Separation Science and Technology

Aims & Scope

This international journal publishes timely research on preparative separation processes and theoretical contributions to the field of separation science.

We welcome papers on the following topics with applications across environmental sustainability, energy production, water treatment, and biotechnology: • adsorption/absorption • bioseparations • centrifugation • crystallization • distillation • electrically/magnetically driven separations • flocculation • extraction • membrane processes • precipitation • reactive separations The journal is also interested in publishing papers on continuous separations, hybrid processes, and carbon capture.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.443

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	95

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12787

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1713

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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 and Chemistry, 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.

• Separation of CO₂ from Flue Gas: A Review

  Citation: 1369

  Authors: Douglas, Costas

• Separation of Metal Species by Supported Liquid Membranes

  Citation: 500

  Authors: Pier R.

• Purification of Hydrogen by Pressure Swing Adsorption

  Citation: 472

  Authors: S., T. C.

• Recovery of Uranium from Seawater: A Review of Current Status and Future Research Needs

  Citation: 445

  Authors: Jungseung, Costas, Richard T., Yatsandra, Tomonori, Christopher J., Sheng, Erich, Darshan

• Fouling of Reverse Osmosis and Ultrafiltration Membranes: A Critical Review

  Citation: 395

  Authors: M. F. A., S. S., H., S., R., D.

• Methods Employed for Control of Fouling in MF and UF Membranes: A Comprehensive Review

  Citation: 381

  Authors: Nidal, Oluwaseun O., Nick J., Rinat

• A Comparative Study of Adsorbents Prepared from Industrial Wastes for Removal of Dyes

  Citation: 361

  Authors: A. K., V. K., A.

• Ionic Liquids as Extraction Solvents: Where do We Stand?

  Citation: 352

  Authors: Mark L.

• LIQUID/LIQUID EXTRACTION OF METAL IONS IN ROOM TEMPERATURE IONIC LIQUIDS

  Citation: 307

  Authors: Ann E., Richard P., Scott T., Deborah H., Robin D.

• The Truex Process and the Management of Liquid Tru Uwaste

  Citation: 296

  Authors: W. W., E. P.

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