The Evolution of ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

Abstract

Advisory Board and will lead the engagement of the Board and the research community in expanding the editorial content of the journal beyond our current range of editorials dedicated to journal announcements and descriptions of our scope.With this expanded team, ACS SCE will continue to serve as a forum for our authors and readers working in areas of (i) catalysts for sustainable chemical transformations, (ii) renewable materials, (iii) electrochemistry, photochemistry, and photoelectrochemistry for energy conversion, energy storage, and synthesis of value added chemicals, (iv) benign solvents, (v) biorenewable feedstocks in fuel and chemical manufacturing, (vi) sustainable chemical synthesis, (vii) design of sustainable chemical processes, (viii) industrial ecology and sustainable chemicals management, and (ix) the use of advanced nanomaterials for sustainable chemistry/engineering applications. ACS SCE remains committed to publishing advances at the frontiers of discovery in these areas, but as these research areas are rapidly evolving and advancing, the expectations for manuscripts will also evolve and advance. To help guide authors in understanding these changes, over the course of this year, the journal will publish editorials, authored by our editorial team, describing in more detail our scope and expectations in each of the major areas in which ACS SCE currently publishes research. Look for these editorials in the first issue of the journal each month.

Expectations for Manuscripts with Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Elements in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

“…ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering ( ACS SCE ) publishes work at the frontiers of research in green chemistry, green engineering, and science and technology that make contributions to enhancing sustainability. In editorials this year, − we have outlined the journal’s scope in specific areas, although we recognize that each of these areas is dynamic and broadened continuously. The communities that are served by our journal are expansive, encompassing research in catalysis, energy, water, sensors, healthcare, agriculture, environment, and other areas.…”

Expectations for Perspectives in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

“…ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering ( ACS SCE ) Editors are dedicated in their efforts to provide guidance to prospective contributors on manuscript content and expectations. For example, we have recently published editorials that articulate the expectations for scope and content of the journal in specific topic areas and provide guidance on effective ways to incorporate sustainability metrics in manuscripts. − These editorials provide insights into how the scope and the coverage of topics have evolved as the field of sustainable chemistry and engineering expands and grows in new directions. As an editorial team, we believe that thought leadership is key to the success of our field and the journal.…”

Expectations for Manuscripts on Industrial Ecology in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

“…The disciplines of sustainable chemistry and engineering are rapidly evolving, and consequently, our expectations for manuscripts that will be published in ACS SCE are also evolving. To help guide authors in understanding these changes, we have outlined the journal’s evolving scope in a series of editorials; − this editorial focuses on the scope and expectations for manuscripts reporting advances in industrial ecology and related topical areas.…”