Journal profile · Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange
ISSN 0736-6299 · eISSN 1532-2262 · Taylor and Francis Ltd. · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly
Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange: CAS Zone 4 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.14; hybrid open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 49 days (first decision after review, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 41 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. and is in Zone 4 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Radioactive element chemistry and processing, Extraction and Separation Processes and Chemical Synthesis and Characterization, together about 61.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange is an international journal that publishes original research papers, reviews, and notes that address all aspects of solvent extraction, ion exchange, and closely related methods involving, for example, liquid membranes, extraction chromatography, supercritical fluids, ionic liquids, microfluidics, and adsorption. We welcome submissions that look at: The underlying principles in solvent extraction and ion exchange Solvent extraction and ion exchange process development New materials or reagents, their syntheses and properties Computational methods of molecular design and simulation Advances in equipment, fluid dynamics, and engineering Interfacial phenomena, kinetics, and coalescence Spectroscopic and diffraction analysis of structure and dynamics Host-guest chemistry, ion receptors, and molecular recognition Systems of primary interest effect the selective distribution of solution species to immiscible-liquid or solid phases. Metal ion separations constitute the focus of the journal, but papers on the separation of organic compounds and stereo-isomers are also encouraged. The journal has historically been a popular choice for papers on nuclear separations involving actinides, lanthanides, and fission products. Papers dealing with hydrometallurgical extraction and separations are especially welcome, from ore processing to recycling. We also run special issues that explore focused subject matter that is of current interest to our readers. These special issues are handled by volunteer Guest Editors. Submissions can take the form of: Original articles Notes that describe novel work of a limited nature or significant work in progress Critical reviews Letters and announcements The Editors reserve the right to reject, without peer review, any papers deemed unsuitable. All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by at least two (2) independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single anonymized. This journal uses Taylor & Francis’ Submission Portal to manage the submission process. The Submission Portal allows you to see your submissions across Taylor & Francis’ journal portfolio in one place. To submit your manuscript please click here. Author benefits We are abstracted and indexed in Scopus, the Science Citation Index Expanded, Web of Science, and more. The prestigious and experienced members of our international Editori
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Christian EkbergPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 20%); most named Australia 2, Mainland China 1, Sweden 1, Chile 1 (5 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Radioactive element chemistry and processingChemistry24.6%
- Extraction and Separation ProcessesEngineering21.9%
- Chemical Synthesis and CharacterizationEnvironmental Science14.6%
- Analytical chemistry methods developmentChemistry6%
- Chemical and Physical Properties in Aqueous SolutionsChemical Engineering4.2%
- Analytical Chemistry and ChromatographyChemistry3.3%
- Metal Extraction and BioleachingEngineering3%
- Lanthanide and Transition Metal ComplexesMaterials Science2.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexWeb of ScienceCASCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: CEABA, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Abstracts, Chemistry Citation Index, CSA – Technology Research Database, Engineered Materials Abstracts, Fluid Abstracts/FLUIDEX, Materials Information, Reaction Citation Index
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
- 2.14LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 3.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.34LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.34Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.81LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 0.81Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 55LetPub ·
- h-index
- 92OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,358OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.06OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 10.62%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 41LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 59,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,323 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 | 41 | 9 | 96 |
| 2024 | 36 | 11 | 126 |
| 2023 | 47 | 28 | 315 |
| 2022 | 16 | 9 | 112 |
| 2021 | 55 | 12 | 522 |
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
49 daysfirst decision after review · community reports 6–12 weeks
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)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 48%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 42 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 49 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted4
- critical reviewsCritical reviewsLength not stated
- letters and announcementsLetters and announcementsLength not stated
- notesNotes that describe novel work of a limited nature or significant work in progressLength not stated
- original articlesOriginal articlesLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review
- Open access Open access
Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange 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 discove…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Desk rejection allowed Model summary
The Editors reserve the right to reject, without peer review, any papers deemed unsuitable.
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
- Bimonthly
- ISSN
- 0736-6299
- Electronic ISSN
- 1532-2262
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 44, Issue 4 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange
What CAS zone is Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange is in Zone 4 of Chemistry, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Chemistry, Multidisciplinary. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.14; CiteScore 3.5, h-index 92.
How long does peer review take at Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange?
The publisher reports about 49 days (first decision after review); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 48%. 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 Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange based?
Of the 5 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 20%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Australia (2), Mainland China (1) and Sweden (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, Web of Science, CAS and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange open access, and what is the APC?
Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .