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Communications Materials is a selective open access journal from Nature Portfolio, publishing high-quality research, reviews and commentary in all areas of materials science. Research papers published by the journal represent significant advances for a specialized area of research. The journal is equally interested in publishing fundamental and applied research. 

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• Please see our Formatting Guidelines for key information on submitting primary research for publication.

• Please see our Production Process page for an outline of the process from accept to publication.

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