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H-index 13

RSC Sustainability

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Chemistry 602 179 182 12

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 283
Documents by Best Scientists*: 259
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 15
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.754
Impact Factor: 4.9

Top Publications

  • Hydrometallurgical recycling technologies for NMC Li-ion battery cathodes: Current industrial practice and new R&D developments & trends

    Unknown

    (2023)
    131 Citations
  • A guide to lignin valorization in biorefineries: traditional, recent, and forthcoming approaches to convert raw lignocellulose into valuable materials and chemicals

    Unknown

    (2023)
    113 Citations
  • From rocks to bioactive compounds: a journey through the global P(<scp>v</scp>) organophosphorus industry and its sustainability

    (2022)
    30 Citations
  • Status, implications and challenges of European safe and sustainable by design paradigms applicable to nanomaterials and advanced materials

    (2023)
    28 Citations
  • Valorization of lignin for advanced material applications: a review

    (2024)
    26 Citations
  • Tailoring lixiviant properties to optimise selectivity in E-waste recycling

    (2023)
    20 Citations
  • Highly efficient lithium-ion battery cathode material recycling using deep eutectic solvent based nanofluids

    (2023)
    18 Citations
  • One-pot synthesis of carbon dots from neem resin and the selective detection of Fe(<scp>ii</scp>) ions and photocatalytic degradation of toxic dyes

    (2024)
    16 Citations
  • Biomass components toward H<sub>2</sub> and value-added products by sunlight-driven photocatalysis with electronically integrated Au<sup><i>δ</i>−</sup>–TiO<sub>2</sub>: concurrent utilization of electrons and holes

    (2023)
    14 Citations
  • Perspective on catalytic production of olefinic compounds from biomass

    (2023)
    14 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

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Another growing field is medical coding, where professionals become certified to manage patient data accurately. The certified professional coder (CPC) credential offers an alternative career path that values attention to detail and industry knowledge.

Exploring these diverse degree options and careers can help Chemistry students tailor their education toward in-demand roles with strong growth potential.

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