CHINESE JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Scope & Guideline

Connecting Scholars through Inorganic Innovations

Introduction

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LanguageChinese
ISSN1001-4861
PublisherCHINESE CHEMICAL SOC
Support Open AccessNo
CountryChina
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1996 to 2024
AbbreviationCHINESE J INORG CHEM / Chin. J. Inorg. Chem.
Frequency12 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
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AddressC/O DEPT INT AFFAIRS, SECRETARY OF CHEM SOC, PO BOX 2709, BEIJING 100080, PEOPLES R CHINA

Aims and Scopes

The Chinese Journal of Inorganic Chemistry focuses on the synthesis, structure, and properties of inorganic compounds and materials, with an emphasis on their applications in catalysis, energy storage, and environmental remediation. The journal aims to promote the advancement of knowledge in inorganic chemistry through original research articles, reviews, and communications.
  1. Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization:
    Research focusing on the synthesis of novel inorganic compounds, including coordination complexes, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and nanomaterials, using various synthetic techniques such as solvothermal, hydrothermal, and electrochemical methods.
  2. Catalytic Applications:
    Studies related to the catalytic properties of inorganic materials, including their use in hydrogen evolution reactions, carbon dioxide reduction, and organic transformations, highlighting the development of efficient catalysts and their mechanisms.
  3. Energy Storage and Conversion Materials:
    Exploration of materials for energy applications, including lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and photocatalysts, focusing on the design and performance of electrode materials and their electrochemical behavior.
  4. Environmental Applications:
    Research addressing the use of inorganic compounds in environmental remediation, such as photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, heavy metal ion adsorption, and the development of sensors for environmental monitoring.
  5. Luminescent and Magnetic Materials:
    Investigations into the luminescent and magnetic properties of inorganic compounds, particularly lanthanide complexes and metal-based nanomaterials, with a focus on their applications in sensing and imaging.
Recent years have seen a notable shift towards several emerging themes in the journal, reflecting current trends and the evolving landscape of inorganic chemistry research.
  1. Materials for Renewable Energy:
    There is a growing emphasis on materials for renewable energy applications, particularly in the development of catalysts for water splitting and CO2 reduction, highlighting the importance of sustainable chemistry.
  2. Advanced Nanomaterials:
    Research into nanostructured materials, including their synthesis, characterization, and applications in catalysis and sensing, has gained significant traction, reflecting the increasing interest in nanotechnology.
  3. Environmental Remediation Technologies:
    Increased publications focused on the use of inorganic materials for environmental cleanup, including photocatalytic and adsorptive processes, indicate a rising awareness of and response to environmental challenges.
  4. Bioinorganic Chemistry:
    Emerging interest in the interactions between inorganic compounds and biological systems, particularly in the development of therapeutic agents and biosensors, is becoming a more prominent theme in recent publications.
  5. Smart Materials and Sensors:
    The trend towards developing multifunctional materials for sensing applications has increased, with a focus on luminescent and magnetic properties that can be tailored for specific detection tasks.

Declining or Waning

While the journal remains robust in its core areas, certain themes have shown a decline in frequency and prominence over recent publications. This may reflect shifting research priorities or the maturation of specific fields within inorganic chemistry.
  1. Traditional Coordination Chemistry:
    Research focused on classical coordination complexes has seen a decrease, possibly due to a shift towards more complex architectures like metal-organic frameworks and hybrid materials that offer novel functionalities.
  2. Inorganic Photovoltaics:
    The focus on purely inorganic solar cell materials has waned as the field has increasingly moved towards organic-inorganic hybrid systems, which may provide better efficiency and stability.
  3. Basic Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms:
    Studies solely dedicated to fundamental inorganic reaction mechanisms have become less frequent, likely due to the growing interest in applied research with direct technological impact.

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