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Catalysts for sustainability: environmental remediation and clean energy
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Impact factor
21.1
Acceptance
~30-35%
First decision
~100-140 days median
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What Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy editors screen for
The signals Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy rewards before the first reviewer
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Novel catalyst with superior environmental or energy performance
Present catalyst showing exceptional performance. Superior activity? Better selectivity? Improved durability? Quantify performance: turnover frequency, conversion rates, efficiency. Show clear performance advantage over existing catalysts.
Complete catalyst characterization revealing active site and mechanism
Thoroughly characterize catalyst structure: XPS for surface chemistry, microscopy for morphology, spectroscopy for active site identification. Explain mechanism: how does structure generate catalytic activity?
Catalytic performance under realistic environmental or energy conditions
Test catalysts in realistic contexts: actual wastewater for environmental catalysts, relevant substrates for energy catalysts. Lab-scale testing in idealized conditions insufficient. Real conditions prove practical value.
Common Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy rejection patterns
Named failure modes the scan looks for
These are patterns Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy editors flag in initial triage. The free preview surfaces when your manuscript shows them.
Catalyst characterization without demonstrating catalytic performance
Novel catalyst synthesis or comprehensive characterization alone insufficient. ACB expects functional demonstration. Show catalytic activity with quantified metrics. Why is this catalyst useful?
Catalytic testing only in idealized lab conditions
Real environmental/energy applications involve complex matrices: wastewater contains multiple contaminants, reactors have different conditions. Test in realistic conditions showing practical applicability.
Performance claims without comparison to state-of-the-art catalysts
Marginal improvements over known catalysts are weak. Show significant performance advantages (higher activity, better selectivity, improved stability). Compare directly with best existing catalysts.
Common questions about Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy submissions
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