Journal profile · Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Diamond and Related Materials
ISSN 0925-9635 · eISSN 1879-0062 · Elsevier BV · NETHERLANDS · Bimonthly · Founded 1991
Diamond and Related Materials: CAS Zone 3 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 5.22; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,690; review about 71 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 1,275 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Diamond and Related Materials is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 3 of Materials Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research, Metal and Thin Film Mechanics and Graphene research and applications, together about 46.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
DRM is a leading international journal that publishes new fundamental and applied research on all forms of diamond, the integration of diamond with other advanced materials and development of technologies exploiting diamond. The synthesis, characterization and processing of single crystal diamond, polycrystalline films, nanodiamond powders and heterostructures with other advanced materials are encouraged topics for technical and review articles. In addition to diamond, the journal publishes manuscripts on the synthesis, characterization and application of other related materials including diamond-like carbons, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and boron and carbon nitrides. Articles are sought on the chemical functionalization of diamond and related materials as well as their use in electrochemistry, energy storage and conversion, chemical and biological sensing, imaging, thermal management, photonic and quantum applications, electron emission and electronic devices.The International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials has evolved into the largest and most well attended forum in the field of diamond, providing a forum to showcase the latest results in the science and technology of diamond and other carbon materials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and diamond-like carbon. Run annually in association with Diamond and Related Materials the conference provides junior and established researchers the opportunity to exchange the latest results ranging from fundamental physical and chemical concepts to applied research focusing on the next generation carbon-based devices.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Ken HaenenPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 18%); most named Mainland China 7, Japan 5, Germany 5, United States 3, United Kingdom 3 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Diamond and Carbon-based Materials ResearchMaterials Science26.6%
- Metal and Thin Film MechanicsEngineering13.4%
- Graphene research and applicationsMaterials Science6.4%
- Semiconductor materials and devicesEngineering6%
- Carbon Nanotubes in CompositesMaterials Science5.2%
- High-pressure geophysics and materialsEarth and Planetary Sciences4.9%
- Supercapacitor Materials and FabricationMaterials Science3.8%
- Advanced materials and compositesEngineering3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Materials Science Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Coatings & Films | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Coatings & Films | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Materials Science Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Coatings & Films | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 3 |
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
- 5.22LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 5.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.75LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.98LetPub ·
- h-index
- 101LetPub ·
- h-index
- 145OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8,383OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.79OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 7.15%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 1,194LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 15,024 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 903 | 149 | 665 |
| 2025 | 1,275 | 127 | 6,677 |
| 2024 | 1,083 | 127 | 11,546 |
| 2023 | 1,021 | 117 | 15,934 |
| 2022 | 791 | 80 | 15,588 |
| 2021 | 502 | 61 | 10,435 |
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
71 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 2.7 months
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 2.7 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 50%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 29 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 71 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 2,690 / EUR 2,520 / GBP 2,150 / JPY 333,640 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,260 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted5
- invited feature articleThe journal accepts the following types of contributions: • Research Article • Review Article • Invited Review Article • Invited Feature ArticleLength not stated
- invited review articleThe journal accepts the following types of contributions: • Research Article • Review Article • Invited Review ArticleLength not stated
- research article• Research Article • Review Article • Invited Review Article • Invited Feature Article The prime novelty of submitted papers and projected interest to the scien…Length not stated
- review• Research Article • Review Article • Invited Review Article • Invited Feature Article The prime novelty of submitted papers and projected interest to the scien…Length not stated
- review article• Research Article • Review Article • Invited Review Article • Invited Feature Article The prime novelty of submitted papers and projected interest to the scien…Length not stated
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
Ethics in publishing 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 available 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 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 sharing Model summary
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. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1991
- ISSN
- 0925-9635
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-0062
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Diamond and Related Materials
What CAS zone is Diamond and Related Materials in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Diamond and Related Materials is in Zone 3 of Materials Science, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Materials Science, Coatings & Films / Physics, Condensed Matter / Materials Science, Multidisciplinary / Physics, Applied. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Materials Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Diamond and Related Materials?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 5.22; CiteScore 8.2, h-index 145.
How long does peer review take at Diamond and Related Materials?
The publisher reports about 71 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 2.7 months. 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 Diamond and Related Materials?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; 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 Diamond and Related Materials based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 18%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (7), Japan (5) and Germany (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Diamond and Related Materials?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Diamond and Related Materials is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Diamond and Related Materials open access, and what is the APC?
Diamond and Related Materials is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,690.
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 2026-08-24). Last updated: .