Journal profile · Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical
ChemPhysChem
ISSN 1439-4235 · eISSN 1439-7641 · Wiley-VCH Verlag · GERMANY · Monthly · Founded 2000
ChemPhysChem: CAS Zone 3 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.25; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,550; median 116 days to acceptance (51 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: hard; 464 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
ChemPhysChem is published by Wiley-VCH Verlag 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 Advanced Chemical Physics Studies, Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies and Molecular Junctions and Nanostructures, together about 24.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Aims and Scope Bridging the gap between chemistry and physics creates a unique community that recognizes and celebrates connected science. ChemPhysChem showcases ground-breaking international research in the fields of physical chemistry and chemical physics. The significant contributions from our community have been impressive, having positioned us as one of the leading journals in the field. We provide a home for high-impact interdisciplinary chemistry research worldwide. Our thorough editorial practices help us publish original fundamental research in physical chemistry and chemical physics. We understand the huge pressures the scientific community is facing every day and we want to support you. Chemistry Europe is an association of 16 chemical societies from 15 European countries. Run by chemists, for chemists—we evaluate, publish, disseminate, and amplify the scientific excellence of chemistry researchers from around the globe. Features Peer-reviewed primary and secondary research articles Free color Open-access publishing option Fast publication times Cutting-edge research articles and reviews on all aspects of physical chemistry and chemical physics An advisory board of top international researchers 24 issues per year Online publication on an industry-leading platform is highly optimized for discoverability, mobility, and accessibility. An app for Apple and Android devices enables even more comfortable mobile browsing, also offline, at no extra cost. Engaging social media coverage Contents ChemPhyChem publishes an attractive mixture of: Research Articles Reviews and Concepts Perspectives Fields of Interest Atmospheric chemistry Biophysics Catalysis Chemical physics Clusters and colloids Complex systems Electrochemistry Environmental chemistry Femtochemistry Liquids and fluids Materials science Nanotechnology Photochemistry Physical biochemistry Physical chemistry Single-molecule research Soft matter Solid-state physics Spectroscopy Surface science Masthead 2017 (PDF) Masthead 2016 (PDF) Masthead 2015 (PDF) Masthead 2014 (PDF) Masthead 2013 (PDF) Masthead 2012 (PDF) Masthead 2011 (PDF) Masthead 2010 (PDF) Masthead 2009 (PDF) Masthead 2008 (PDF) How to cite:To make sure that references to this journal are correctly recorded and resolved (for example in CrossRef, PubMed, or ISI Web of Knowledge), please use the following abbreviated title in any citations: "ChemPhysChem" (all one word, no spaces or punctuation).Please note that articles published in iss
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 11%); most named Germany 10, United States 9, Mainland China 7, Spain 5, United Kingdom 4 (66 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Chemical Physics StudiesPhysics and Astronomy9.6%
- Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical StudiesPhysics and Astronomy7.8%
- Molecular Junctions and NanostructuresEngineering6.7%
- Photochemistry and Electron Transfer StudiesChemistry5.9%
- Electrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsChemistry5.6%
- Catalytic Processes in Materials ScienceMaterials Science4.4%
- Advanced NMR Techniques and ApplicationsChemistry4.2%
- Crystallography and molecular interactionsChemistry4.1%
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 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Physical | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of ScienceMEDLINEPubMedINSPECCASCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: ProQuest
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 2.25LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 3.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.54LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.59LetPub ·
- h-index
- 123LetPub ·
- h-index
- 183OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 6,250OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.86OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 27.48%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 398LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,022Publisher website ·
- Articles per year (publisher) 2025
- 400Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 1,068,930Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 13,006 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 363 | 191 | 113 |
| 2025 | 464 | 262 | 1,025 |
| 2024 | 711 | 452 | 3,261 |
| 2023 | 512 | 350 | 2,500 |
| 2022 | 483 | 181 | 3,613 |
| 2021 | 373 | 172 | 4,004 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
116 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 74 days – 153 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 27 days (51 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 149 days
- Sample
- 51 articles with submission and acceptance dates (1,025 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 1 monthLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- HardLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 46%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision 2025
- 31 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance 2025
- 93 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication 2025
- 20 daysPublisher website ·
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 4,550 / EUR 3,800 / GBP 3,070 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Wiley-VCH Verlag
- Country or region
- GERMANY
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 2000
- ISSN
- 1439-4235
- Electronic ISSN
- 1439-7641
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 27, Issue 18 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about ChemPhysChem
What CAS zone is ChemPhysChem in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, ChemPhysChem is in Zone 3 of Chemistry, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Chemistry, Physical / Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of ChemPhysChem?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.25; CiteScore 3.7, h-index 183.
How long does peer review take at ChemPhysChem?
Based on the dates recorded on 51 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 116 days (interquartile range 74–153 days); authors report an average review time of about 1 month; the community-reported acceptance is “Hard”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 46% (2025). 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.
Where are the editorial board members of ChemPhysChem based?
Of the 66 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 11%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (10), United States (9) and Mainland China (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index ChemPhysChem?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, ChemPhysChem is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists Web of Science, MEDLINE, PubMed, INSPEC, CAS and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is ChemPhysChem open access, and what is the APC?
ChemPhysChem is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,550.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-24). Last updated: .