Journal profile · Materials Science-Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Chemical Physics Impact
ISSN 2667-0224 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Chemical Physics Impact: CAS Zone 3 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 5.3 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,670; review about 64 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 183 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Chemical Physics Impact is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nonlinear Optical Materials Research, Synthesis and biological activity and Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, together about 24.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Chemical physics research with applications and impactChemical Physics Impact is a new gold open access journal which publishes peer-reviewed papers on how chemical physics impacts areas such as new materials, catalysis, drug discovery, energy production and storage, and climate change.Original papers describing how chemical physics impacts other scientific fields including astrophysics, soft matter, geology, environmental and atmospheric science, biology and medicine are also a major feature. New experimental techniques and their development based on chemical physics is also a focus area of the journal.The field of chemical physics involves fundamental research on atoms, molecules, condensed phases, nanomaterials, interfaces and biosystems. Experimental findings are interpreted by theory and computational or theoretical results are linked to experiment.We particularly welcome papers in the following areas:New Materials, Energy and Catalysis • Energy Conversion and Storage – Heterogeneous catalysis (Bio, Photo and Electro), Photo-electrochemistry, Electrochemistry, Water Splitting, Artificial Photosynthesis, Photovoltaics, Solar energy cells, Solar fuels, Conversion of light fuel cells, Non-Carbon-based fuels (e.g. ammonia, hydrogen, etc.) Carbon capture, Novel materials for batteries, Energy storage, capacitors. • Chemical, Catalytic Activity and Properties of materials at the interface – Studies of chemical transformations at solid surfaces, observations and predictions of novel material and surface properties. • Spectroscopy and Dynamics of Nano, Hybrid, and Low-Dimensional Materials – Synthesis, Assembly, Characterization, Theory, Simulation of materials, steady-state, and time-resolved spectroscopy of nano- and 2D materials, plasmonic and photonic materials.Biomaterials, Biophysics, Soft Matter and Liquids • Biomaterials – Experimental, Theoretical and Computational research in biomaterials. • Biophysical and Biochemical Systems and Processes- Experimental, Theoretical and Computational research in biomolecules (nucleic acids, proteins, membranes, enzyme catalysis). • Chemical and Biological Sensing. • Soft Matter, Fluid Interfaces, Colloids, Polymers, and Glassy Materials. • Liquids- Chemical and Dynamical Processes in Solution, properties of liquids, ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, and fluid interfaces, and solid-liquid interfaces, bulk studies of electrolytes); and spectroscopy, charge, and energy transfer of molecules in solution.Molecules, Clusters and Aerosols • Structure, Spectroscopy, and Reactivity of Molecules and Clusters. • Aerosols, Atmospheric and Environmental Chemistry, Astrochemistry, Geochemistry. • Combustion and Plasma Chemistry.Theory and Computations for Chemical Physics • Quantum Chemistry and Density Functional Theory Computations with novel applications. • Applications of Machine Learning. • New Algorithms and Software.Chemical Physics Impact aspires to be the leading journal in the applications and impact of chemical physics. The journal gives authors a platform to showcase their best research in a flexible new journal that supports a variety of peer-reviewed article types: micro-articles, full length research papers, reports, software, reviews, invited perspectives and special issues.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science-Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Editor-in-chief David ClaryPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 8 in mainland China (about 15%); most named India 15, United States 9, Mainland China 8, United Kingdom 3, Australia 3 (55 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nonlinear Optical Materials ResearchMaterials Science8.5%
- Synthesis and biological activityChemistry8%
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy7.9%
- Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsEngineering6%
- Computational Drug Discovery MethodsComputer Science5.3%
- TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsEnergy5.1%
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMaterials Science4.6%
- Copper-based nanomaterials and applicationsMaterials Science4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2026
- 5.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.72LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.14LetPub ·
- h-index
- 43OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 430OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 8.03OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 1.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 171LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,164 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 180 | 180 | 139 |
| 2025 | 183 | 183 | 1,202 |
| 2024 | 358 | 358 | 4,452 |
| 2023 | 290 | 290 | 4,420 |
| 2022 | 95 | 95 | 1,794 |
| 2021 | 49 | 49 | 681 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
64 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 11 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 11 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 24 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 64 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 11 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,670 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,520 / EUR 1,420 / GBP 1,220 / JPY 188,530 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,000 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,050 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted7
- full length research paperssupports a variety of peer-reviewed article types: micro-articles, full length research papers, reports, software, reviews, invited perspectives and special iss…Length not stated
- invited perspectivessupports a variety of peer-reviewed article types: micro-articles, full length research papers, reports, software, reviews, invited perspectives and special iss…Length not stated
- micro-articlessupports a variety of peer-reviewed article types: micro-articles, full length research papers, reports, software, reviews, invited perspectives and special iss…Length not stated
- reportssupports a variety of peer-reviewed article types: micro-articles, full length research papers, reports, software, reviews, invited perspectives and special iss…Length not stated
- reviewssupports a variety of peer-reviewed article types: micro-articles, full length research papers, reports, software, reviews, invited perspectives and special iss…Length not stated
- softwaresupports a variety of peer-reviewed article types: micro-articles, full length research papers, reports, software, reviews, invited perspectives and special iss…Length not stated
- special issuessupports a variety of peer-reviewed article types: micro-articles, full length research papers, reports, software, reviews, invited perspectives and special iss…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Gold open access Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of one reviewer for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Rea…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2667-0224
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Chemical Physics Impact
What CAS zone is Chemical Physics Impact in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Chemical Physics Impact is in Zone 3 of Chemistry, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Chemistry, Physical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Chemical Physics Impact?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 5.3 (2026); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 8, h-index 43.
How long does peer review take at Chemical Physics Impact?
The publisher reports about 64 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 11 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Chemical Physics Impact?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Highlights: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Chemical Physics Impact based?
Of the 55 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 8 (about 15%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (15), United States (9) and Mainland China (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Chemical Physics Impact?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Chemical Physics Impact is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Chemical Physics Impact open access, and what is the APC?
Chemical Physics Impact is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,670.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .