What is the Impact Factor of ChemCatChem?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of ChemCatChem is 4.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is ChemCatChem indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, ChemCatChem is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.900 (Q1) and an H-index of 144.

Who publishes ChemCatChem and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

ChemCatChem is published by Wiley - VCH Verlag GmbH & CO. KGaA. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,374 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of ChemCatChem?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of ChemCatChem is "CHEMCATCHEM" with common acronym "cctc". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #5,787Hybrid

ChemCatChem

Acronym:cctc

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Abbreviation (ISO):CHEMCATCHEM

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Identifier (ISSN):1867-3880(Print)/1867-3899(Online)

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Publisher:Wiley - VCH Verlag GmbH & CO. KGaA

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.1↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for ChemCatChem

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.9

#5,787

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

144

144 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate5.3%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

441articles/year

26.25% Gold OA•91.19% Original Research

Aims & Scope

With an impact factor of 4.495 (2018), ChemCatChem is one of the premier journals in the field of catalysis. The journal provides primary research papers and critical secondary information on heterogeneous, homogeneous and bio- and nanocatalysis. The journal is well placed to strengthen cross-communication within between these communities. Its authors and readers come from academia, the chemical industry, and government laboratories across the world. It is published on behalf of Chemistry Europe, an association of 16 European chemical societies, and is supported by the German Catalysis Society.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Chemistry97.1%Organic chemistry86.6%Biology83.7%Biochemistry82%Catalysis78.9%Materials science70.6%Physics60.7%Engineering55.1%Quantum mechanics46.7%Chemical engineering41.2%Metallurgy35%Nanotechnology32.8%Composite material28.5%Inorganic chemistry28.2%Physical chemistry25.4%Combinatorial chemistry20.4%

Primary Research Areas

Chemistry Physical Chemistry

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

Rank90/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

Rank132/191

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL	JCRSCIE	90/191	Q2
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL	JCISCIE	132/191	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF4.1

Articles / Year612

Total Citations337

2025

IF3.9

Articles / Year886

Total Citations2,781

2024

IF3.8

Articles / Year1,055

Total Citations7,945

2023

IF4.5

Articles / Year715

Total Citations7,225

2022

IF5.497

Articles / Year590

Total Citations7,826

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.1	612	337
2025	3.9	886	2,781
2024	3.8	1,055	7,945
2023	4.5	715	7,225
2022	5.497	590	7,826
2021	5.686	536	8,995
2020	4.853	790	17,520
2019	4.495	895	26,524
2018	4.674	720	23,559
2017	—	949	23,847
2016	—	951	22,026
2015	—	728	24,848

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #5,787Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2009-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Chemical EngineeringChemistry

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.9

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.03

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,374 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations7,712

3-Year Documents1,903

Citable Documents1,892

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate35.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Inorganic ChemistryQ1

Organic ChemistryQ1

Physical and Theoretical ChemistryQ1

CatalysisQ2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 5.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Chemistry

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

ChemCatChem (acronym: cctc, abbr: CHEMCATCHEM, ISSN: 1867-3880) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Chemistry, published by Wiley - VCH Verlag GmbH & CO. KGaA in Germany since 2009. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.900 (Q1), an H-index of 144.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 441 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,374 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.