Journal profile · Physics, Condensed Matter
Solid State Ionics
ISSN 0167-2738 · eISSN 1872-7689 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Semimonthly
Solid State Ionics: CAS Zone 4 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.64; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,560; review about 84 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy (Elsevier website: 88%); 244 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Solid State Ionics is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 of Materials Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies and Advancements in Battery Materials, together about 33.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Diffusion and ReactionsThis interdisciplinary journal is devoted to the physics, chemistry and materials science of diffusion, mass transport, and reactivity of solids. The major part of each issue is devoted to articles on:(i) physics and chemistry of defects in solids;(ii) reactions in and on solids, e.g. intercalation, corrosion, oxidation, sintering;(iii) ion transport measurements, mechanisms and theory;(iv) solid state electrochemistry;(v) ionically-electronically mixed conducting solids.Related technological applications are also included, provided their characteristics are interpreted in terms of the basic solid state properties.Review papers and relevant symposium proceedings are welcome.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics, Condensed Matter
Editor-in-chief William C. ChuehPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 12%); most named United States 11, Japan 7, Mainland China 6, United Kingdom 3, South Korea 3 (50 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel CellsMaterials Science12.2%
- Advanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesEngineering11.6%
- Advancements in Battery MaterialsEngineering10.2%
- Electronic and Structural Properties of OxidesMaterials Science7.3%
- Magnetic and transport properties of perovskites and related materialsMaterials Science5.5%
- Solid-state spectroscopy and crystallographyMaterials Science4.8%
- Fuel Cells and Related MaterialsEngineering3.8%
- Conducting polymers and applicationsMaterials Science3.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Materials Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 4 |
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, Physical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Materials Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 4 |
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
- 3.64LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 5.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.64LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.68LetPub ·
- h-index
- 175LetPub ·
- h-index
- 257OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 10,894OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.61OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 19.49%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 215LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 18,165 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 143 | 60 | 40 |
| 2025 | 244 | 92 | 688 |
| 2024 | 233 | 57 | 1,512 |
| 2023 | 215 | 57 | 2,484 |
| 2022 | 178 | 38 | 1,724 |
| 2021 | 201 | 43 | 2,817 |
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
84 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 1 month
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 1 monthLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 88%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 43 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 84 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 9 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 3,560 / EUR 3,330 / GBP 2,850 / JPY 441,550 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,470 | — | — |
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 prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
Article types accepted4
- original research paperOriginal research papers are welcome. Submit athttps://www.editorialmanager.com/ssi/default.aspx.Length not stated
- original research papersOriginal research papers are welcome.Length not stated
- review papersReview papers and relevant symposium proceedings are welcome.Length not stated
- symposium proceedingsReview papers and relevant symposium proceedings are welcome.Length not stated
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
Abstract must not exceed 250 words Model summary
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 ·- Publication ethics
Follow 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
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. 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
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Semimonthly
- ISSN
- 0167-2738
- Electronic ISSN
- 1872-7689
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Solid State Ionics
What CAS zone is Solid State Ionics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Solid State Ionics is in Zone 4 of Materials Science, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Physics, Condensed Matter. 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 Solid State Ionics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.64; CiteScore 5.2, h-index 257.
How long does peer review take at Solid State Ionics?
The publisher reports about 84 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 1 month; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy (Elsevier website: 88%)”. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Solid State Ionics based?
Of the 50 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 12%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (11), Japan (7) and Mainland China (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Solid State Ionics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Solid State Ionics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Solid State Ionics open access, and what is the APC?
Solid State Ionics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,560.
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: .