The World’s First Iontronics Journal, Iontronics, Successfully Holds Its Inaugural Launch Event!

On October 10, 2025, the inaugural Editorial Board Meeting and Launch Ceremony of Iontronics, the world's first journal dedicated exclusively to iontronics research, was successfully held in Beijing, China. Organized by OAE Publishing Inc., the event brought together leading scholars, editorial board members, young researchers, and publishing experts to discuss the future development of the journal and the rapidly emerging field of iontronics.

As an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of materials science, electrochemistry, electronics, energy technologies, and bio-inspired systems, iontronics has attracted increasing global attention in recent years. The launch of Iontronics marks an important milestone for the discipline, providing a dedicated international platform for disseminating fundamental discoveries, technological innovations, and emerging applications involving ion-electron coupled systems.

Advancing a New Frontier in Science and Technology

The launch event was attended by distinguished experts and academicians, including Prof. Di Wei, Editor-in-Chief of Iontronics and Director of the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Academician Zhonglin Wang, Honorary Editor-in-Chief of Iontronics and Director of the Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Prof. Liping Wen, Prof. Ping Yu, and Prof. Zhiping Xu, among other editorial board members and invited guests.

（Opening remarks by Prof. Di Wei）

In his opening remarks, Prof. Di Wei emphasized the importance of establishing a dedicated journal for iontronics at a time when the field is experiencing rapid growth. He highlighted the journal's commitment to scientific excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international engagement, with the goal of creating a leading platform that connects researchers across academia and industry.

（Speech by Academician Zhonglin Wang）

Academician Zhonglin Wang noted that the success of a journal depends on the collective efforts of editors, authors, reviewers, and readers. He encouraged the editorial board to uphold high academic standards, attract innovative research contributions, and foster the development of young scientists, thereby supporting the long-term growth of the iontronics community.

（Remarks by Mr. Min Fan）

Representing OAE Publishing, Mr. Min Fan, Executive CEO, reaffirmed the publisher's commitment to supporting emerging scientific disciplines through high-quality scholarly publishing, international collaboration, and academic service initiatives.

Building a Global Platform for Iontronics Research

During the meeting, representatives from OAE Publishing introduced the journal's vision and development strategy.

As the world's first journal dedicated to iontronics, Iontronics was established to serve the rapidly growing global research community working at the interface of ions, materials, electronics, energy systems, and bio-inspired technologies. The journal is committed to providing a high-quality, international forum for scientific exchange and collaboration, while promoting innovation across both fundamental research and emerging applications.

Through rigorous peer review, academic excellence, and an open and inclusive publishing philosophy, Iontronics aims to become a leading platform that supports the long-term development of this emerging discipline.

Strengthening Editorial Leadership

A key highlight of the event was the formal appointment ceremony for the journal's editorial leadership team.

（Presentation of the Editor-in-Chief appointment letter to Prof. Di Wei）

（Presentation of the Honorary Editor-in-Chief appointment letter to Academician Zhonglin Wang）

Academician Zhonglin Wang was appointed Honorary Editor-in-Chief, while Prof. Di Wei officially assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief. Associate Editor appointments were presented to Prof. Liping Wen, Prof. Ping Yu, and Prof. Zhiping Xu. Additional editorial board members were also formally appointed during the ceremony.

The newly established editorial board brings together internationally recognized researchers from leading universities and research institutions. Their expertise and leadership will play a critical role in ensuring the journal's scientific quality, academic integrity, and international visibility.

Insights into Journal Development and Research Evaluation

The meeting also featured invited presentations addressing journal development and scholarly evaluation.

Mr. Shihua Liu from Clarivate shared recent developments in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and discussed strategies for sustainable journal growth. His presentation emphasized the importance of maintaining publication quality, strengthening journal branding, and adopting responsible research assessment practices.

Mr. Fuyou Chen from the National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences, presented perspectives on data-driven journal evaluation and discussed opportunities and challenges facing emerging interdisciplinary journals in the global publishing landscape.

These presentations provided valuable guidance for the future development of Iontronics and stimulated productive discussions among participants.

Looking Ahead

The editorial board members engaged in extensive discussions on the future of iontronics research, emerging scientific opportunities, journal positioning, and strategies for enhancing international influence. Participants shared constructive suggestions on attracting high-quality submissions, strengthening global collaboration, and fostering the next generation of researchers.

The event concluded with the official unveiling of Iontronics, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the field.

（The unveiling ceremony of Iontronics）

As the world's first journal dedicated exclusively to iontronics, Iontronics is committed to advancing scientific discovery and technological innovation in this rapidly evolving discipline. Through rigorous peer review, international collaboration, and a strong commitment to academic excellence, the journal aims to become a leading global platform for researchers exploring the frontiers of ion-electron coupled systems.

Researchers worldwide are warmly invited to join the Iontronics community as authors, reviewers, readers, and collaborators, contributing to the continued growth and success of this exciting emerging field.

Editor: Xingcheng Li
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Iontronics