Journal profile · Materials Science-Ceramics and Composites
Composites Communications
ISSN 2452-2139 · Elsevier · ENGLAND · Bi-monthly · Founded 2016
Composites Communications: CAS Zone 2 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 8.59; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,070; review about 65 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 445 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Composites Communications is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 2 of Materials Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials, Electromagnetic wave absorption materials and Mechanical Behavior of Composites, together about 23.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Polymers and Plastics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Composites Communications publishes peer-refereed short communications, letters, review articles and full length articles on the latest advances and progresses in composites science and technology. It aims to disseminate new knowledge to the broad composites community in a timely fashion with its rapid review and publication process.Composites Communications welcomes manuscripts reporting;creative concepts and new findings in design, state-of-the-art approaches in processing, synthesis, characterization and mechanics modelling,clear, new and novel findings, which advance the field,microstructural design and performance,In addition to the traditional fiber-/particulate-reinforced engineering composites, composites with outstanding physical, mechanical and fracture properties, and unique functions and thus significant application potential, such as polymer composites, biomimetic and bio-inspired composites for biomedical applications, functional nano-composites for thermal management, energy harvesting and storage, composites for extreme service environments are encouraged.The journal is endorsed by the Chinese Society for Composite Materials.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science-Ceramics and Composites
Editorial board by country: 25 in mainland China (about 34%); most named Mainland China 25, United Kingdom 9, Germany 7, United States 6, Hong Kong, China 4 (73 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsEngineering9.7%
- Electromagnetic wave absorption materialsMaterials Science7.1%
- Mechanical Behavior of CompositesEngineering6.7%
- Fiber-reinforced polymer compositesEngineering5.4%
- Dielectric materials and actuatorsEngineering4.7%
- Thermal properties of materialsMaterials Science4.6%
- Conducting polymers and applicationsMaterials Science4.5%
- Polymer composites and self-healingMaterials Science4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Materials Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Composites | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Composites | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Materials Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Composites | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 8.59LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 8.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 12.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 12.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.36LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.28LetPub ·
- h-index
- 90OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,756OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 9.67OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 15.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 9.19%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 434LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,754 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 253 | 31 | 389 |
| 2025 | 445 | 44 | 3,518 |
| 2024 | 432 | 49 | 7,024 |
| 2023 | 271 | 38 | 6,102 |
| 2022 | 368 | 27 | 9,543 |
| 2021 | 386 | 39 | 12,607 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
65 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 4 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 4 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 34 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 65 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,070 / EUR 3,810 / GBP 3,260 / JPY 504,800 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Authors must follow Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access options exist; details on a separate page. Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process; submissions initially assessed by editors, then typically reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers; editors make the final decision. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bi-monthly
- Founded
- 2016
- ISSN
- 2452-2139
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Composites Communications
What CAS zone is Composites Communications in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Composites Communications is in Zone 2 of Materials Science, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Materials Science, Composites. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Materials Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Composites Communications?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 8.59; CiteScore 12.1, h-index 90.
How long does peer review take at Composites Communications?
The publisher reports about 65 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 4 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Composites Communications?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Composites Communications based?
Of the 73 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 25 (about 34%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (25), United Kingdom (9) and Germany (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Composites Communications?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Composites Communications is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Composites Communications open access, and what is the APC?
Composites Communications is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,070.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .