Journal profile · Chemistry-Chemistry (miscellaneous)
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications
ISSN 2666-8939 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications: CAS Zone 2 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 7.6 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 3,050; review about 71 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 414 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications 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 Advanced Cellulose Research Studies, Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging and Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls, together about 34.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Biomaterials. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications is an Open Access journal dedicated to the scientific, technological, and applied aspects of polymers and oligomers containing carbohydrate units. Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications is a companion journal to Carbohydrate Polymers with a broader and more inclusive platform to accommodate the expanding diversity of research in this field. The journal covers all classes of carbohydrate-containing polymers and oligomers, including but not limited to: carbohydrate polymers, cyclodextrins, glycoproteins, glycolipids, carbohydrate-functionalized dendrimers, glycopeptide linkages, lipopolysaccharides, peptidoglycans, and proteoglycans. We also welcome papers that studies on carbohydrate-based oligomers, enzyme-driven modifications of macromolecular carbohydrate substrates, and the design and synthesis of new carbohydrate-containing molecular architectures, such as dendrimers and hybrid composites. Manuscripts involving carbohydrate-active enzymes are welcome, provided these enzymes act upon, modify, or interact with macromolecular carbohydrate substrates.To be considered for publication, manuscripts must focus primarily, though not exclusively, on the carbohydrate polymer or oligomer portion of the molecule and its contribution to the observed phenomenon, property, or application. From a molecular perspective, Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications emphasizes comprehensive studies on the detailed structural characterization, molecular weight determination, physicochemical property analysis, enzymatic biodegradation and biosynthesis, and structure–property and structure–performance relationships of carbohydrate-containing molecules. Research focused on the design, synthesis, and functionalization of novel carbohydrate-based molecules and materials is strongly encouraged.From an applications perspective, the journal promotes interdisciplinary research on the innovative use of carbohydrate-based materials across diverse fields, including archaeology, additive manufacturing, botany, chemical engineering, the chemical industry, agriculture, genetic engineering, healthcare, materials science, and medicine. Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications especially welcomes studies that integrate molecular-level understanding with technological and industrial applications, helping bridge the gap between fundamental science and practical use.All submitted manuscripts must explicitly mention, in both the title and abstract, at least one carbohydrate-containing molecule central to the study. The carbohydrate component must contain at least two monosaccharide units; therefore, studies focusing solely on free monosaccharides or simple monomeric carbohydrate species such as glycosides fall outside the journal’s scope.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemistry-Chemistry (miscellaneous)
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 12%); most named United States 8, Mainland China 6, Egypt 6, India 4, Italy 3 (50 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Cellulose Research StudiesMaterials Science14.6%
- Nanocomposite Films for Food PackagingMaterials Science12.1%
- Polysaccharides and Plant Cell WallsAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.3%
- Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsMaterials Science6.5%
- Polysaccharides Composition and ApplicationsAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.5%
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMaterials Science5%
- Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5%
- Food composition and propertiesNursing3.6%
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, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
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 (publisher)
- 7.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.03LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.32LetPub ·
- h-index
- 53OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 444OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.44OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 396LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,222 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 164 | 164 | 60 |
| 2025 | 414 | 414 | 1,787 |
| 2024 | 242 | 242 | 2,610 |
| 2023 | 133 | 133 | 2,975 |
| 2022 | 91 | 91 | 2,073 |
| 2021 | 148 | 148 | 4,762 |
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
71 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 11 weeks
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 11 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 22 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 71 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 11 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 3,050 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,790 / EUR 2,610 / GBP 2,230 / JPY 346,040 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,800 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,050 | — | — |
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
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- APA
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted5
- original full-length research papersOriginal full-length research papers should contain material that has not been previously published elsewhere, except in a preliminary form. These papers should…Length not stated
- research paperOriginal full-length research papers should contain material that has not been previously published elsewhere, except in a preliminary form. These papers should…Length not stated
- reviewOriginal full-length research papers should contain material that has not been previously published elsewhere, except in a preliminary form. These papers should…Length not stated
- review articleOriginal full-length research papers should contain material that has not been previously published elsewhere, except in a preliminary form. These papers should…Length not stated
- review papersReview papers will be accepted in areas of topical interest and will normally emphasise literature published over the previous five years. They should not excee…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
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 sharing allowed in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy; sharing preprints will not count as prior publication. 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
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2666-8939
- 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 Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications
What CAS zone is Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications is in Zone 2 of Chemistry, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Chemistry, Applied / Polymer Science. 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 Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 7.6; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 8.3, h-index 53.
How long does peer review take at Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications?
The publisher reports about 71 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 11 weeks. 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 Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: APA; 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 Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications based?
Of the 50 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 12%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (8), Mainland China (6) and Egypt (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications open access, and what is the APC?
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 3,050.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .