Desalination Journal Citation Rate 2026
0011-9164
eISSN 1873-4464
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Desalination
Desalination (D) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fuel Cells and Related Materials and Membrane Separation Technologies, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0011-9164 (e-ISSN 1873-4464). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.98 (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 (APC ~$4580 USD). OpenAlex records 21,081 works and 891,693 citations, with an h-index of 281.
Desalination Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Desalination has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.98, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Fuel Cells and Related Materials 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.
Desalination operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Desalination 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 Desalination against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Desalination
- Budget $4580 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Fuel Cells and Related Materials, Membrane Separation Technologies, Membrane Separation and Gas Transport. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0011-9164 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-4464 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $4580 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Desalination is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4580.
In our subject taxonomy, Desalination is classified under Fuel Cells and Related Materials, Membrane Separation Technologies, Membrane Separation and Gas Transport and Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques.
Desalination is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 8.983.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.983 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S86512602
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