Journal profile · Engineering-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Chemical Engineering Journal Advances
ISSN 2666-8211 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Chemical Engineering Journal Advances: CAS Zone 3 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 6.9 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 2,230; review about 65 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 321 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Chemical Engineering Journal Advances is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Membrane Separation Technologies and Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal, together about 22.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Water Science and Technology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, a partner title to the highly-regarded Chemical Engineering Journal, is an online only, open access, peer reviewed journal.Chemical Engineering Journal Advances focuses upon five aspects of Chemical Engineering: Control, Treatment, Remediation of Environmental Hazards; Chemical Reaction Engineering; Environmental Chemical Processes and Engineering; Novel Materials and Applications; Advanced Technology.Control, Treatment, Remediation of Environmental HazardsSeparation technologyDesalinationAdvanced oxidation processesResource RecoveryWaste to energyCO2 capture and utilizationMembrane science and technologyBioremediationChemical Reaction EngineeringReaction KineticsTransport PhenomenonMicro-nano Fluidic Reactor EngineeringProcess Systems EngineeringElectrochemical Reactor Engineering(Microbial) Fuel-cellsNovel reactor designsEnvironmental Chemical Processes and EngineeringEnvironmental InterfacesAquatic ChemistryContaminant Fate and TransportAdsorption ProcessesChemical speciation and transformationNovel Materials and Nanotechnology ApplicationsEnvironmental NanotechnologyAdvanced Energy MaterialsCO2 reduction materialsEnvironmental CatalysisReactive Functional MembraneBiomass MaterialsAdvanced TechnologiesNanotechnologiesNovel Sensing and Detection TechnologiesNovel Energy TechnologiesLow Carbon TechnologiesMultidisciplinary Technologies
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Editor-in-chief Bingcai PanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 16 in mainland China (about 32%); most named Mainland China 16, United States 10, Australia 4, Spain 3, Portugal 3 (50 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy8.2%
- Membrane Separation TechnologiesEnvironmental Science7.3%
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalEnvironmental Science7%
- Advanced oxidation water treatmentEnvironmental Science6%
- Carbon Dioxide Capture TechnologiesEngineering5.4%
- Catalytic Processes in Materials ScienceMaterials Science5%
- Extraction and Separation ProcessesEngineering4.9%
- TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsEnergy3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Environmental | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Environmental | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | 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)
- 6.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 12.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 12.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.29LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.47LetPub ·
- h-index
- 65OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 517OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.4OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 1.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 278LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,460 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 453 | 453 | 445 |
| 2025 | 321 | 321 | 1,720 |
| 2024 | 115 | 115 | 1,743 |
| 2023 | 139 | 139 | 3,324 |
| 2022 | 198 | 198 | 6,383 |
| 2021 | 154 | 154 | 5,223 |
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
65 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 14 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 14 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 26 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 65 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 14 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 2,230 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,050 / EUR 1,920 / GBP 1,640 / JPY 254,260 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,400 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,740 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- opinionThe editors make every effort to ensure that manuscripts are fairly and independently reviewed. Submissions which describe novel theory and its application to p…Length not stated
- original paperThe editors make every effort to ensure that manuscripts are fairly and independently reviewed. Submissions which describe novel theory and its application to p…Length not stated
- original papersOriginal papers - these should be complete and authoritative accounts of work, which has a special significance and must be presented clearly and concisely.Length not stated
- perspectiveThe editors make every effort to ensure that manuscripts are fairly and independently reviewed. Submissions which describe novel theory and its application to p…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- perspectivesPerspectives - Perspectives are a new type of contribution in the Chemical Engineering Journal. They are meant as short opinion papers addressing a key, often e…Length not stated
- reviewThe editors make every effort to ensure that manuscripts are fairly and independently reviewed. Submissions which describe novel theory and its application to p…main text ≤ 10,000 words
- review articleThe editors make every effort to ensure that manuscripts are fairly and independently reviewed. Submissions which describe novel theory and its application to p…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles - We expect our reviews to be authoritative pieces of work, aimed at describing recent progress in relevant research areas within the scope of t…Length not stated
- short communicationThe editors make every effort to ensure that manuscripts are fairly and independently reviewed. Submissions which describe novel theory and its application to p…Length not stated
- short communicationsShort communications - will be accepted for the early communication of important and original advances.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
- ISSN
- 2666-8211
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Chemical Engineering Journal Advances
What CAS zone is Chemical Engineering Journal Advances in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Chemical Engineering Journal Advances is in Zone 3 of Engineering, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Engineering, Chemical / Engineering, Environmental. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Chemical Engineering Journal Advances?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 6.9; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 12.9, h-index 65.
How long does peer review take at Chemical Engineering Journal Advances?
The publisher reports about 65 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 14 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 Chemical Engineering Journal Advances?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words. 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 Advances based?
Of the 50 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 16 (about 32%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (16), United States (10) and Australia (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Chemical Engineering Journal Advances?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Chemical Engineering Journal Advances is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Chemical Engineering Journal Advances open access, and what is the APC?
Chemical Engineering Journal Advances is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,230.
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: .