Journal of Aerosol Science

Aims & Scope

Founded in 1970, the Journal of Aerosol Science considers itself the prime vehicle for the publication of original work as well as reviews related to fundamental and applied aerosol research, as well as aerosol instrumentation.

Its content is directed at scientists working in engineering disciplines, as well as physics, chemistry, and environmental sciences.

The editors welcome submissions of papers describing recent experimental, numerical, and theoretical research related to the following topics: 1.

Fundamental Aerosol Science. 2.

Applied Aerosol Science. 3.

Instrumentation & Measurement Methods.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.9
2024	3.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.824

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	129

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6503

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1449

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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, Engineering, Environmental Science 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.

• Formation and growth rates of ultrafine atmospheric particles: a review of observations

  Citation: 1866

  Authors: M., H., T., M., A., V.-M., W., P.H.

• Engines and nanoparticles

  Citation: 1847

  Authors: David B.

• Aerosol classification by electric mobility: apparatus, theory, and applications

  Citation: 1102

  Authors: E.O., K.T.

• Absorption of light by soot particles: determination of the absorption coefficient by means of aethalometers

  Citation: 1005

  Authors: E., H., M., N., B., U.

• Size distribution and sites of origin of droplets expelled from the human respiratory tract during expiratory activities

  Citation: 981

  Authors: L., G.R., Z.D., M., K., S., C.Y.H., Y., D.

• Deposition of particles in the human respiratory tract in the size range 0.005–15 μm

  Citation: 837

  Authors: J., J., G., C.F., W.

• Source apportionment of particulate matter in Europe: A review of methods and results

  Citation: 825

  Authors: M., T.A.J., X., A., R.M., P.K., W., M., S., A.S.H., C., H., P., R., A.I., A., W., R.

• An approximation of the bipolar charge distribution for particles in the submicron size range

  Citation: 767

  Authors: A.

• Characterization of expiration air jets and droplet size distributions immediately at the mouth opening

  Citation: 747

  Authors: C.Y.H., M.P., L., G.R., Z.D., M., K., S., Y., X., D.

• Chemical characterization of particulate emissions from diesel engines: A review

  Citation: 719

  Authors: M.

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