Surface Science Reports

Aims & Scope

Surface Science Reports contains invited review papers on experimental and theoretical studies in the physics, chemistry and pioneering applications of surfaces, interfaces and nanostructures.

It covers topics which contribute to a better understanding of basic phenomena occurring on surfaces and interfaces, but also the application of this knowledge to the development of materials, processes and devices. "Surfaces" is defined in this journal to include all interfaces between solids, liquids, polymers, biomaterials, nanostructures, soft matter, gases and/or vacuum.

The journal also contains reviews of experimental techniques and methods used to characterize surfaces and surface processes, e.g. those based upon the interactions of photons, electrons and ions with surfaces.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	8.7
2024	8.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.241

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	131

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1163

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	178

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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 Chemistry, 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 science of titanium dioxide

  Citation: 7029

  Authors: Ulrike

• TiO2 photocatalysis and related surface phenomena

  Citation: 5964

  Authors: A, X, D

• Force measurements with the atomic force microscope: Technique, interpretation and applications

  Citation: 3099

  Authors: Hans-Jürgen, Brunero, Michael

• The interaction of water with solid surfaces: Fundamental aspects

  Citation: 2246

  Authors: Patricia A., Theodore E.

• The interaction of water with solid surfaces: fundamental aspects revisited

  Citation: 2111

  Authors: M

• Surface science studies of model fuel cell electrocatalysts

  Citation: 1948

  Authors: N

• A surface science perspective on TiO2 photocatalysis

  Citation: 1843

  Authors: Michael A.

• Dynamic atomic force microscopy methods

  Citation: 1764

  Authors: R

• Ultrathin metal films and particles on oxide surfaces: structural, electronic and chemisorptive properties

  Citation: 1527

  Authors: Charles T.

• Surface photovoltage phenomena: theory, experiment, and applications

  Citation: 1512

  Authors: L

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