International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization

Aims & Scope

International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization publishes original research papers, short communications, review articles, book reviews, and symposium announcements covering all aspects of coal preparation.

The journal is significant reading for all individuals involved with coal preparation, including those in operations, engineering, management, education, and scientific research.

Topics include: coal properties and coal petrography; coal quality and characterization; surface chemistry of coal and minerals; crushing, grinding and liberation; coal screening and classification; dense medium and density separations; froth flotation and oil agglomeration; process control and optimization; flocculation and thickening; dewatering and thermal drying; briquetting and pelletizing; coal handling and storage; coal utilization and blending; waste disposal and pollution; utility waste product utilization; and carbon based material.

Additional subjects covered by the journal include properties of coal/water and coal/oil slurries as well as the processing of oil shales and tarsands by physical and physiochemical methods.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.456

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	38

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12496

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1188

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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 Chemical Engineering, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Energy and Engineering, 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.

• A Review of the Occurrence and Promising Recovery Methods of Rare Earth Elements from Coal and Coal By-Products

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Wencai, Mohammad, Abhijit, Yonggai, John, Rick

• Development of Air Dense Medium Fluidized Bed Technology For Dry Beneficiation of Coal – A Review

  Citation: 115

  Authors: A. K., S. K., A.

• Estimation of Gas Adsorption Capacity in Coal: A Review and an Analytical Study

  Citation: 102

  Authors: M. S. A., P. G., S. K., D., P.

• Moisture-Induced Swelling of Coal

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Robyn, Stuart, Richard

• Synergistic Effect of Surfactants and a Collector on the Flotation of a Low-Rank Coal

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Jinzhou, Xiuxiang, Huan, Xing, Ning, Bo

• Performance Optimization of the FGX Dry Separator for Cleaning High-Sulfur Coal

  Citation: 76

  Authors: B., H., F., M. K., J.

• Thermogravimetric Dynamics and FTIR Analysis on Oxidation Properties of Low-Rank Coal at Low and Moderate Temperatures

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Weiqing, Shuguang, Kai, Lanyun, Yongliang, Zhengyan, Hao, Yunhang, Menglu

• Improving Oxidized Coal Flotation Using Biodiesel as a Collector

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Wencheng, Jianguo, Chuan

• Stability Study of an Air Dense Medium Fluidized Bed Separator for Beneficiation of High-Ash Indian Coal

  Citation: 66

  Authors: A. K., Alok, S. K., A.

• Influence of Particle-Size Distribution and Temperature on Rheological Behavior of Coal Slurry

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Mani Kanwar, Dwarikanath, Satish, Deepak

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