Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing
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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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ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
PHYSICS, APPLIED
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
PHYSICS, APPLIED
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisMaterials Science in Semiconductor Processing (acronym: mssp, abbr: MATER. SCI. SEMICOND. PROCESS, ISSN: 1369-8001) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier Ltd in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.767 (Q1), an H-index of 105.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 3.7周, a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 873 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,143 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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