International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation

Aims & Scope

International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation publishes original research papers and reviews on the biological causes of deterioration or degradation. – The causes may be macro– or microbiological, whose origins may be aerial, aquatic, or terrestrial. – The effects may include corrosion, fouling, rotting, decay, infection, disfigurement, toxification, weakening or processes that liquefy, detoxify, or mineralize. – The materials affected may include natural, synthetic or refined materials [such as metals, hydrocarbons and oils, foodstuffs and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cellulose and wood, plastics and polymers, fibres, paper, leather, waste materials or any other material of commercial importance]; and structures or systems [such as buildings, works of art, processing equipment, etc.] as well as hazardous wastes, and includes environmental and occupational health aspects resulting from the activities of the biological agents described above.

Papers on all aspects of cause, mode of action, treatment, protection and prevention, analysis and testing, detoxification, upgrading, commercial implications, biocides and substitutes and related areas are welcome.

However, papers that are strictly related to engineering aspects of biotechnological processes and those that aim at developing or assessing mathematical-based predictive models used in the designing of biotechnological processes are excluded.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.003

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	141

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Environmental Science, Immunology and Microbiology and Materials Science, 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.

• Bacterial decolorization and degradation of azo dyes

  Citation: 928

  Authors: Anjali, Poonam, Leela

• FTIR studies of the changes in wood chemistry following decay by brown-rot and white-rot fungi

  Citation: 900

  Authors: K.K, A.J

• Bioremediation of high molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: a review of the microbial degradation of benzo[a]pyrene

  Citation: 848

  Authors: Albert L, Ravendra

• Biodeterioration of stone: a review

  Citation: 822

  Authors: Th., J.

• Microbial degradation and deterioration of polyethylene – A review

  Citation: 632

  Authors: Juan-Manuel, Amarjeet, Michael R.

• Microbiological deterioration and degradation of synthetic polymeric materials: recent research advances

  Citation: 623

  Authors: Ji-Dong

• Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Characteristics, production, recent developments and applications

  Citation: 594

  Authors: Zulfiqar Ali, Sharjeel, Ibrahim M.

• Biodegradation of polyurethane: a review

  Citation: 583

  Authors: Gary T.

• Mechanism of hexavalent chromium detoxification by microorganisms and bioremediation application potential: A review

  Citation: 551

  Authors: K.H., Ji-Dong

• FTIR-spectroscopy in microbial and material analysis

  Citation: 532

  Authors: Jürgen, Hans-Curt

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