From January 2021 Journal of Characterization has become a fully open access (OA) journal. All content published in the journal will be published under an open-access license, and freely available to readers worldwide, enabling the widest possible dissemination.
Aims
The Journal of Characterization (JoC) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research on the development of novel characterization techniques and innovative applications of existing methods across material science, chemistry, biotechnology, and engineering. The primary mission of the journal is to provide an interdisciplinary platform for understanding the structural, chemical, and physical properties of matter at the atomic, molecular, and macro scales.
Scope
The journal covers a broad spectrum ranging from theoretical approaches to experimental studies. Key topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Microscopy and Imaging: SEM, TEM, AFM, confocal microscopy, and advanced optical imaging.
Spectroscopy: FTIR, NMR, Raman, XPS, UV-Vis, and mass spectrometry.
Thermal Analysis: TGA, DSC, DMA, and thermal conductivity measurements.
Structural Analysis: X-ray diffraction (XRD), neutron diffraction, and crystallography.
Mechanical and Physical Characterization: Nano-indentation, tensile testing, rheology, and porosity analysis.
Surface Science: Surface energy, adsorption isotherms, and thin-film characterization.
Computational Characterization: Machine learning, simulation, and modeling approaches for the interpretation of characterization data.