Journal profile · Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
ISSN 1387-1811 · eISSN 1873-3093 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Monthly · Founded 1998
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials: CAS Zone 3 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.52; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,970; review about 75 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly hard (Elsevier website: 36%); 429 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 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 Mesoporous Materials and Catalysis, Zeolite Catalysis and Synthesis and Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications, together about 43.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Official Journal of the International Zeolite AssociationMicroporous and Mesoporous Materials covers novel and significant aspects of porous solids classified as either microporous (pore size up to 2 nm) or mesoporous (pore size 2 to 50 nm). The porosity should have a specific impact on the material properties or application. Typical examples are zeolites and zeolite-like materials, pillared materials, clathrasils and clathrates, carbon molecular sieves, ordered mesoporous materials, organic/inorganic porous hybrid materials, or porous metal oxides. Both natural and synthetic porous materials are within the scope of the journal.Topics which are particularly of interest include:All aspects of natural microporous and mesoporous solidsThe synthesis of crystalline or amorphous porous materialsThe physico-chemical characterization of microporous and mesoporous solids, especially spectroscopic and microscopicThe modification of microporous and mesoporous solids, for example by ion exchange or solid-state reactionsAll topics related to diffusion of mobile species in the pores of microporous and mesoporous materialsAdsorption (and other separation techniques) using microporous or mesoporous adsorbentsCatalysis by microporous and mesoporous materialsHost/guest interactionsTheoretical chemistry and modelling of host/guest interactionsAll topics related to the application of microporous and mesoporous materials in industrial catalysis, separation technology, environmental protection, electrochemistry, membranes, sensors, optical devices, etc.The journal publishes original research papers, short communications, review articles and letters to the editor.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Heloise OliveiraPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 14%); most named Mainland China 6, United States 6, France 6, Brazil 3, Czechia 3 (43 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Mesoporous Materials and CatalysisMaterials Science17.4%
- Zeolite Catalysis and SynthesisChemistry17.1%
- Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsChemistry8.8%
- Catalytic Processes in Materials ScienceMaterials Science8%
- Chemical Synthesis and CharacterizationEnvironmental Science5.4%
- Covalent Organic Framework ApplicationsMaterials Science4%
- Catalysis and Oxidation ReactionsChemical Engineering3.3%
- Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and ApplicationsMaterials Science3%
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 | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 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 | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | 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)Materials Science Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 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
- 4.52LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 10.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 10.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.85LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.93LetPub ·
- h-index
- 139LetPub ·
- h-index
- 214OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 10,492OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.23OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 18.13%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 390LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 14,623 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 293 | 81 | 174 |
| 2025 | 429 | 117 | 1,471 |
| 2024 | 392 | 135 | 3,063 |
| 2023 | 416 | 107 | 6,094 |
| 2022 | 630 | 129 | 11,685 |
| 2021 | 681 | 135 | 16,627 |
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
75 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 2.8 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 2.8 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 36%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 7 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 29 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 75 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 3,970 / EUR 3,710 / GBP 3,180 / JPY 492,400 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,000 | — | — |
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 papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8
- invited articleinvited articlesLength not stated
- letterletters to the editorLength not stated
- letters to the editorThe journal publishes original research papers, short/urgent communications, review articles and letters to the editor, and invited articles. Submission of prev…Length not stated
- original research paperThe journal publishes original research papers, short/urgent communications, review articles and letters to the editor, and invited articles. Submission of prev…Length not stated
- research articleoriginal research papersLength not stated
- reviewThe journal publishes original research papers, short/urgent communications, review articles and letters to the editor, and invited articles. Submission of prev…Length not stated
- review articleThe journal publishes original research papers, short/urgent communications, review articles and letters to the editor, and invited articles. Submission of prev…Length not stated
- short communicationshort/urgent communicationsLength 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 sharing allowed. 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
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1998
- ISSN
- 1387-1811
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-3093
- Society / sponsor
- International Zeolite Association
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
What CAS zone is Microporous and Mesoporous Materials in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials is in Zone 3 of Materials Science, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Chemistry, Applied / Chemistry, Physical / Materials Science, Multidisciplinary / 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 Microporous and Mesoporous Materials?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.52; CiteScore 10.1, h-index 214.
How long does peer review take at Microporous and Mesoporous Materials?
The publisher reports about 75 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 2.8 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly hard (Elsevier website: 36%)”. 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 Microporous and Mesoporous Materials?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: 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 Microporous and Mesoporous Materials based?
Of the 43 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 14%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (6), United States (6) and France (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Microporous and Mesoporous Materials?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Microporous and Mesoporous Materials open access, and what is the APC?
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,970.
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: .