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Write in a clean editor, then format for Materials Science in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with superscript references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Materials Science format

Materials Science is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Material Properties and Failure Mechanisms, Material Properties and Applications, Engineering Diagnostics and Reliability.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Materials Science 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inMaterial Properties and Failure Mechanisms Material Properties and Applications Engineering Diagnostics and Reliability Fatigue and fracture mechanics Metal Alloys Wear and Properties
ISSN1068-820X
Citation impact (2-yr)1.51
h-index38
i10-index732
Total citations25,907
Top institutions publishing hereG.V. Karpenko Physical-Mechanical Institute
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Materials Science per year

111
2014
116
2015
116
2016
114
2017
113
2018
121
2019
118
2020
111
2021
116
2022
125
2023
91
2024
148
2025

Citation impact of Materials Science by publication year

699
2014
837
2015
948
2016
828
2017
932
2018
769
2019
754
2020
732
2021
499
2022
531
2023
245
2024
105
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Materials Science

Materials Science template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Materials Science format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Materials Science template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Materials Science use?
Materials Science uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Materials Science 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Materials Science?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Materials Science document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Materials Science template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Materials Science format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Materials Science?
Materials Science is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Materials Science template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Materials Science PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Materials Science template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Materials Science template cost?
You can start writing in the Materials Science template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Materials Science PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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