ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces: A Journal Shaping the Future of Applied Materials Science

For more than 15 years, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (AMI) has defined the frontier of applied materials science.

Since its launch in 2009, the journal has connected fundamental mechanisms with real‑world function, advancing breakthroughs in energy storage, bio‑interfaces, flexible electronics, and nanomaterials.

Today, AMI stands among the most influential journals in the field, with over 19 million downloads and nearly 400,000 citations in the past year.

Xing Yi Ling, Editor-in-Chief of ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and the ACS Applied Materials portfolio, notes:

“ACS Applied Material & Interfaces consistently publishes high-quality, application-oriented materials research that bridges fundamental science and practical technologies. It is a great source for keeping up with emerging research trends, gaining insights into structure–property relationships, and discovering innovative materials solutions across a wide range of fields.”

Foundational Papers That Defined ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces’ Legacy

Origin of Outstanding Stability in the Lithium Solid Electrolyte Materials
The top-cited paper in AMI history, this study reshaped solid-state battery research and revealed a finding that inspired novel solid-state battery interface design.
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b07517

Polydopamine Surface Chemistry: A Decade of Discovery
The second most cited paper in AMI history, this review reshaped the field by defining the mechanisms and applications of polydopamine surface chemistry and establishing the foundation for modern bio-inspired coating design.
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b19865

PDMS Film‑Based Flexible Pressure Sensor Array for Human Motion Detection
A top cited research paper in recent years, this work reshaped wearable-sensor research by demonstrating a low-cost, yet high performing PDMS pressure array whose protruding microstructures enable highly accurate motion and wrist posture detection.
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14036

Surface‑Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Biomedical Applications: Recent Advances and Future Challenges
Another top-cited review paper, this work reshaped the SERS-biomedicine landscape by delivering a field defining overview and led Editor-in-Chief of the AMI Portfolio, Xing Yi, charted the challenges steering the next generation of medical plasmonic diagnostic materials and technologies.
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c17502

Cytotoxicity of Graphene Oxide and Graphene in Human Erythrocytes and Skin Fibroblasts
With over 1,000 citations, this landmark study delivered one of the first systematic evaluations of the biological safety of graphene-family nanomaterials, establishing foundational toxicity benchmarks that continue to guide nanomaterial design, biomedical applications, and safety standards.
DOI: 10.1021/am200428v

How ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces Shapes the Future of Applied Materials Science

These landmark papers illustrate why ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces has become a global hub for applied materials research:

• High‑impact applied science that connects fundamental mechanisms with practical technologies
• Interdisciplinary reach spanning chemistry, engineering, physics, and biology
• Insight into emerging trends that shape experimental design and translational studies
• A platform for innovation that consistently elevates research directions central to modern materials science

AMI continues to define what applied materials science can achieve and remains one of the most widely read and highly cited journals in the field.

Editors’ Top Picks

• AI-Assisted Tools for Scientific Review Writing: Opportunities and Cautions — A timely, eye‑opening look at the opportunities and risks of AI‑enabled research.
• Toward Understanding the Built-in Field in Perovskite Solar Cells through Layer-by-Layer Surface Photovoltage Measurements — A major contribution to the fundamental understanding of perovskite device physics.
• AI-Based Metamaterial Design — A forward‑looking exploration of how AI accelerates metamaterials innovation.
• Ultrathin Soft Wearable Sensor Materials and Structures: A Review of Current Trends and Prospectives — A comprehensive overview of critical developments in wearable systems.
• 200 nm Ultrathin Freestanding Organic Photovoltaics — A snapshot of fast‑moving research shaping next‑generation applied materials, organic electronic devices specifically.

Advance Your Research with ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces connects a global community of researchers exploring the future of applied materials science. Discover influential research, follow emerging trends, and learn how to share your own findings with one of the field's most widely read and highly cited journals.