Journal profile · Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology
ISSN 0277-3813 · eISSN 1532-2319 · Taylor and Francis Ltd. · UNITED STATES · Quarterly · Founded 1981
Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology: CAS Zone 4 · Agricultural & Forestry Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.84; JCR Q2 (journal website); subscription journal; APC charged, amount not published; review about 44 days (first decision after review, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 19 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. and is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Lignin and Wood Chemistry, Advanced Cellulose Research Studies and Enzyme-mediated dye degradation, together about 51.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology (JWCT) is focused on the rapid publication of research advances in the chemistry of bio-based materials and products, including all aspects of wood-based polymers, chemicals, materials, and technology. JWCT provides an international forum for researchers and manufacturers working in wood-based biopolymers and chemicals, synthesis and characterization, as well as the chemistry of biomass conversion and utilization. JWCT primarily publishes original research papers and communications, and occasionally invited review articles and special issues. Special issues must summarize and analyze state-of-the-art developments within the field of biomass chemistry, or be in tribute to the career of a distinguished researcher. If you wish to suggest a special issue for the Journal, please email the Editor-in-Chief a detailed proposal that includes the topic, a list of potential contributors, and a time-line. Peer Review Policy All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single anonymized. Publishing Ethics Statement The Journal adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, with rigorous processes in place to ensure this is achieved. Taylor & Francis is a member of Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE) and utilizes Similarity Check via CrossRef for all journals. More information on our ethical standards and policies can be found here: http://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/ethics-for-authors/. The Journal has an appeals and complaints policy which can be viewed here: https://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/peer-review-appeals-and-complaints-from-authors/.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Editor-in-chief JOHN F. KADLAPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Lignin and Wood ChemistryEngineering32.1%
- Advanced Cellulose Research StudiesMaterials Science9.6%
- Enzyme-mediated dye degradationAgricultural and Biological Sciences9.5%
- Wood Treatment and PropertiesEngineering7.6%
- Fermentation and Sensory AnalysisAgricultural and Biological Sciences7%
- Biofuel production and bioconversionEngineering5.4%
- Natural Fiber Reinforced CompositesMaterials Science3.7%
- Biochemical and biochemical processesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology2.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Paper & Wood | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Paper & Wood | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Paper & Wood | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
JCR / CiteScore quartiles on the journal's website
- JCR Q2 · best quartile · 2025
- CiteScore Q2 · 2025
Publisher-reported: JCR figures are Clarivate's and CiteScore figures Scopus's to confirm; both are a different system from the CAS zones.Publisher website
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexWeb of ScienceINSPECCASCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: ProQuest, OCLC, CABI (various), EBSCOhost (various), Elsevier BV, PaperChem, Genamics JournalSeek, International Atomic Energy Agency, OCLC ArticleFirst, Electronic Collections Online, Ovid, Personal Alert (Email), ProQuest (various), Clarivate Analytics, VINITI RAN, Referativnyi Zhurnal, World Ceramics Abstracts (Online)
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
- 1.84LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.9Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 3.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.36LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.36Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.59LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 0.59Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 39LetPub ·
- h-index
- 69OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 782OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.83OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 2.38%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 21LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 33,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,390 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 2 | 12 |
| 2025 | 19 | 1 | 56 |
| 2024 | 37 | 7 | 164 |
| 2023 | 30 | 5 | 158 |
| 2022 | 39 | 4 | 332 |
| 2021 | 35 | 3 | 318 |
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
44 daysfirst decision after review · community reports about 3 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 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 14%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 12 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 44 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 16 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted2
- research articleResearch Article | Published online: 11 Aug 2026Length not stated
- review articleReview Article | Published online: 4 Jun 2026Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Open access, Peer review
- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics: adheres to highest standards; COPE member; Similarity Check via CrossRef. Model summary
The Journal adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, with rigorous processes in place to ensure this is achieved. Taylor & Francis is a member of Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE) and utilizes Similarity Check via CrossRef for all journals.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open access? Increase the di…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer review policy: initial appraisal by Editor-in-Chief; peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees; single anonymized review. Model summary
All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single anonymized.
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
- Taylor and Francis Ltd.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 1981
- ISSN
- 0277-3813
- Electronic ISSN
- 1532-2319
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 46, Issue 5 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology
What CAS zone is Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Materials Science, Paper & Wood. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.84; CiteScore 3.9, h-index 69.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology?
The publisher reports about 44 days (first decision after review); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 14%. 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 JCR quartile is Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology in?
The journal's website gives JCR Q2 (best quartile). JCR quartiles are Clarivate's to confirm and a different system from the CAS zones; in the CAS ranking the journal is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences.
Which databases index Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, Web of Science, INSPEC, CAS and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology is a subscription journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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: .