Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences

Aims & Scope

Covering topics in solid state materials properties, processing, and applications, Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences brings you the latest and most important new developments and understandings.

New and emerging theoretical and experimental topics are emphasized in the disciplines of condensed matter physics, physical chemistry, materials, and electrical, chemical and mechanical engineering.

Cross-disciplinary engineering and science specialties are also included.

The reviews provide a critical assessment of the state-of-the-art for both experimental and theoretical studies.

Topics Include: -Advanced processing techniques for new materials- Analysis of solid composition, bonding, structure, and topography- Deposition techniques to form the solid state and epitaxial layers- Diffusion and defects in the solid state- Electrical, optical, magnetic, and thermal properties of new organic and inorganic materials- Experimental techniques for characterization of materials and materials properties- Interfaces in the solid state- Mechanical properties of low dimensional solids- Nanoparticle processing and properties- Nucleation and growth in formation of the solid state- Optical spectroscopy of solids- Physics, chemistry. and theory of the solid state- Processing issues in thin film microelectronic and optoelectronic semiconductor devices- Quantum effects- Solid state band structure- Solid state energy sources- Theoretical modeling of solid state dynamics

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	8.9
2024	8.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1284

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	966

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.127

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	80

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science and Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Synthesis of Graphene and Its Applications: A Review

  Citation: 1531

  Authors: Wonbong, Indranil, Raghunandan, Yong Soo

• Oxide Materials for Development of Integrated Gas Sensors—A Comprehensive Review

  Citation: 928

  Authors: G., B. C., D. P., R. P.

• Zero-Valent Iron Nanoparticles for Abatement of Environmental Pollutants: Materials and Engineering Aspects

  Citation: 913

  Authors: Xiao-qin, Daniel W., Wei-xian

• Carbon Nanostructures

  Citation: 739

  Authors: O. A., V. V., D. W.

• Nanodiamond Particles: Properties and Perspectives for Bioapplications

  Citation: 709

  Authors: Amanda M., Suzanne A. Ciftan, Olga A.

• Intrinsic stress in sputter-deposited thin films

  Citation: 576

  Authors: Henry

• Templated Grain Growth of Textured Piezoelectric Ceramics

  Citation: 564

  Authors: G. L., S., E. M., C., S., B., P., H., P. W., K. B., E., M., K. S.

• Fundamentals of Multiferroic Materials and Their Possible Applications

  Citation: 532

  Authors: Melvin M.

• Stresses and deformation processes in thin films on substrates

  Citation: 529

  Authors: Mary F., William D.

• Error Estimates for Solid-State Density-Functional Theory Predictions: An Overview by Means of the Ground-State Elemental Crystals

  Citation: 492

  Authors: K., V., G., S.

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