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Frontiers in main group chemistry

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Deadline: 01 October 2025
Guest Editors: Douglas Stephan , University of Toronto
Viktoria Däschlein-Gessner, Ruhr University Bochum
Liu Leo Liu, Southern University of Science and Technology

This themed collection aims to cast a spotlight on the transformative role of main group elements in the modern scientific landscape.

Main group elements are among the most abundant and essential constituents of the universe, integral to a myriad of applications that span from supporting life to driving innovative technological advancements. This special collection, titled "Frontiers in Main Group Chemistry," aims to cast a spotlight on the transformative role of these elements in the modern scientific landscape.

The scope of this collection is to highlight the versatility and unique properties of main group chemistry, demonstrating its critical applications across diverse fields such as synthesis, biomedical research, materials science, and catalysis. This issue seeks to showcase cutting-edge research that illustrates novel functionalities and reactivities of main-group compounds, contributing significantly to both fundamental science and practical applications.

How to submit

Both research and review articles will be considered for this themed collection. If you are interested in submitting a review-type article to this special issue, please contact the editorial office in advance with a brief proposal using the journal template.

All submissions will be subject to the journal’s usual initial assessment and rigorous peer review process. The Editorial Office reserves the right to check suitability of submissions in relation to the scope of the collection and inclusion of accepted articles in the collection is not guaranteed.

Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers

Impact factor

6.4 (2024)

First decision time (all)

10 days

First decision time (peer)

27 days

Editor-in-chief

Song Gao

Open access

Hybrid

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