Nat Rev Chem
Nature Reviews Chemistry is a premier monthly journal published by Springer Nature, with the ISSN 2397-3358, dedicated to providing authoritative and accessible reviews across the entire breadth of the chemical sciences. Its scope encompasses fundamental and applied chemistry, including organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biological chemistry, as well as interdisciplinary areas such as materials science, nanotechnology, and chemical biology. The journal primarily publishes high-impact Review and Perspective articles, which are commissioned from leading experts to offer critical synthesis of recent advances, highlight emerging trends, and provide forward-looking insights into key research directions. It also features News & Views pieces, Research Highlights, and occasional Commentaries that contextualize significant developments for a broad readership. The target audience includes professional chemists, academic researchers, graduate students, and industry scientists seeking comprehensive, curated overviews of rapidly evolving subfields. Notably, Nature Reviews Chemistry operates on a subscription model, though authors may choose open access options for specific articles. It is not a primary research journal; it exclusively publishes secondary literature that distills and evaluates primary findings. The journal holds an exceptional standing in the field, as reflected by its 2026 Journal Citation Reports Impact Factor of 34.5710, placing it decisively in the Q1 quartile. This places it among the most cited and influential journals in chemistry, consistently ranking at the very top of the discipline, and making it an essential resource for staying abreast of transformative concepts and methodologies.