Journal profile · Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Coordination Chemistry Reviews
ISSN 0010-8545 · eISSN 1873-3840 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Monthly · Founded 1966
Coordination Chemistry Reviews: CAS Zone 1 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 25.69; hybrid open access; APC about USD 5,740; review about 63 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 953 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Coordination Chemistry Reviews is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Chemistry in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications, Metal complexes synthesis and properties and Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis, together about 24.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal offers rapid publication of review articles on topics of current interest and importance in coordination chemistry. The term coordination chemistry is interpreted broadly, and includes aspects of organometallic, supramolecular, theoretical, and bioinorganic chemistry. The journal also publishes review articles on catalysis, materials chemistry and metal-organic frameworks which focus on the coordination chemistry aspects of these topics. In general, the reviews survey developments in a particular area during the last few years, or discuss the results obtained with a particular technique. We welcome reviews both from established researchers and excellent younger chemists.Special issues are published from time to time on topics of current interest and importance. These special issues may also focus on contributions from a specific country or area of the world, or contain the proceedings of invited lectures to major international conferences. Full book length articles also appear occasionally. The journal also incorporates special volumes containing annual reviews of main group chemistry, on transition metal group chemistry, and on organometallic chemistry. Excellent reviews are essential educational tools for those working in the area of coordination chemistry. Coordination Chemistry Reviews will continue to act as a focal point for informative critical surveys of inorganic and physical inorganic chemistry.Authors are requested to submit a cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief (please see details in the Guide for Authors).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Editor-in-chief Philip GalePublisher website
Editorial board by country: 13 in mainland China (about 23%); most named Mainland China 13, United States 10, South Korea 7, United Kingdom 5, Australia 5 (56 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsChemistry9.5%
- Metal complexes synthesis and propertiesMedicine7.8%
- Organometallic Complex Synthesis and CatalysisChemistry7.3%
- Magnetism in coordination complexesMaterials Science6.8%
- Lanthanide and Transition Metal ComplexesMaterials Science5%
- Molecular Sensors and Ion DetectionChemistry4.5%
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy4.3%
- Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine ChemistryMaterials Science4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Chemistry Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: yes
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Chemistry Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: yes
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
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
- 25.69LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 25.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 39.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 39.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 4.45LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 3.55LetPub ·
- h-index
- 254LetPub ·
- h-index
- 381OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7,774OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 20.9OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 13.73%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 870LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 11,018 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 885 | 266 | 2,454 |
| 2025 | 953 | 183 | 18,479 |
| 2024 | 604 | 108 | 30,106 |
| 2023 | 470 | 78 | 32,052 |
| 2022 | 482 | 111 | 41,326 |
| 2021 | 479 | 93 | 50,169 |
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
63 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 4–8 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)
- 4–8 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 74%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 30 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 63 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 11 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher 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 5,740 / EUR 5,370 / GBP 4,600 / JPY 711,930 | — | — |
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.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers4, by deadline
- ISMEC2026: coordination chemistry, speciation and equilibria of metal complexes in solutionDeadline
- Progress in Aggregate ScienceDeadline
- Coordination chemistry for catalysis - a special issue in honor of Professor Matthias BellerDeadline
- Supramolecular Coordination and Molecular Logic: From Fundamental Sensing to Adaptive DevicesDeadline
What to prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted5
- book reviewReviews (invited and unsolicited) Plenary contributions from selected international conferences Letters to the Editor Book ReviewsLength not stated
- book reviewsBook ReviewsLength not stated
- letters to the editorReviews (invited and unsolicited) Plenary contributions from selected international conferences Letters to the Editor Book ReviewsLength not stated
- reviewReviews (invited and unsolicited) Plenary contributions from selected international conferences Letters to the Editor Book ReviewsLength not stated
- reviews (invited and unsolicited)Reviews (invited and unsolicited)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
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 allowed 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
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1966
- ISSN
- 0010-8545
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-3840
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Coordination Chemistry Reviews
What CAS zone is Coordination Chemistry Reviews in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Coordination Chemistry Reviews is in Zone 1 of Chemistry, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Chemistry. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Coordination Chemistry Reviews?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 25.69; CiteScore 39.9, h-index 381.
How long does peer review take at Coordination Chemistry Reviews?
The publisher reports about 63 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 4–8 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 Coordination Chemistry Reviews?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional; 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 Coordination Chemistry Reviews based?
Of the 56 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 13 (about 23%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (13), United States (10) and South Korea (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Coordination Chemistry Reviews?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Coordination Chemistry Reviews is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Coordination Chemistry Reviews open access, and what is the APC?
Coordination Chemistry Reviews is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 5,740.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .