Chemistry and Physics of Lipids Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0009-3084 eISSN 1873-2941 Elsevier BV NL

Q2 Quartile

About Chemistry and Physics of Lipids
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Chemistry and Physics of Lipids (CPL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior and Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0009-3084 (e-ISSN 1873-2941). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.88 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3650 USD).

Chemistry and Physics of Lipids Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Chemistry and Physics of Lipids has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.88, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Chemistry and Physics of Lipids operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Chemistry and Physics of Lipids should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Chemistry and Physics of Lipids against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Chemistry and Physics of Lipids
  • Budget $3650 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior, Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis, Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Chemistry and Physics … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-23%
Field avg: 2.44
APC vs Field Avg
0%
Field avg: $3657

Compared against 15 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0009-3084
ISSN (Online) 1873-2941
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $3650 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Chemistry and Physics of Lipids is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3650.

In our subject taxonomy, Chemistry and Physics of Lipids is classified under Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior, Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis, Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies and Sphingolipid Metabolism and Signaling.

Chemistry and Physics of Lipids is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.879.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chemistry and Physics of Lipids

Chemistry and Physics of Lipids does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.879 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Chemistry and Physics of Lipids is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Chemistry and Physics of Lipids is $3650 USD.

Chemistry and Physics of Lipids is published by Elsevier BV.

Chemistry and Physics of Lipids shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Chemistry and Physics of Lipids is 0009-3084. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-2941.

Chemistry and Physics of Lipids sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.88, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.879
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 1.879 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S99078529

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