Guide for Authors
Aims and scope
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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Types of paper
Full Length Articles and Short Communication are welcome. Both should contain an Abstract (of up to 200 words) and a Conclusions section.
Short communications should be no longer than six double-spaced typed pages. They will be given priority in both the refereeing and production processes.
Applied Surface Science also publishes Perspective Articles. Authors interested in submitting a Perspective Article are strongly encouraged to contact the Editor prior to manuscript preparation and submission to seek conditional approval of the proposed perspective topic.
General Guidelines for a Perspective Article
It should provide a short overview of a research topic or a technique relevant to Applied Surface Science
It should discuss outlook, challenges, and opportunities
The length should be 10-12 printed pages
The number of references should be less than 100
To facilitate rapid publication of letters, proofs are not sent to authors prior to publication.
Submission checklist
You can use this list to carry out a final check of your submission before you send it to the journal for review. Please check the relevant section in this Guide for Authors for more details.
Ensure that the following items are present:
One author has been designated as the corresponding author with contact details:
• E-mail address
• Full postal address
All necessary files have been uploaded:
Manuscript:
• Include keywords
• All figures (include relevant captions)
• All tables (including titles, description, footnotes)
• Ensure all figure and table citations in the text match the files provided
• Indicate clearly if color should be used for any figures in print
Graphical Abstracts / Highlights files (where applicable)
Supplemental files (where applicable)
Further considerations
• Manuscript has been 'spell checked' and 'grammar checked'
• All references mentioned in the Reference List are cited in the text, and vice versa
• Permission has been obtained for use of copyrighted material from other sources (including the Internet)
• A competing interests statement is provided, even if the authors have no competing interests to declare
• Journal policies detailed in this guide have been reviewed
• Referee suggestions and contact details provided, based on journal requirements
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