The Annual Review Of Physical Chemistry covers several subfields of physical chemistry, including biophysical chemistry, which studies the physical properties and chemical behavior of biological molecules; Chemical kinetics, which focuses on the rate and mechanism of chemical reactions; Colloidal and interface science, exploring the stability and interaction of colloidal systems; Electrochemistry, which involves electron transfer processes and energy conversion; As well as geochemistry and cosmochemistry, the study of the distribution and cycling of elements in the Earth and other celestial bodies.

The journal also covers atmospheric and climate chemistry, focusing on the chemical processes of atmospheric composition and their impact on climate change; Laser chemistry and ultrafast processes, using laser technology to study chemical reactions on ultra-short time scales; Liquid and solution chemistry, exploring the physical properties of liquids and chemical behavior in solutions; Magnetic resonance technology, an important tool for studying molecular structure and dynamics; Physical organic chemistry, combining physical methods to study the reactivity of organic molecules; As well as polymer and macromolecular chemistry, focusing on macromolecular structure, properties, and processing applications.