Journal profile · Engineering, Chemical
Chinese Journal of Catalysis
ISSN 0253-9837 · eISSN 1872-2067 · Science Press · PEOPLES R CHINA · Monthly · Founded 1980
Chinese Journal of Catalysis: CAS Zone 1 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 17.29; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,000; review about 1 month (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 297 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Chinese Journal of Catalysis is published by Science Press and is in Zone 1 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Catalytic Processes in Materials Science, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques and Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions, together about 35.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Chinese Chemical Society.Chinese Journal of Catalysis is an international peer-reviewed journal founded in 1980. It is co-sponsored by Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Chemical Society and published by the Elsevier group. This monthly journal publishes in English timely contributions of original and rigorously reviewed manuscripts covering all areas of catalysis. The journal publishes Reviews, Accounts, Communications, Articles, Highlights, Perspectives, and Viewpoints of highly scientific values that help understanding and defining of new concepts in both fundamental issues and practical applications of catalysis. Chinese Journal of Catalysis currently ranks among the top two journals in Applied Chemistry. The Editors-in-Chief are Profs. Can Li and Tao Zhang.The scope of the journal includes:New trends in catalysis for applications in energy production, environmental protection, and preparation of new materials, petroleum chemicals, and fine chemicals;Scientific foundation for the preparation and activation of catalysts of commercial interest or their representative models;Spectroscopic methods for structural characterization, especially methods for in situ characterization;New theoretical methods of potential practical interest and impact in the science and applications of catalysis and catalytic reactions;Relationship between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis;Theoretical studies on the structure and reactivity of catalysts.The journal also accepts contributions on photocatalysis, biocatalysis, surface science, and catalysis-related chemical kinetics.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Chemical
Editor-in-chief Profs. Can Li and Tao ZhangPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 116 in mainland China (about 79%); most named Mainland China 116, United States 10, Germany 3, Netherlands 3, United Kingdom 2 (146 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Catalytic Processes in Materials ScienceMaterials Science17%
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy9.4%
- Catalysis and Oxidation ReactionsChemical Engineering8.8%
- Electrocatalysts for Energy ConversionEnergy6.6%
- Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesEngineering6.3%
- Catalysts for Methane ReformingChemical Engineering5%
- Zeolite Catalysis and SynthesisChemistry4.5%
- Mesoporous Materials and CatalysisMaterials Science4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 2 |
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
- 17.29LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 17.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 26.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 26.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 3.05LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.76LetPub ·
- h-index
- 45LetPub ·
- h-index
- 142OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,143OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 15.96OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 6.34%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 284LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 6,200 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 302 | 55 | 1,050 |
| 2025 | 297 | 26 | 5,527 |
| 2024 | 238 | 17 | 6,785 |
| 2023 | 200 | 21 | 10,445 |
| 2022 | 270 | 20 | 17,253 |
| 2021 | 169 | 6 | 9,196 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 1 monthLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- 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 3,000 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 400 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 25,000 words
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted14
- accountsAccounts describe concise and critical reviews offering easy-to-read overviews of basic research and applications in all important topics of catalysis.Length not stated
- articlesArticles are original full-text reports on innovative, systematic, and completed research in catalysis.Length not stated
- communicationsCommunications rapidly report studies with significant innovation and with major academic value. They are limited to 3 Journal pages (approximately 15000 charac…Length not stated
- highlightsHighlights describe and comment on very important new results in the original research of a third person with a view to highlight their significance.Length not stated
- original articleThere are 7 types of manuscripts.Reviews deal with topics of current interest in the areas covered by Chinese Journal of Catalysis. Reviews are surveys, with en…Length not stated
- original researchThere are 7 types of manuscripts.Reviews deal with topics of current interest in the areas covered by Chinese Journal of Catalysis. Reviews are surveys, with en…Length not stated
- perspectiveThere are 7 types of manuscripts.Reviews deal with topics of current interest in the areas covered by Chinese Journal of Catalysis. Reviews are surveys, with en…Length not stated
- perspectivesPerspectives are short reviews of recent developments in an established or developing topical field.Length not stated
- reviewThere are 7 types of manuscripts.Reviews deal with topics of current interest in the areas covered by Chinese Journal of Catalysis. Reviews are surveys, with en…Length not stated
- reviewsReviews deal with topics of current interest in the areas covered by Chinese Journal of Catalysis. Reviews are surveys, with entire, systematic, and important i…Length not stated
- short reviewThere are 7 types of manuscripts.Reviews deal with topics of current interest in the areas covered by Chinese Journal of Catalysis. Reviews are surveys, with en…Length not stated
- surveyThere are 7 types of manuscripts.Reviews deal with topics of current interest in the areas covered by Chinese Journal of Catalysis. Reviews are surveys, with en…Length not stated
- viewpointThere are 7 types of manuscripts.Reviews deal with topics of current interest in the areas covered by Chinese Journal of Catalysis. Reviews are surveys, with en…Length not stated
- viewpointsViewpoints describe the results of original research in general in some area, with a view to highlighting the progress, analyzing the major problems, and commen…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, 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
Publishing ethics policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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 sharing allowed 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
- Science Press
- Country or region
- PEOPLES R CHINA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1980
- ISSN
- 0253-9837
- Electronic ISSN
- 1872-2067
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Chinese Journal of Catalysis
What CAS zone is Chinese Journal of Catalysis in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Chinese Journal of Catalysis is in Zone 1 of Chemistry, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Chemistry, Applied / Chemistry, Physical / Engineering, Chemical; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Chinese Journal of Catalysis?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 17.29; CiteScore 26.6, h-index 142.
How long does peer review take at Chinese Journal of Catalysis?
Authors report an average review time of about 1 month; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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 Chinese Journal of Catalysis?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 400 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 25,000 words; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Cover letter: 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 Chinese Journal of Catalysis based?
Of the 146 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 116 (about 79%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (116), United States (10) and Germany (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Chinese Journal of Catalysis?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Chinese Journal of Catalysis is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Chinese Journal of Catalysis open access, and what is the APC?
Chinese Journal of Catalysis is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,000.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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: .