Biodegradation

Aims & Scope

Biodegradation publishes papers, reviews, and mini-reviews on all aspects of science pertaining to the biotransformation, mineralization, detoxification, recycling, amelioration or treatment of chemicals or waste materials by naturally-occurring microbial strains, microbial associations, or recombinant organisms.

Submissions of manuscripts describing fundamental studies and novel discoveries are highly encouraged.

Biodegradation does not publish routine case studies or results of biotreatment demonstrations that do not present new concepts or novel observations.

Areas of particular interest include: - biochemistry of biodegradative pathways; - genetics of biodegradative organisms and the development of recombinant biodegrading organisms; - molecular biology-based studies of biodegradative microbial communities, including metagenomic approaches (examinations of whole-community genomes); - enhancement of naturally-occurring biodegradative properties and activities; - novel applications of biodegradation and biotransformation technology, e.g. to soil, water, sewage, heavy metals and radionuclides, organohalogens, high-COD wastes, straight-, branched-chain and aromatic hydrocarbons; - modelling and scale-up of laboratory processes and design of bioreactor systems; - economic and legal aspects of biological treatment of waste.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2
2024	3.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.895

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5743

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	520

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science and Immunology and Microbiology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

  Citation: 1322

  Authors: Carl E.

• Bioaugmentation and biostimulation strategies to improve the effectiveness of bioremediation processes

  Citation: 661

  Authors: Meenu, M. Manuela R., Carla C. C. R.

• Biodegradation and removal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in treatment systems: a review

  Citation: 448

  Authors: Kathryn M., Jim T., Edward J.

• Recent developments in biodegradation of industrial pollutants by white rot fungi and their enzyme system

  Citation: 381

  Authors: Muhammad, Haq Nawaz, Muhammad, Raymond L.

• Microbial degradation of tannins – A current perspective

  Citation: 366

  Authors: Tej K., Bhupinder, Om P.

• Partial nitrification to nitrite using low dissolved oxygen concentration as the main selection factor

  Citation: 339

  Authors: Richard, Zhiguo, Jürg

• Microbiological aspects of surfactant use for biological soil remediation

  Citation: 324

  Authors: F., A.M., W.H.

• Bio-deposition of a calcium carbonate layer on degraded limestone by Bacillus species

  Citation: 323

  Authors: Jan, Wim, Bernard, Hans, Paul, Nele, Willy

• Genetics of alkane oxidation byPseudomonas oleovorans

  Citation: 284

  Authors: Jan B., Marcel G., Bernard

• Biofilm formation and partial biodegradation of polystyrene by the actinomycete Rhodococcus ruber

  Citation: 275

  Authors: Roi, Alex

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