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Particle and Particle Systems Characterization

Wiley-VCH Verlag · Germany · Est. 1984

ISSN1521-4117

SJR Q2✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q2+18

Total43

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.625

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SNIP

0.582

Total Works

3,583

Total Citations

53,357

2yr Mean Citedness

2.07

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the characterization and application of nanomaterials, including nanoparticles, quantum dots, and thin films. Research covers their synthesis, properties, and use in areas such as biomedicine, electronics, catalysis, environmental remediation, and energy technologies. Specific materials investigated include metal oxides, carbon-based nanomaterials, and metal nanostructures.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionGermany

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1984

Annual Volume~ 111 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications3,583

Publisher OrgWiley

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Wiley-VCH Verlag

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1521-4117

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q2

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ2

Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Chemistry, PhysicalMaterials Science, MultidisciplinaryNanoscience & Nanotechnology

Scopus Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsMaterials Science (miscellaneous)Chemistry (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesNanoparticle-Based Drug DeliveryParticle Dynamics in Fluid FlowsNanocluster Synthesis and ApplicationsNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsGranular flow and fluidized bedsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesMineral Processing and GrindingAdvanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis