Fermentation

Fermentation is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on fermentation process and technology published monthly online by MDPI.
  • Open Access— free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
  • High Visibility: indexed within Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), PubAg, FSTAInspec, CAPlus / SciFinder, and other databases.
  • Journal Rank: JCR - Q2 (Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology) / CiteScore - Q1 (Plant Science)
  • Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 15.5 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 3.9 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the first half of 2025).
  • Recognition of Reviewers: reviewers who provide timely, thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers entitling them to a discount on the APC of their next publication in any MDPI journal, in appreciation of the work done.
Impact Factor: 3.3 (2024); 5-Year Impact Factor: 3.5 (2024)
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Topic in Biomass, Microorganisms, Sustainability, Water, Fermentation, Energies, Materials, Applied Biosciences
Recovery and Use of Bioactive Materials and Biomass Topic Editors: Xiang Li, Tianfeng Wang, Xianbao Xu
Deadline: 25 November 2025
Topic in Applied Microbiology, Fermentation, Foods, Microbiology Research, Microorganisms
Fermented Food: Health and Benefit Topic Editors: Niel Van Wyk, Alice Vilela
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Topic in Applied Biosciences, Applied Sciences, Fermentation, Marine Drugs, Microorganisms, Phycology
Microalgae: Current Trends in Basic Research and Applications Topic Editors: Nhuan Nghiem, Tae Hyun Kim
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Topic in Applied Biosciences, Applied Microbiology, Fermentation, Marine Drugs, Microorganisms
Microbial Cell Factories for Natural Products Topic Editors: Carlos Barreiro, Ana Ibáñez, José L. Barredo
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Special Issue in Fermentation
Wine and Beer Fermentation, 2nd Edition Guest Editor: Giuseppe Perretti
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Special Issue in Fermentation
Modeling, Optimization, and Control in Fermentation Processes Guest Editor: Gustavo Scaglia
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Special Issue in Fermentation
Biotechnological and Functional/Probiotic Characteristics of Non-Conventional Yeasts in Fermented Beverages Guest Editors: Maurizio Ciani, Laura Canonico, Vanesa Postigo
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Special Issue in Fermentation
Microbial Cell Factories for the Production of Functional Compounds Guest Editor: Nobuhiro Aburai
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Topical Collection in Fermentation
Yeast Biotechnology Collection Editor: Ronnie G. Willaert
Topical Collection in Fermentation
Bioconversion of Lignocellulosic Materials to Value-Added Products Collection Editors: Alexander Rapoport, Pietro Buzzini
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