Journal profile · Environmental Science-Environmental Engineering
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances
ISSN 2772-4166 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances: CAS Zone 3 · Environmental Science & Ecology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 9.1 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 2,290; review about 91 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 410 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Environmental Science & Ecology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Microplastics and Plastic Pollution, Recycling and Waste Management Techniques and Heavy metals in environment, together about 29.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pollution. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Now Indexed in Web of Science.Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances publishes cutting-edge research and technology developments for environmental science and engineering community such as the methodologies for the identification of hazardous materials or emerging contaminants, the studies of their fate and behavior in the environment, biogeochemical cycle, as well as their impacts in ecosystems, public health, one health and mitigation strategies.Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances publishes original research papers, short communications, and critical reviews, perspectives, and original research papers.The topic categories for articles are as follows:Methods or techniques for the detection of hazardous materials such as legacy environmental pollutants and emerging contaminants.Characterization of hazardous materials and emerging contaminants in all the environmental compartments or media, including partitioning, transport, transformation and degradation in natural biogeochemical and engineered processes.Assessment of impact of hazardous materials and emerging contaminants in ecosystem's and public healthAssessment of threats to health and ecosystems while addressing collective need for clean air, water, and soil, safe foodDevelopment of technologies and processes for pollution mitigation and treatmentSustainable resource recovery, material diversion and reuse for pollution prevention
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Environmental Science-Environmental Engineering
Editor-in-chief Karina MiglioranzaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 22 in mainland China (about 31%); most named Mainland China 22, United States 10, India 6, France 4, United Kingdom 3 (71 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Microplastics and Plastic PollutionEnvironmental Science13.7%
- Recycling and Waste Management TechniquesEnvironmental Science8.7%
- Heavy metals in environmentEnvironmental Science7%
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalEnvironmental Science6.5%
- Toxic Organic Pollutants ImpactEnvironmental Science5.5%
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsEnvironmental Science5.3%
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental ImpactsEnvironmental Science5%
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMaterials Science4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Environmental | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Environmental | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 2 |
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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)
- 9.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 12.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 12.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.23LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.91LetPub ·
- h-index
- 58OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 404OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.79OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 394LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,599 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 615 | 615 | 239 |
| 2025 | 410 | 410 | 2,520 |
| 2024 | 183 | 183 | 3,031 |
| 2023 | 171 | 171 | 3,935 |
| 2022 | 182 | 182 | 7,032 |
| 2021 | 38 | 38 | 946 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
Too few articlesOnly 1 articles from the last 24 months carry both submission and acceptance dates, too few for a median
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 9 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 37 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 91 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 14 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 2,290 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,400 / EUR 1,280 / GBP 1,120 / JPY 165,170 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,400 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,710 | — | — |
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 prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted14
- commentaryFull-length research papers within the above stated Aims and Scope are welcome. Such contributions are not to be submitted in two parts (i.e. Part I and Part II…Length not stated
- full-length research papersFull-length research papers within the above stated Aims and Scope are welcome.Length not stated
- letterFull-length research papers within the above stated Aims and Scope are welcome. Such contributions are not to be submitted in two parts (i.e. Part I and Part II…Length not stated
- letter to the editorFull-length research papers within the above stated Aims and Scope are welcome. Such contributions are not to be submitted in two parts (i.e. Part I and Part II…Length not stated
- make waves (commentary, perspectives, or opinion)Make waves (commentary, perspectives, or opinion) allow experienced researchers the opportunity to provide their view, opinions, and outlook on selected subject…Length not stated
- opinionFull-length research papers within the above stated Aims and Scope are welcome. Such contributions are not to be submitted in two parts (i.e. Part I and Part II…Length not stated
- original research paperFull-length research papers within the above stated Aims and Scope are welcome. Such contributions are not to be submitted in two parts (i.e. Part I and Part II…Length not stated
- perspectiveFull-length research papers within the above stated Aims and Scope are welcome. Such contributions are not to be submitted in two parts (i.e. Part I and Part II…Length not stated
- research articleFull-length research papers within the above stated Aims and Scope are welcome. Such contributions are not to be submitted in two parts (i.e. Part I and Part II…Length not stated
- research paperFull-length research papers within the above stated Aims and Scope are welcome. Such contributions are not to be submitted in two parts (i.e. Part I and Part II…Length not stated
- reviewFull-length research papers within the above stated Aims and Scope are welcome. Such contributions are not to be submitted in two parts (i.e. Part I and Part II…Length not stated
- review articleFull-length research papers within the above stated Aims and Scope are welcome. Such contributions are not to be submitted in two parts (i.e. Part I and Part II…Length not stated
- short communicationFull-length research papers within the above stated Aims and Scope are welcome. Such contributions are not to be submitted in two parts (i.e. Part I and Part II…Length not stated
- short communicationsShort communications are original research papers within the above stated Aims and Scope.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
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 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
- 2772-4166
- 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
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances
What CAS zone is Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances is in Zone 3 of Environmental Science & Ecology, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Environmental Sciences / Engineering, Environmental. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Environmental Science & Ecology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 9.1; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 12.8, h-index 58.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances?
The publisher reports about 91 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 9 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 Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: 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 Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances based?
Of the 71 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 22 (about 31%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (22), United States (10) and India (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,290.
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: .