Academic Journal
Q1Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
About Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V.. SCImago 2025 places it in Q1 with an SJR of 4.415 and an H-index of 376.
Its listed coverage is 1992-2026 and its research categories include Catalysis (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Process Chemistry and Technology (Q1). The 2025 dataset reports 1053 documents and 69460 citations across the latest three-year reporting window.
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental is one of the most prestigious and high-impact journals in the field of environmental catalysis. Published by Elsevier, this international peer-reviewed journal focuses on the latest advancements in catalysis as applied to environmental and energy-related processes. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, pollution control, and green chemistry, it has become a go-to source for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals worldwide.
What is Applied Catalysis B: Environmental?
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental serves as a vital platform for publishing research that addresses global environmental challenges through innovative catalytic technologies. The journal covers a broad spectrum of topics in catalysis for environmental protection, including:
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Air and water purification
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Catalytic CO₂ reduction and conversion
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Photocatalysis and electrocatalysis
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Catalysis for hydrogen production
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Waste-to-energy processes
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Green and sustainable chemical processes
This makes it an essential resource for those working on the front lines of environmental science, chemical engineering, and energy research.
High Impact and Global Recognition
As one of the top-ranked catalysis journals, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental boasts a high impact factor, often placing it among the leading journals in environmental and chemical engineering. Its consistently strong citation performance reflects the quality and influence of the research it publishes.
The journal is indexed in top scientific databases including Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect, ensuring global visibility and access for researchers.
Types of Articles Published
The journal accepts various types of manuscripts, including:
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Original research articles showcasing experimental or theoretical advances in catalysis
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Review papers that offer comprehensive insights into emerging trends and technologies
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Short communications for breakthrough ideas and novel approaches
Each submission undergoes a thorough peer-review process, ensuring scientific rigor and relevance.
Why Publish in Applied Catalysis B: Environmental?
There are several reasons why researchers choose Applied Catalysis B: Environmental for their work:
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Reputation for excellence in environmental catalysis research
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Wide readership across academia and industry
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Open access options to increase visibility and impact
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Expert editorial board composed of leaders in catalysis and environmental science
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Fast and transparent peer review to accelerate dissemination of results
A Journal for Sustainable Innovation
The world is facing increasing environmental and energy challenges. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental plays a crucial role in addressing these issues by promoting scientific research that supports sustainable development, clean energy solutions, and green manufacturing technologies.
Whether you are working on air pollution control, catalytic water treatment, or carbon-neutral fuel production, this journal provides a powerful platform to share your findings and make a global impact.
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Aims & Scope
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, an internationally recognized journal published by Elsevier, focuses on the latest research and technological advances in catalysis for environmental protection and sustainability. With a strong emphasis on both fundamental and applied studies, the journal’s scope encompasses a wide range of topics that are critical to solving today’s most pressing environmental and energy-related issues.
This highly cited journal is a premier outlet for scientists, engineers, and technologists working at the interface of catalysis, environmental engineering, materials science, and green chemistry.
Core Focus Areas
The journal covers experimental, theoretical, and computational studies related to environmental catalysis. Key subject areas include:
1. Catalytic Air Pollution Control
Research on catalysts designed for the removal of air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOₓ), sulfur oxides (SOₓ), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter. Topics include automotive exhaust treatment, industrial flue gas purification, and indoor air quality technologies.
2. Water and Wastewater Treatment
Studies focusing on catalytic degradation of organic pollutants and removal of toxic substances in water. This includes photocatalysis and advanced oxidation processes for clean water technologies.
3. Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Carbon Capture
Catalytic methods for CO₂ conversion, utilization, and storage (CCUS), as well as methane reforming, are central themes. Research in this area aims to develop sustainable pathways for reducing the environmental impact of greenhouse gases.
4. Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis
The journal highlights cutting-edge research in light-driven and electrochemical catalysis for applications such as solar fuel production, water splitting, and organic pollutant degradation.
5. Biomass Conversion and Waste Valorization
Exploration of catalytic processes that convert biomass and organic waste into valuable chemicals, fuels, and materials. This includes research on biorefineries and renewable feedstocks.
6. Catalysis for Renewable Energy Systems
This includes fuel cells, hydrogen generation, and energy storage technologies, with a focus on catalytic systems that support the global shift toward cleaner energy sources.
