Academic Journal
Q1Applied Clay Science
About Applied Clay Science
Applied Clay Science is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 0.972 and H-index of 182.
Coverage: 1985-2026. Research categories: Geochemistry and Petrology (Q1); Geology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Clay minerals and soil interactions; Layered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications; Soil and Unsaturated Flow; Concrete and Cement Materials Research; Iron oxide chemistry and applications; Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties.
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3,810.00 USD; 3,560.00 EUR; 3,050.00 GBP; 472,550.00 JPY
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