Journal profile · Materials Science-Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Materials Today Energy
ISSN 2468-6069 · Elsevier · ENGLAND
Materials Today Energy: CAS Zone 2 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 8.02; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,220; review about 73 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 382 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Materials Today Energy is published by Elsevier 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 Advancements in Battery Materials, Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies and Advanced battery technologies research, together about 34.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Electrical and Electronic Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Materials Today Energy is a multi-disciplinary, rapid-publication journal focused on all aspects of materials for energy.Materials science continues to play a vital part in the development of energy technologies spanning generation, storage, conversion, distribution and policy. Materials Today Energy provides a forum for the discussion of high quality research that is helping define the inclusive, growing field of energy materials.Part of the Materials Today family of journals, Materials Today Energy offers authors rigorous peer review, rapid decisions, and high visibility. The editors welcome comprehensive, original full research articles, reviews, and perspectives on both theoretical and experimental work in relation to energy harvesting, conversion, storage and distribution, on topics including but not limited to:Solar energy conversionMaterials for carbon neutralityElectrocatalysisPhotocatalysisThermoelectric materials and devicesMaterials for Energy StorageSustainable and green materials
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science-Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Editor-in-chief Hong Jin FanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 32 in mainland China (about 34%); most named Mainland China 32, United States 20, Singapore 7, Canada 6, Australia 6 (95 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advancements in Battery MaterialsEngineering13.1%
- Advanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesEngineering11.7%
- Advanced battery technologies researchEngineering9.6%
- Electrocatalysts for Energy ConversionEnergy8%
- Supercapacitor Materials and FabricationMaterials Science6.9%
- Perovskite Materials and ApplicationsEngineering6.4%
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy6.1%
- Advanced Battery Technologies ResearchEngineering5.1%
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 | Energy & Fuels | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Energy & Fuels | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | 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 | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Energy & Fuels | 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
- 8.02LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 8.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 13.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 13.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.88LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.18LetPub ·
- h-index
- 97OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,420OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.88OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 9.9%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 357LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,362 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 215 | 37 | 88 |
| 2025 | 382 | 49 | 1,624 |
| 2024 | 298 | 52 | 3,551 |
| 2023 | 243 | 45 | 4,320 |
| 2022 | 291 | 59 | 8,212 |
| 2021 | 311 | 49 | 13,150 |
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
73 dayssubmission to acceptance
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
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 29 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 73 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 4,220 / EUR 3,950 / GBP 3,380 / JPY 523,410 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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 papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted8
- commentsIn addition, the journal also publishes Comments, Editorials, and Correspondences: it is recommended that authors discuss contributions of these types with the …Length not stated
- correspondencesIn addition, the journal also publishes Comments, Editorials, and Correspondences: it is recommended that authors discuss contributions of these types with the …Length not stated
- editorialThe journal publishes high quality Original Research Articles and Reviews: the Editors welcome submission of these article types. In addition, the journal also …Length not stated
- editorialsIn addition, the journal also publishes Comments, Editorials, and Correspondences: it is recommended that authors discuss contributions of these types with the …Length not stated
- original research articleThe journal publishes high quality Original Research Articles and Reviews: the Editors welcome submission of these article types. In addition, the journal also …Length not stated
- original research articlesThe journal publishes high quality Original Research Articles and Reviews: the Editors welcome submission of these article types.Length not stated
- reviewThe journal publishes high quality Original Research Articles and Reviews: the Editors welcome submission of these article types. In addition, the journal also …Length not stated
- reviewsThe journal publishes high quality Original Research Articles and Reviews: the Editors welcome submission of these article types.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
Follow Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. 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
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 allowed, does not count as prior publication. 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
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2468-6069
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Materials Today Energy
What CAS zone is Materials Today Energy in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Materials Today Energy is in Zone 2 of Materials Science, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Materials Science, Multidisciplinary / Energy & Fuels. 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 Materials Today Energy?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 8.02; CiteScore 13.9, h-index 97.
How long does peer review take at Materials Today Energy?
The publisher reports about 73 days (submission to acceptance). 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 Materials Today Energy?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: 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 Materials Today Energy based?
Of the 95 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 32 (about 34%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (32), United States (20) and Singapore (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Materials Today Energy?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Materials Today Energy is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Materials Today Energy open access, and what is the APC?
Materials Today Energy is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,220.
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: .