ACS Nano Journal Citation Rate 2026
1936-0851
eISSN 1936-086X
American Chemical Society
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About ACS Nano
ACS Nano (AN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering 2D Materials and Applications and Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, published by American Chemical Society in US, catalogued under ISSN 1936-0851 (e-ISSN 1936-086X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 15.06 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 29,231 works and 2,736,067 citations, with an h-index of 563.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 52 days.
ACS Nano Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ACS Nano has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 15.06, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the 2D Materials and Applications research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
ACS Nano operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 52 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in ACS Nano should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare ACS Nano against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ACS Nano
- The average time from submission to first decision is 52 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers 2D Materials and Applications, Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, Graphene research and applications. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1936-0851 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1936-086X |
| Publisher | American Chemical Society |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~52 days to first decision |
| h-index | 569 |
| Total Works | 29,672 |
| Total Citations | 2,810,292 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 18.06 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
ACS Nano is published by American Chemical Society and based in United States. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 4500.
In our subject taxonomy, ACS Nano is classified under 2D Materials and Applications, Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, Graphene research and applications and Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics.
ACS Nano is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, ACS Nano returns a first decision in about 52 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 29,672 works that have together drawn 2,810,292 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 569; its citation rate has risen over the last 2 years, from 12.152 (2023) to 15.059 (2025); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 18.06.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 24% over the last 2 years (from 12.152 to 15.059), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15.059 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 12.152 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,307 | 51,389 |
| 2024 | 2,824 | 90,765 |
| 2023 | 2,149 | 111,340 |
| 2022 | 1,870 | 121,909 |
| 2021 | 1,754 | 156,550 |
| 2020 | 1,646 | 162,894 |
| 2019 | 1,479 | 163,057 |
| 2018 | 1,375 | 172,643 |
| 2017 | 1,379 | 184,267 |
| 2016 | 1,310 | 162,107 |
| 2015 | 1,429 | 210,386 |
| 2014 | 1,396 | 218,232 |
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