Journal profile · Environmental Science-Pollution
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy
ISSN 2352-5541 · Elsevier BV · Netherlands
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy: CAS Zone 2 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 6.7; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,620; review about 72 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 359 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
The journal's website announces a move to full open access: At Elsevier, we are committed to advancing human progress and making research accessible to everyone. We are pleased to announce that from January 1, 2027, Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy will become a fully open access journal, with all articles freely available to readers worldwide. Source ↗Publisher website ·
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 2 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Concrete and Cement Materials Research, Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities and Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal, together about 20.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy publishes research onsustainable chemistry and sustainable pharmacygreen chemistry and green pharmacychemistry and pharmacy within in a bio-circular economyBoth experimental and conceptual work addressing related issues are welcome. Contributions from all disciplines including e.g., humanities, social science, political science, jurisprudence, economics, ethics, and others are also welcome if they address issues related to sustainable and green chemistry or sustainable and green pharmacy.Manuscripts are typically addressing topics such asrenewable resourcesnew sustainable synthetic approachescutting edge green and sustainable analytical methodsgreen and sustainable chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution, use and applicationend of life of productsrecycling and circulationwaste and energy flowsalternative energy sourcessocial and environmental protectionbio-circular economygreener and more sustainable substitution of molecules, materials, products and their related substance flows, as well as processes.For all articles it is important to highlight novelty, and greenness, and/or sustainability of the work presented e.g., by referring to the principles of green chemistry, or sustainability aspects taking into account the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, or the key characteristics of sustainable chemistry or the general principles of sustainability such as subsistence, efficiency and consistence. This has to be addressed in the cover letter and in the manuscript.Manuscripts that only are minor extension of well-established methodologies or concepts are not appropriate for the journal (e.g., articles on green synthesis of nanoparticles, new adsorption materials, routinely synthesis of heterocycles and ordinary analytical method development / application), as these manuscripts often lack sufficient novelty. The journal neither publishes research associated with 'end-of-pipe' or simple remediation issues, if they are not clearly related to greenness or sustainability.Reviews are not published anymore by SCP, only if they are submitted on invitation by an editor of the journal.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Environmental Science-Pollution
Editor-in-chief Fabio AricoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 9%); most named Germany 9, United Kingdom 8, Italy 8, Mainland China 6, United States 6 (67 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Concrete and Cement Materials ResearchEngineering8.1%
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesMedicine6.3%
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalEnvironmental Science6.1%
- Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringEnvironmental Science5.9%
- Analytical Chemistry and ChromatographyChemistry5.3%
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.8%
- Catalysis for Biomass ConversionEngineering4.7%
- Analytical Methods in PharmaceuticalsChemistry4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | 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
- 6.7LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 11.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 11.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.97LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.21LetPub ·
- h-index
- 79OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,148OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6.39OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 16.82%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 342LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,310 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 253 | 81 | 88 |
| 2025 | 359 | 93 | 1,508 |
| 2024 | 445 | 94 | 5,155 |
| 2023 | 405 | 85 | 7,521 |
| 2022 | 315 | 53 | 7,704 |
| 2021 | 186 | 31 | 5,466 |
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
72 dayssubmission to acceptance
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
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 33 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 72 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 6 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 2,620 / EUR 2,450 / GBP 2,100 / JPY 324,960 | — | — | |
| 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)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
- Not considered
- Reviews
Article types accepted2
- reviewReview articlesA good review critically discusses earlier findings in the light of research gaps identified, how to close them and, especially for SCP, the rela…Length not stated
- review articleReview articlesA good review critically discusses earlier findings in the light of research gaps identified, how to close them and, especially for SCP, the rela…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
Fully open access from January 1, 2027 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. 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 BV
- Country or region
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2352-5541
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy
What CAS zone is Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy is in Zone 2 of Chemistry, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Chemistry, Multidisciplinary / Environmental Sciences / Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 6.7; CiteScore 11.6, h-index 79.
How long does peer review take at Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy?
The publisher reports about 72 days (submission to acceptance). 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 Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: 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 Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy based?
Of the 67 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 9%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (9), United Kingdom (8) and Italy (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy open access, and what is the APC?
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,620.
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: .