Journal profile · Engineering-Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Micro and Nano Engineering
ISSN 2590-0072 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Micro and Nano Engineering: CAS Zone 3 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.6 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,750; review about 114 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 53 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Micro and Nano Engineering is published by Elsevier 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 Nanofabrication and Lithography Techniques, Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials and Advancements in Photolithography Techniques, together about 25.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Affiliated with iMNEsMicro and Nano Engineering (MNE) is an open access, multidisciplinary journal which crosses boundaries from nano to micro to bio, and from science to technologies. The journal focuses on micro-/nano engineering, fabrication and integration of functional nanostructures and surfaces towards intelligent nanomanufacturing; devices and bio-microsystems for medicine, life sciences, chemistry, environmental sciences, and agrofood; and devices and microsystems for physical applications.MNE places an emphasis on the "method to make and characterize" the structure, functional surface, device, or system and provide a demonstration of its application. The main publishing criteria are novelty, potential usefulness and impact.The Editors welcome communications of ground-breaking new results, original research papers, review articles from experts in the field, and news and opinion papers.MNE scope primarily addresses the following three main topics:Micro-/Nano-engineering, fabrication and integration of functional micro-nanostructures and surfaces towards intelligent micro-nanomanufacturingMicro and Nano Engineering, devices and bio-microsystems for Medicine, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Environment and Agrofood sectorsMicro and Nano Engineering, devices and microsystems for physical applicationsIn detail, the primary topics covered by MNE are described below.1. Micro-/Nano-engineering, fabrication and integration of functional micro-nanostructures and surfaces towards intelligent micro-nanomanufacturingThis topic aims at presenting novel approaches or improvements in fabrication of nanostructures, surfaces or nanomaterials in 0D, 1D, 2D, or 3D including, as well as demonstrating (multi)functionality and other properties of the nanostructures or surfaces. Topics here include but are not limited to:Micro-nanopatterning, Lithography, including Nanoimprint Lithography and roll to roll nanoimprint,Scanning probe techniques,Nanofabrication and micro-nanostructures for art and cultureSelf-assembly, and combination of top-down and bottom up nanofabricationPlasma surface engineering, and plasma etching, Laser surface engineering3D micro-nanomanufacturing, 3D printing, 3D bio-printing,"Smart" (multi) functional surfaces with wetting, optical and / or biological functionality,Intelligent bionic self-healing coating technology2D materials, Metasurfaces, Metamaterials,Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence in nanomanufacturing towards Intelligent Manufacturing based on the IoTIntegration of design and manufacturing based on topology optimization and additive manufacturingIntegration of processes and technologies to build nanodevices or microsystems with added functionality.Nanometrology, and ultraprecision measurement science and technology2. Micro and Nano Engineering, devices and bio-microsystems for Medicine, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Environment and Agrofood sectorsContributions to this topic should address biological, bioanalytical, analytical, food and agrofood, health and medicine monitoring and safety problems and show how micro/nano engineering can provide the appropriate solution, starting from 3D micro-nano structures, functional surfaces, microfluidics, and scaffolds, all the way to nanobiosensors, BioMEMS, lab on a chip and health & medicine or environmental monitoring. Targeted areas can be:Bioinspired technologies, biomimetic surfaces and structures, 3D-bioprinted structures and scaffoldsMicro and Nano Fluidic Devices (for separation, reaction, sensing and other functions), Digital microfluidicsMiniaturized Devices for Biology, Chemistry, Health & Medicine including nanobiosensorsLab on Chip, Cell on Chip, Organ on Chip, Bio-micro-nano-systems bio(MEMS), microTAS,Applications in health & medicine, environmental monitoring, food safety, agrofood sectors3. Micro and Nano Engineering, devices and microsystems for physical applicationsThis topic encompasses the use of micro/nano fabrication methods for building up new
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Editorial board by country: 8 in mainland China (about 16%); most named Mainland China 8, Belgium 7, Greece 7, United States 3, South Korea 3 (50 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nanofabrication and Lithography TechniquesEngineering11.1%
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsEngineering7.3%
- Advancements in Photolithography TechniquesEngineering7.1%
- Semiconductor materials and devicesEngineering5.6%
- Microfluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis ApplicationsEngineering5.5%
- Force Microscopy Techniques and ApplicationsPhysics and Astronomy5.3%
- Advanced MEMS and NEMS TechnologiesEngineering4.2%
- Mechanical and Optical ResonatorsPhysics and Astronomy4.2%
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 | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Optics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Optics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
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 (publisher)
- 4.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.65LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.96LetPub ·
- h-index
- 25OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 107OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.18OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 49LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 389 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | 50 | 5 |
| 2025 | 53 | 53 | 78 |
| 2024 | 61 | 61 | 438 |
| 2023 | 61 | 61 | 968 |
| 2022 | 65 | 65 | 686 |
| 2021 | 22 | 22 | 462 |
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
114 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 14 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 14 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 65 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 114 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 14 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single 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 | USD 1,750 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,780 / EUR 1,620 / GBP 1,430 / JPY 210,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,450 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,680 | — | — |
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 accepted10, with length limits
- accelerated publications (letters)Accelerated Publications (Letters) should feature exciting research breakthroughs in the field, and should typically be maximum 4 journal pages, i.e. comprising…Length not stated
- letterReview Articles Micro and Nano Engineering (MNE) welcomes submissions of review articles on scientifically and technically important and current topics within t…Length not stated
- opinionReview Articles Micro and Nano Engineering (MNE) welcomes submissions of review articles on scientifically and technically important and current topics within t…Length not stated
- opinion paperOpinion Paper that comment on topical issues or express views on the developments in related fields, or comment on previously published work. These types of art…Length not stated
- original researchReview Articles Micro and Nano Engineering (MNE) welcomes submissions of review articles on scientifically and technically important and current topics within t…Length not stated
- regular paperReview Articles Micro and Nano Engineering (MNE) welcomes submissions of review articles on scientifically and technically important and current topics within t…Length not stated
- regular papersRegular papers should describe original research work not previously published, and should be complete descriptions of full investigations comprising typically …Length not stated
- review articleReview Articles Micro and Nano Engineering (MNE) welcomes submissions of review articles on scientifically and technically important and current topics within t…main text ≤ 8,000 words
- review articlesReview Articles should comprehensively cover a subject of current interest, comprise typically around 8000 words and be extensively referenced.Length not stated
- short communicationReview Articles Micro and Nano Engineering (MNE) welcomes submissions of review articles on scientifically and technically important and current topics within t…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
Authorship requires substantial contributions to conception/design, data acquisition/analysis, drafting/revising, and final approval Model summary
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
Authors must 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
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
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2590-0072
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Micro and Nano Engineering
What CAS zone is Micro and Nano Engineering in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Micro and Nano Engineering is in Zone 3 of Materials Science, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Engineering, Electrical & Electronic / Materials Science, Multidisciplinary / Optics / Physics, Applied / Nanoscience & Nanotechnology. 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 Micro and Nano Engineering?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 4.6; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 6.8, h-index 25.
How long does peer review take at Micro and Nano Engineering?
The publisher reports about 114 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 14 weeks. 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 Micro and Nano Engineering?
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 Micro and Nano Engineering based?
Of the 50 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 8 (about 16%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (8), Belgium (7) and Greece (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Micro and Nano Engineering?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Micro and Nano Engineering is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Micro and Nano Engineering open access, and what is the APC?
Micro and Nano Engineering is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,750.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .