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Best Chemistry Journals for Physical Chemistry

The ranking presented on this page showcases the leading scientific journals in the field of Physical Chemistry. This carefully curated list has been developed by Research.com, a renowned authority in science research across major disciplines, including Physical Chemistry. Since 2014, Research.com has provided trusted data and insightful analysis on scientific contributions worldwide.

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Documents
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1 Rank Journal of Chemical Physics Best Scientists 2326 4404 D-Index 77
2 Rank Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters Best Scientists 3584 4972 D-Index 86
3 Rank Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation Best Scientists 841 1883 D-Index 69
4 Rank Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects Best Scientists 2515 3668 D-Index 71
5 Rank Journal of Physical Chemistry C Best Scientists 5229 7144 D-Index 63
6 Rank Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics Best Scientists 4041 5858 D-Index 63
7 Rank Materials Chemistry and Physics Best Scientists 1809 2066 D-Index 64
8 Rank Journal of Physical Chemistry B Best Scientists 1884 2621 D-Index 48
9 Rank Journal of Physical Chemistry A Best Scientists 1385 2387 D-Index 44
10 Rank Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Computational Molecular Science Best Scientists 145 140 D-Index 40
11 Rank Current Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science Best Scientists 183 187 D-Index 40
12 Rank Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids Best Scientists 664 717 D-Index 45
13 Rank Acta Physico - Chimica Sinica Best Scientists 562 546 D-Index 41
14 Rank ChemPhysChem

ChemPhysChem

1439-4235
Best Scientists 921 1133 D-Index 32
15 Rank Chemical Physics Letters Best Scientists 827 980 D-Index 39
16 Rank Faraday Discussions Best Scientists 789 713 D-Index 30
17 Rank Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics Best Scientists 497 611 D-Index 27
18 Rank Radiation Physics and Chemistry Best Scientists 248 634 D-Index 48
19 Rank Annual Review of Physical Chemistry Best Scientists 75 63 D-Index 29
20 Rank Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Bioenergetics Best Scientists 374 613 D-Index 29
21 Rank Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie Best Scientists 139 274 D-Index 24
22 Rank Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications Best Scientists 1756 1939 D-Index 52
23 Rank Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing Best Scientists 714 969 D-Index 40
24 Rank Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Biomembranes Best Scientists 325 344 D-Index 34
25 Rank Molecular Physics

Molecular Physics

0026-8976
Best Scientists 344 462 D-Index 22
26 Rank Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics Best Scientists 351 361 D-Index 31
27 Rank Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry Best Scientists 114 155 D-Index 19
28 Rank Chemical Physics

Chemical Physics

0301-0104
Best Scientists 273 293 D-Index 24
29 Rank Biophysical Chemistry Best Scientists 138 145 D-Index 19
30 Rank Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - General Subjects Best Scientists 333 299 D-Index 27
31 Rank International Journal of Quantum Chemistry Best Scientists 194 231 D-Index 19
32 Rank Chemical Physics Reviews Best Scientists 120 96 D-Index 21
33 Rank Theoretical Chemistry Accounts Best Scientists 132 145 D-Index 14
34 Rank ACS Physical Chemistry Au Best Scientists 125 100 D-Index 15
35 Rank Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Proteins and Proteomics Best Scientists 155 131 D-Index 26
36 Rank Chemistry and Physics of Lipids Best Scientists 92 91 D-Index 19
37 Rank Physics and Chemistry of Liquids Best Scientists 22 93 D-Index 13
38 Rank Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Cell Research Best Scientists 329 303 D-Index 36
39 Rank International Reviews in Physical Chemistry Best Scientists 22 16 D-Index 11
40 Rank Australian Journal of Chemistry Best Scientists 218 228 D-Index 11
42 Rank Current Applied Physics Best Scientists 262 266 D-Index 20
43 Rank Physics and Chemistry of Minerals Best Scientists 92 105 D-Index 12
44 Rank Chinese Journal of Chemical Physics Best Scientists 127 170 D-Index 10
45 Rank Chemical Physics Impact Best Scientists 75 92 D-Index 13
46 Rank Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports Best Scientists 257 236 D-Index 18
47 Rank Journal of Computational Biophysics and Chemistry Best Scientists 40 53 D-Index 11
48 Rank European Physical Journal E Best Scientists 127 137 D-Index 18
49 Rank Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica Best Scientists 168 182 D-Index 18
50 Rank Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces Best Scientists 34 37 D-Index 8
51 Rank Journal of Physical and Chemical Reference Data Best Scientists 26 42 D-Index 13
52 Rank Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A Best Scientists 98 129 D-Index 7
53 Rank Physical Sciences Reviews

Physical Sciences Reviews

2365-659X, Monthly
Best Scientists 55 88 D-Index 9
54 Rank Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing Best Scientists 38 48 D-Index 7
55 Rank Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry B Best Scientists 23 35 D-Index 5
56 Rank Crystallography Reviews

Crystallography Reviews

0889-311X, Quarterly
Best Scientists 15 19 D-Index 5
57 Rank Hyperfine Interactions Best Scientists 35 61 D-Index 6
58 Rank Doklady Physical Chemistry Best Scientists 11 14 D-Index 3
59 Rank Nanosystems: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Best Scientists 11 14 D-Index 3
60 Rank Nihon Kessho Gakkaishi Best Scientists 52 55 D-Index 1
61 Rank Journal of Computer Chemistry, Japan Best Scientists 19 32 D-Index 1

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