Journal profile · MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials
ISSN 0921-5107 · eISSN 1873-4944 · Elsevier Ltd · NETHERLANDS
Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials: CAS Zone 3 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 5.71; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,140; review about 71 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: 87%; 1,093 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials is published by Elsevier Ltd 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 Semiconductor materials and devices, ZnO doping and properties and Semiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices, together about 22.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Materials Science and Engineering B (MSEB) is a long-standing peer-reviewed journal, providing a leading international platform for research across diverse disciplines in the materials’ world. We encourage high-quality original research and timely review submissions that offer insights into the synthesis, processing, characterisation, modelling, predictions, and understanding of functional materials and their respective applications. Topics of interest include, but not limited to:Nano materials and nanotechnologyVan der Waals materials and heterostructuresTopological materialsMeta-materials and moiré materialsMagnetic and correlated materialsCeramic materials Membranes and filmsEnergy and catalysis applicationsEnvironmental applicationsCharacterization techniquesSynthesis and processingTheoretical modelling and predictionsMachine learning materials With its interdisciplinary approach, our journal offers a unique opportunity to publish outstanding research, connecting scientists, fostering collaboration, and advancing our knowledge in materials science and engineering.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
Editor-in-chief Wenping SunPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 13 in mainland China (about 35%); most named Mainland China 13, United States 12, India 4, United Kingdom 2, South Korea 2 (37 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Semiconductor materials and devicesEngineering9.5%
- ZnO doping and propertiesMaterials Science6.6%
- Semiconductor Quantum Structures and DevicesPhysics and Astronomy6.2%
- Semiconductor materials and interfacesPhysics and Astronomy5.8%
- Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric MaterialsMaterials Science5.5%
- Silicon and Solar Cell TechnologiesEngineering4.8%
- Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsEngineering4.7%
- Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin FilmsEngineering4.2%
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, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | 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 | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 3 |
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, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | 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
- 5.71LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 5.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.76LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.97LetPub ·
- h-index
- 103LetPub ·
- h-index
- 153OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7,642OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.68OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 8.16%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 1,045LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 16,137 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 647 | 118 | 467 |
| 2025 | 1,093 | 119 | 4,723 |
| 2024 | 729 | 73 | 8,829 |
| 2023 | 804 | 89 | 12,166 |
| 2022 | 532 | 42 | 8,216 |
| 2021 | 479 | 53 | 10,670 |
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 3.5 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 3.5 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 87%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 31 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 71 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 3,140 / EUR 2,940 / GBP 2,510 / JPY 389,450 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,430 | — | — |
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 papers6, by deadline
- Advanced Materials for Next-Generation Rechargeable Batteries and ElectrocatalysisDeadline
- Advanced Biomaterials in Stomatology and BeyondDeadline
- High-temperature electrolysis and CO2 conversion: New materials for efficient CO2 catalysis; Electrochemical Reaction Processes and Rate-Limiting Steps in CO2 catalysisDeadline
- High-temperature electrolysis and fuel cells: Novel electrode materials for efficient energy conversion; Electrochemical reaction processes and rate-limiting steps in electrode reaction processesDeadline
- Energy Catalysis and Conversion MaterialsDeadline
- Reversible Solid Oxide Cell Technologies: From Materials to Stacks (1)Deadline
What to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
Article types accepted1
- review articleMSEB considers publication of review articles on relevant topics of importance and topical impact. Authors wishing to publish a review article should send a let…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. 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 Ltd
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0921-5107
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-4944
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials
What CAS zone is Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials is in Zone 3 of Materials Science, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Materials Science, Multidisciplinary / Physics, Condensed Matter. 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 Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 5.71; CiteScore 8.4, h-index 153.
How long does peer review take at Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials?
The publisher reports about 71 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 3.5 months; the community-reported acceptance is “87%”. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials based?
Of the 37 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 13 (about 35%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (13), United States (12) and India (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials open access, and what is the APC?
Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,140.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .