Journal profile · Materials Science, Textiles
Dyes and Pigments
ISSN 0143-7208 · eISSN 1873-3743 · Elsevier BV · ENGLAND · Monthly · Founded 1980
Dyes and Pigments: CAS Zone 2 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.91; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,590; review about 64 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 825 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Dyes and Pigments is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 2 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials, Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection and Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research, together about 33% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Dyes and Pigments is an international journal on the dyes, pigments and their intermediates. It publishes papers on all aspects of the scientific and technical of the chemistry and physics of dyes, pigments and their intermediates.Dyes and Pigments aims to interest a wide variety of workers in a range of disciplines whose work involves dyes, pigments and their intermediates, and provides a platform for investigators with common interests but diverse fields of activity such as cosmetics, reprographics, dye and pigment synthesis and structure, sensors, medical research, polymers, renewable energy (solar cells), etc. Submissions on the properties of the coloring matters are particularly welcomed.The Journal publishes topics including: Synthesis and characterization of dyes, pigments and intermediate. Physical or chemical properties of dyes, pigments and intermediate, e.g. spectroscopic, surface, solution and solid-state characteristics. Physical aspects of dyes, pigments and intermediate preparation, e.g. precipitation, nucleation and growth, crystal formation, liquid crystalline characteristics, their photochemical, ecological or biological properties and the relationship between color and chemical constitution. Deal with the more fundamental aspects of colorant application and of the interactions of colorants with substrates or media. The Journal does not accept submissions on:Dye degradation by catalysts or photocatalysts including the evaluation of new catalysts using dye degradation as an example, dye removal, or dye wastewater remediation Inorganic colorants, inorganic pigments, inorganic sensors in general and particularly those in the areas of inorganic ‘cool’ / ‘reflective’ pigments, inorganic luminophores / phosphors and inorganic pigments / glazes for ceramics. Submissions which predominantly report incremental advances to the subject field will not normally be considered. *Authors are requested to complete a Review Proposal Form for Editorial approval prior to submission of the review article. Proposals can be submitted to dypi.journal@elsevier.com.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Textiles
Editor-in-chief B. MarkPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 11 in mainland China (about 17%); most named Mainland China 11, United Kingdom 10, South Korea 7, Portugal 6, France 4 (64 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Luminescence and Fluorescent MaterialsMaterials Science15.7%
- Molecular Sensors and Ion DetectionChemistry10.4%
- Organic Light-Emitting Diodes ResearchEngineering7%
- Photochromic and Fluorescence ChemistryMaterials Science6.8%
- Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine ChemistryMaterials Science6.5%
- Organic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsEngineering6.5%
- Conducting polymers and applicationsMaterials Science5.4%
- Dyeing and Modifying Textile FibersEngineering5.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Textiles | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Textiles | Zone 2 |
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 | Materials Science, Textiles | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | 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
- 3.91LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.61LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.77LetPub ·
- h-index
- 110LetPub ·
- h-index
- 161OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8,835OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.88OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 8.7%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 769LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 13,843 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 633 | 96 | 445 |
| 2025 | 825 | 88 | 2,893 |
| 2024 | 592 | 93 | 4,625 |
| 2023 | 785 | 114 | 9,208 |
| 2022 | 888 | 116 | 13,891 |
| 2021 | 868 | 104 | 17,265 |
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
64 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 3.5 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 3.5 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 50%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 24 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 64 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 3,590 / EUR 3,360 / GBP 2,870 / JPY 445,270 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,850 | — | — |
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 papers3, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 1,500 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- full research paperThe Journal publishes Full Text Papers, State-of-the-Art Reviews and Short Communications. Review articles - provide a concise overview of the current opinion i…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- opinionThe Journal publishes Full Text Papers, State-of-the-Art Reviews and Short Communications. Review articles - provide a concise overview of the current opinion i…Length not stated
- rapid communicationThe Journal publishes Full Text Papers, State-of-the-Art Reviews and Short Communications. Review articles - provide a concise overview of the current opinion i…Length not stated
- reviewThe Journal publishes Full Text Papers, State-of-the-Art Reviews and Short Communications. Review articles - provide a concise overview of the current opinion i…Length not stated
- review articleThe Journal publishes Full Text Papers, State-of-the-Art Reviews and Short Communications. Review articles - provide a concise overview of the current opinion i…Length not stated
- short communicationThe Journal publishes Full Text Papers, State-of-the-Art Reviews and Short Communications. Review articles - provide a concise overview of the current opinion i…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
Peer review policy: 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 BV
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1980
- ISSN
- 0143-7208
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-3743
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dyes and Pigments
What CAS zone is Dyes and Pigments in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Dyes and Pigments is in Zone 2 of Chemistry, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Materials Science, Textiles / Chemistry, Applied / Engineering, Chemical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Dyes and Pigments?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.91; CiteScore 8.3, h-index 161.
How long does peer review take at Dyes and Pigments?
The publisher reports about 64 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 3.5 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 Dyes and Pigments?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 1,500 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX and Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: 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 Dyes and Pigments based?
Of the 64 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 11 (about 17%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (11), United Kingdom (10) and South Korea (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Dyes and Pigments?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Dyes and Pigments is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Dyes and Pigments open access, and what is the APC?
Dyes and Pigments is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,590.
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: .