A Scopus-indexed and open-access journal titled Computational Materials Today is charging no publication fee for papers submitted before 31 December 2026.
Computational Materials Today Journal is a leading platform for interdisciplinary research that connects mathematics, physics, chemistry, materials science, information science, and life sciences.
The Journal is published by Elsevier.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Journal Name | Computational Materials Today |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| ISSN (Online) | 2950-4635 |
| Publication Model | Gold Open Access |
| Subject Areas | Materials Science (General), Nanotechnology |
| CiteScore | 3.0 |
| Indexing | Scopus, DOAJ |
| Submission to First Decision | 2 Days |
| Submission to Acceptance | 55 Days |
| APC Until 31 Dec 2026 | Free |
| Regular APC | USD 3,150 (excluding taxes) |
| Article Types Accepted | Research Articles, Reviews, Short Communications, Perspectives, Roadmaps |
| Website Language | English |
| Scope | Computational materials science, simulation, modeling, AI-driven materials discovery, and advanced materials design |
Research Areas Covered
The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, short communications, perspectives, and roadmap papers in areas including:
- Materials modeling and simulation
- Materials theory and computational methods
- Metals and alloys
- Ceramics and composites
- Polymers and soft materials
- Glasses and colloidal materials
- Optical and photonic materials
- Optoelectronic materials
- Dielectric materials
- Magnetic materials
- Quantum materials
- Superconducting materials
- Nanomaterials
- Surface and low-dimensional materials
- Energy materials
- Catalytic materials
- Biomaterials
- Strongly correlated materials
Article Processing Charge (APC)
There are no publication charges for manuscripts submitted by 31 December 2026.
The Regular APC after the waiver period is USD 3,150 (excluding taxes).
This limited-time offer provides researchers with an excellent opportunity to publish open access in Scopus without publication charges.
Fast Publication Timeline
Computational Materials Today offers a rapid editorial process:
| Publishing Metric | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Submission to First Decision | 2 Days |
| Submission to Acceptance | 55 Days |
Indexing and Visibility
The journal is already indexed in major scholarly databases:
Official Website: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/computational-materials-today