Journal profile · Chemistry-Analytical Chemistry
Green Analytical Chemistry
ISSN 2772-5774 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Green Analytical Chemistry: CAS Zone 2 · Chemistry (2026 Xinrui edition); impact factor 7.6 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,990; review about 69 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 119 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Green Analytical Chemistry is published by Elsevier and is classed under Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography, Analytical chemistry methods development and Analytical Methods in Pharmaceuticals, together about 36.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The main goal of the Green Analytical Chemistry journal is to focus on green approaches which are not covered well by other analytical chemistry periodicals but are becoming increasingly important. Objective of Green Analytical Chemistry is to minimize or eliminate the use of toxic substances or generation of waste, employ screening methods for simple qualitative (yes/no) measurement designed to avoid processing of large numbers of samples that are required for full quantitative analysis in large labs and replace them with ion-site and in-vivo technologies. The journal should emphasize developments of on-site instrumentation (both engineering and chemistry aspects), on-site sampling (both statistics and instrumentation), novel approaches to eliminate or reduce substantially use of organic solvents and toxic reagents from analytical procedures (both for high throughput laboratory determinations as well as on-site screening). Also, complete solutions, in particular, validated analytical protocols which are ready to be incorporated as green regulatory methods will be very welcomed contributions. The main objective of the journal is to promote fundamental and practical aspects of green analytical technologies. Both novel green analytical chemistry approaches as well as modified traditional schemes, will be suitable for the journal. Technologies suitable for screening applications will be emphasized. The greenness of the method will be transparently assessed considering key criteria such as reagent toxicity, waste production, energy consumption and user safety. In addition, a comprehensive assessment of the method in terms of balancing its greenness with functionality, also including analytical and practical criteria. Articles published in the journal will support the development of green analytical regulatory methods, which will contribute to reduced footprint of humans on the Earth. The published material will assist educators at Universities to have publication support to promote Green Analytical Chemistry approaches in their courses.The Scope for Green Analytical Chemistry will include:Fundamental developments facilitating green analytical chemistry technologies/methodsDevelopment of chemical and biochemical sensorsReuse of the devices will be emphasized to reduce wasteAlternative solvents, replacing hazardous compoundsMiniaturization, making it possible to reduce dramatically the amounts of reagents consumed and wastes generatedReducing or avoiding side effects of analytical methods.Reducing time and energyEnvironmentally friendly sample preparation techniquesSolventless extraction techniques, the application of alternative solvents and assisted extractions both small and industrial scaleOn-site analytical instrument development and sampling protocolsFlow cellsGreen Chemistry Education
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemistry-Analytical Chemistry
Editor-in-chief Janusz PawliszynPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 6%); most named Italy 9, Poland 7, Spain 6, Mainland China 3, United States 3 (52 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Analytical Chemistry and ChromatographyChemistry13.9%
- Analytical chemistry methods developmentChemistry13.5%
- Analytical Methods in PharmaceuticalsChemistry8.7%
- Pesticide Residue Analysis and SafetyAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.2%
- Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringEnvironmental Science5.5%
- Advanced Chemical Sensor TechnologiesEngineering5.1%
- Biosensors and Analytical DetectionEngineering4.6%
- Mass Spectrometry Techniques and ApplicationsChemistry4.4%
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)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Analytical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
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)
- 7.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 9.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 9.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.99LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.64LetPub ·
- h-index
- 35OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 140OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 10.07OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 117LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 404 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66 | 66 | 98 |
| 2025 | 119 | 119 | 969 |
| 2024 | 126 | 126 | 2,064 |
| 2023 | 41 | 41 | 902 |
| 2022 | 44 | 44 | 1,397 |
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
69 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 10 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 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 35 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 69 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 11 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 1,990 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,550 / EUR 1,450 / GBP 1,240 / JPY 192,250 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,250 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,480 | — | — |
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 papers6, by deadline
- Molecularly imprinted polymers as smart biocomponents for sustainable optical and electrochemical biosensorsDeadline
- On-Site and In-Vivo Instrumentation and Applications - Pacifichem 2025Deadline
- Point-of-Care, Point-of-Need, Wearable and Implantable (Bio)Sensors: Toward Decentralized and Sustainable Analytical ToolsDeadline
- Towards better practices in method assessmentDeadline
- Innovations in Pharmaceutical Analysis through Green Analytical ChemistryDeadline
- Advanced Analytical Methods for Food Authenticity, Quality and SafetyDeadline
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted18, with length limits
- critical review articlesThe article types accepted are: Regular Research Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes, Critical Review Articles, Perspectives Articles and Green Anal…Length not stated
- editorialThe main objective of the journal is to promote progress in fundamental and practical aspects of green analytical technologies. Both novel green analytical chem…Length not stated
- green analytical chemistry protocolsThe article types accepted are: Regular Research Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes, Critical Review Articles, Perspectives Articles and Green Anal…Length not stated
- letterThe main objective of the journal is to promote progress in fundamental and practical aspects of green analytical technologies. Both novel green analytical chem…Length not stated
- original researchThe main objective of the journal is to promote progress in fundamental and practical aspects of green analytical technologies. Both novel green analytical chem…Length not stated
- perspectiveThe main objective of the journal is to promote progress in fundamental and practical aspects of green analytical technologies. Both novel green analytical chem…Length not stated
- perspectives articlesThe article types accepted are: Regular Research Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes, Critical Review Articles, Perspectives Articles and Green Anal…Length not stated
- protocolThe main objective of the journal is to promote progress in fundamental and practical aspects of green analytical technologies. Both novel green analytical chem…Length not stated
- regular research articleThe main objective of the journal is to promote progress in fundamental and practical aspects of green analytical technologies. Both novel green analytical chem…Length not stated
- regular research articlesThe article types accepted are: Regular Research Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes, Critical Review Articles, Perspectives Articles and Green Anal…Length not stated
- research articleThe main objective of the journal is to promote progress in fundamental and practical aspects of green analytical technologies. Both novel green analytical chem…main text ≤ 8,000 words
- research paperThe main objective of the journal is to promote progress in fundamental and practical aspects of green analytical technologies. Both novel green analytical chem…Length not stated
- reviewThe main objective of the journal is to promote progress in fundamental and practical aspects of green analytical technologies. Both novel green analytical chem…Length not stated
- review articleThe main objective of the journal is to promote progress in fundamental and practical aspects of green analytical technologies. Both novel green analytical chem…Length not stated
- short communicationThe main objective of the journal is to promote progress in fundamental and practical aspects of green analytical technologies. Both novel green analytical chem…Length not stated
- short communicationsThe article types accepted are: Regular Research Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes, Critical Review Articles, Perspectives Articles and Green Anal…Length not stated
- technical noteThe main objective of the journal is to promote progress in fundamental and practical aspects of green analytical technologies. Both novel green analytical chem…Length not stated
- technical notesThe article types accepted are: Regular Research Articles, Short Communications, Technical Notes, Critical Review Articles, Perspectives Articles and Green Anal…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
Open access journal Model summary
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
- 2772-5774
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Green Analytical Chemistry
What CAS zone is Green Analytical Chemistry in?
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 Green Analytical Chemistry?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 7.6; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 9.6, h-index 35.
How long does peer review take at Green Analytical Chemistry?
The publisher reports about 69 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 10 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 Green Analytical Chemistry?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required; 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 Green Analytical Chemistry based?
Of the 52 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (9), Poland (7) and Spain (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Green Analytical Chemistry?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Green Analytical Chemistry is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Green Analytical Chemistry open access, and what is the APC?
Green Analytical Chemistry is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,990.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .