Journal profile · Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
CURRENT OPINION IN SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE
ISSN 1359-0286 · eISSN 1879-0348 · Elsevier Ltd · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly · Founded 1996
CURRENT OPINION IN SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE: CAS Zone 2 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 14.12; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,340; review about 113 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: moderate (Elsevier website: 59%); 30 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
CURRENT OPINION IN SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE is published by Elsevier Ltd 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 Microstructure and mechanical properties, Catalytic Processes in Materials Science and Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications, together about 17.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Current Opinion in Solid State & Materials Science provides a snapshot of the latest advancements and ground-breaking discoveries in materials science. The journal aims to publish timely, critical reviews that are of broad interest and cover the most exciting developments, challenges, and future directions in the field. The editors welcome in-depth reviews from international researchers who are experts and leaders in materials-related fields. Reviews that focus on recent developments and include a significant analysis section are of particular interest. The journal prioritizes shorter reviews that provide a critical assessment of the field, but longer reviews for emerging subfields can also be considered. Recognizing the multidisciplinary nature and the rapid evolution of materials research, we encourage reviews on a wide range of topics that span both traditional and emerging areas at the intersection of materials science and other disciplines. These topics include, but are not limited to:Materials classes: 1. Structural Materials, including Metals, Alloys, and Ceramics 2. Electronic and Quantum Materials 3. Semiconductor Materials 4. Biological and Bio-Inspired Materials 5. Soft and Organic Materials, including Polymers, Molecular Crystals, and Colloids 6. Metamaterials 7. Magnetic materials 8. Superconducting materials 9. Optical and photonic materials10. Nano- and 2D materials11. Novel materials Materials application areas:1. Materials for Energy Generation and Storage2. Materials for Sustainability 3. Surface and Interfacial Science4. Catalysis5. Materials for Additive Manufacturing6. Materials for Extreme Environments7. Membranes and Mass Transport8. Materials for Emerging Applications Techniques:1. Materials Fabrication and Characterization2. Computations and Theory 3. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Materials Science4. Autonomous Materials Development5. New Techniques and Methods Current Opinion in Solid State & Materials Science publishes both unsolicited and invited articles. Manuscripts can be submitted without prior approval from the editors. All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial review by the editors to ensure compliance with journal’s aims and scope and to assess their potential interest to the broad readership of the journal before being sent for in-depth review. Special issues and article collections are organized by guest editors. Proposals and ideas for special issues can be submitted by directly emailing one of the editors of the journal.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Izabela SzlufarskaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 4 in mainland China (about 10%); most named United States 26, Mainland China 4, South Korea 4, Japan 2, Switzerland 2 (41 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Microstructure and mechanical propertiesMaterials Science6.2%
- Catalytic Processes in Materials ScienceMaterials Science6.1%
- Force Microscopy Techniques and ApplicationsPhysics and Astronomy5%
- Electronic and Structural Properties of OxidesMaterials Science4.4%
- Advanced ceramic materials synthesisMaterials Science4.3%
- Catalysis and Oxidation ReactionsChemical Engineering4.3%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.2%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering4.2%
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, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: yes
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview 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, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | 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
- 14.12LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 14.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 26.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 26.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.72LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 3.22LetPub ·
- h-index
- 102LetPub ·
- h-index
- 153OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 989OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 13.83OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 1.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 31.03%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 28LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,426 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 12 | 99 |
| 2025 | 30 | 16 | 603 |
| 2024 | 39 | 19 | 902 |
| 2023 | 34 | 19 | 1,156 |
| 2022 | 40 | 17 | 2,099 |
| 2021 | 39 | 15 | 2,085 |
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
113 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 7.3 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 7.3 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 59%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 12 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 77 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 113 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 13 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 4,340 / EUR 4,060 / GBP 3,470 / JPY 538,290 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 5,370 | — | — |
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
- Optional
Article types accepted1
- reviewThe journal aims to publish timely, critical reviews that are of broad interest and cover the most exciting developments, challenges, and future directions in t…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
Single anonymized review process 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 Ltd
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1996
- ISSN
- 1359-0286
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-0348
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about CURRENT OPINION IN SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE
What CAS zone is CURRENT OPINION IN SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, CURRENT OPINION IN SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE is in Zone 2 of Materials Science, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Materials Science, Multidisciplinary / Physics, Applied / Physics, Condensed Matter. 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 CURRENT OPINION IN SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 14.12; CiteScore 26.8, h-index 153.
How long does peer review take at CURRENT OPINION IN SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE?
The publisher reports about 113 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 7.3 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Moderate (Elsevier website: 59%)”. 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 SOLID STATE & MATERIALS 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: Optional. 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 SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE based?
Of the 41 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 4 (about 10%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (26), Mainland China (4) and South Korea (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index CURRENT OPINION IN SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, CURRENT OPINION IN SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is CURRENT OPINION IN SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE open access, and what is the APC?
CURRENT OPINION IN SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,340.
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: .