Academic journal "Functional materials" was founded in 1994. It is issued for lighting fundamental and applied research results, receiving methods and practical use of organic and non-organic functional materials.

It is issued on English language 4 times a year.
ISSN 1027-5495. 

Journal is reviewed in referative journals "Dzherelo" (Ukraine), PGF (Russia).

This journal has been included in VAK list by following studies: physico-mathematical, chemical, technical sciences.