Journal profile · Materials Science-Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Next Nanotechnology
ISSN 2949-8295 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
Next Nanotechnology: impact factor 3.7 (journal website); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 131 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 231 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Next Nanotechnology is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications, Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery and Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications, together about 31% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Next Nanotechnology is a peer-reviewed, open access journal publishing research of relevance to the nanoscience and nanotechnology community.The journal is part of the Next family, a new suite of multidisciplinary open access journals from Elsevier spanning all branches of science. Managed by our dedicated team of full-time inhouse Editors, Next Nanotechnology offers authors speed, consistency, innovation, flexibility and ease of submission, while providing readers in the field with seamless access.Next Nanotechnology aims to encourage multidisciplinary discussion of nano-based chemistry, physics, materials, and biological research. The journal covers all work that furthers our understanding of nanoscience or its technological application, welcoming traditional formats such as Original Research Articles, Communications and Reviews, as well as novel formats and video content, and Comment articles to inspire next generation nano research. Next Nanotechnology welcomes exciting findings - experimental, theoretical and computational - providing a platform for all stages of innovative work on nano.Next Nanotechnology provides authors with rigorous peer review ensuring articles adhere to a high technical standard, with rapid decisions and a highly visible platform for scientists to share their research.Our Editors welcome submissions on nanoscience and nanotechnology explorations including but not limited to:Carbon nanotubes and fullerenesComputational nanotechnologyElectronic properties and devicesEnvironmental, health and safety issuesMolecular machines and motorsMolecular self-assemblyNanobiotechnologyNanofluidicsNanomagnetism and spintronicsNanomaterialsNanomedicineNanometrology and instrumentationNanoparticlesNanosensors and other devicesNanostructured materialsOrganic?inorganic nanostructuresPhotonic structures and devicesQuantum informationStructural propertiesSurface patterning and imagingSynthesis and processingInterdisciplinary research in nano science, technology and engineering
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science-Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Editorial board by country: 12 in mainland China (about 14%); most named Mainland China 12, India 8, United States 7, United Kingdom 7, Italy 7 (83 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMaterials Science17.9%
- Nanoparticle-Based Drug DeliveryMaterials Science6.6%
- Graphene and Nanomaterials ApplicationsEngineering6.4%
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy5.1%
- Copper-based nanomaterials and applicationsMaterials Science4.2%
- Advanced Nanomaterials in CatalysisMaterials Science4%
- Advanced Drug Delivery SystemsPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics3.9%
- TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsEnergy3.8%
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.
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)
- 3.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.74LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.92LetPub ·
- h-index
- 23OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 85OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.59OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 230LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 806 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 454 | 454 | 285 |
| 2025 | 231 | 231 | 1,530 |
| 2024 | 92 | 92 | 973 |
| 2023 | 29 | 29 | 508 |
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
131 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 11 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 11 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 45 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 131 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 20 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,280 / EUR 1,200 / GBP 1,020 / JPY 158,760 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,250 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 1,680 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- discussionDiscussion articles are a platform for topical, evidence-supported opinions related to the scope of the journal, and of interest to the journal's broad readersh…Length not stated
- editoriallude unpublished or original data. • An Editorial article is limited to 1 Figure and 1000 words. • Editorials will be subject to review by the journal editmain text ≤ 1,000 words · figures and tables ≤ 1
- research articlenumber of references; though a typical Research Article will comprise approximately 3000-6000 words of text with 3-5 figures and 30-50 references. Review Articmain text ≤ 6,000 words
- review articlenumber of references; though a typical Review article will comprise approximately 4000-8000 words of text with 8-10 figures and 50-120 references. Short Commmain text ≤ 8,000 words · figures and tables ≤ 10 · references ≤ 120
- review articlesA Review article should be tutorial in nature and provide a broad and balanced overview of a research field for a diverse audience.Length not stated
- short communicationnumber of references; though a typical Short Communication article will comprise approximately 2000-3000 words of text with 2-4 figures and 20-30 references. Di…main text ≤ 3,000 words · figures and tables ≤ 4 · references ≤ 30
- video articleVideo articles are peer-reviewed scientific talks reviewing the state of the field or covering original research.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
File format requirements Model summary
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
Peer review type: 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.
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
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2949-8295
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Next Nanotechnology
What is the impact factor of Next Nanotechnology?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 3.7; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 3.8, h-index 23.
How long does peer review take at Next Nanotechnology?
The publisher reports about 131 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 11 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 Next Nanotechnology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation. 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 Next Nanotechnology based?
Of the 83 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 12 (about 14%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (12), India (8) and United States (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Next Nanotechnology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Next Nanotechnology is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Next Nanotechnology open access, and what is the APC?
Next Nanotechnology is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
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: .