Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing

Aims & Scope

Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing provides a unique forum for the discussion of novel processing, applications and theoretical studies of functional materials and devices for (opto)electronics, sensors, detectors, biotechnology and green energy.

Each issue will aim to provide a snapshot of current insights, new achievements, breakthroughs and future trends in such diverse fields as microelectronics, energy conversion and storage, communications, biotechnology, (photo)catalysis, nano- and thin-film technology, hybrid and composite materials, chemical processing, vapor-phase deposition, device fabrication, and modelling, which are the backbone of advanced semiconductor processing and applications.

Coverage will include: advanced lithography for submicron devices; etching and related topics; ion implantation; damage evolution and related issues; plasma and thermal CVD; rapid thermal processing; advanced metallization and interconnect schemes; thin dielectric layers, oxidation; sol-gel processing; chemical bath and (electro)chemical deposition; compound semiconductor processing; new non-oxide materials and their applications; (macro)molecular and hybrid materials; molecular dynamics, ab-initio methods, Monte Carlo, etc.; new materials and processes for discrete and integrated circuits; magnetic materials and spintronics; heterostructures and quantum devices; engineering of the electrical and optical properties of semiconductors; crystal growth mechanisms; reliability, defect density, intrinsic impurities and defects.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.6

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.785

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	95

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6955

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	10053

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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 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.

• Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles from Azadirachta indica for antibacterial and photocatalytic applications

  Citation: 647

  Authors: Tamanna, Kavita, Manika, Ram, Ajit

• Nickel oxide nanoparticles: Synthesis and spectral studies of interactions with glucose

  Citation: 589

  Authors: M., N., I.

• Synthesis of carbon nanotubes by catalytic chemical vapour deposition: A review on carbon sources, catalysts and substrates

  Citation: 526

  Authors: Khurshed A., Bilal A.

• A review of solar and visible light active TiO2 photocatalysis for treating bacteria, cyanotoxins and contaminants of emerging concern

  Citation: 519

  Authors: Rachel, Declan E., Dionysios D., Suresh C.

• Green synthesis of multifunctional zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles using Cassia fistula plant extract and their photodegradative, antioxidant and antibacterial activities

  Citation: 495

  Authors: D., P.C., H., H., S.C.

• Recent advances in ultraviolet photodetectors

  Citation: 375

  Authors: Z., S., M.H.

• Influence of Mn doping on the microstructure and optical property of ZnO

  Citation: 294

  Authors: S., K., S., T.K., V.

• ZnO for application in photocatalysis: From thin films to nanostructures

  Citation: 290

  Authors: Alessandro, Maria Elena, Vittorio, Giuliana

• Morphological and size effects of NiO nanoparticles via solvothermal process and their optical properties

  Citation: 263

  Authors: K., V.

• Recent progress on visible-light-driven metal and non-metal doped ZnO nanostructures for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants

  Citation: 261

  Authors: F.M., C.C., V.M., K.

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