Journal profile
Chemistry of Inorganic Materials
ISSN 2949-7469 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Chemistry of Inorganic Materials: fully open access; APC about USD 670; review about 78 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 52 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Chemistry of Inorganic Materials is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells and Perovskite Materials and Applications, together about 29.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Materials Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Chemistry of Inorganic Materials is a gold open access journal which publishes reviews, articles and communications covering all aspects of inorganic materials including coordination, organometallic and solid-state chemistries. Particular emphasis is placed on structural chemistry and structure- property relationships, on applications of inorganic materials and on interdisciplinary research. Topics that feature prominently in Chemistry of Inorganic Materials include:Coordination polymers and networksMetal-organic frameworks (MOFs)Host-guest assembliesHierarchical assembliesCatalysisNanocrystalsNanoscale materialsLiquid crystalsIonic liquidsMagnetic behaviours of inorganic materialsSemiconducting materials
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Mohammad NazeeruddinPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 5 in mainland China (about 17%); most named Mainland China 5, Spain 5, Germany 4, United Kingdom 2, Japan 2 (30 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy11%
- TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsEnergy9.3%
- Perovskite Materials and ApplicationsEngineering8.9%
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMaterials Science7.1%
- Organic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsEngineering5%
- Supercapacitor Materials and FabricationMaterials Science4.6%
- 2D Materials and ApplicationsMaterials Science4.6%
- Magnetic Properties and Synthesis of FerritesMaterials Science4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
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
- h-index
- 16OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 31OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.36OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 165 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 29 | 357 |
| 2025 | 52 | 52 | 358 |
| 2024 | 52 | 52 | 171 |
| 2023 | 32 | 32 | 15 |
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
78 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 12 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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 57 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 78 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 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 670 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,280 / EUR 1,200 / GBP 1,020 / JPY 158,760 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,250 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 670 / USD 1,340 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, 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
Single corresponding author required Model summary
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 ·- Publication ethics
Follow Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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
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 two reviewers 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.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing permitted; not prior publication Model summary
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.
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
- 2949-7469
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Chemistry of Inorganic Materials
How long does peer review take at Chemistry of Inorganic Materials?
The publisher reports about 78 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 12 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 Chemistry of Inorganic Materials?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Cover letter: Required. 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 Chemistry of Inorganic Materials based?
Of the 30 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 5 (about 17%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (5), Spain (5) and Germany (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Chemistry of Inorganic Materials?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Chemistry of Inorganic Materials is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Chemistry of Inorganic Materials open access, and what is the APC?
Chemistry of Inorganic Materials is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 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: .