Journal profile · Environmental Science-Pollution
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
ISSN 2213-2929 · eISSN 2213-3437 · Elsevier · ENGLAND
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering: CAS Zone 2 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 7.5; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,350; review about 82 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 5,726 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
The journal's website announces a move to full open access: At Elsevier, we are committed to advancing human progress and making research accessible to everyone. We are pleased to announce that from January 1, 2027, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering will become a fully open access journal, with all articles freely available to readers worldwide. Source ↗Publisher website ·
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 2 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal and Advanced oxidation water treatment, together about 30.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Water Science and Technology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering - JECE provides a forum for the publication of original and innovative research on the development of advanced, safer, green and sustainable environmental technologies towards a carbon-neutral circular and self-sufficient bio-based economy, focusing on soil, water, wastewater and air decontamination; pollution monitoring, prevention and control; advanced analytics, sensors, impact and risk assessment methodologies with applications in environmental chemical engineering; endogenous resource recovery (water, nutrients, materials, energy); industrial ecology; waste streams valorization; waste management, including e-waste; climate-water-energy-food nexus; novel materials for environmental, chemical and energy applications; sustainability and environmental safety; water digitalization, water data science and machine learning; process integration & intensification; recent developments on green chemistry for synthesis, catalysis and energy; and original work on contaminants of emerging concern, persistent chemicals and priority substances including microplastics, nanoplastics, nanomaterials, micropollutants, antimicrobial resistance genes, and emerging pathogens including new and neglected pathogens (viruses, bacteria, parasites) of environmental significance.JECE calls for full-length research papers, critical review papers, short communications, and opinion papers, that cover the following fields:Novel Materials for Environmental Applications The Novel Materials for Environmental Applications section considers papers describing the development of new materials for the detection, quantification and elimination of pollutants in soil, water, air and waste streams. Theoretical calculations can be included, but full-length research papers considered must have an experimental component.Novel Materials for Energy and Chemical Applications The Novel Materials for Energy and Chemical Applications section considers papers describing the development of new materials for carbon capture and conversion, production of renewable and clean energy (CH4, NH3, H2, methanol, biofuels, solar fuels, and other synthetic fuels), and green chemicals. Theoretical calculations can be included, but full-length research papers considered must have an experimental component.Environmental Chemical Engineering - Physico-Chemical-Biological Processes The Environmental Chemical Engineering - Physico-Chemical-Biological Processes section consider
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Environmental Science-Pollution
Editorial board by country: 11 in mainland China (about 13%); most named Mainland China 11, Italy 8, Australia 8, United States 7, South Korea 6 (88 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy13%
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalEnvironmental Science9%
- Advanced oxidation water treatmentEnvironmental Science8.6%
- Membrane Separation TechnologiesEnvironmental Science6%
- Catalytic Processes in Materials ScienceMaterials Science5.5%
- Environmental remediation with nanomaterialsEngineering4.7%
- Extraction and Separation ProcessesEngineering4.6%
- Nanomaterials for catalytic reactionsChemistry4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Environmental | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Environmental | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Environmental | Zone 3 |
Top journal: yesReview 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
- 7.5LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 7.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 10.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 10.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.27LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.17LetPub ·
- h-index
- 191OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 12,980OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6.1OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 10.71%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 5,533LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 25,311 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4,308 | 665 | 3,210 |
| 2025 | 5,726 | 711 | 29,733 |
| 2024 | 3,436 | 491 | 49,269 |
| 2023 | 2,590 | 441 | 57,323 |
| 2022 | 2,114 | 310 | 66,022 |
| 2021 | 2,118 | 313 | 93,749 |
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
82 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
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 33 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 82 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 3,350 / EUR 3,130 / GBP 2,680 / JPY 415,500 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,420 | — | — |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
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
Authors must follow Elsevier's 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 options available; journal supports open access. 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; submissions initially assessed by editors; if suitable, sent to a minimum of two reviewers; decision made by editors. 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
Free preprint posting service on SSRN offered; preprint sharing will not count as prior publication. 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
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2213-2929
- Electronic ISSN
- 2213-3437
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
What CAS zone is Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering is in Zone 2 of Engineering, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Engineering, Chemical / Engineering, Environmental. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 7.5; CiteScore 10.2, h-index 191.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering?
The publisher reports about 82 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 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; 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 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering based?
Of the 88 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 11 (about 13%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (11), Italy (8) and Australia (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,350.
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: .