From January 2001 authors are encouraged to send submissions to the Journal in electronic form using the RSC electronic submission service. On submitting their manuscripts, authors are encouraged to supply the names and addresses of 2-3 potential referees. For a Materials Chemistry Communication authors should briefly indicate in a covering note or letter the reasons why they feel that rapid publication of their work is justified. Authors should highlight the novel properties or potential applications if the materials in the paper. All authors submitting work for publication are required to sign an exclusive copyright licence.
Rapid publication is aided by careful preparation of text and illustrations.
Ideally, articles should be converted from their native word processor format to a single PDF file for electronic submission. Submission of a PDF facilitates online refereeing and allows manuscripts to be handled more accurately and efficiently by the Editorial Offices. Unfortunately PDF files and MS Word files containing encapsulated figures are not suitable for proof preparation. The RSC electronic submission service allows any number of files to be uploaded to either the Cambridge or North American Journal of Materials Chemistry Office. Please note that signed copyright forms cannot be sent to the Editorial Office in electronic form.