Journal profile · Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Particuology
ISSN 1674-2001 · eISSN 2210-4291 · Elsevier · PEOPLES R CHINA · Bimonthly
Particuology: CAS Zone 3 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.73; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,090; review about 71 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy (Elsevier website: 26%); 265 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Particuology is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Materials Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Granular flow and fluidized beds, Particle Dynamics in Fluid Flows and Cyclone Separators and Fluid Dynamics, together about 41% of its articles. Its main subfields are Computational Mechanics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The word 'particuology was coined to parallel the discipline for the science and technology of particles.Particuology is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes frontier research articles and critical reviews on the discovery, formulation and engineering of particulate materials, processes and systems. It especially welcomes contributions utilising advanced theoretical, modelling and measurement methods to enable the discovery and creation of new particulate materials, and the manufacturing of functional particulate-based products, such as sensors.Papers are handled by Thematic Editors who oversee contributions from specific subject fields. These fields are classified into: Particle Synthesis and Modification; Particle Characterization and Measurement; Granular Systems and Bulk Solids Technology; Fluidization and Particle-Fluid Systems; Aerosols; and Applications of Particle Technology.Key topics concerning the creation and processing of particulates include:Modelling and simulation of particle formation, collective behaviour of particles and systems for particle production over a broad spectrum of length scalesMining of experimental data for particle synthesis and surface properties to facilitate the creation of new materials and processesParticle design and preparation including controlled response and sensing functionalities in formation, delivery systems and biological systems, etc.Experimental and computational methods for visualization and analysis of particulate systemThese topics are broadly relevant to the production of materials, pharmaceuticals and food, and to the conversion of energy resources to fuels and protection of the environment.With a focus on new learning related to complex multi-scale systems and phenomena, Particuology especially welcomes and now provides a platform for themes related to meso-science. This emerging field recognises that common phenomena can be observed across length scales ranging from elemental particles through to that of the observable universe. Since particulate systems are ubiquitous in various fields, this initiative extends the scope of the journal, while maintaining a focus on the common scientific challenges for these fields.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Jinghai LiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 40 in mainland China (about 49%); most named Mainland China 40, United Kingdom 12, United States 9, Germany 4, Austria 3 (81 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Granular flow and fluidized bedsEngineering23.3%
- Particle Dynamics in Fluid FlowsEngineering9.6%
- Cyclone Separators and Fluid DynamicsEngineering8.1%
- Mineral Processing and GrindingEngineering7.6%
- Lattice Boltzmann Simulation StudiesEngineering3.6%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering3.5%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science3.5%
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsEarth and Planetary Sciences3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Materials Science Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Materials Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Multidisciplinary | 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
- 4.73LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.79LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.23LetPub ·
- h-index
- 48LetPub ·
- h-index
- 97OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,453OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.85OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 16.69%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 266LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,949 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 307 | 74 | 174 |
| 2025 | 265 | 49 | 993 |
| 2024 | 209 | 38 | 1,836 |
| 2023 | 243 | 71 | 3,768 |
| 2022 | 168 | 35 | 2,575 |
| 2021 | 182 | 46 | 4,836 |
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
71 dayssubmission to acceptance · 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)
- 26%LetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 25%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 35 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 71 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 3,090 / EUR 2,890 / GBP 2,470 / JPY 383,250 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,170 | — | — |
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Reference style
- APA
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- correspondenceAll contributions should conform to the Aims and Scope shown at the front of the journal. In addition to full length papers of up to 5000 words, the Editors wel…Length not stated
- editorialAll contributions should conform to the Aims and Scope shown at the front of the journal. In addition to full length papers of up to 5000 words, the Editors wel…Length not stated
- full length papersIn addition to full length papers of up to 5000 words, the Editors welcome reviews, correspondence and shorter communications of less than 2500 words dealing wi…Length not stated
- reviewAll contributions should conform to the Aims and Scope shown at the front of the journal. In addition to full length papers of up to 5000 words, the Editors wel…main text ≤ 2,500 words
- reviewsIn addition to full length papers of up to 5000 words, the Editors welcome reviews, correspondence and shorter communications of less than 2500 words dealing wi…Length not stated
- shorter communicationsIn addition to full length papers of up to 5000 words, the Editors welcome reviews, correspondence and shorter communications of less than 2500 words dealing wi…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 options available 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.
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
- PEOPLES R CHINA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- ISSN
- 1674-2001
- Electronic ISSN
- 2210-4291
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Particuology
What CAS zone is Particuology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Particuology is in Zone 3 of Materials Science, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Engineering, Chemical / Materials Science, Multidisciplinary. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Materials Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Particuology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.73; CiteScore 8.9, h-index 97.
How long does peer review take at Particuology?
The publisher reports about 71 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy (Elsevier website: 26%)”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 25%. 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 Particuology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≥ 1; Reference style: APA; Highlights: 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 Particuology based?
Of the 81 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 40 (about 49%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (40), United Kingdom (12) and United States (9). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Particuology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Particuology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Particuology open access, and what is the APC?
Particuology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,090.
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: .