Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology

Aims & Scope

Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (JCTB) is an international, inter-disciplinary peer-reviewed journal concerned with the application of scientific discoveries and advancements in chemical and biological technology that aim towards economically and environmentally sustainable industrial processes.

JCTB publishes research papers, reviews, mini-reviews, perspectives and spotlights in both electronic and printed formats.

Online procedures provide efficient submission and peer-review.

EarlyView provides online publication in advance of the print edition.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.587

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	142

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9895

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2995

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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 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Energy and Environmental 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.

• Ionic Liquids for Clean Technology

  Citation: 1755

  Authors: Kenneth R.

• Photocatalytic degradation for environmental applications – a review

  Citation: 1153

  Authors: Dhananjay S, Vishwas G, Anthony A C M

• Biosorption: critical review of scientific rationale, environmental importance and significance for pollution treatment

  Citation: 1013

  Authors: Geoffrey Michael

• Plant‐mediated synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles and their applications

  Citation: 838

  Authors: Vineet, Sudesh Kumar

• Advanced oxidation processes for water treatment: advances and trends for R&D

  Citation: 811

  Authors: Christos, Agnieszka, Sixto, Simon A, Ioannis, Dionissios

• Increased tolerance and conversion of inhibitors in lignocellulosic hydrolysates by <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i>

  Citation: 809

  Authors: João RM, Tobias, Anneli, Bärbel, Gunnar, Marie F

• Lactic acid: recent advances in products, processes and technologies — a review

  Citation: 806

  Authors: Rathin, Michael

• Review: Treatment and reuse of wastewater from the textile wet‐processing industry: Review of emerging technologies

  Citation: 795

  Authors: Philippe C., Roberto, Willy

• Use of ionic liquids as ‘green’ solvents for extractions

  Citation: 794

  Authors: Hua, Shuqian, Peisheng

• Polyhydroxyalkanoates: biodegradable polymers with a range of applications

  Citation: 714

  Authors: S., T., I.

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