Journal of Membrane Science

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Membrane Science provides a focal point for academic and industrial chemists, chemical engineers, materials scientists, and membranologists working on membrane systems.

The journal publishes original research and reviews on membrane transport, membrane formation / structure, fouling, module / process design, and processes / applications.

Primary emphasis is on structure, function, and performance of non-biological membranes; papers bridging the gap with biological membranes are also appropriate.

The Journal of Membrane Science publishes Full Text Papers, State-of-the-Art Reviews, Letters to the Editor, and Perspectives.

Reviews: should not only summarize the key research contributions in a field, they should also provide critical evaluation of the scientific literature.

Review papers are intended to provide archival guidance and direction for the broad membrane community and are thus held to the highest standard for publication.

Perspective articles: should provide a focused discussion of an important area of membrane science and technology, emphasizing recent developments, future challenges, and/or new opportunities.

Perspective articles will be by invitation only, and they will be reviewed by at least one Editor of the Journal and one member of our Advisory or Editorial Board.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	9
2024	8.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.935

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	306

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1536

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	26347

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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 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.

• The upper bound revisited

  Citation: 5335

  Authors: Lloyd M.

• Correlation of separation factor versus permeability for polymeric membranes

  Citation: 3059

  Authors: Lloyd M.

• The solution-diffusion model: a review

  Citation: 2873

  Authors: J.G., R.W.

• On the development of proton conducting polymer membranes for hydrogen and methanol fuel cells

  Citation: 2635

  Authors: K.D.

• Forward osmosis: Principles, applications, and recent developments

  Citation: 2202

  Authors: T, A, M

• Progress in the production and modification of PVDF membranes

  Citation: 1994

  Authors: Fu, N. Awanis, Yutie, M.R. Moghareh, K.

• Fouling in membrane bioreactors used in wastewater treatment

  Citation: 1912

  Authors: Pierre, Vicki, Tony A.G.

• A review of reverse osmosis membrane materials for desalination—Development to date and future potential

  Citation: 1885

  Authors: Kah Peng, Tom C., Davide

• Membrane distillation

  Citation: 1724

  Authors: Kevin W., Douglas R.

• Anion exchange membranes for alkaline fuel cells: A review

  Citation: 1553

  Authors: Géraldine, Matthias, Kitty

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