Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie (ZPC), founded in 1887 , covers the main developments in physical chemistry with emphasis on experimental and theoretical research. It represents a combination of reaction kinetics and spectroscopy, quantum theory, surface research and electrochemistry, thermodynamics and structure analysis of matter in its various conditions.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Physical and Theoretical ChemistryQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Chemistry, Physical
Scopus Categories
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Physics and Engineering Research ArticlesChemical Thermodynamics and Molecular StructureHistory and advancements in chemistryGerman Literature and Culture StudiesInorganic and Organometallic ChemistryBiomedical and Chemical ResearchChemical and Physical Properties in Aqueous SolutionsElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsVarious Chemistry Research TopicsEngineering and Materials Science Studies