Applied Catalysis B-Environmental

Applied Catalysis B-Environmental, abbreviated as Appl Catal B-Environ, is a premier international journal dedicated to the advancement of catalytic science with a specific focus on environmental applications. Published by Elsevier, the journal boasts a remarkable 2026 Impact Factor of 22.1000 and holds a Q1 ranking in the JCR quartile, positioning it among the top-tier publications in the fields of chemical engineering, physical chemistry, and environmental science. The journal’s scope encompasses the development and mechanistic understanding of catalysts for pollution abatement, encompassing both homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. Key topics include catalytic removal of air and water pollutants, photocatalytic degradation of contaminants, catalytic conversion of greenhouse gases (such as CO2 and methane), and the production of clean energy carriers like hydrogen from renewable sources. The journal primarily publishes original research articles, along with comprehensive critical reviews and short communications that highlight significant breakthroughs. Its target audience includes academic researchers, industrial scientists, and engineers working in catalysis, environmental chemistry, materials science, and sustainable energy. A notable feature is its rigorous peer-review process, ensuring high-quality, impactful contributions. As an established hybrid open access journal, it offers authors the option to publish their work open access for broader dissemination. With its exceptional impact factor and consistent Q1 standing, Applied Catalysis B-Environmental is widely recognized as an authoritative and essential resource for cutting-edge research that bridges fundamental catalysis with practical environmental solutions.