Green Chemistry Journal Citation Rate 2026
1463-9262
eISSN 1463-9270
The Royal Society of Chemistry
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Fast Review
About Green Chemistry
Green Chemistry (GC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis and Catalysis for Biomass Conversion, published by The Royal Society of Chemistry in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1463-9262 (e-ISSN 1463-9270). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.50 (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 15,828 works and 861,012 citations, with an h-index of 319.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 25 days.
Green Chemistry Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Green Chemistry has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis 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.
Green Chemistry operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 25 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Green Chemistry 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 Green Chemistry against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Green Chemistry
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 25 days.
- This journal covers Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis, Catalysis for Biomass Conversion, Chemical Synthesis and Reactions. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Green Chemistry Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1463-9262 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1463-9270 |
| Publisher | The Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~25 days to first decision |
| h-index | 320 |
| Total Works | 16,029 |
| Total Citations | 873,007 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 9.07 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Green Chemistry is published by The Royal Society of Chemistry and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Green Chemistry is classified under Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis, Catalysis for Biomass Conversion, Chemical Synthesis and Reactions and Ionic liquids properties and applications.
Green Chemistry is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Green Chemistry returns a first decision in about 25 days (fast for its field).
OpenAlex records 16,029 works that have together drawn 873,007 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 320; its most recent citation rate stands at 6.500; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 9.07.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.500 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,495 | 10,631 |
| 2024 | 1,020 | 20,377 |
| 2023 | 1,080 | 29,922 |
| 2022 | 932 | 30,955 |
| 2021 | 1,000 | 46,510 |
| 2020 | 910 | 51,099 |
| 2019 | 802 | 47,872 |
| 2018 | 672 | 42,773 |
| 2017 | 949 | 48,588 |
| 2016 | 727 | 51,913 |
| 2015 | 667 | 61,719 |
| 2014 | 574 | 57,502 |
Journal at a Glance
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