Journal profile · Multiple
EnergyChem
ISSN 2589-7780 · Elsevier
EnergyChem: CAS Zone 1 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 20.4 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,550; review about 106 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 31 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
EnergyChem is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Materials Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques and Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies, together about 29.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Editorial Office for EnergyChem is financially supported by Yangzhou University, ChinaThe journal EnergyChem publishes high-quality research articles and review articles in all areas of chemistry, chemical engineering and materials science for energy applications in a chemistry context. The priority areas include: Solar energyEnergy harvesting devicesFuel cellsHydrogen energyBioenergy and biofuelsBatteriesSupercapacitorsElectrocatalysis and photocatalysisEnergy storage and energy conversionCarbon capture and storage
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief Qiang XuPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 28 in mainland China (about 47%); most named Mainland China 28, United States 11, Australia 5, Hong Kong, China 3, Germany 3 (59 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Electrocatalysts for Energy ConversionEnergy10.3%
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy9.8%
- Advanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesEngineering9.8%
- Advancements in Battery MaterialsEngineering8.6%
- Advanced battery technologies researchEngineering7.7%
- Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsChemistry7.2%
- Covalent Organic Framework ApplicationsMaterials Science6.5%
- CO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsEnergy5.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Materials Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Energy & Fuels | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Energy & Fuels | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
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)
- 20.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 38LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 38Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 4.91LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.79LetPub ·
- h-index
- 69OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 146OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 19.47OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 5.8%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 29LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 181 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 6 | 51 |
| 2025 | 31 | 4 | 662 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 | 767 |
| 2023 | 17 | 4 | 900 |
| 2022 | 26 | 3 | 2,787 |
| 2021 | 17 | 2 | 1,603 |
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
106 dayssubmission to acceptance
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
- Submission to first decision
- 14 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 54 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 106 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 3,550 / EUR 3,320 / GBP 2,840 / JPY 440,310 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,970 | — | — |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 5
- Highlights
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted7
- editorialResearch articlesAuthors are welcome to submit research articles reporting high-quality original works with new concepts/strategies and breakthroughs in all asp…Length not stated
- letterResearch articlesAuthors are welcome to submit research articles reporting high-quality original works with new concepts/strategies and breakthroughs in all asp…Length not stated
- research articleResearch articlesAuthors are welcome to submit research articles reporting high-quality original works with new concepts/strategies and breakthroughs in all asp…Length not stated
- research articlesResearch articles Authors are welcome to submit research articles reporting high-quality original works with new concepts/strategies and breakthroughs in all as…Length not stated
- reviewResearch articlesAuthors are welcome to submit research articles reporting high-quality original works with new concepts/strategies and breakthroughs in all asp…Length not stated
- review articleResearch articlesAuthors are welcome to submit research articles reporting high-quality original works with new concepts/strategies and breakthroughs in all asp…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles Review articles for EnergyChem are considered according to the following two mechanisms: Proposal. Potential author submits a proposal via Edito…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.
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
- ISSN
- 2589-7780
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about EnergyChem
What CAS zone is EnergyChem in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, EnergyChem is in Zone 1 of Materials Science, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Chemistry, Multidisciplinary / Energy & Fuels / Engineering, Chemical / Materials Science, Multidisciplinary; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Materials Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of EnergyChem?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 20.4; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 38, h-index 69.
How long does peer review take at EnergyChem?
The publisher reports about 106 days (submission to acceptance). 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 EnergyChem?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Required, 5; Highlights: Required; 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 EnergyChem based?
Of the 59 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 28 (about 47%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (28), United States (11) and Australia (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index EnergyChem?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, EnergyChem is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is EnergyChem open access, and what is the APC?
EnergyChem is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,550.
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: .