Journal profile · Chemistry-Analytical Chemistry
Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry
ISSN 2214-1588 · Elsevier BV · Netherlands
Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry: CAS Zone 2 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 12.1; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,430; review about 100 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 36 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 2 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Analytical chemistry methods development, Electrochemical Analysis and Applications and Electrochemical sensors and biosensors, together about 29% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry is devoted to publishing concise and critical overviews of the rapid changes and development in the field of environmental analytical chemistry. The acquisition of good quality chemical data in environmental systems and the sound interpretation of this data is the basis for enhancing our understanding of the environment. TrEAC provides timely coverage of the novel and innovative use of analytical methods for the investigation of environmentally relevant substances and problems. Topics of interest include critical updates on the improvements in environmental analytical chemistry, achievements and challenges of modern techniques and possible future developments in the specific fields, such as sampling methodology, techniques for remote measurements, analytical instrumentation, miniaturization and automation, determination of trace atmospheric constituents of anthropogenic and natural origin, detection and identification of organic pollutants in water, soil and biota, determination and speciation of heavy metals and radionuclides in the environment, environmental references materials; method validation and chemometrics in environmental analysis.The aim of TrEAC is to publish concise reviews covering the latest advances in environmental analytical chemistry. Reviews should comprise about 4000 words and include several figures and tables. Reviews should interpret rather than be comprehensive. References should be limited to about 60. Primary research papers describing the results of the authors' research work are not within the scope of TrEAC. Please note that most articles published in the journal are by invitation of one of the Editors. If you wish to submit a paper to TrEAC and have not been invited by one of the Editors, please submit first a short proposal (max 1 page) to the Editor-in-Chief. All reviews will be subject to peer review and should be submitted through the Elsevier Editorial System.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemistry-Analytical Chemistry
Editor-in-chief Sandra PérezPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 9 in mainland China (about 21%); most named Spain 11, Mainland China 9, United States 7, Brazil 3, Thailand 2 (42 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Analytical chemistry methods developmentChemistry13.8%
- Electrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsChemistry8%
- Electrochemical sensors and biosensorsEngineering7.2%
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental ImpactsEnvironmental Science5.6%
- Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.5%
- Toxic Organic Pollutants ImpactEnvironmental Science5.1%
- Microplastics and Plastic PollutionEnvironmental Science4.9%
- Analytical Chemistry and SensorsChemical Engineering4.6%
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, Analytical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: yes
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Analytical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 1 |
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, Analytical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: yes
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
- 12.1LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 12.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 27LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 27Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.41LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.61LetPub ·
- h-index
- 73OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 249OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 9.65OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 22.34%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 35LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 309 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 5 | 39 |
| 2025 | 36 | 10 | 345 |
| 2024 | 29 | 10 | 465 |
| 2023 | 30 | 7 | 1,617 |
| 2022 | 39 | 12 | 2,457 |
| 2021 | 39 | 9 | 2,379 |
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
100 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
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 75 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 100 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 4,430 / EUR 4,140 / GBP 3,550 / JPY 549,450 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,300 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted1, with length limits
- reviewin environmental analytical chemistry. Reviews should comprise about 4000 words and include several figures and tables. Reviews should intemain text ≤ 4,000 words
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; minimum of two reviewers. 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.
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
- 2214-1588
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry
What CAS zone is Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry is in Zone 2 of Chemistry, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Chemistry, Analytical / Environmental Sciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 12.1; CiteScore 27, h-index 73.
How long does peer review take at Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry?
The publisher reports about 100 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 Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; 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 Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry based?
Of the 42 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 9 (about 21%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Spain (11), Mainland China (9) and United States (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry open access, and what is the APC?
Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,430.
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: .