Particuology

Aims & Scope

The word ‘particuology’ was coined to parallel the discipline for the science and technology of particles.

Particuology is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes frontier research articles and critical reviews on the discovery, formulation and engineering of particulate materials, processes and systems.

It especially welcomes contributions utilising advanced theoretical, modelling and measurement methods to enable the discovery and creation of new particulate materials, and the manufacturing of functional particulate-based products, such as sensors.

Papers are handled by Thematic Editors who oversee contributions from specific subject fields.

These fields are classified into: Particle Synthesis and Modification; Particle Characterization and Measurement; Granular Systems and Bulk Solids Technology; Fluidization and Particle-Fluid Systems; Aerosols; and Applications of Particle Technology.

Key topics concerning the creation and processing of particulates include: -Modelling and simulation of particle formation, collective behaviour of particles and systems for particle production over a broad spectrum of length scales -Mining of experimental data for particle synthesis and surface properties to facilitate the creation of new materials and processes -Particle design and preparation including controlled response and sensing functionalities in formation, delivery systems and biological systems, etc. -Experimental and computational methods for visualization and analysis of particulate system.

These topics are broadly relevant to the production of materials, pharmaceuticals and food, and to the conversion of energy resources to fuels and protection of the environment.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.3
2024	4.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.823

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	85

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6515

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2411

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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, Materials Science and Physics and Astronomy, 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.

• Review of nanofluids for heat transfer applications

  Citation: 708

  Authors: Dongsheng, Guiping, Saeid, Kai

• PM 2.5 in China: Measurements, sources, visibility and health effects, and mitigation

  Citation: 697

  Authors: David Y.H., Sheng-Chieh, Zhili

• Magnetic nanoparticles for environmental and biomedical applications: A review

  Citation: 615

  Authors: Leena, Hassan G., Doaa, Jesse

• Influence of rolling friction on single spout fluidized bed simulation

  Citation: 465

  Authors: Christoph, Christoph, Niels G., Johannes A.M., Stefan

• Effect of particle shape and size on flow properties of lactose powders

  Citation: 321

  Authors: Xiaowei, Deborah, Lisa, Brian, Ulf, Tim

• Effect of nanoparticle concentration on zeta-potential measurement results and reproducibility

  Citation: 319

  Authors: Ratna, Philipp, Paul

• Antimicrobial activity of metal-substituted cobalt ferrite nanoparticles synthesized by sol–gel technique

  Citation: 282

  Authors: A.H., Ahmed I., M.I.A. Abdel, Gharieb S., Sh., E., M.M.

• Progress in nanoparticles characterization: Sizing and zeta potential measurement

  Citation: 275

  Authors: Renliang

• Evolution of planetary boundary layer under different weather conditions, and its impact on aerosol concentrations

  Citation: 260

  Authors: Jiannong, Yang, Qiang, Xuexi, Junji, Suqin, Junwang, Pengfei, Delong

• Light scattering: A review of particle characterization applications

  Citation: 255

  Authors: Renliang

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