Journal profile · Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Progress in Materials Science
ISSN 0079-6425 · eISSN 1873-2208 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Bimonthly · Founded 1961
Progress in Materials Science: CAS Zone 1 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 42.89; hybrid open access; APC about USD 6,040; review about 149 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: very hard (Elsevier website: 60%); 173 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Progress in Materials Science is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 1 of Materials Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation and Microstructure and mechanical properties, together about 23.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Progress in Materials Science publishes authoritative and critical reviews of recent advances in the science of materials and their exploitation in engineering and other applications. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental aspects of the subject, particularly those concerning microstructure and nanostructure and their relationship to properties (mechanical, chemical, electrical, magnetic, optical or biomedical). Authors of reviews in Progress in Materials Science are active leaders in materials science and have a strong scientific track record in the field of the review. Regular manuscripts are generally of greater length than those found in journals specialising in research papers. Snapshot reviews focus on a timely topic and are shorter (less than 8,000 words). The Editors kindly request that non-invited manuscripts are preceded by the submission of a proposal through the website.Particular areas of interest for review papers are, but are not limited to:Energy Materials: Materials for energy harvesting, storage, and conversion (solar cells, batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, etc,.), electrode materials, mechanism in electrochemical devices, battery design and optimizationQuantum and electronic materials: thin Film technology, materials for electronic devices, quantum dimensional materials (0D,1D and 2D), materials for sensors and detectors (optical, piezoelectric, biosensors)organic light emitting diodesSoft Matter and Biomaterials: polymers, materials for the human body, biomaterials for tissue models, materials for personalized medicine and healthcare, materials for drug delivery, bioinspired materials and synthesis conceptsAdvanced materials manufacturing: innovative fabrication techniques, process design and optimization, scalable production methods, wearable and flexible printed electronic devices, materials and techniques for additive manufacturingHigh-performance materials: alloys and composites with optimized strength and toughness, advanced materials for extreme environments (e.g. space, arctic), emerging hybrid and composite Materials, high-entropy materialsAdvanced Characterization Techniques: novel techniques such as in-situ electron microscopy, operando spectroscopy, or advanced neutron scattering that reveal material behaviors under real-world conditionsSustainable materials science: materials for a circular economy, substitution of critical elements, engineered materials for environmental remediation, sustainable materials and synthesis conceptsComputational Materials Science and AI/ML: computational techniques for materials on all size and time scales, computation of phase diagrams, property and lifetime prediction, AI and ML techniques for high-throughput materials design and for advanced processing
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief V. NicolosiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 18%); most named Germany 5, United States 4, Mainland China 3, Japan 2, Australia 1 (17 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance8.4%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering7.9%
- Microstructure and mechanical propertiesMaterials Science6.8%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science6.5%
- Advancements in Battery MaterialsEngineering5.4%
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsEngineering4.8%
- Aluminum Alloys Composites PropertiesEngineering4.5%
- Advanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesEngineering4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Materials Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: yes
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Materials Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
Top journal: noReview journal: yes
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
- 42.89LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 42.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 75.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 75.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 8.37LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 8.88LetPub ·
- h-index
- 144LetPub ·
- h-index
- 311OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,244OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 34.64OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 1.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 25.13%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 149LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,701 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 159 | 41 | 578 |
| 2025 | 173 | 62 | 4,656 |
| 2024 | 136 | 50 | 10,979 |
| 2023 | 109 | 48 | 13,330 |
| 2022 | 96 | 28 | 15,347 |
| 2021 | 77 | 24 | 11,187 |
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
149 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 23.9 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 23.9 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 60%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 14 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 38 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 149 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single-anonymous peer review, at least 2 reviewersPublisher website · model-extracted
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 6,040 / EUR 5,650 / GBP 4,840 / JPY 749,140 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 6,600 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted1, with length limits
- reviewecialising in research papers. Snapshot reviews focus on a timely topic and are shorter (less than 8,000 words). The Editors kindly request that non-invited man…main text ≤ 8,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, 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 ·- Publication ethics
Follows 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 options available 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 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, 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 Ltd
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1961
- ISSN
- 0079-6425
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-2208
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Progress in Materials Science
What CAS zone is Progress in Materials Science in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Progress in Materials Science is in Zone 1 of Materials Science, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Materials Science, Multidisciplinary; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Materials Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Progress in Materials Science?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 42.89; CiteScore 75.5, h-index 311.
How long does peer review take at Progress in Materials Science?
The publisher reports about 149 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 23.9 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Very hard (Elsevier website: 60%)”. 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 Progress in Materials Science?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional; 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 Progress in Materials Science based?
Of the 17 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 18%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (5), United States (4) and Mainland China (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Progress in Materials Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Progress in Materials Science is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Progress in Materials Science open access, and what is the APC?
Progress in Materials Science is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 6,040.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .