Nanoscale Horizons is a premier journal publishing first reports of exceptional significance across the breadth of nanoscience and nanotechnology research.
It is an innovative, community-focused, dynamic journal guided by world-renowned editorial board members.
Nanoscale Horizons is a collaborative venture between the Royal Society of Chemistry and a leading nanoscience research centre, the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST) in Beijing, China.
Nanoscale Horizons features cutting-edge community-spanning research that bridges the various disciplines involved with nanoscience and nanotechnology, including the areas of physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, materials, energy/environment, information technology, detection science, healthcare and drug discovery, and electronics.
Topics covered in the journal include, but are not limited to the following.
Synthesis of nanostructured and nanoscale materials,
Characterisation of functional nanoscale materials and bio-assemblies,
Properties of nanoscale materials,
Self-assembly and molecular organisation,
Complex hybrid nanostructures,
Nanocomposites, nanoparticles, nanocrystalline materials, and nanoclusters,
Nanotubes, molecular nanowires and nanocrystals,
Molecular nanoscience,
Nanocatalysis,
Theoretical modelling,
Single-molecules,
Plasmonics,
Nanoelectronics and molecular electronics,
Nanophotonics,
Nanochips, nanosensors, nanofluidics and nanofabrication,
Carbon-based nanoscale materials and devices,
Biomimetic materials,
Nanobiotechnology/bionanomaterials,
Nanomedicine,
Regulatory approaches and risk assessment
Abstracting & Indexing
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Detailed Metrics
Total Docs. (latest)
229
Total Docs. (3 years)
478
Total Refs.
17,155
Total Citations (3 years)
2,909
Citable Docs. (3 years)
450
Citations / Doc. (2 years)
5.71
Ref. / Doc.
74.91
% Female
35.1%
Metrics Visualization
Latest year data vs 3-year cumulative figures
Female: 35.1% |
Male: 64.9%
Citations / Doc. (2yr)5.71
High impact
References / Doc.74.91
High refs
Citable / Total Docs (3yr)94.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Nanoscale Horizons?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Nanoscale Horizons has an SJR of 1.418 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Nanoscale Horizons?
Nanoscale Horizons has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.418 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Nanoscale Horizons?
The H-index of Nanoscale Horizons is 95, meaning 95 of its articles have each been cited at least 95 times.
Is Nanoscale Horizons indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Nanoscale Horizons is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).