Journal profile · Engineering, Chemical
JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS
ISSN 0896-8446 · eISSN 1872-8162 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Monthly · Founded 1988
JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS: CAS Zone 3 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.03; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,910; review about 94 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 256 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamics, Subcritical and Supercritical Water Processes and Polymer Foaming and Composites, together about 43% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Supercritical Fluids is an international journal devoted to the fundamental and applied aspects of supercritical fluids and processes. The Journal aims to provide a focused platform for academic and industrial researchers to report their findings and to have ready access to the advances in this rapidly growing field. Its coverage is multidisciplinary and includes both basic and applied topics. It publishes original contributions in all aspects of the science and technology of supercritical fluids, as well as timely review articles*. Submissions on novel research that bring insightful contributions regarding sustainability are particularly welcomed. The Journal publishes topics including: Thermodynamics and phase equilibria, transcritical phenomena, reaction kinetics and rate processes, thermal and transport properties, and all topics related to processing such as separations (extraction, fractionation, purification, particle generation, nucleation and growth, impregnation, chromatography). Accounts of specific engineering applications such as those encountered in natural products, food, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, medical devices and implants, (nano)materials, aerogels, minerals, fuels, chemicals and polymer industries.Novel research that brings insightful contributions regarding sustainability. Papers dealing with modern energy systems, energy conversion technologies, supercritical CO2 Brayton cycle, or with biomass utilization, waste remediation and advanced oxidation processes. Latest advances in process design, process intensification and waste minimization, or microfluidics in sub-critical or supercritical environments.High pressure equipment design, analytical techniques, sensors, novel instrumentation, new experimental methodologies and techniques, predictive procedures, process analytical technology (PAT) and process control methodologies, or life cycle assessment as related to systems under pressure. However, research reporting on experimental optimization of procedures, correlation of results with neural networks, statistical analyses or similar methods will only be considered when they provide substantial new insight into the theory and practice of supercritical fluids and are compared with present theoretical models or molecular-based simulations. The Journal does not accept submissions on studies containing methods or evaluations related to animal research.*Authors are requested to complete a Review Proposal Form for Editorial approval prior to submission of the review article. Proposals can be submitted to Professor Elisabeth Badens (elisabeth.badens@univ-amu.fr).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Chemical
Editor-in-chief Elisabeth BadensPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 15 in mainland China (about 17%); most named Mainland China 15, Japan 11, Germany 11, United States 10, France 7 (87 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Phase Equilibria and ThermodynamicsEngineering26.9%
- Subcritical and Supercritical Water ProcessesEngineering9.1%
- Polymer Foaming and CompositesMaterials Science7%
- Analytical Chemistry and ChromatographyChemistry5.3%
- Chemical Thermodynamics and Molecular StructureChemistry5.3%
- Catalysis and Oxidation ReactionsChemical Engineering4.2%
- Ionic liquids properties and applicationsChemical Engineering3.4%
- Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysisChemical Engineering3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | 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 | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
| 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
- 4.03LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.68LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.97LetPub ·
- h-index
- 100LetPub ·
- h-index
- 156OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4,643OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.52OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 18.66%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 235LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 6,917 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 204 | 61 | 112 |
| 2025 | 256 | 75 | 864 |
| 2024 | 215 | 76 | 1,402 |
| 2023 | 216 | 58 | 2,518 |
| 2022 | 200 | 51 | 3,336 |
| 2021 | 219 | 42 | 3,990 |
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
94 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 4.5 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 4.5 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 36 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 94 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 3,910 / EUR 3,660 / GBP 3,130 / JPY 484,960 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,630 | — | — |
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 websiteArticle types accepted4, with length limits
- research paper• Research papers• Reviews of specialized topics within the scope of the journalContributions are accepted on the understanding that the authors have obtained t…main text ≤ 15,000 words
- research papers• Research papersLength not stated
- review• Research papers• Reviews of specialized topics within the scope of the journalContributions are accepted on the understanding that the authors have obtained t…Length not stated
- review article• Research papers• Reviews of specialized topics within the scope of the journalContributions are accepted on the understanding that the authors have obtained t…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
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
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1988
- ISSN
- 0896-8446
- Electronic ISSN
- 1872-8162
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS
What CAS zone is JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS is in Zone 3 of Engineering, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Chemistry, Physical / Engineering, Chemical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.03; CiteScore 8.1, h-index 156.
How long does peer review take at JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS?
The publisher reports about 94 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 4.5 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS based?
Of the 87 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 15 (about 17%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (15), Japan (11) and Germany (11). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS open access, and what is the APC?
JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,910.
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: .