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This curated ranking highlights 31 of the most influential journals in nanoscience and nanotechnology for 2024. Based on verified impact factor data from Web of Science and official publishers, this guide helps researchers identify prestigious outlets for publishing cutting-edge research in nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, nanomedicine, and nanophotonics.
Top 31 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Journals
| Rank | Journal | Impact Factor (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nature Reviews Materials | 86.2 |
| 2 | NanoMicro Letters | 36.3 |
| 3 | Nature Nanotechnology | 34.9 |
| 4 | Advanced Materials | 26.8 |
| 5 | Advanced Functional Materials | 19.0 |
| 6 | Nano Energy | 17.1 |
| 7 | ACS Nano | 16.0 |
| 8 | Journal of Nanobiotechnology | 12.6 |
| 9 | Small | 12.1 |
| 10 | Nano Convergence | 11.0 |
| 11 | Nano Today | 10.9 |
| 12 | Nano Letters | 9.1 |
| 13 | Small Methods | 9.1 |
| 14 | Nano Research | 9.0 |
| 15 | Materials Today Nano | 8.2 |
| 16 | Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry | 7.9 |
| 17 | Nanophotonics | 6.6 |
| 18 | International Journal of Nanomedicine | 6.5 |
| 19 | Nanotechnology Reviews | 6.1 |
| 20 | Nano Impact | 5.5 |
| 21 | ACS Applied Nano Materials | 5.3 |
| 22 | Nanoscale | 5.1 |
| 23 | Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology & Medicine | 4.6 |
| 24 | Nanoscale Advances | 4.7 |
| 25 | Nanomaterials (MDPI) | 4.4 |
| 26 | Nanoscale Research Letters | 4.1 |
| 27 | Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology | 3.3 |
| 28 | Nanotechnology (IOP) | 2.8 |
| 29 | Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology | 2.7 |
| 30 | Journal of Nanoparticle Research | 2.6 |
| 31 | Nano Express | 2.6 |
Elite Tier Journals
Leading the field, Nature Reviews Materials (IF = 86.2) continues to dominate as the most cited and influential review journal in materials and nanoscale sciences. Its review-only model makes it an authoritative source for state-of-the-art overviews.
Nature Nanotechnology and NanoMicro Letters follow closely, offering high-impact original research across multiple nanoscience disciplines.
High-Impact Research Platforms
Advanced Materials, Nano Energy, and Advanced Functional Materials are top-tier journals at the intersection of materials science, nanotechnology, and applied physics. They regularly publish breakthroughs in nanostructured devices, energy storage, and semiconductor nanofabrication.
Specialized Nanoscience Focus
Journals such as Journal of Nanobiotechnology, International Journal of Nanomedicine, and Nanophotonics serve focused subdomains — from biomedical nanotechnology to optical nanostructures and quantum-enabled photonics.
Emerging and Accessible Journals
Open-access titles like Nano Convergence, Nanoscale Advances, and Nanoscale Research Letters provide rapid dissemination and strong visibility for early-career researchers.
Even lower-impact titles like Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology and Nano Express remain credible options for niche studies or quick communications.
Key Insights
Impact factor, while useful, should not be the sole determinant of journal choice. Researchers should evaluate scope fit, peer-review efficiency, and open-access policies.
Journals integrating nano-enabled materials, device miniaturization, and sustainable nanotechnology continue to show strong growth in citations.
The rise of interdisciplinary titles demonstrates how nanotechnology increasingly bridges physics, chemistry, biology, and data science.
Reference Sources
Disclaimer
This ranking is based on verified 2024 data from Web of Science and official publisher metrics. Journal impact factors are updated annually and may vary in subsequent releases. Always confirm the latest figures from the respective journal websites.
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