Clay Minerals

Aims & Scope

Clay Minerals – Journal of Fine Particle Science publishes electronically and in paper form, research papers about clays, clay minerals and related materials, natural or synthetic.

Aspects covered include: Earth Processes (interactions in 'system earth' ± soil science, and geology/mineralogy) including genesis/synthesis, phase transformations, stability, weathering, soil-organic interactions, ion-exchange, basin analysis, clay petrology; Solid State Chemistry/Materials Science ± synthesis, structure and dynamics, reactivity, crystal chemistry, mechanical, thermal, electrical properties, micro and nanophase materials; Environmental Science ± analytical methods, elemental distribution, waste containment, health issues, environmental impact assessment, conservation of cultural heritage; Colloid/Surface Science ± adsorption, colloid stability, surface chemistry, reactivity; and Applied Science and Technology ± industrial uses and technical applications, including mining and processing of clay, zeolite (and other) deposits and application in ceramics, paper, paint, polymer, ion-exchange, sorption, catalysis etc.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.295

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	81

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16809

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	143

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences, 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.

• Halloysite clay minerals — a review

  Citation: 1196

  Authors: E., S., J., B., D., B.

• Cation site occupancy in chlorites and illites as a function of temperature

  Citation: 666

  Authors: M.

• Properties and applications of palygorskite-sepiolite clays

  Citation: 565

  Authors: E.

• The Oxides and Hydroxides of Iron and Their Structural Inter-Relationships

  Citation: 540

  Authors: J. D.

• Characterization of clays by organic compounds

  Citation: 428

  Authors: G.

• Weathering of the primary rock-forming minerals: processes, products and rates

  Citation: 421

  Authors: M. J.

• Reflectance and emission spectroscopy study of four groups of phyllosilicates: smectites, kaolinite-serpentines, chlorites and micas

  Citation: 410

  Authors: J. L., M. D., M. D., A. J.

• Stable isotope geochemistry of clay minerals

  Citation: 400

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

• The origin and formation of clay minerals in soils: past, present and future perspectives

  Citation: 389

  Authors: M. J.

• Iron oxide catalysts: Fenton and Fentonlike reactions – a review

  Citation: 350

  Authors: M. C., L. C. A., E.

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