Microstructures Achieves a 2025 Impact Factor of 8.5 and Maintains Q1 Ranking
On June 17, 2026, Clarivate released the latest edition of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR). We are delighted to announce that Microstructures has achieved a 2025 Impact Factor of 8.5. In the Materials Science, Multidisciplinary category, Microstructures ranks 95th among 472 journals, placing it in the first quartile (Q1). This achievement reflects the journal's continued growth, expanding international visibility, and the high quality of the research published by our authors worldwide.
Since its inception, Microstructures has been dedicated to publishing innovative and impactful research in materials science, with a particular focus on understanding, designing, and engineering microstructures for advanced functional applications. The journal's steady progress reflects the collective efforts of its Editorial Board members, authors, reviewers, readers, and publishing team. We sincerely thank all contributors for their trust and support, which have been instrumental in the journal's development.
The latest Impact Factor not only recognizes the journal's achievements to date but also motivates us to strive for even greater excellence. Looking ahead, Microstructures remains committed to upholding the highest standards of scientific rigor, research integrity, and editorial quality while continuing to serve as an international platform for disseminating outstanding research and fostering scientific exchange within the materials science community.
Editor: Ning Zhang
Language Editor: Amir Khan
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Microstructures
