Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics
A section of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067).
Section Information
In this International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) section, new and original research that has broad readership from all aspects of physical chemistry and chemical physics is published. For publication in IJMS, research must provide significant new innovation and insight in the physical chemistry and chemical physics fields with a focus on molecular research. The submitted articles will be judged by the Editors and peer-reviewers. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Intermolecular forces that act upon the physical properties of materials
- Reaction kinetics on the rate of a reaction
- The identity of ions and the electrical conductivity of materials
- Surface science and the electrochemistry of cell membranes
- Probing the structure and dynamics of ions, free radicals, polymers, clusters, and molecules
- Chemical structures and reactions at the quantum mechanical level
- The structure and reactivity of gas-phase ions and radicals
- Energy/charge transfer dynamics in organic/inorganic materials
- Physical processes in nanomaterials
Keywords
heterogeneous structures, alignment and surface phenomena, quantum theory, mathematical physics, statistical and classical mechanics, molecular structure, chemical kinetics, laser physics, dynamics, kinetics, photochemistry, spectroscopy, exciton dynamics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, catalysis, surface science, quantum mechanics, theoretical developments, fundamental aspects of catalysis, solar energy conversion, polymer dynamics etc.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Molecular Applications of Technologies and Techniques for the Extraction of Simple Molecules and Compounds (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- New Advances of Free-Radical Reactions in Organic Chemistry (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Life’s Thermodynamics: Cells and Evolution (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- FTIR Miscrospectroscopy: Opportunities and Challenges (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Thermodynamic and Spectral Studies of Complexes (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Quantum Chemical Intelligence: New Horizons of Molecular Structure and Reactivity (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Advanced Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage: Molecular Design, Functional Properties, and Applications (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Innovations in Analytical Chemistry for Environmental and Food Safety: Methodologies and Molecular Insights (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms and Performances of Photocatalysis (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Recent Advances in Organic Chemistry: Molecule Synthesis and Reactions (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Molecular Advances on Solubility and Diffusivity in Water-Based Systems and in Biological Media (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Advances in Electrochemical Detection Research: A Molecular Insight (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Molecular Structure and Characterization of Optical Materials (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Recent Molecular Research on Photocatalytic Applications (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Coordination Architectures for Next-Generation Chemical Sensors: Metal Complexes, Coordination Polymers and MOFs (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances in Ferrocene-Based Molecular Research: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Current Trends in Organometallic Chemistry and Its Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- State-of-the-Art Electrochemical Reaction Technologies (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- AIEgens in Action: Design, Mechanisms, and Emerging Applications (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Coordination Chemistry: From Fundamental Principles to Multifunctional Applications (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Molecular and Electrochemical Mechanisms of Metal Corrosion (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Feature Papers in ‘Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics’: Fifth Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Transition Metal Complexes: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Heterogeneous Catalysis Towards a Sustainable Future: Energy Conversion and Green Synthesis (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Advanced Oxidation Processes and Biodegradation for Emerging Contaminants Treatment: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Quantum Chemical Approaches for Investigating Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- 25th Anniversary of IJMS: Advances in Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- A Molecular Dynamics Bridge Between Small and Large Scales (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Electron or Ion Transport in Electrochemistry (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Chemical Bonds and Molecular Shapes (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Recent Progress on Optical Molecular Sensors (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Formation of Chiral Supramolecular Assemblies (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Latest Molecular Research on Solid Electrolytes (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Adsorption Materials Design and Mechanism of Molecular Interface Interaction (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Electrochemical Detection: A Molecular-Level Perspective (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Recent Research Progress in Metal Complexes (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advances in Multicomponent Reactions (MCR) in Organic Synthesis (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Molecular-Scale Design, Synthesis, and Applications of (Photo)Electrochemical Materials for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Solutions (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Recent Progress in Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Polyoxometalates and Their Nanocrystals (Deadline: 20 November 2026)
- The Emerging Role of Quantum Sciences and Radiation Biology in Biomedical Applications, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Structural Studies of Phosphorus Compounds Today (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Emerging Trends of Quantum Mechanics, Computational Chemistry, and Spectroscopy in Physical Chemistry (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Biomass as Feedstock for the Production of High Value-Added Chemicals by Heterogeneous Catalysis (Deadline: 25 December 2026)
- Advances in the Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Metal Complexes with Multifaceted Biological Activities (Deadline: 25 December 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
