Journal profile · Materials Science-Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Nuclear Materials and Energy
ISSN 2352-1791 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
Nuclear Materials and Energy: CAS Zone 2 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.84; fully open access; APC about USD 2,610; review about 108 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 196 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Nuclear Materials and Energy is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 2 of Physics & Astronomy in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Fusion materials and technologies, Nuclear Materials and Properties and Magnetic confinement fusion research, together about 59.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The open-access journal Nuclear Materials and Energy is devoted to the growing field of research for material application in the production of nuclear energy.The emphasis of the journal is on materials employed in reactors where they are exposed to extreme environments in terms of radiation, temperature and corrosive conditions. The main topics are:Fusion reactor materials, including plasma-facing components, such as divertors, limiters blankets, and the first wall.Material erosion and transport in the boundary of fusion plasmas and its effect on the incident plasma conditions.Interaction of plasmas, ion beams, electron beams and intense heat fluxes with materials with emphasis on lifetime, tritium retention and permeation, and structural stability.Fission reactor materials, including fuels, cladding, moderator, control rods, core structures, pressure vessels, but excluding fuel cycle from mining to nuclear waste.Fusion and fission reactor materials enduring radiation doses at very high temperature far beyond the capability of materials now available for components.Materials behaviour in the interaction with reactor coolants during normal operation and in accidental conditions.Materials behaviour addressing the release of fuel, activated dust and reaction products during accidental conditions, and the physical and chemical interactions of reactor core and containment materials.Neutron and charged particle radiation effects in materials, including defects, gas retention and permeation, transmutations, microstructural changes, phase changes and macroscopic properties.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science-Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Editor-in-chief Hiroaki ABEPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 8 in mainland China (about 15%); most named United States 11, Germany 10, Mainland China 8, France 7, Spain 6 (55 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Fusion materials and technologiesMaterials Science29.1%
- Nuclear Materials and PropertiesMaterials Science16.5%
- Magnetic confinement fusion researchPhysics and Astronomy13.4%
- Nuclear reactor physics and engineeringEngineering4.7%
- Metal and Thin Film MechanicsEngineering4%
- Advanced materials and compositesEngineering3.5%
- Ion-surface interactions and analysisEngineering3.3%
- Superconducting Materials and ApplicationsEngineering3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Physics & Astronomy Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Nuclear Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Nuclear Science & Technology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Physics & Astronomy Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Nuclear Science & Technology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- 2.84LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.81LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.15LetPub ·
- h-index
- 52OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 802OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.52OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 99.85%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 186LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,133 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 160 | 160 | 33 |
| 2025 | 196 | 196 | 337 |
| 2024 | 280 | 280 | 1,234 |
| 2023 | 216 | 216 | 1,649 |
| 2022 | 227 | 227 | 2,017 |
| 2021 | 175 | 175 | 2,317 |
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
108 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 20 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 20 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 52 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 108 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 17 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 2,610 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,190 / EUR 2,050 / GBP 1,750 / JPY 271,630 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,500 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,610 | — | — |
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 prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted2, with length limits
- original researchNuclear Materials & Energy publishes:Original research papersReview ArticlesShort communicationsShort communication articles are limited to 3,000 words, excludi…Length not stated
- original research papers Nuclear Materials & Energy publishes: Original research papers Review Articles Short communications Short communication articles are limited to 3,000 words, e…main text ≤ 3,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, 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
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; statement appears with the published article on ScienceDirect. Model summary
To foster transparency, you are required to state the availability of any data at submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in 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
Open access journal; open access options described on publisher's open access information page. 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
Single anonymized review process; submissions initially assessed by editors; suitable submissions sent to a minimum of two reviewers; editors make the decision. 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 in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy; 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.
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
- 2352-1791
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Nuclear Materials and Energy
What CAS zone is Nuclear Materials and Energy in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Nuclear Materials and Energy is in Zone 2 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Nuclear Science & Technology. 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 Nuclear Materials and Energy?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.84; CiteScore 4.6, h-index 52.
How long does peer review take at Nuclear Materials and Energy?
The publisher reports about 108 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 20 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 Nuclear Materials and Energy?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: 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 Nuclear Materials and Energy based?
Of the 55 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 8 (about 15%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (11), Germany (10) and Mainland China (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Nuclear Materials and Energy?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Nuclear Materials and Energy is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Nuclear Materials and Energy open access, and what is the APC?
Nuclear Materials and Energy is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,610.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .