表面科學致力于闡明化學和物理的基本方面，發生在廣泛的表面和界面，并迅速傳播這方面的知識。該雜志歡迎廣泛的主題，包括但不限于:?模型系統(例如在超高真空中)在良好控制的反應條件下?納米科學與工程，包括在原子/分子尺度上處理物質和組裝現象?各種應用領域的表面反應性，包括多相催化、帶電界面化學和半導體功能化?與能量儲存和轉換、燃料生產和利用有關的界面現象?用于環境保護和污染修復的表面反應性?軟物質表面的相互作用，包括聚合物和生物材料。實驗和理論工作，包括建模，都在該期刊的范圍內。發表在《表面科學》雜志上的作品受到廣泛讀者的歡迎，從化學和物理到生物學和材料科學和工程，為思想的相互交流和科學發現的廣泛傳播提供了一個極好的論壇。

Surface Science is devoted to elucidating the fundamental aspects of chemistry and physics occurring at a wide range of surfaces and interfaces and to disseminating this knowledge fast. The journal welcomes a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to:? model systems (e.g. in Ultra High Vacuum) under well-controlled reactive conditions? nanoscale science and engineering, including manipulation of matter at the atomic/molecular scale and assembly phenomena? reactivity of surfaces as related to various applied areas including heterogeneous catalysis, chemistry at electrified interfaces, and semiconductors functionalization? phenomena at interfaces relevant to energy storage and conversion, and fuels production and utilization? surface reactivity for environmental protection and pollution remediation? interactions at surfaces of soft matter, including polymers and biomaterials.Both experimental and theoretical work, including modeling, is within the scope of the journal. Work published in Surface Science reaches a wide readership, from chemistry and physics to biology and materials science and engineering, providing an excellent forum for cross-fertilization of ideas and broad dissemination of scientific discoveries.