Nanoscale Horizons

Aims & Scope

Nanoscale Horizons is a premier journal publishing first reports of exceptional significance across the breadth of nanoscience and nanotechnology research.

It is an innovative, community-focused, dynamic journal guided by world-renowned editorial board members.

Nanoscale Horizons is a collaborative venture between the Royal Society of Chemistry and a leading nanoscience research centre, the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST) in Beijing, China.

Nanoscale Horizons features cutting-edge community-spanning research that bridges the various disciplines involved with nanoscience and nanotechnology, including the areas of physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, materials, energy/environment, information technology, detection science, healthcare and drug discovery, and electronics.

Topics covered in the journal include, but are not limited to the following.

Synthesis of nanostructured and nanoscale materials, Characterisation of functional nanoscale materials and bio-assemblies, Properties of nanoscale materials, Self-assembly and molecular organisation, Complex hybrid nanostructures, Nanocomposites, nanoparticles, nanocrystalline materials, and nanoclusters, Nanotubes, molecular nanowires and nanocrystals, Molecular nanoscience, Nanocatalysis, Theoretical modelling, Single-molecules, Plasmonics, Nanoelectronics and molecular electronics, Nanophotonics, Nanochips, nanosensors, nanofluidics and nanofabrication, Carbon-based nanoscale materials and devices, Biomimetic materials, Nanobiotechnology/bionanomaterials, Nanomedicine, Regulatory approaches and risk assessment

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	6.6
2024	8.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.735

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	86

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1836

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2622

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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
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in 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.

• MXene and MXene-based composites: synthesis, properties and environment-related applications

  Citation: 940

  Authors: Xiaoxue, Chen, Jian, Zhimei

• Using hematite for photoelectrochemical water splitting: a review of current progress and challenges

  Citation: 730

  Authors: Andebet Gedamu, John, Amare Aregahegn, Wei-Nien, Bing-Joe

• Exploiting the biological windows: current perspectives on fluorescent bioprobes emitting above 1000 nm

  Citation: 634

  Authors: Eva, Antonio, François, Fiorenzo

• Control of electronic properties of 2D carbides (MXenes) by manipulating their transition metal layers

  Citation: 550

  Authors: Babak, Chenyang, Eun Ju, Yu, Cooper A., Paul R. C., Steven J., Simon J. L., Michel W., Yury

• Review on nanoscale Bi-based photocatalysts

  Citation: 483

  Authors: Rongan, Difa, Bei, Jiaguo, Wingkei

• Group 6 transition metal dichalcogenide nanomaterials: synthesis, applications and future perspectives

  Citation: 373

  Authors: Morasae, Navid, Mohammad, Hua, Hao-Li, Alireza Z.

• Doping engineering and functionalization of two-dimensional metal chalcogenides

  Citation: 310

  Authors: Peng, Fuwei, Qingfu, Yuqian, Liang, Yu, Huiqiao, Tianyou

• Novel properties and applications of carbon nanodots

  Citation: 309

  Authors: Lian, Handong

• Recent trends in transition metal dichalcogenide based supercapacitor electrodes

  Citation: 304

  Authors: Jayesh, Nitin, Kowsik, Yeonwoong, Jayan

• Rational design of materials interface at nanoscale towards intelligent oil–water separation

  Citation: 304

  Authors: Mingzheng, Chunyan, Jianying, Xinnan, Yuxin, Xinran, Keqin, Zhong, Yuekun

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