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Applied Surface Science

About the journal

Aims & Scope

A Journal Devoted to Applied Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces and Interfaces

Applied Surface Science covers topics contributing to a better understanding of surfaces, interfaces, nanostructures and their applications. The journal is concerned with scientific research on the atomic and molecular level of material properties determined with specific surface analytical techniques and/or computational methods, as well as the processing of such structures.

This journal accommodates the following topics:

  • Surface science of catalysis, electrocatalysis and photocatalysis;

  • Deposition and growth;

  • 2D assembly;

  • Surface and interface modification by directed energy deposition (lasers, ion or electron beams) or other techniques such as plasmas;

  • Surface engineering and functionalization;

  • Functional surfaces and coatings;

  • Electrochemistry at surfaces and corrosion protection strategies;

  • Surface science applied to energy conversion and storage;

  • Surface nanotechnology and devices;

  • Semiconductors - surface and interface;

  • Biointerfaces.

Note to authors
In order to be considered for publication, your paper must be a research study on the atomic and molecular level of material properties determined with specific surface approaches, either by experimental techniques or computational methods. If not, your submission will not be considered for publication and will not be sent out for peer-review.
Content related to research presented at scientific events?can be submitted to the journal?s companion title, Applied Surface Science Advances .

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A Journal Devoted to Applied Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces and Interfaces

Applied Surface Science covers topics contributing to a better understanding of surfaces, interfaces, nanostructures and their applications. The journal is concerned with scientific research on the atomic and molecular ...

Article publishing options

Open Access

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 4,210 (excluding taxes). The amount you pay may be reduced during submission if applicable.

Subscription

No publication fee charged to authors, and published articles are immediately available to subscribers.

6 days
Submission to first decision
32 days
Submission to decision after review
70 days
Submission to acceptance
2 days
Acceptance to online publication
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H. Rudolph, PhD

Netherlands Defense Academy, Faculty of Military Sciences, P.O. Box 90002, Breda, 4800 PA, Netherlands

Articles

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Yuheng Guo, ... Chao Wu
15 February 2026
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Xuan Zheng, ... Zhongyue Li
15 February 2026
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Zhenfei Fu, ... Pengfei Fang
15 February 2026
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Viacheslav Kalinovych, ... Nataliya Tsud
15 February 2026
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Hongyun Ren, ... Xiao Guo
15 February 2026
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Bo Zhao, ... Shuaihang Pan
15 February 2026
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Shijina Kottarathil, ... Kishore Sridharan
15 February 2026
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Nian Liu, ... Jianfeng Xu
15 February 2026

Calls for papers

Photo-Excited Processes and Applications

Guest editors: Maria Dinescu; Anna Paola Caricato; Leonid Zhigilei
Photo-excited processes play a crucial role in various scientific and technological applications. These processes are fundamental in photovoltaics, where solar cells convert light into electricity, enabling renewable energy solutions. In ...
Submission deadline: 30 November 2025
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Special issues and article collections

Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy 2024 (MCARE 2024)

Edited by Professor Do-Heyoung Kim, Professor Kijung Yong, Professor Yeon Ho Im, Professor Yongchai Kwon, Professor Woojae Kim, Professor Hyon Bin Na
25 June 2025

6th International Conference on Applied Surface Science

Edited by Professor Henrik Rudolph, Professor Kijung Yong, Prof. Dr. Jennifer Strunk, Prof. Dr. Rie Makiura, Dr. Xinhe Bao, Professor James Whitten
6 August 2024

Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy 2022 (MCARE 2022)

Edited by Kijung Yong, Do-Heyoung Kim, Yeon Ho Im, Woojae Kim, Doh C. Lee, Yongchai Kwon, Hyon Bin Na
31 March 2023

The 5th International Conference on Applied Surface Science ICASS 2022

Edited by Guido Grundmeier, Fatima Montemor, Yang Shen
24 February 2023

Partner journals

An Open Access Journal Devoted to the Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces and Interfaces


Applied Surface Science Advances is an international and interdisciplinary scholarly open access journal that publishes Short Communications, Full Length Articles, Review Articles and Viewpoints. It also ...

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Online ISSN: 1873-5584
Print ISSN: 0169-4332

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