Environmental Science and Technology publishes research on environmental remediation, pollution control, and the development of sustainable technologies. Articles focus on the characterization and degradation of persistent pollutants like PFAS and microplastics, the atmospheric processing and source apportionment of volatile organic compounds, and the microbial ecology of various environments including aquaculture ponds and hospital surfaces. The journal also covers advancements in water treatment membranes, the impact of urbanization on air pollution and health, and the optimization of materials for environmental applications.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Chemistry (miscellaneous)Q1
Environmental ChemistryQ1
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Engineering, EnvironmentalEnvironmental Sciences
Scopus Categories
Medicine (miscellaneous)Chemistry (miscellaneous)Environmental Chemistry
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Toxic Organic Pollutants ImpactAtmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAir Quality and Health ImpactsHistory and advancements in chemistryChemistry and Chemical EngineeringWater Quality Monitoring and AnalysisHeavy metals in environmentPharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental ImpactsMercury impact and mitigation studiesWater Treatment and Disinfection