Surface Science

Aims & Scope

Surface Science is devoted to elucidating the fundamental aspects of chemistry and physics occurring at a wide range of surfaces and interfaces and to disseminating this knowledge fast.

The journal welcomes a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to: • model systems (e.g. in Ultra High Vacuum) under well-controlled reactive conditions • nanoscale science and engineering, including manipulation of matter at the atomic/molecular scale and assembly phenomena • reactivity of surfaces as related to various applied areas including heterogeneous catalysis, chemistry at electrified interfaces, and semiconductors functionalization • phenomena at interfaces relevant to energy storage and conversion, and fuels production and utilization • surface reactivity for environmental protection and pollution remediation • interactions at surfaces of soft matter, including polymers and biomaterials.

Both experimental and theoretical work, including modeling, is within the scope of the journal.

Work published in Surface Science reaches a wide readership, from chemistry and physics to biology and materials science and engineering, providing an excellent forum for cross-fertilization of ideas and broad dissemination of scientific discoveries.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.419

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	165

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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 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.

• The surface energy of metals

  Citation: 2523

  Authors: L., A.V., H.L., J.

• Electronic factors determining the reactivity of metal surfaces

  Citation: 2447

  Authors: B., J.K.

• Reversible work transition state theory: application to dissociative adsorption of hydrogen

  Citation: 2118

  Authors: Gregory, Hannes, Gregory K.

• New interpretations of XPS spectra of nickel metal and oxides

  Citation: 2012

  Authors: Andrew P., Mark C., Roger St.C., N. Stewart

• Surface free energies of solid metals: Estimation from liquid surface tension measurements

  Citation: 1783

  Authors: W.R., W.A.

• The physical interaction of gases with crystalline solids

  Citation: 1550

  Authors: William A.

• Carbon nanotubes: opportunities and challenges

  Citation: 1165

  Authors: Hongjie

• Biomedical surface science: Foundations to frontiers

  Citation: 1153

  Authors: David G., Buddy D.

• Third-derivative modulation spectroscopy with low-field electroreflectance

  Citation: 1100

  Authors: D.E.

• Optical absorption of small metallic particles

  Citation: 1095

  Authors: U., L.

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