Physical Chemistry (CPH)

Section Information

Physical Chemistry focuses on the fundamental principles that govern chemical systems, combining concepts from chemistry and physics to understand energy, structure, dynamics, and reactivity. The field explores thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum mechanics, and molecular behavior to explain chemical processes at atomic and molecular levels.

Current research includes reaction dynamics, spectroscopy, surface chemistry, electrochemistry, statistical mechanics, and computational modeling. Advances in ultrafast spectroscopy, high-resolution imaging, theoretical simulations, and data-driven analysis are expanding knowledge of molecular interactions and material properties.

This section publishes theoretical studies, experimental investigations, computational research, and review articles related to the physical principles underlying chemical systems and processes.

Scope

Chemical Thermodynamics

• Energy transfer and equilibrium analysis
• Phase behavior and thermodynamic properties
• Statistical thermodynamics
• Thermodynamics of complex systems

Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Dynamics

• Reaction rate theory and mechanisms
• Transition state and collision theory
• Photochemical and ultrafast reactions
• Catalytic reaction dynamics

Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Structure

• Electronic structure theory
• Computational quantum chemistry methods
• Molecular orbitals and bonding analysis
• Quantum simulations of chemical systems

Spectroscopy and Molecular Characterization

• Infrared, Raman, and UV–Vis spectroscopy
• NMR and electron spin resonance
• Laser spectroscopy and ultrafast techniques
• Surface and interface spectroscopy

Surface and Interface Chemistry

• Adsorption and surface reactions
• Electrochemical interfaces
• Colloids and soft matter systems
• Nanostructured surfaces

Electrochemistry and Energy Systems

• Electrode processes and redox reactions
• Fuel cells and battery chemistry
• Corrosion and electrochemical stability
• Energy conversion and storage mechanisms

Computational and Theoretical Chemistry

• Molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations
• Multiscale modeling approaches
• Data-driven physical chemistry
• Predictive modeling of chemical behavior

Editorial Board

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Papers Published

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