ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
Title	ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
Editor	David T. Allen
Discipline	Green chemistry, Chemical engineering, Sustainability
Publisher	American Chemical Society
Country	United States
History	2013–present
Frequency	Weekly
Openaccess	Hybrid
Impact	5.660
Impact-year	2022
ISSN	2168-0485
EISSN	2168-0485
Website	https://pubs.acs.org/journal/ascecg
CODEN	ASCECG

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Chemical Society. It focuses on research at the intersection of chemical engineering, green chemistry, and sustainability science. The journal publishes work on the development of alternative sustainable energy, life-cycle assessment, green manufacturing, and the design of safer chemicals and materials.

Overview

The journal serves as a premier forum for cutting-edge research that advances the principles of sustainable development within the chemical enterprise. It bridges fundamental molecular science with applied process engineering, addressing global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and environmental pollution. Published weekly, it features articles, letters, reviews, and perspectives that emphasize innovation in renewable resources, waste valorization, and circular economy models. Its content is integral to fields like industrial ecology and green technology.

History and Publication Details

The journal was launched in 2013 by the American Chemical Society in response to the growing need for a dedicated publication venue for sustainability-focused chemical research. The inaugural editor-in-chief was David T. Allen of the University of Texas at Austin, a noted expert in air quality and green engineering. It began as a monthly publication but transitioned to a weekly frequency due to rapid growth in submissions and readership. The journal is part of the ACS Publications portfolio, which includes other prominent titles like Environmental Science & Technology and Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research.

Scope and Aims

The scope encompasses the design, development, and implementation of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances. Key research areas include catalysis with abundant elements, biomass conversion, carbon capture, water treatment, and the sustainable design of nanomaterials and polymers. A core aim is to publish work that demonstrates a clear advancement in environmental performance, often quantified through tools like techno-economic analysis and the aforementioned life-cycle assessment. The journal explicitly encourages interdisciplinary work connecting chemistry with fields like public policy and systems analysis.

Abstracting and Indexing

The journal is abstracted and indexed in major scientific databases, including the Science Citation Index Expanded, Scopus, and Chemical Abstracts Service. It is also covered by PubMed for relevant environmental health content. Its inclusion in these services ensures wide dissemination of its research to the global scientific community, including institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Max Planck Society. The Journal Citation Reports assigns it an Impact Factor, which is monitored alongside metrics like the CiteScore from Elsevier.

Editorial Board and Governance

The editor-in-chief is supported by a diverse international editorial board comprising leading researchers from academia, national laboratories, and industry. Board members have affiliations with organizations such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, ETH Zurich, and Dow Chemical Company. The board oversees the rigorous peer review process, ensuring adherence to the high standards of the American Chemical Society. Governance and ethical publishing standards follow guidelines set by committees like the Committee on Publication Ethics.

Impact and Recognition

The journal has quickly gained a strong reputation within the scientific community, with its Impact Factor consistently ranking it among top journals in the Green & Sustainable Science & Technology category. Research published in the journal is frequently cited in influential reports by bodies like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the United Nations Environment Programme. It has also been recognized through various awards, including the ACS Award for Affordable Green Chemistry, often highlighting work first disseminated in its pages.

Related Publications

Within the ACS Publications family, it is closely related to Environmental Science & Technology, ACS Catalysis, and Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. It complements broader sustainability journals like Green Chemistry from the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Journal of Cleaner Production from Elsevier. Its focus distinguishes it from more fundamental chemistry journals such as the Journal of the American Chemical Society, while sharing the overarching mission of the American Chemical Society to advance the chemical sciences for societal benefit.

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