Advances in Colloid and Interface Science

Advances in Colloid and Interface Science is a premier international journal dedicated to publishing authoritative, high-impact reviews and critical evaluations within the broad and interdisciplinary field of colloid and interface science. Published by Elsevier, the journal serves as a vital resource for researchers seeking comprehensive syntheses of rapidly evolving topics, bridging fundamental principles with practical applications. Its scope encompasses the physical chemistry, physics, and engineering of systems ranging from emulsions, foams, and suspensions to surfactants, polymers, nanoparticles, and biological interfaces. The journal exclusively publishes invited review articles and topical issues, ensuring that each contribution offers a rigorous, forward-looking perspective rather than incremental research findings. These reviews are characterized by their depth, critical analysis of existing literature, and identification of emerging trends and unresolved challenges. The target audience includes academic researchers, industrial scientists, and advanced graduate students specializing in colloid chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, and biophysics. Notable features include a strong commitment to editorial excellence, with no open access mandate for standard submissions, though authors may choose open access options. The journal’s standing in the field is exceptional, as evidenced by its 2026 Journal Citation Reports Impact Factor of 23.700, placing it firmly in the top quartile (Q1) of journals in both Chemistry, Physical and Chemistry, Multidisciplinary categories. This elite impact factor underscores its role as one of the most influential and selective platforms for comprehensive reviews that shape the direction of colloid and interface science worldwide.