Journal profile · Environmental Sciences
Applied Catalysis A General
ISSN 0926-860X · eISSN 1873-3875 · ELSEVIER · NETHERLANDS · Semi-monthly · Founded 1992
Applied Catalysis A General: CAS Zone 2 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.83; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,760; review about 70 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly hard (Elsevier website: 16%); 564 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Applied Catalysis A General is published by ELSEVIER and is in Zone 2 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Catalytic Processes in Materials Science, Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions and Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies, together about 43.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
An International Journal Devoted to Catalytic Science and its ApplicationsApplied Catalysis A: General publishes original papers and reviews on all aspects of catalysis of basic and practical interest to chemical scientists in both industrial and academic fields. Papers that focus on advances in catalysis science, especially those that have potential practical implications, by exploring new concepts or new approaches to catalytic processes and materials resulting in new understanding of catalytic phenomena are most welcome.Papers that do not focus on catalytic phenomena and those that report results of a thorough study or optimization of systems or processes that are well understood, widely studied, or minor variations of known ones are strongly discouraged. In their submission, authors are required to include a "Justification for Publication" section comprising a statement detailing the fit of the manuscript to the scope of the journal. Submissions made without the inclusion of such a justification will be rejected without review.When preparing an article for submission, it is important that the authors describe their work succinctly in the context of any related published work emphasizing the novel contributions made. Simply reporting new catalyst compositions without delivering associated new insights in catalytic science will be insufficient for publication.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Environmental Sciences
Editor-in-chief Carsten SieversPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 12%); most named United States 10, Japan 8, Mainland China 7, Netherlands 4, Brazil 4 (59 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Catalytic Processes in Materials ScienceMaterials Science20.2%
- Catalysis and Oxidation ReactionsChemical Engineering13.1%
- Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesEngineering10.2%
- Catalysts for Methane ReformingChemical Engineering7%
- Zeolite Catalysis and SynthesisChemistry6.8%
- Mesoporous Materials and CatalysisMaterials Science5.6%
- Catalysis for Biomass ConversionEngineering5.5%
- Nanomaterials for catalytic reactionsChemistry3.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 4.83LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.89LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.91LetPub ·
- h-index
- 192LetPub ·
- h-index
- 263OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 13,183OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.75OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 17.08%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 480LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 19,208 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 404 | 84 | 181 |
| 2025 | 564 | 133 | 1,845 |
| 2024 | 424 | 121 | 3,194 |
| 2023 | 437 | 105 | 5,516 |
| 2022 | 438 | 86 | 6,851 |
| 2021 | 397 | 85 | 8,275 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
70 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 2 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 2 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 16%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 27 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 70 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,760 / EUR 3,520 / GBP 3,010 / JPY 466,350 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,940 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Cover letter
- Required
- Not considered
- unsolicited Feature Articles and Perspectives
Article types accepted13
- editorial30 April 2024Congratulations and Welcome to our new Early Career Editorial Board membersLength not stated
- invited feature articlesThe journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, Invited Perspectives, Invited Feature Articles, and Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- invited perspectivesThe journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, Invited Perspectives, Invited Feature Articles, and Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- letterThe journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, Invited Perspectives, Invited Feature Articles, and Letters to the Editor.Please note that unsolicited Fe…Length not stated
- letters to the editorThe journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, Invited Perspectives, Invited Feature Articles, and Letters to the Editor.Please note that unsolicited Fe…Length not stated
- original articleThe journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, Invited Perspectives, Invited Feature Articles, and Letters to the Editor.Please note that unsolicited Fe…Length not stated
- original research paperThe journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, Invited Perspectives, Invited Feature Articles, and Letters to the Editor.Please note that unsolicited Fe…Length not stated
- perspectiveThe journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, Invited Perspectives, Invited Feature Articles, and Letters to the Editor.Please note that unsolicited Fe…Length not stated
- research papersThe journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, Invited Perspectives, Invited Feature Articles, and Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- reviewThe journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, Invited Perspectives, Invited Feature Articles, and Letters to the Editor.Please note that unsolicited Fe…Length not stated
- review articleThe journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, Invited Perspectives, Invited Feature Articles, and Letters to the Editor.Please note that unsolicited Fe…Length not stated
- reviewsThe journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, Invited Perspectives, Invited Feature Articles, and Letters to the Editor.Length not stated
- short communicationThe journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, Invited Perspectives, Invited Feature Articles, and Letters to the Editor.Please note that unsolicited Fe…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Peer review process: single anonymized review process. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- ELSEVIER
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Semi-monthly
- Founded
- 1992
- ISSN
- 0926-860X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-3875
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Applied Catalysis A General
What CAS zone is Applied Catalysis A General in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Applied Catalysis A General is in Zone 2 of Chemistry, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Chemistry, Physical / Environmental Sciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Applied Catalysis A General?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.83; CiteScore 8.3, h-index 263.
How long does peer review take at Applied Catalysis A General?
The publisher reports about 70 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 2 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly hard (Elsevier website: 16%)”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Applied Catalysis A General?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Applied Catalysis A General based?
Of the 59 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 12%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (10), Japan (8) and Mainland China (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Applied Catalysis A General?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Applied Catalysis A General is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Applied Catalysis A General open access, and what is the APC?
Applied Catalysis A General is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,760.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .