Environmental Chemistry Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
1610-3653
eISSN 1610-3661
Springer Nature
DE
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Environmental Chemistry Letters
Environmental Chemistry Letters (ECL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal and Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, published by Springer Nature in DE, catalogued under ISSN 1610-3653 (e-ISSN 1610-3661). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 21.84 (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 2,010 works and 160,513 citations, with an h-index of 189.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 50 days.
Environmental Chemistry Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Environmental Chemistry Letters has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 21.84, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal 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.
Environmental Chemistry Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 50 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Environmental Chemistry Letters 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 Environmental Chemistry Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Environmental Chemistry Letters
- The average time from submission to first decision is 50 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal, 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) | 1610-3653 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1610-3661 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~50 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Environmental Chemistry Letters is published by Springer Nature and based in Germany.
In our subject taxonomy, Environmental Chemistry Letters is classified under Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Advanced oxidation water treatment and Microplastics and Plastic Pollution.
For prospective authors, Environmental Chemistry Letters returns a first decision in about 50 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 21.843.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21.843 | 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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