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Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry
ISSN 2008-9244 · eISSN 2193-8865 · Springer Berlin Heidelberg · IRAN · Quarterly · Founded 2012
Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry: CAS Zone 2 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 18.82; fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; 26 articles a year; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
The latest issue on the journal's website is from December 2024 (Volume 14, Issue 6): the journal may have stopped publishing or moved platform in the last two years. Check its website before submitting.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg 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 Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques and Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions, together about 27.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry (JNC) reports breakthrough research in all aspects of nanoscience at the interfaces of chemistry, biology, biotechnology, materials science, physics, and engineering. Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry publishes high-quality research, perspectives, and review articles. With our broad scope, we welcome research from all areas across the natural sciences, biomedicine, and engineering. Topics covered in the journal include, but are not limited to the following: Target drug and gene delivery Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine Cancer therapy Diagnosis and Bioimaging Electrochemical detection and sensing Food industry and packaging Environments (catalyst, coatings, and water treatment) Energy (fuel cells, capacitor, laser) As of 1st January 2025, the Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry will be published with OICC Press, see: https://oiccpress.com/
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief Omid MoradiPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMaterials Science13.6%
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy7.4%
- Nanomaterials for catalytic reactionsChemistry6.8%
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalEnvironmental Science5.2%
- Conducting polymers and applicationsMaterials Science4.6%
- Electrochemical sensors and biosensorsEngineering4.4%
- Graphene research and applicationsMaterials Science4.3%
- Graphene and Nanomaterials ApplicationsEngineering4.1%
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, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CASPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 18.82LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 27.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.08LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.44LetPub ·
- h-index
- 80OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 452OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 8.11%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 26LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2024
- 252,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 536 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 12 | 5 | 573 |
| 2022 | 60 | 22 | 2,168 |
| 2021 | 91 | 23 | 3,648 |
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
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | GBP 2,269 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | USD 3,690 / EUR 2,890 / GBP 2,490 | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLM use policy Model summary
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of interest
Competing interests disclosure Model summary
Authors must indicate whether or not they have a financial relationship with the organization that sponsored the research. This note should be added in a separate section before the reference list. If no conflict exists, authors should state: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data transparency Model summary
All authors are requested to make sure that all data and materials as well as software application or custom code support their published claims and comply with field standards.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Articles in Springer Nature open access journals do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
Copyright policy Model summary
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Single-blind peer review
Single-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening Model summary
the journal may use software to screen for plagiarism
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
- Springer Berlin Heidelberg
- Country or region
- IRAN
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 2012
- ISSN
- 2008-9244
- Electronic ISSN
- 2193-8865
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 6 (December 2024)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry
What CAS zone is Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry is in Zone 2 of Chemistry, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Chemistry, Multidisciplinary / Materials Science, Multidisciplinary / Nanoscience & Nanotechnology. 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 Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 18.82; CiteScore 27.9, h-index 80.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: 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.
Which databases index Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists CAS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; 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: .