Frontiers in Chemistry Journal Citation Rate 2026
2296-2646
Frontiers Media
CH
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Frontiers in Chemistry
Frontiers in Chemistry (FC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques and Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, published by Frontiers Media in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2296-2646. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.34 (Q1 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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2950 USD. OpenAlex records 8,493 works and 216,858 citations, with an h-index of 159.
Frontiers in Chemistry Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Chemistry has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.34, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Frontiers in Chemistry makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2950 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Chemistry 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 Frontiers in Chemistry against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Chemistry
- Budget $2950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, Advancements in Battery Materials. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2296-2646 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Frontiers Media |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2950 USD |
| h-index | 161 |
| Total Works | 8,533 |
| Total Citations | 222,081 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 6.47 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Chemistry is published by Frontiers Media and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2950.
In our subject taxonomy, Frontiers in Chemistry is classified under Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, Advancements in Battery Materials and Computational Drug Discovery Methods.
Frontiers in Chemistry is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 8,533 works that have together drawn 222,081 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 161; its most recent citation rate stands at 5.340; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 6.47.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.340 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 448 | 2,320 |
| 2024 | 653 | 7,040 |
| 2023 | 797 | 11,616 |
| 2022 | 1,719 | 29,573 |
| 2021 | 1,241 | 29,962 |
| 2020 | 1,267 | 47,221 |
| 2019 | 912 | 37,652 |
| 2018 | 707 | 31,445 |
| 2017 | 126 | 6,947 |
| 2016 | 50 | 3,548 |
| 2015 | 76 | 3,929 |
| 2014 | 120 | 9,095 |
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