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Clarivate WoS 2024 / 2025 Data
IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #11,365Hybrid

Journal of Nanoparticle Research

Acronym:nano
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Abbreviation (ISO):J. NANOPART. RES
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Identifier (ISSN):1388-0764(Print)/1572-896X(Online)
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Publisher:Springer Netherlands
Clarivate IF (2026)
3.5↑ +0.9
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q2
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Nanoparticle Research

WoS Q2
12452.1320182.0120192.1320202.2520212.5320222.520232.120242.620253.52026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):3.5
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2
0.524
#11,365

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
156

156 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2
Self-Citation Rate4.8%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
244articles/year
8.35% Gold OA•87.79% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The objective of the Journal of Nanoparticle Research is to disseminate knowledge of the physical, chemical and biological phenomena and processes in structures that have at least one lengthscale ranging from molecular to approximately 100 nm (or submicron in some situations), and exhibit improved and novel properties that are a direct result of their small size. Nanoparticle research is a key component of nanoscience, nanoengineering and nanotechnology. The focus of the Journal is on the specific concepts, properties, phenomena, and processes related to particles, tubes, layers, macromolecules, clusters and other finite structures of the nanoscale size range. Synthesis, assembly, transport, reactivity, and stability of such structures are considered. Development of in-situ and ex-situ instrumentation for characterization of nanoparticles and their interfaces should be based on new principles for probing properties and phenomena not well understood at the nanometer scale. Modeling and simulation may include atom-based quantum mechanics; molecular dynamics; single-particle, multi-body and continuum based models; fractals; other methods suitable for modeling particle synthesis, assembling and interaction processes. Realization and application of systems, structures and devices with novel functions obtained via precursor nanoparticles is emphasized. Approaches may include gas-, liquid-, solid-, and vacuum-based processes, size reduction, chemical- and bio-self assembly. Contributions include utilization of nanoparticle systems for enhancing a phenomenon or process and particle assembling into hierarchical structures, as well as formulation and the administration of drugs. Synergistic approaches originating from different disciplines and technologies, and interaction between the research providers and users in this field, are encouraged.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Materials science99.3%Engineering92.3%Nanotechnology90.1%Physics89.8%Chemistry85.2%Chemical engineering83.9%Quantum mechanics83.7%Organic chemistry77.1%Biology63.7%Composite material52.8%Nanoparticle51.1%Biochemistry42.1%Optics39.1%Metallurgy38%Physical chemistry35.4%Geology27.1%Optoelectronics25.4%Medicine21.8%Thermodynamics21.1%Computer science20.7%Catalysis20.7%Paleontology20.2%

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Q2
Rank114/250
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Q3
Rank248/472
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY

Q3
Rank88/148
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Q3
Rank144/251
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Q3
Rank336/473
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY

Q3
Rank109/148
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year
2026Latest
IF3.5
Articles / Year246
Total Citations134
2025
IF2.6
Articles / Year327
Total Citations1,298
2024
IF2.1
Articles / Year281
Total Citations2,056
2023
IF2.5
Articles / Year256
Total Citations2,834
2022
IF2.533
Articles / Year278
Total Citations2,751

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #11,365Scopus Q2SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1999-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Chemical EngineeringChemistryMaterials ScienceMathematicsPhysics and Astronomy
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2
0.524

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q2
Citations / Doc (2 years)
3.90

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$2,868 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,757
3-Year Documents757
Citable Documents757

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate39.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ2
Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q2
Condensed Matter PhysicsQ2
Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q2
Modeling and SimulationQ2
BioengineeringQ3
Nanoscience and NanotechnologyQ3
Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth
Self-citation: 4.8%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):
4区 (Zone 4)Materials Science
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3区CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
CAS Early Warning List History:
Updated annually: 2020 – 2024
2020
Not warned
2021
Not warned
2022
Not warned
2023
Not warned
2024
Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Nanoparticle Research (acronym: nano, abbr: J. NANOPART. RES, ISSN: 1388-0764) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Springer Netherlands in Netherlands since 1999. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.50, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.524 (Q2), an H-index of 156.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 244 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,868 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Bimonthly
Founding Year
1999
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
SPRINGER, VAN GODEWIJCKSTRAAT 30, DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS, 3311 GZ

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