Journal profile · Materials Science-Materials Chemistry
Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
ISSN 2666-0865 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry: impact factor 11 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 3,060; review about 110 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 59 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications, Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal and Multicomponent Synthesis of Heterocycles, together about 26% of its articles. Its main subfields are Organic Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry (CRGSC) is a new primary research, gold open access journal from Elsevier. CRGSC publishes original papers and short communications (including viewpoints and perspectives) resulting from research in green and sustainable chemistry and associated disciplines. Review articles are also welcome, but only after consultation with the Editor.Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry is a peer-reviewed gold open access (OA) journal and upon acceptance all articles are permanently and freely available. It is a companion to the highly regarded review journal Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry (2018 CiteScore 4.36) and is part of the Current Opinion and Research (CO+RE) suite of journals. All CO+RE journals leverage the Current Opinion legacy of editorial excellence, high-impact, and global reach to ensure they are a widely-read resource that is integral to scientists' workflows.Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry covers latest developments in: circular, sustainable, chemical processes and recycling; waste minimisation; renewable resources and sustainable materials, biorefineries and biomass valorisation; CO2 capture, storage and utilisation; green solvents; catalysis; green processes, technologies and engineering; green metrics; renewable energy and storage; life cycle assessment, and; new business models, ethics, legislation and economics. Criteria for publication are quality, novelty, and impact.Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry builds on Elsevier's reputation for excellence in scientific publishing and long-standing commitment to communicating reproducible chemistry research targeted at improving human health.• Expertise - Editors and Editorial Board bring depth and breadth of expertise and experience to the journal. • Speed - Submission and peer review is fast, and publication of final manuscripts is instantaneous. • Discoverability - Articles get high visibility and maximum exposure on an industry-leading platform that reaches a vast global audience.Ethics in Publishing: General StatementThe Editor(s) and Publisher of this Journal believe that there are fundamental principles underlying scholarly or professional publishing. For more information, please refer to https://www.elsevier.com/conflictsofinterest
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science-Materials Chemistry
Editor-in-chief Avtar MatharuPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 18%); most named Mainland China 7, India 7, Germany 5, United Kingdom 3, United States 2 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMaterials Science10.3%
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalEnvironmental Science8.4%
- Multicomponent Synthesis of HeterocyclesChemistry7.4%
- Nanomaterials for catalytic reactionsChemistry7.4%
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMaterials Science4.6%
- Synthesis and biological activityChemistry4.4%
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy4.1%
- Biofuel production and bioconversionEngineering3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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)
- 11Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 18.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2018
- 4.36Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.7LetPub ·
- h-index
- 62OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 317OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6.85OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 524 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 28 | 16 |
| 2025 | 59 | 59 | 204 |
| 2024 | 46 | 46 | 691 |
| 2023 | 39 | 39 | 763 |
| 2022 | 102 | 102 | 3,876 |
| 2021 | 196 | 196 | 6,812 |
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
110 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
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 80 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 110 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 17 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 3,060 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,500 / EUR 2,340 / GBP 2,000 / JPY 310,080 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,340 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,790 | — | — |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Not considered
- Research Articles
Article types accepted13, with length limits
- editorialResearch Articles report the results of original research. The material must not have been previously published elsewhere. Research articles are usually up to 8…Length not stated
- graphical reviewsGraphical Reviews: A new way to publish your research are a short, structured article type, which primarily use illustrative schematic summaries to convey only …Length not stated
- hypothesisResearch Articles report the results of original research. The material must not have been previously published elsewhere. Research articles are usually up to 8…Length not stated
- letterResearch Articles report the results of original research. The material must not have been previously published elsewhere. Research articles are usually up to 8…Length not stated
- letters to the editorResearch Articles report the results of original research. The material must not have been previously published elsewhere. Research articles are usually up to 8…Length not stated
- meta-analysisResearch Articles report the results of original research. The material must not have been previously published elsewhere. Research articles are usually up to 8…Length not stated
- original researchResearch Articles report the results of original research. The material must not have been previously published elsewhere. Research articles are usually up to 8…Length not stated
- research articleResearch Articles report the results of original research. The material must not have been previously published elsewhere. Research articles are usually up to 8…main text ≤ 8,000 words
- research articlesResearch Articles report the results of original research. The material must not have been previously published elsewhere. Research articles are usually up to 8…Length not stated
- research paperResearch Articles report the results of original research. The material must not have been previously published elsewhere. Research articles are usually up to 8…Length not stated
- reviewResearch Articles report the results of original research. The material must not have been previously published elsewhere. Research articles are usually up to 8…Length not stated
- review articleCurrent Research Review Article Type Before submitting a review, you are encouraged to present a pre-submission proposal to the support center for approval. Thi…main text ≤ 6,000 words · figures and tables ≤ 4
- review articlesReview Articles Current Research Review Article Type Before submitting a review, you are encouraged to present a pre-submission proposal to the support center f…Length 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
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 ·- 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
- Country or region
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2666-0865
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
What is the impact factor of Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 11; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 18.2, h-index 62.
How long does peer review take at Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry?
The publisher reports about 110 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 Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional. 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 Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 18%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (7), India (7) and Germany (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry open access, and what is the APC?
Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 3,060.
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: .