Journal decision profile

Flatchem

Materials Science · Engineering

Flatchem's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 5.8, ranking Q1 in Materials Chemistry. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Elsevier BVNetherlandspISSN 2452-2627eISSN 2452-2627
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
5.8

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 6.62.

Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED

Not available — there are not enough recent PubMed records with both received and accepted dates.

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$3,140

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At a glance

Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

Raw values behind the shape

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
5.82026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#276 / 1,147LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
12.1%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
0.86MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
—NOT AVAILABLE
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
118 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share12.1%

57 of 473 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share0.6%

3 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI0.86×

Below field-year expectation

Source output rank#276

of 1,147 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 0.86, so its typical recent paper runs about 14% below its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

12.1% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2016–2025

112016
492017
372018
422019
512020
942021
1172022
1102023
1522024
1452025

Recent work-type mix

473 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article93.9%
Paratext4.9%
Review0.8%
Editorial0.2%
Erratum0.2%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and research coverage

OpenAlex topics show the research communities this journal serves.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion46
Graphene research and applications46
2D Materials and Applications41
Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques40
Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication33
Electrochemical sensors and biosensors24
MXene and MAX Phase Materials24
Advancements in Battery Materials21
Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors16
Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications10
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-10-16. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 473 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
Materials ChemistryQ1
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentQ2

Is Flatchem a good journal?

Yes. A Q1 journal by citation data

Yes. By citation data, Flatchem is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Materials Chemistry and ranks #209 of 1,169 Materials Science journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 18%). Flatchem's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 5.8. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,140 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Materials Chemistry and Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q1
Materials Chemistry
Rank in Materials Science
#209 of 1,169
Top 18%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
5.8
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Indicative APC
$3,140
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
145
OpenAlex works

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Verdict from citation data only: quartile and field rank by Journal Metrics Score (OpenAlex), publisher-reported acceptance rates, and PubMed submission and acceptance dates. See how we rank journals and how to verify indexing.

Q1
Subfield Quartile
B4
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#209
of 1,169 Materials Science field journals
#209
among Q1 Materials Science journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
903
H-Index
56
Fully Open Access
No
Recent OA Works
129
Subject Areas
Materials ChemistryRenewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Flatchem

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Flatchem's papers in subfields including Materials Chemistry and Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

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  3. 3

    Submit through Editorial Manager

    Most Elsevier and Cell Press journals take submissions through Editorial Manager; each journal has its own site, reached from Submit your article on the journal homepage.

  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,140 USD. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Flatchem does not publish an acceptance rate.

Submission system from the publisher's author information, checked 2026-10-27. Individual journals can differ, so follow the link in the journal's own author guidelines.

Common questions about Flatchem

Is Flatchem a good journal?

Yes. By citation data, Flatchem is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Materials Chemistry and ranks #209 of 1,169 Materials Science journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 18%). Flatchem's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 5.8. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,140 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Materials Chemistry and Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Flatchem's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Flatchem's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 5.8, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Flatchem?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Flatchem or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. To judge selectivity, compare Flatchem's quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Flatchem in?

Flatchem's best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q1 in Materials Chemistry; Q2 in Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Flatchem will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How much does it cost to publish in Flatchem?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,140 USD for Flatchem. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Flatchem?

Comparable journals include Nanoscale Advances, Applied Surface Science, Nanomaterials, and Nano Express. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Flatchem?

Most Elsevier and Cell Press journals take submissions through Editorial Manager; each journal has its own site, reached from Submit your article on the journal homepage. Before submitting, check the scope, follow the author guidelines for article type, length, and required statements, and prepare a cover letter.

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