Journal profile · Engineering, Chemical
Chemical Engineering Journal
ISSN 1385-8947 · eISSN 1873-3212 · Elsevier · SWITZERLAND · Semimonthly · Founded 1996
Chemical Engineering Journal: CAS Zone 1 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 12.45; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,830; review about 84 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 13,259 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Chemical Engineering Journal is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Materials Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Advancements in Battery Materials and Catalytic Processes in Materials Science, together about 23.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Electrical and Electronic Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
An International Journal of Research and DevelopmentThe Chemical Engineering Journal (CEJ) is an international, peer-reviewed research journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, original, and novel contributions across all areas of chemical engineering. The journal provides a forum for fundamental research, interpretative reviews, and discussions of emerging developments in chemical engineering. CEJ encourages manuscripts that describe new theories and their practical applications, as well as studies demonstrating the transfer of techniques from other disciplines. Experimental studies must be carefully executed and soundly interpreted, while theoretical and computational work is welcomed if it provides novel insights or predictive capabilities. The journal emphasizes original, rigorous research with broad relevance and impact.CEJ’s scope is organized into eight main sections, each addressing a specific domain of chemical engineering:1. Applied Biomaterials & BiotechnologiesThis section considers studies on the development of new functional biomaterials, biomanufacturing strategies, and/or biotechnologies with demonstrated practical applications. While theoretical calculations may be included, an experimental component is required. In vivo proof-of-concept demonstrations are typically expected for new biomaterials-related papers, although advanced cell/tissue models for validation of new materials or processes may also be considered. Specific topics of interest within this section include:Biosensors for disease diagnosis (including new nanomaterials, materials interfaces, structured materials, or cell-based assays enabling sensing via electrochemical, optical, fluorescence, or other sensing mechanisms as demonstrated in a practical biological fluid), excluding the development of small molecule probes.Biological imaging materials (including new materials for enhancing contrast in new or emerging diagnostic imaging strategies).Drug and gene delivery vehicles (including new particle, hydrogel, implant, microneedle, or other material technologies for delivering small molecule, protein, genetic, or other bioactives), excluding the development of small molecule therapeutics.Nanomedicine (including photodynamic/photothermal materials, immunotherapeutics, responsive nanomaterials, and cell-mimetic nanomaterials).Tissue engineering and regenerative materials (including new materials, materials coatings, or materials processing techniques for improving functional
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Chemical
Editorial board by country: 40 in mainland China (about 15%); most named United States 45, Mainland China 40, South Korea 20, United Kingdom 17, Australia 17 (270 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy10.1%
- Advancements in Battery MaterialsEngineering7%
- Catalytic Processes in Materials ScienceMaterials Science6.5%
- Advanced oxidation water treatmentEnvironmental Science5.9%
- Advanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesEngineering5.5%
- Advanced battery technologies researchEngineering5.3%
- Supercapacitor Materials and FabricationMaterials Science5.1%
- Electrocatalysts for Energy ConversionEnergy4.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Materials Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Environmental | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Environmental | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Environmental | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview 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
- 12.45LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 12.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 19.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 19.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.26LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.69LetPub ·
- h-index
- 172LetPub ·
- h-index
- 394OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 54,236OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 11.35OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 9.99%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 12,790LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 80,188 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10,044 | 1,480 | 12,347 |
| 2025 | 13,259 | 1,661 | 123,104 |
| 2024 | 10,683 | 1,900 | 250,393 |
| 2023 | 7,175 | 1,102 | 267,149 |
| 2022 | 6,325 | 858 | 327,117 |
| 2021 | 5,701 | 692 | 384,245 |
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
84 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)
- 93%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 39 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 84 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 4,830 / EUR 4,520 / GBP 3,870 / JPY 599,060 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 5,310 | — | — |
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 papers8, by deadline
- Electrochemical Engineering making the difference for a more sustainable planetDeadline
- Sustainable Chemical Engineering Solutions for Energy, Water, and EnvironmentDeadline
- Functional Materials for Self-Powered Wearable and Flexible Electronics: From Design to ApplicationDeadline
- Photocatalytic and photo-thermocatalytic processes for the sustainable production of solar fuels and chemicalsDeadline
- Interfacial Transport and Thermal Processes in Chemical Engineering SystemsDeadline
- Advanced Materials and Sustainable Engineering: From Synthesis and Characterization to Circular Economy and Clean Energy TechnologiesDeadline
- From Waste to Resource: Advanced Oxidation/Reduction Technologies Enabling Green TransitionsDeadline
- Sustainable Material and Engineering for Future ChallengesDeadline
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- letterThese raise scientific or technical questions about a published article. They are typically no longer than 1000 words. These letters will be considered for publ…main text ≤ 1,000 words
- perspectiveends and developments in a given field. Perspective manuscripts should contain no more than 3000 words, up to three figures and 60 references. They are always c…main text ≤ 3,000 words · references ≤ 60
- reviewes for that research field. To keep the review manuscripts concise and readable, as a general rule they should be limited to 10,000 words, 10 figures and up to …main text ≤ 10,000 words
- review articleWe expect our reviews to be authoritative pieces of work, aimed at describing recent progress in relevant research areas within the scope of the Journal, with t…main text ≤ 10,000 words · figures and tables ≤ 10 · references ≤ 150
- short communicationThese will be accepted for the early communication of important and original advances. Such accounts may be of a preliminary nature but should always be complet…main text ≤ 3,000 words
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 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
- SWITZERLAND
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Semimonthly
- Founded
- 1996
- ISSN
- 1385-8947
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-3212
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Chemical Engineering Journal
What CAS zone is Chemical Engineering Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Chemical Engineering Journal is in Zone 1 of Materials Science, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Engineering, Chemical / Engineering, Environmental; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Materials Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Chemical Engineering Journal?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 12.45; CiteScore 19.6, h-index 394.
How long does peer review take at Chemical Engineering Journal?
The publisher reports about 84 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 2.7 months. 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 Chemical Engineering Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: 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 Chemical Engineering Journal based?
Of the 270 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 40 (about 15%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (45), Mainland China (40) and South Korea (20). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Chemical Engineering Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Chemical Engineering Journal is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Chemical Engineering Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Chemical Engineering Journal is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,830.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .