The central aim of International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials is to publish original results, critical reviews, technical discussion, and book reviews related to this compelling research field: smart and nano materials, and their applications. The papers published in this journal will provide cutting edge information and instructive research guidance, encouraging more scientists to make their contribution to this dynamic research field.
The topics of this journal cover the application of smart and nano materials in the following fields:
- Smart materials and structures
- Nano and multifunctional materials
- Autonomous materials
- Nanocomposites
- Bio-inspired materials and structures
- Sensors and actuators
- Structural health monitoring
- Energy harvesting
- Self-healing and self-assembly
Each article published in International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials is published Open Access, so that upon payment of an article publishing charge (APC), the article is freely and permanently available on Taylor & Francis Group’s online platform http://www.tandfonline.com. There is no additional subscription fee, article pay-to-view fee, or any other form of access fee; and no publication embargo is applied.
To cover the cost of Open Access publishing, International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials charges an APC of US$1500 / £1155 / €1325.
As a special offer, Taylor & Francis is currently reducing the APC to US$995 / £765 / €880 for 2017.
Peer Review Policy
All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editors. If found suitable for further consideration, papers are subject to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single blind and submissions can be made online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.
Publishing Ethics
The Journal adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, with rigorous processes in place to ensure this is achieved. Taylor & Francis is a member of Committee of Publications Ethics (COPE) and utilizes CrossRef for all Journals. More information on our ethical standards and policies can be found here.
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