What IS Inorganic Chemistry?

Abstract

Inorganic Chemistry publishes fundamental studies, both experimental and theoretical, on all topics of inorganic chemistry from across the periodic table, including, but not limited to, coordination chemistry, main-group chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, solid-state/materials/nanoscale chemistry, energy and photochemistry, catalysis, and theory/computation. The journal places emphasis on scientifically rigorous studies of the synthesis and mechanisms, structure, thermodynamics, kinetics, reactivity, spectroscopy, bonding, and functional properties of new and significant known compounds. Only those manuscript submissions that sufficiently emphasize inorganic chemistry aspects will be considered. Illustrative examples of manuscripts that will not be considered include ones that describe poorly defined or characterized compounds or materials or that are deemed to emphasize morphological, nanoscale, or larger-scale attributes of materials, biological phenomena, analytical methods, speculative or predominantly technical aspects of theory, or technological applications. Reports of routine research describing incremental additions to the scientific literature are discouraged. A more detailed discussion (organized by topic) of submissions that will be considered is presented below. Inorganic Chemistry offers both full-length articles and communications of immediate interest, as well as invited Viewpoint articles. Viewpoint articles are personalized discussions of a developing subject or field, firmly based in science, with the intent of inspiring future research efforts. In each Viewpoint contribution, authors introduce the topic, provide insight and critical assessment of recent advances, and discuss new directions of the field. Inorganic Chemistry also publishes several Forum issues annually, consisting of a set of thematically linked invited articles from leading scientists on a multidisciplinary topic of growing interest. Inorganic Chemistry does not publish comprehensive reviews or book reviews. Commentaries on prior work published in the journal or elsewhere will be considered if they present significant new results or insights.