Journal profile · Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
ISSN 1350-4177 · eISSN 1873-2828 · Elsevier · ENGLAND · Bimonthly · Founded 1994
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry: CAS Zone 1 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 10.2; fully open access; APC about USD 3,870; median 81 days to acceptance (127 articles, last 24 months); 510 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Ultrasound and Cavitation Phenomena, Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications and Microbial Inactivation Methods, together about 37.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The official journal of the Japan Society of Sonochemistry (JSS), the European Society of Sonochemistry (ESS) and the Asia Oceania Sonochemical Society (AOSS).Ultrasonics Sonochemistry is a leading international journal devoted to publishing excellent quality research articles primarily on chemical reactions and reactors induced by ultrasonic waves, namely sonochemistry. In addition to focusing on chemical reactions, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry also values contributions related to cavitation (acoustic or hydrodynamic) induced events and processing such as sonoluminescence, and chemical/physical/biological transformation of materials.Ultrasonics Sonochemistry publishes excellent quality papers in a number of areas involving ultrasonics and sonochemistry. Since its establishment in 1994, the journal's ranking has been consistently high and currently the top ranked journal in the "Acoustics" category. Papers published in Ultrasonics Sonochemistry are highly relevant to academics and the industry sector.Ultrasonics Sonochemistry considers high quality manuscripts for publication under the following categories: Full length research articles, Reviews and Short Communications in the research topics/areas listed below. Manuscripts reporting routine/incremental work will not be considered for publication under any category / topic.Acoustic cavitation : Theory, bubble dynamics and fundamental work pertaining to: single and/or multiple bubbles dynamics in a fluctuating force field of pressure, light and magnetism; effect of physico-chemical properties of the gases/vapour components and also fluid properties such as surface tension, viscosity, rheology etc.; basic force and energy balance equation and models for single and multibubble systems; various analytical and numerical solutions to the equations derived in various force fields under a variety of boundary and initial conditions; algorithms for the different solution schemes for single and multiple bubble dynamics and/or their interactions; establishing links between the fundamental dynamics with microscopic/macroscopic and bulk effects, including symmetric and asymmetric bubble oscillations; cavitational intensity; spatio-temporal distribution.Sonochemistry : Chemical and physical operating parameters influencing cavitation threshold, activity, intensity and associated effects (experimental and theoretical); chemical and physical dosimetry of cavitational activity; frequency effect on sonochemistry; single bubble
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Muthupandian AshokkumarPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 12 in mainland China (about 16%); most named Mainland China 12, Japan 8, France 7, United Kingdom 5, United States 4 (76 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Ultrasound and Cavitation PhenomenaMaterials Science24%
- Ultrasound and Hyperthermia ApplicationsEngineering7.2%
- Microbial Inactivation MethodsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.9%
- Proteins in Food SystemsAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.5%
- Advanced oxidation water treatmentEnvironmental Science5.3%
- Meat and Animal Product QualityAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.1%
- Microencapsulation and Drying ProcessesAgricultural and Biological Sciences3.7%
- Legal and Regulatory AnalysisSocial Sciences3.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Acoustics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Acoustics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Acoustics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- 10.2LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 10.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 16.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 16.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.69LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.03LetPub ·
- h-index
- 109LetPub ·
- h-index
- 211OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 6,084OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 10.57OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 99.93%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 485LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 7,976 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 347 | 347 | 352 |
| 2025 | 510 | 510 | 4,633 |
| 2024 | 460 | 460 | 8,942 |
| 2023 | 456 | 456 | 15,160 |
| 2022 | 374 | 374 | 15,896 |
| 2021 | 410 | 410 | 20,840 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
81 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 61 days – 121 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 1 days (127 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 85 days
- Sample
- 127 articles with submission and acceptance dates (1,052 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 7 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 50%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 36 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 67 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 11 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 3,870 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 3,710 / EUR 3,470 / GBP 2,970 / JPY 460,150 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 3,870 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,000 | — | — |
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 papers10, by deadline
- 19th Meeting of the European Society of SonochemistryDeadline
- Sensory Analysis and Consumer Perception of Food Submitted to UltrasoundDeadline
- Advances of Ultrasound Technologies for the Removal of Emerging ContaminantsDeadline
- Special Issue on the Chemical Valorisation of Non-Edible Biomass by Innovative Sonochemical-Related Technologies from Lab- To Industrial Scale (Ultrasonic Valorisation of the Non-Edible Biomass)Deadline
- Ultrasound Synthesis of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials from Natural PrecursorsDeadline
- Ultrasound and Sonochemistry in Flow Systems: From Intensified Separation to Reactive and Energy ProcessesDeadline
- Sonoelectrochemical Processes in Energy and Environmental Applications (Sonoelectrochemical Processes)Deadline
- Ultrasound Assisted Processes and Synthesis for BiotechnologyDeadline
- Sonochemical Nanostructuring: Synergistic Effects in Material SynthesisDeadline
- Advances in Ultrasound-Assisted Minerals & Metallurgical Processing (Adv. Miner. Metall.)Deadline
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted7
- hypothesisUltrasonics Sonochemistry considers high quality manuscripts for publication under the following categories1. Full length research articles2. Reviews3. Short Co…Length not stated
- opinionUltrasonics Sonochemistry considers high quality manuscripts for publication under the following categories1. Full length research articles2. Reviews3. Short Co…Length not stated
- opinion papers4. Opinion papers: Manuscripts submitted to this category may initiate further discussion on a hypothesis proposed by the authors of the current manuscript or a…Length not stated
- research articlespublishing excellent quality research articlesLength not stated
- reviewsReviewsLength not stated
- short communicationUltrasonics Sonochemistry considers high quality manuscripts for publication under the following categories1. Full length research articles2. Reviews3. Short Co…Length not stated
- short communications3. Short Communications: Manuscripts submitted for this category should justify the novelty and urgency of the work. The length of the manuscript should not exc…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, 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
Single corresponding author required Model summary
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 ·- Publication ethics
Ethics: Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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
Medical articles included in PubMed Central 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
Peer review type: 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, not prior publication 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
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1994
- ISSN
- 1350-4177
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-2828
- Society / sponsor
- Japan Society of Sonochemistry
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
What CAS zone is Ultrasonics Sonochemistry in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry is in Zone 1 of Chemistry, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Acoustics / Chemistry, Multidisciplinary; it is a Top journal. 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 Ultrasonics Sonochemistry?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 10.2; CiteScore 16.9, h-index 211.
How long does peer review take at Ultrasonics Sonochemistry?
Based on the dates recorded on 127 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 81 days (interquartile range 61–121 days); authors report an average review time of about 7 months. 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 Ultrasonics Sonochemistry?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional; 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 Ultrasonics Sonochemistry based?
Of the 76 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 12 (about 16%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (12), Japan (8) and France (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Ultrasonics Sonochemistry?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Ultrasonics Sonochemistry open access, and what is the APC?
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 3,870.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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: .