Journal profile · Chemistry, Physical
Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science
ISSN 1359-0294 · eISSN 1879-0399 · Elsevier BV · ENGLAND · Bimonthly · Founded 1996
Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science: CAS Zone 2 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 7.6; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,210; review about 98 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly hard (Elsevier website: 96%); 58 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 2 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Surfactants and Colloidal Systems, Pickering emulsions and particle stabilization and Proteins in Food Systems, together about 31.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Current Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science (COCIS) is an International Journal focused molecular and nanoscopic aspects of colloidal systems and interfaces encountered in materials science, biologically-relevant systems, energy and environmental technologies, and industrial applications. COCIS is not a primary journal; rather, it seeks to guide the researcher through the maze of recently published literature, critically analyses the state of the art, identifies bottlenecks, unsolved issues and proposes future developments. The Journal highlights areas and papers which, in the opinion of the Editors and the Section Editors, are of special interest and significance.The scope of COCIS is divided in five Sections that include subtopics as listed below:Colloid components and colloidal materials (surfactants, polymers and polyelectrolytes, emulsions and microemulsions, self-assembly)Biological systems, medicine and health (biological colloids and interfaces, drug delivery, food colloids, cosmetics)Films and charged systems (electrokinetics, thin liquid films and foams, wetting and spreading)Colloidal systems for energy and environmental technologies (energy and energy storage, environmental technologies)Advanced methodologies (microscopy methods, NMR, rheology, surface analysis techniques, surface forces, x-ray, light and neutron scattering, theory and simulation)In addition, COCIS publishes "hot topic" special issues focused on emerging or timely topics. For each of the above areas, Section Editors are appointed, who commission expert scientists to write informed and critical articles on a selected topic. COCIS articles are not intended to be comprehensive compilations of the relevant literature, but are rather personal articles by the invited contributor(s), which aim to inform the reader of the major developments in the area, and to identify those papers which have made the greatest impact on the field, and open new perspectives. Normally, the period covered by the review concerns the previous five years.This is a Current Opinion journal, a series of established invite-only review journals that offer authoritative, systematic synthesis of emerging and hot topics. You can find more information on Current Opinion titles here.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemistry, Physical
Editor-in-chief Dganit DaninoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 13%); most named United States 10, France 8, Mainland China 7, Japan 3, Germany 3 (56 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Surfactants and Colloidal SystemsChemistry15%
- Pickering emulsions and particle stabilizationMaterials Science9.4%
- Proteins in Food SystemsAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.8%
- Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical StudiesPhysics and Astronomy5.7%
- Electrostatics and Colloid InteractionsChemistry5.5%
- Material Dynamics and PropertiesMaterials Science5.1%
- Lipid Membrane Structure and BehaviorBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: yes
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: yes
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
- 7.6LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 7.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 14LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 14Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.37LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.83LetPub ·
- h-index
- 131LetPub ·
- h-index
- 202OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,612OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 9OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 45.18%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 49LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,290 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 51 | 33 | 43 |
| 2025 | 58 | 28 | 442 |
| 2024 | 75 | 42 | 1,171 |
| 2023 | 66 | 41 | 1,165 |
| 2022 | 73 | 35 | 1,949 |
| 2021 | 96 | 61 | 4,486 |
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
98 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 11.3 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 11.3 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 96%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 15 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 62 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 98 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 6 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 4,210 / EUR 3,940 / GBP 3,370 / JPY 522,170 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,280 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted2
- opinionKey requirements for authors to take into account when preparing a Current Opinion paper:Guideline length: 5-10 printed journal pages, incl. figures, tables and…Length not stated
- reviewKey requirements for authors to take into account when preparing a Current Opinion paper:Guideline length: 5-10 printed journal pages, incl. figures, tables and…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, 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 ·- 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
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
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 one reviewer 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.Rea…
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 BV
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1996
- ISSN
- 1359-0294
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-0399
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science
What CAS zone is Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science is in Zone 2 of Chemistry, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Chemistry, Physical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 7.6; CiteScore 14, h-index 202.
How long does peer review take at Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science?
The publisher reports about 98 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 11.3 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly hard (Elsevier website: 96%)”. 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 Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: 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 Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science based?
Of the 56 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 13%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (10), France (8) and Mainland China (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science open access, and what is the APC?
Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,210.
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: .