Chemical Engineering Journal Citation Rate 2026
1385-8947
eISSN 1873-3212
Elsevier BV
CH
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Chemical Engineering Journal
Chemical Engineering Journal (CEJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies and Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, published by Elsevier BV in CH, catalogued under ISSN 1385-8947 (e-ISSN 1873-3212). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 10.01 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 77,691 works and 3,385,680 citations, with an h-index of 390.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 63 days.
Chemical Engineering Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Chemical Engineering Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 10.01, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Chemical Engineering Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 63 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Chemical Engineering Journal should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Chemical Engineering Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Chemical Engineering Journal
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 63 days.
- This journal covers Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Advanced oxidation water treatment. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1385-8947 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-3212 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~63 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Chemical Engineering Journal is published by Elsevier BV and based in Switzerland.
In our subject taxonomy, Chemical Engineering Journal is classified under Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Advanced oxidation water treatment and Advancements in Battery Materials.
For prospective authors, Chemical Engineering Journal returns a first decision in about 63 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has risen over the last 2 years, from 8.691 (2023) to 10.008 (2025).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 15% over the last 2 years (from 8.691 to 10.008), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.008 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 8.691 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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