Journal profile · Thermodynamics
Cryogenics
ISSN 0011-2275 · eISSN 1879-2235 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Monthly · Founded 1960
Cryogenics: CAS Zone 3 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.46; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,980; review about 93 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy (Elsevier website: 88%); 216 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Cryogenics is published by Elsevier Ltd 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 Superconducting Materials and Applications, Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies and Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism, together about 46.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The leading international journal of low temperature engineering including applied superconductivity, cryoelectronics, and cryophysics.Cryogenics is the world’s leading journal that serves as a comprehensive repository of information on all aspects of cryoengineering, cryogenic technology, and low & ultra-low-temperature physics, specifically at temperatures below -150°C down to near absolute zero. The aim of the journal is to disseminate knowledge and information on the latest research findings and technological developments in the frontier of cryogenics. Our interdisciplinary focus spans fundamental research to industrial applications, attracting contributions from diverse fields.We welcome submissions on the following key topics:Applied superconductivityLarge scale applications of superconductivity in magnet technology (fusion, accelerator, MRI, NMR, high field, etc.) and power applications (rotating machines, transformers, cables, fault current limiters, SMES, etc.).Quantum computing and superconducting electronicsTechnologies for quantum computing and quantum information science, including cryogenic qubits . Superconducting electronics (Josephson junctions, SQUIDS, single photon detectors, resonators, cryogenic memories, etc.).Millikelvin cooling systemsCryogenics systems for the millikelvin cooling of devices for quantum computing, quantum detectors, etc. Cryogenic electronics and photonicsElectronic components characterization at low temperatures, cryogenic power electronics. Photonics, LED, photodiodes.Cryogenics for transportCryogenic propulsion and storage systems for aviation, maritime, and ground transportation, including the use of cryogenic fuels.Cryogenics for Space Science and TechnologySpace Propulsion, cryogenics for sensor cooling, cryogenics for planetary exploration and deep space probe, cryogenics for humans in space. Cryogenic energy storageCryogenic techniques for energy storage: liquid hydrogen (LH2), liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquid air energy storage systems (LAES) and cryogenic battery technologies.Environmental Impact and SustainabilityRole of cryogenics in renewable energy systems, carbon capture techniques, recycling, heat recovery. Environmental impact of cryogenic processes and technologies. Cryogenics for medicine and biologyAdvances in cryosurgery and cryotherapy. Cryopreservation methods for biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, organs, cells,etc.Thermo-fluid-dynamics for cryogenicsThermodynamic cycles, cryogenic fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, cryogenic multiphase flows. Thermodynamic and transport properties of cryogenic fluids.Cryogenic processes, devices and equipmentCryogenic refrigeration, liquefaction, and separation processes. Developments in cryogenic equipment (cryocoolers, cryostats, thermal links, pulse tubes, heat exchangers, heat pipes, etc). Thermometry, measurements at low and ultra-low temperatures.Cryogenic Safety and Handling:Safe handling of cryogenic fluids, including protocols, risk assessments, and safety engineering practices.Cryogenic Materials:Development, characterization and manufacturing techniques of cryogenic materials: metals, polymers, composites,nanomaterials, metamaterials, superconducting materials.As well as original research papers, Cryogenics contains commissioned review articles on the latest developments in cryogenics worldwide, short communications, research and technical notes describing preliminary results and experimental details, novel ideas, achievements, new products from industry, and letters to the Editor on recent areas of discussion and controversy.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Thermodynamics
Editorial board by country: 11 in mainland China (about 27%); most named Mainland China 11, United States 8, India 5, South Korea 3, Japan 2 (41 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Superconducting Materials and ApplicationsEngineering18.9%
- Spacecraft and Cryogenic TechnologiesEngineering14.6%
- Physics of Superconductivity and MagnetismPhysics and Astronomy12.8%
- Advanced Thermodynamic Systems and EnginesEngineering7.4%
- Quantum, superfluid, helium dynamicsPhysics and Astronomy4.5%
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamicsEngineering4.4%
- Superconductivity in MgB2 and AlloysPhysics and Astronomy3.9%
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning TechnologiesEngineering3.7%
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 | Physics, Applied | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Thermodynamics | 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
- 2.46LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.49LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.04LetPub ·
- h-index
- 52LetPub ·
- h-index
- 108OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,484OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.64OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 12%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 14.71%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 213LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 10,600 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 161 | 35 | 56 |
| 2025 | 216 | 51 | 482 |
| 2024 | 176 | 33 | 920 |
| 2023 | 107 | 27 | 674 |
| 2022 | 160 | 40 | 1,285 |
| 2021 | 123 | 21 | 1,365 |
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
93 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 3 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 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 88%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 38 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 93 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 2,980 / EUR 2,790 / GBP 2,390 / JPY 369,610 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,040 | — | — |
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 papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
Article types accepted4
- calendar of forthcoming eventsCalendar of Forthcoming EventsLength not stated
- original high-quality research papersOriginal high-quality Research PapersLength not stated
- review articlesReview ArticlesLength not stated
- short communicationsShort CommunicationsLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, 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
Single corresponding author Model summary
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 Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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 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
- Elsevier Ltd
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1960
- ISSN
- 0011-2275
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-2235
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Cryogenics
What CAS zone is Cryogenics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Cryogenics is in Zone 3 of Engineering, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Physics, Applied / Thermodynamics. 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 Cryogenics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.46; CiteScore 3.6, h-index 108.
How long does peer review take at Cryogenics?
The publisher reports about 93 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy (Elsevier website: 88%)”. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Cryogenics based?
Of the 41 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 11 (about 27%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (11), United States (8) and India (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Cryogenics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Cryogenics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Cryogenics open access, and what is the APC?
Cryogenics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,980.
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: .