Catalyst Development and Characterization
A significant part of the journal’s scope also covers the design, synthesis, and characterization of novel catalytic materials. Emphasis is placed on:
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Nanostructured catalysts
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Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)
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Zeolites and porous materials
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Metal, metal oxide, and hybrid catalysts
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Structure–activity relationships
Advanced techniques in surface science, spectroscopy, and computational modeling are also welcomed to understand catalytic mechanisms at the molecular level.
Sustainability and Innovation
The overarching goal of Applied Catalysis B: Environmental is to foster innovation in environmentally benign technologies. Studies must demonstrate relevance to real-world environmental challenges and offer practical, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
Recent Research Articles
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Peng Zhang, Tian Qin, Yitao Yang, Yuechang Wei et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127413Selective production of dicarboxylic acids via electrocatalytic glycerol oxidation using Pt-supported vanadium-based oxide catalysts
Ga Eun Kim, Mi Yoo, Youngjin An, Youngmin Kim et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127447Ni-modulated Co–N4 electronic configuration enables high-current-density oxygen evolution
Qiankun Xu, Rui Wang
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127417Interfacial engineering of COF-TpBpy/CdSe S-scheme heterojunction for robust H₂O₂ photocatalytic production
Mohan Zhang, Yu Zhang, Jiayi Meng, Jiajie Wang et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127409Sacrificial quantum dots trigger dynamic self-protection for chloride-tolerant water electrolysis
Yiting Yang, Cheng Lan, Mengxin Li, Yifan Wu et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127435Synergistic exciton energy level modulation and spatial charge separation in PhC2Cu/BiOIO3 heterojunctions for photocatalytic reductive defluorination of perfluorinated contaminants
Jin Wu, Zihao Guo, Yue Yang, Lingzhi Shen et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127426Tailoring the Jahn-Teller-like distortion via symmetry-breaking in single site for accelerated Fenton-like kinetics
Youzhi Li, Ying Huang, Mengen Li, Luning Wang et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127465Breaking selectivity-conversion trade-off for CO2-glycerol carbonylation via constructing ternary active-sites in zeolite-based catalyst
Mei Xiang, Zhangxi Gao, Wanlin Fu, Chengying Wang et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127411Mo-doped ZnIn2S4 via partial Zn substitution for amplified electronic polarization and enhanced redox coupling photoactivity
Xuwen Tuo, Wei Li, Wen Duan, Tenghao Ma et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127461Engineering microstructures of electrochemically derived metallic Cu catalysts for ampere-level CO2 electroreduction
Pengwu Jiang, Ke Wang, Hao Wang, Bing Huang et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127428Bioinspired bilayer hydrogel integrating atmospheric water harvesting with vapor-fed solar hydrogen production
Weijie Yang, Yuanyong Cui, Lingfei Si, Cheng Cheng et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127430Programming asymmetric Cu–N/Cu–O motifs to drive *CO dual-mode adsorption for efficient C2+ electrosynthesis
Zichen Song, Wenqian Wang, Jiantao Fu, Xiangbo Ma et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127431A YBC-derived layered perovskite enabling expanded reaction regions and enhanced proton-coupled oxygen electrocatalysis in reversible protonic ceramic cells
Cuixuan Ma, Wenjing He, Yuan Li, Wuqiang Yao et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127425Fluorine-induced charge redistribution and interfacial water structure modulation for synergistically enhanced urea electrosynthesis
Xinyue Ma, Chuangming Ren, Yuanqing Shen, Chaoyang Sun et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127449Multiscale interfacial modulation via reconstruction of superhydrophilic/superaerophobic Ni-P-Co heterointerface toward efficient oxygen evolution reaction
Xiaolin Feng, Mengqi Li, Jia Ran, Jing Lei et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127422Interfacial lattice-hydrogen buffering enables anti-precipitation hydrogen evolution in natural seawater
Bo Geng, Xinyi Yang, Shuo Zhang, Zhengwei Yang et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127438WO3-induced K+-enriched electrical double layer for accelerated alkaline hydrogen evolution
Kyunggyu Kim, Kyounghoon Jung, Hyunseok Yoon, Yumin Park et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127477Coupled A-site regulation and multicomponent B-site substitution in SrFeO3−δ-derived perovskites for active and durable oxygen reduction
Amir Sultan, Xu Xu, Rameez Zafar, Laiba Amir et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127439Axial chloride-induced out-of-plane polarization of Fe–N4 sites directs peroxymonosulfate activation toward phenolic polymerization
Xiaowei Zhang, Guangxu Yang, Yi Chen, Kaixuan Huang et al.
2027-03 · DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2026.127471Reviews
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