Journal profile · PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
Micro and Nanostructures
ISSN 2773-0123 · Elsevier
Micro and Nanostructures: CAS Zone 3 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.14; subscription journal; APC about USD 3,070; review about 79 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 399 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Micro and Nanostructures is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design, Semiconductor materials and devices and GaN-based semiconductor devices and materials, together about 25.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Formerly known as Superlattices and Microstructures.Micro and Nanostructures is a journal disseminating the science and technology of micro-structures and nano-structures in materials and their devices, including individual and collective use of semiconductors, metals and insulators for the exploitation of their unique properties. The journal hosts papers dealing with fundamental and applied experimental research as well as theoretical studies. Fields of interest, including emerging ones, cover: • Novel micro and nanostructures • Nanomaterials (nanowires, nanodots, 2D materials ) and devices • Synthetic heterostructures • Plasmonics • Micro and nano-defects in materials (semiconductor, metal and insulators) • Surfaces and interfaces of thin filmsIn addition to Research Papers, the journal aims at publishing Topical Reviews providing insights into rapidly evolving or more mature fields. Written by leading researchers in their respective fields, those articles are commissioned by the Editorial Board.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
Editor-in-chief Deren YangPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 21%); most named United States 8, Mainland China 6, Japan 6, United Kingdom 2, Russia 2 (28 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit DesignEngineering9.7%
- Semiconductor materials and devicesEngineering8.7%
- GaN-based semiconductor devices and materialsPhysics and Astronomy7%
- ZnO doping and propertiesMaterials Science6%
- 2D Materials and ApplicationsMaterials Science5.7%
- Semiconductor Quantum Structures and DevicesPhysics and Astronomy5.5%
- Nanowire Synthesis and ApplicationsEngineering5.4%
- Ga2O3 and related materialsMaterials Science4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | 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
- 3.14LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 5.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.46LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.85LetPub ·
- h-index
- 33OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 246OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.35OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 4.68%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 374LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,422 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 332 | 37 | 251 |
| 2025 | 399 | 19 | 1,428 |
| 2024 | 240 | 24 | 1,576 |
| 2023 | 166 | 17 | 1,576 |
| 2022 | 256 | 14 | 3,027 |
| 2021 | 28 | 2 | 404 |
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
79 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
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 32 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 79 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,070 / EUR 2,870 / GBP 2,460 / JPY 380,770 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted6
- letterTypes of contributions: Original research papers, review articles, letters to the editors. Original material: Submission of an article implies that the work des…Length not stated
- letters to the editorsTypes of contributions: Original research papers, review articles, letters to the editors.Length not stated
- original research paperTypes of contributions: Original research papers, review articles, letters to the editors. Original material: Submission of an article implies that the work des…Length not stated
- original research papersTypes of contributions: Original research papers, review articles, letters to the editors.Length not stated
- review articleTypes of contributions: Original research papers, review articles, letters to the editors. Original material: Submission of an article implies that the work des…Length not stated
- review articlesTypes of contributions: Original research papers, review articles, letters to the editors.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.
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
- ISSN
- 2773-0123
- Print ISSN
- 2773-0131
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Micro and Nanostructures
What CAS zone is Micro and Nanostructures in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Micro and Nanostructures is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Physics, Condensed Matter. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Micro and Nanostructures?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.14; CiteScore 5.8, h-index 33.
How long does peer review take at Micro and Nanostructures?
The publisher reports about 79 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 Micro and Nanostructures?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required. 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 Nanostructures based?
Of the 28 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 21%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (8), Mainland China (6) and Japan (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Micro and Nanostructures?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Micro and Nanostructures is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Micro and Nanostructures open access, and what is the APC?
Micro and Nanostructures is a subscription journal. APC about USD 3,070.
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: .