Journal profile · Engineering, Chemical
Catalysis Today
ISSN 0920-5861 · eISSN 1873-4308 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Monthly · Founded 1987
Catalysis Today: CAS Zone 2 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 5.06; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,930; review about 95 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly hard; 365 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Catalysis Today 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 46.8% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
A Serial Publication Featuring Topical Themes in Catalysis and Related Subjects: Click Here for the Full List of Special Issues Published in Catalysis Today.Catalysis Today focuses on the rapid publication of original invited papers devoted to currently important topics in catalysis and related subjects. The journal only publishes special issues, each of which is supervised by Guest Editors who recruit individual papers and oversee the peer review process. Catalysis Today offers researchers in the field of catalysis in-depth overviews of topical issues. Additional information on submitting a special issue proposal is available on our Policies and Guidelines page, found here. Both fundamental and applied aspects of catalysis are covered. Subjects such as catalysis of immobilized organometallic and biocatalytic systems are welcome. Subjects related to catalysis such as experimental techniques, adsorption, process technology, synthesis, in situ characterization, computational, theoretical modeling, imaging and others are included if there is a clear relationship to catalysis.Each issue of Catalysis Today covers a distinct topic. Types of publication are:Selected papers based on a symposia, workshop, or conference.Review articles, in-depth tutorials, or original publications on a common theme.Monographs (detailed papers covering a specific subject, typically of sufficient scope to constitute a full journal issue).Researchers who would like to serve as Guest Editors are encouraged to contact any of the journal Editors to answer specific questions.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Chemical
Editor-in-chief M.A. BañaresPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 10%); most named United States 12, Netherlands 7, Mainland China 6, Spain 3, Argentina 3 (61 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Catalytic Processes in Materials ScienceMaterials Science23%
- Catalysis and Oxidation ReactionsChemical Engineering14.3%
- Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesEngineering9.5%
- Catalysts for Methane ReformingChemical Engineering7.2%
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy5.4%
- Zeolite Catalysis and SynthesisChemistry4.8%
- Catalysis for Biomass ConversionEngineering4.6%
- Mesoporous Materials and CatalysisMaterials Science4.3%
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 | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | 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, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | 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
- 5.06LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 5.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 10.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 10.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.96LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1LetPub ·
- h-index
- 190LetPub ·
- h-index
- 274OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 12,884OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.72OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 34.27%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 309LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 17,205 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 220 | 68 | 186 |
| 2025 | 365 | 165 | 1,343 |
| 2024 | 505 | 238 | 4,701 |
| 2023 | 366 | 218 | 6,007 |
| 2022 | 390 | 136 | 7,512 |
| 2021 | 387 | 137 | 8,071 |
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
95 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 2.7 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 2.7 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly hardLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 43 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 95 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 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 3,930 / EUR 3,680 / GBP 3,150 / JPY 487,440 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,080 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted5
- monographsMonographs (detailed papers covering a specific subject, typically of sufficient scope to constitute a full journal issue).Length not stated
- reviewThe types of publications covered by Catalysis Today are:(1) Collections of review articles or original publications on a common theme.(2) Monographs written by…Length not stated
- review articleThe types of publications covered by Catalysis Today are:(1) Collections of review articles or original publications on a common theme.(2) Monographs written by…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles, in-depth tutorials, or original publications on a common theme.Length not stated
- selected papers based on a symposia, workshop, or conferenceSelected papers based on a symposia, workshop, or conference.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
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
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1987
- ISSN
- 0920-5861
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-4308
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Catalysis Today
What CAS zone is Catalysis Today in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Catalysis Today is in Zone 2 of Chemistry, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Chemistry, Applied / Chemistry, Physical / Engineering, Chemical. 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 Catalysis Today?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 5.06; CiteScore 10.7, h-index 274.
How long does peer review take at Catalysis Today?
The publisher reports about 95 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 2.7 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly hard”. 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 Catalysis Today?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: 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 Catalysis Today based?
Of the 61 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 10%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (12), Netherlands (7) and Mainland China (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Catalysis Today?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Catalysis Today is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Catalysis Today open access, and what is the APC?
Catalysis Today is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,930.
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: .