Journal profile · Chemistry-General Chemistry
Surfaces and Interfaces
ISSN 2468-0230 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS
Surfaces and Interfaces: CAS Zone 3 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 5.95; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,670; review about 103 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 2,520 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Surfaces and Interfaces is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Materials Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors and Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity, together about 24.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal Surfaces and Interfaces publishes new, original, up to date, and scientifically interesting topics in all research areas on surfaces and interfaces.The journal aims at being a fast and efficient platform for disseminating scientific results in this wide area of research. Fundamental, interdisciplinary, theoretical, experimental and applied work will be considered.The main topics covered by the journal are:Physical, chemical, and biological phenomena at surface and/or interfaceUltrathin and/or submicron confined surfaces and interfacesAnalysis and characterization of phenomena and processes occurring at surfaces and interfacesNanostructured surfaces and interfacesSurface modification of materials for advanced or engineered applicationsNovel experimental techniques for production and analysis of surfaces and interfaces with emphasis on submicron phenomenaAdvanced theoretical contributions in the field of surfaces and interfaces.Note to the authors: Plagiarism, or copying text or results from other sources, is unethical behavior and is not tolerated at Surfaces and Interfaces. All manuscripts submitted to Surfaces and Interfaces will be checked for originality using the CrossCheck database. For more information on CrossCheck please visit http://www.crossref.org/crosscheck.html.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemistry-General Chemistry
Editor-in-chief Mircea ChiparaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 12 in mainland China (about 26%); most named Mainland China 12, Romania 7, Australia 5, India 4, United States 2 (46 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy12.3%
- Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsEngineering6.7%
- Surface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityMaterials Science5.4%
- 2D Materials and ApplicationsMaterials Science4.8%
- TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsEnergy4.8%
- MXene and MAX Phase MaterialsMaterials Science4.1%
- Graphene research and applicationsMaterials Science4%
- ZnO doping and propertiesMaterials Science4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Materials Science Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Coatings & Films | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Coatings & Films | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Materials Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Coatings & Films | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
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
- 5.95LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 7.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 7.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.93LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1LetPub ·
- h-index
- 101OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,262OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 9.84%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 2,437LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 10,228 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,306 | 387 | 1,170 |
| 2025 | 2,520 | 308 | 8,457 |
| 2024 | 1,825 | 223 | 16,973 |
| 2023 | 1,134 | 169 | 18,002 |
| 2022 | 827 | 94 | 17,313 |
| 2021 | 740 | 75 | 20,365 |
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
103 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
- 37 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 103 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 1 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 2,670 / EUR 2,440 / GBP 2,140 / JPY 331,160 | — | — |
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 papers4, by deadline
- International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices-2026 (VSI: AFMD-2026 (SURFIN))Deadline
- Organized Films and Functional Materials: Advances in Structure, Interfaces, and Applications (VSI: Materials & Interfaces)Deadline
- Celebrating 10 Years of Surfaces and Interfaces (VSI: 10 Years: Surf. & Interf.)Deadline
- Recent Advances in Thermochemical Treatment and Surface Engineering (VSI: Session C in 30th IFHTSE World Congress)Deadline
Article types accepted5
- brief reportSurfaces and Interfaces will consider three types of peer-reviewed manuscripts:(1)Letter: Intended as brief reports of significant, original, and timely researc…Length not stated
- conference paperSurfaces and Interfaces will consider three types of peer-reviewed manuscripts:(1)Letter: Intended as brief reports of significant, original, and timely researc…Length not stated
- full length article(2)Full Length Article: Should be full reports including in-depth analysis and extensive discussion.Length not stated
- letterSurfaces and Interfaces will consider three types of peer-reviewed manuscripts:(1)Letter: Intended as brief reports of significant, original, and timely researc…Length not stated
- reviewSurfaces and Interfaces will consider three types of peer-reviewed manuscripts:(1)Letter: Intended as brief reports of significant, original, and timely researc…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, 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
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 ·- Plagiarism
Originality check using CrossCheck database Model summary
All manuscripts submitted to Surfaces and Interfaces will be checked for originality using the CrossCheck database.
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
- English
- ISSN
- 2468-0230
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Surfaces and Interfaces
What CAS zone is Surfaces and Interfaces in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Surfaces and Interfaces is in Zone 3 of Materials Science, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Materials Science, Coatings & Films / Physics, Applied / Physics, Condensed Matter. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Materials Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Surfaces and Interfaces?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 5.95; CiteScore 7.8, h-index 101.
How long does peer review take at Surfaces and Interfaces?
The publisher reports about 103 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Surfaces and Interfaces based?
Of the 46 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 12 (about 26%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (12), Romania (7) and Australia (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Surfaces and Interfaces?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Surfaces and Interfaces is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Surfaces and Interfaces open access, and what is the APC?
Surfaces and Interfaces is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,670.
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: .