Journal profile · CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
Applied Catalysis O: Open
ISSN 2950-6484 · Elsevier
Applied Catalysis O: Open: CAS Zone 2 · Chemistry (2026 Xinrui edition); impact factor 4 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 2,180; review about 63 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 59 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Applied Catalysis O: Open is published by Elsevier and is classed under Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Catalytic Processes in Materials Science and Catalysis for Biomass Conversion, together about 34.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Applied Catalysis O: Open publishes high quality research in all types of articles of all areas of catalysis. It combines rigorous peer review with rapid publication of research articles and concise reports on significant, novel, and timely research results. Insight into the important new forms of energy input such as electro- and photocatalysis and the associate material science aspects of preparing such catalysts are especially encouraged.The journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, Short Communications and other of general interest to the broader catalysis community. Applied Catalysis O: Open also publishes special issues on well-defined topics only by invitation. However, proposals from authors are welcomed anytime and enquiries regarding the submission of special issues should be directed at the Editors.Important Updates on Impact Factor and Indexing for Applied Catalysis O: Open (previously known as Catalysis Communications)With the transition from Catalysis Communications to Applied Catalysis O: Open, the journal has undergone several changes regarding indexing and citation metrics. Please note the following updates:2025: Catalysis Communications has retained its Impact Factor, receiving a 2024 Impact Factor of 4.0 (released in June 2025). Applied Catalysis O: Open is now included in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and has an Immediacy Index, which reflects the average number of citations in the JCR year to content published in the same year. Articles published under the new title are indexed in Web of Science.2026: A final Impact Factor will be awarded to Catalysis Communications and Applied Catalysis O: Open will receive a partial impact factor.2027 and beyond: Only Applied Catalysis O: Open will have a full Impact Factor.We invite you to submit your innovative research to Applied Catalysis O: Open and join a global community at the forefront of open access catalysis publishing.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
Editor-in-chief Jorge BediaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 16%); most named Mainland China 7, United States 6, Spain 6, India 3, Germany 3 (45 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy14%
- Catalytic Processes in Materials ScienceMaterials Science12.2%
- Catalysis for Biomass ConversionEngineering8.7%
- TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsEnergy5.6%
- Advanced oxidation water treatmentEnvironmental Science5.4%
- Nanomaterials for catalytic reactionsChemistry5.4%
- Catalysts for Methane ReformingChemical Engineering4.9%
- Electrocatalysts for Energy ConversionEnergy4.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
Other: Journal Citation Reports (JCR)
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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 (publisher) 2024
- 4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 9.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 9.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0LetPub ·
- h-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.15OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 58LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 190 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 29 | 5 |
| 2025 | 59 | 59 | 174 |
| 2024 | 102 | 102 | 419 |
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
63 dayssubmission to acceptance
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
- Submission to acceptance
- 63 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 2,180 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,140 / EUR 2,000 / GBP 1,710 / JPY 265,420 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,400 | — | — |
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 papers3, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted7
- invited articlesThe journal publishes original research papers, short/urgent communications, review articles and letters to the editor, and invited articles.Length not stated
- letters to the editorThe journal publishes original research papers, short/urgent communications, review articles and letters to the editor, and invited articles. Submission of prev…Length not stated
- original research paperThe journal publishes original research papers, short/urgent communications, review articles and letters to the editor, and invited articles. Submission of prev…Length not stated
- original research papersThe journal publishes original research papers, short/urgent communications, review articles and letters to the editor, and invited articles.Length not stated
- review articleThe journal publishes original research papers, short/urgent communications, review articles and letters to the editor, and invited articles. Submission of prev…Length not stated
- review articlesThe journal publishes original research papers, short/urgent communications, review articles and letters to the editor, and invited articles.Length not stated
- short/urgent communicationsThe journal publishes original research papers, short/urgent communications, review articles and letters to the editor, and invited articles.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, 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 ·- Publication ethics
Authors must follow Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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
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
Free preprint posting service on SSRN; made publicly available after initial desk review Model summary
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
- ISSN
- 2950-6484
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Applied Catalysis O: Open
What CAS zone is Applied Catalysis O: Open in?
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 O: Open?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 4 (2024); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 9.3, h-index 11.
How long does peer review take at Applied Catalysis O: Open?
The publisher reports about 63 days (submission to acceptance). 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 O: Open?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Highlights: Optional. 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 O: Open based?
Of the 45 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 16%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (7), United States (6) and Spain (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Applied Catalysis O: Open?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Applied Catalysis O: Open is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Applied Catalysis O: Open open access, and what is the APC?
Applied Catalysis O: Open is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,180.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .