Journal profile · Crystallography
Polyhedron
ISSN 0277-5387 · eISSN 1873-3719 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Biweekly · Founded 1982
Polyhedron: CAS Zone 3 · Chemistry (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.76; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,740; review about 91 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy (Elsevier website: 51%); 485 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Polyhedron is published by Elsevier Ltd 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 Metal complexes synthesis and properties, Magnetism in coordination complexes and Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis, together about 42.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Inorganic Chemistry. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Polyhedron is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering inorganic chemistry in its broadest sense. The journal welcomes papers in the following areas:Coordination chemistryOrganometallic chemistryMain group chemistry (structure, reactivity, and dynamics)Supramolecular chemistryChemistry of extended solidsMetal-organic frameworks (MOFs)Crystal engineeringCompositesRadiochemistry and nuclear chemistryPhotovoltaics and solar energySolid state chemistry including perovskitesCatalysisRare earths and critical/strategic metals and materialsRole of metal ions in biologyMetalloenzymes, metallodrugs, and biomimetic modelsSpectroscopic and computational studies relevant to bonding, structure, and reactivityAdditional notes: Papers on organic synthesis using metal-containing or organometallic catalysts are generally not considered, unless the metal plays a special role.Inclusion of single-crystal X-ray structural data is strongly encouraged. However, papers reporting only the X-ray structure of a single compound will usually not be considered.Routine structural papers appended with medicinal properties will not be considered and returned without review.Polyhedron provides authors with rigorous peer review ensuring articles adhere to a high technical standard, with rapid decisions and a highly visible platform for scientists to share their research.The journal accepts original research articles, reviews, and communications. It does not accept notes or book reviews. Special issues commemorating individuals or current topics are published regularly and the papers in these issues, while submitted upon invitation, undergo the same peer review process as regular submissions.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Crystallography
Editor-in-chief Gautam R. DesirajuPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 4%); most named United States 17, India 9, Italy 6, Mainland China 2, Taiwan, China 2 (53 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Metal complexes synthesis and propertiesMedicine19.2%
- Magnetism in coordination complexesMaterials Science14.4%
- Organometallic Complex Synthesis and CatalysisChemistry8.9%
- Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsChemistry7.6%
- Lanthanide and Transition Metal ComplexesMaterials Science7.2%
- Crystal structures of chemical compoundsChemistry5.1%
- Organometallic Compounds Synthesis and CharacterizationChemistry4%
- Metal-Catalyzed Oxygenation MechanismsChemistry3.7%
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, Inorganic & Nuclear | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Crystallography | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Chemistry Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Chemistry | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Crystallography | 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 | Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Crystallography | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
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
- 2.76LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.38LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.62LetPub ·
- h-index
- 90LetPub ·
- h-index
- 130OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 12,955OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.77OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 11.33%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 401LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 23,304 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 393 | 54 | 196 |
| 2025 | 485 | 59 | 1,105 |
| 2024 | 466 | 132 | 2,421 |
| 2023 | 447 | 97 | 2,969 |
| 2022 | 535 | 103 | 4,469 |
| 2021 | 557 | 87 | 5,386 |
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
91 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 3 months
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 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 51%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 11 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 44 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 91 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 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 3,740 / EUR 3,500 / GBP 2,990 / JPY 463,870 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,760 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX
- Highlights
- Optional
- Not considered
- Routine structural papers appended with medicinal properties; Notes; Book reviews
Article types accepted6
- commissioned reportsReports - are specially commissioned critical reports reviewing research results of topical importance.Length not stated
- editorialGeneralPolyhedron publishes full length papers, commissioned reports and symposia-in-print. All contributions should conform to the Aims and Scope of the journa…Length not stated
- full length papersPolyhedron publishes full length papers, commissioned reports and symposia-in-print.Length not stated
- original researchGeneralPolyhedron publishes full length papers, commissioned reports and symposia-in-print. All contributions should conform to the Aims and Scope of the journa…Length not stated
- original research paperGeneralPolyhedron publishes full length papers, commissioned reports and symposia-in-print. All contributions should conform to the Aims and Scope of the journa…Length not stated
- symposia-in-printSymposia-in-Print - are collections of original research papers brought together to cover timely areas of inorganic and organometallic chemistry.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, does not count as 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. 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 Ltd
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Biweekly
- Founded
- 1982
- ISSN
- 0277-5387
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-3719
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Polyhedron
What CAS zone is Polyhedron in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Polyhedron is in Zone 3 of Chemistry, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear / Crystallography. 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 Polyhedron?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.76; CiteScore 5, h-index 130.
How long does peer review take at Polyhedron?
The publisher reports about 91 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy (Elsevier website: 51%)”. 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 Polyhedron?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX; 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 Polyhedron based?
Of the 53 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 4%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (17), India (9) and Italy (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Polyhedron?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Polyhedron is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Polyhedron open access, and what is the APC?
Polyhedron is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,740.
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 2026-08-24). Last updated: .