Journal profile · Physics and Astronomy-Condensed Matter Physics
Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects
ISSN 2352-507X · eISSN 2352-5088 · Elsevier
Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects: subscription journal; APC about USD 3,130; review about 72 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 169 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques and TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells, together about 28.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects is a new journal devoted to all aspects of the synthesis and the properties of this new flourishing domain.The journal is devoted to novel architectures at the nano-level with an emphasis on new synthesis and characterization methods. The journal is focused on the objects rather than on their applications. However, the research for new applications of original nano-structures & nano-objects in various fields such as nano-electronics, energy conversion, catalysis, drug delivery and nano-medicine is also welcome.The scope of Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects involves: Metal and alloy nanoparticles with complex nanostructures such as shape control, core-shell and dumbellsOxide nanoparticles and nanostructures, with complex oxide/metal, oxide/surface and oxide /organic interfacesInorganic semi-conducting nanoparticles (quantum dots) with an emphasis on new phases, structures, shapes and complexityNanostructures involving molecular inorganic species such as nanoparticles of coordination compounds, molecular magnets, spin transition nanoparticles etc. or organic nano-objects, in particular for molecular electronicsNanostructured materials such as nano-MOFs and nano-zeolitesHetero-junctions between molecules and nano-objects, between different nano-objects & nanostructures or between nano-objects & nanostructures and surfacesMethods of characterization specific of the nano size or adapted for the nano size such as X-ray and neutron scattering, light scattering, NMR, Raman, Plasmonics, near field microscopies, various TEM and SEM techniques, magnetic studies, etc .
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics and Astronomy-Condensed Matter Physics
Editorial board by country: 9 in mainland China (about 23%); most named Mainland China 9, France 7, United States 5, United Kingdom 2, Germany 2 (40 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMaterials Science12%
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy9.3%
- TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsEnergy7.2%
- Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsMaterials Science6.6%
- ZnO doping and propertiesMaterials Science5.8%
- Chemical and Physical Properties of MaterialsMaterials Science4.6%
- Magnetic Properties and Synthesis of FerritesMaterials Science4.6%
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalEnvironmental Science4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condensed Matter Physics | Q1 | 59/446 | 86th |
| Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics | Q1 | 38/243 | 84th |
| Physical and Theoretical Chemistry | Q1 | 37/194 | 81st |
| General Materials Science | Q1 | 104/475 | 78th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.88LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.04LetPub ·
- h-index
- 72OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 723OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 9.36OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,457 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 153 | 19 | 4,268 |
| 2025 | 169 | 18 | 6,059 |
| 2024 | 338 | 37 | 4,487 |
| 2023 | 140 | 35 | 3,216 |
| 2022 | 65 | 13 | 2,872 |
| 2021 | 89 | 14 | 2,533 |
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
72 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
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 28 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 72 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 7 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 3,130 / EUR 2,930 / GBP 2,510 / JPY 388,210 | — | — | |
| 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
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, 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 ·- Data availability
Data statement required at submission Model summary
To foster transparency, you are required to state the availability of any data at submission.
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, not 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
- ISSN
- 2352-507X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2352-5088
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects
How long does peer review take at Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects?
The publisher reports about 72 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 Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional; 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 Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects based?
Of the 40 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 9 (about 23%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (9), France (7) and United States (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects is indexed in Scopus.
Is Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects open access, and what is the APC?
Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects is a subscription journal. APC about USD 3,130.
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: .