Lab on a Chip

Aims & Scope

Lab on a Chip provides a unique forum for the publication of significant and original work related to miniaturisation, at the micro- and nano-scale, of interest to a multidisciplinary readership.

The journal seeks to publish work at the interface between physical technological advancements and high impact applications that are of direct interest to a broad audience.

The most important factor used to assess manuscripts that are submitted to Lab on a Chip is novelty.

Papers should demonstrate novelty in both: (i) the device physics, engineering, and materials; and (ii) applications in biology, chemistry, medicine.

Submissions that describe novelty in both device and application are most likely to be published.

Outstanding papers featuring novelty in either the device or the application may also be published.

All manuscripts should be written such that they are accessible to scientists in all disciplines associated with the following subjects, across both academic and industrial sectors.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.4
2024	6.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.201

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	255

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3547

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	7211

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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 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering and Materials Science, 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.

• Droplet microfluidics

  Citation: 2447

  Authors: Shia-Yen, Robert, Lung-Hsin, Abraham P.

• Formation of droplets and bubbles in a microfluidic T-junction—scaling and mechanism of break-up

  Citation: 1946

  Authors: Piotr, Michael J., Howard A., George M.

• Paper-based microfluidic point-of-care diagnostic devices

  Citation: 1710

  Authors: Ali Kemal, Muhammad Safwan, Christopher R.

• Human gut-on-a-chip inhabited by microbial flora that experiences intestinal peristalsis-like motions and flow

  Citation: 1484

  Authors: Hyun Jung, Dongeun, Geraldine, Donald E.

• Inertial microfluidics

  Citation: 1455

  Authors: Dino

• Wearable sensors: modalities, challenges, and prospects

  Citation: 1076

  Authors: J., A., J., P., L., T., R., M., J., J., J.

• Passive and active droplet generation with microfluidics: a review

  Citation: 1052

  Authors: Pingan, Liqiu

• Magnetism and microfluidics

  Citation: 989

  Authors: Nicole

• PDMS absorption of small molecules and consequences in microfluidic applications

  Citation: 987

  Authors: Michael W., David J.

• The upcoming 3D-printing revolution in microfluidics

  Citation: 978

  Authors: Nirveek, Arturo, Shawn, Albert

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