baihua Chen

10.1016/j.mtbio.2026.103337
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Modeling Cancer with Bacteria-Integrated Tumor Microenvironments Using Biomaterials: Emerging Concepts and Opportunities

Keuna Jeon, Uijin Kim, Chang-Hun Ji, Meenakshi Kamaraj, Noah Zachary Laird, Zhikun Wang, Hongxiao Yu, Menekse Ermis, Ruby May A. Sullan, Xiling Shen, Natashya Falcone

10.1016/j.mtbio.2026.103330
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

6 days submission to first decision; 29 days submission to decision after review; 79 days submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,290 (excluding taxes).

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Research Topics

Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics Bone Tissue Engineering Materials 3D Printing in Biomedical Research Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Wound Healing and Treatments Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Extracellular vesicles in disease Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis RNA Interference and Gene Delivery Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Mesenchymal stem cell research Cellular Mechanics and Interactions Immune cells in cancer Silk-based biomaterials and applications Nerve injury and regeneration Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Cancer Research and Treatments Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments

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