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Biological Activity of Metal Complexes
edited by Vinay K. Sharma
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13281 | Submission Open
Keywords: porphyrins; corroles; theranostic agents; photo/sonodynamic therapy; stimuli-responsive materials; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); contrast agents; calcium imaging; neurotransmitter sensors; liposomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Inorganic Photocatalysts for Environmental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5671 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalyst; photodegradation; conversion efficiency; environmental remediation; photoelectrochemistry; crystal structure; surface states; photoelectrochemical water splitting; photoelectrochemical CO2 reduction; photoelectrochemical reforming; photocatalytic materials for wastewater treatment and air pollution control; design of photoelectrochemical process and cell; characterization techniques on the performance of photoelectrochemical systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
State of the Art and Progress in Metal–Hydrogen Systems, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4401 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal hydride; hydrogen; interstitial hydride; ionic hydride; complex hydride; organic hydride; hydrogen storage; hydrogen diffusion; thermochemical energy storage; solid-state batteries; solid-state electrolyte; extreme conditions; physisorption; chemisorption; nanoconfinement; nanoporous materials; kinetics; thermodynamics; ab initio model; catalysis; electrochemical reaction; energy storage; crystal structures; surface and interface effects; hydrogen production; hydrogen purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Recent Research and Application of Amorphous Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2604 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced synthesis and characterization; structural properties; surface engineering; molecular dynamics; multi-scale simulation; energy storage; computational materials; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Rational Design of Pharmacologically Active Metal-Based Compounds, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1820 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-based drugs; nanomaterials; design and synthetic strategies; theoretical and experimental characterization; biological evaluation; pharmacological properties; mechanism of action; structure– activity relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Metal-Based Photocatalysts: From Synthesis to Applications
edited by Qiansu Ma, Xiang Sun and Jie Ming
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 787 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-based photocatalysts; hydrogen evolution reaction (HER); charge carrier separation; photocatalyst design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Halide Perovskites for Energy Applications
edited by Najim Tahiri
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open
Keywords: halide perovskites; energy conversion efficiency; optoelectronic applications; photovoltaic and photocatalytic applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Coordination and Organometallic Complexes for Catalytic Polymerization and Electrocatalytic Performance
edited by Yu Pan and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: coordination complexes; organometallic complexes; catalytic polymerization; controlled polymerization; redox catalysis; electrocatalytic performance; water splitting; CO2 reduction; electrochemical ammonia synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)
Innovative Organic–Inorganic Composites for Energy Storage and Conversion submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic– inorganic composites; electrostatic energy storage; nanogenerators; thermal management; energy harvester; aerogels
Advanced Electrocatalysis Materials Design: Innovations and Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalyst design; computational electrochemistry; sustainable energy; theoretical simulations; reaction mechanisms; catalyst optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Revolutionary Magnetic Materials
edited by and Yuanzhao Wu
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular magnets; multiferroics; spintronics; nanomagnetism; magnetocalorics; flexible magnetics; computational magnetism; hard magnets; bio-magnetism; quantum magnetism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Development of Nanocomposite Materials for Environmental Remediation and Biomedical Application
edited by , and Sanjun Fan
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16972 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposite materials; nanostructured carbon; environmental remediation; biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series in “Featuring Ligands and Their Applications in Coordination Chemistry”, 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11450 | Submission Open
Keywords: design and synthesis of ligands; ligand– metal complexes; non-innocent ligands; privileged ligand platforms; bioactive ligands; metal– ligand complex catalysts; metal– ligand multiple bond; chiral ligands; ambidentate ligands; bulky ligands; binucleating ligands; peptidic ligands; ligand– metal complexes with protein; ligand– metal complexes with nucleic acids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coordination Chemistry)
Evaluation of the Potential Biological Activity of Metallo-Drugs, 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3869 | Submission Open
Keywords: • Synthesis; • Metal-based drugs; • DNA/serum albumin proteins; • Small molecules; • Interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Novel Inorganic Coatings and Thin Films
edited by and Antonio Riul, Jr.
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3648 | Submission Open
Keywords: inorganic coatings; thin films; nanostructured materials; functional surfaces; deposition techniques; oxide materials; characterization; surface engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Advanced Inorganic Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Catalysis Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3431 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis; composite; nanoparticles; band gap; electron transfer; characterization; electrochemistry; applications of catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Supramolecular Chemistry: Prediction, Synthesis and Catalysis
edited by Wanlu Li and Liping Xu
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2475 | Submission Open
Keywords: supramolecular catalysis; molecular recognition; non-covalent interactions; predictive modeling; host-guest complexes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)
Electron Emission and Related Phenomena from Inorganic Compound Surfaces
edited by , and Na Zhang
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2114 | Submission Open
Keywords: electron emission; electron spectroscopy; thermionic emission; field emission; photoemission; photoelectronic emission; secondary electron; multipactor; flashover; electrostatic discharge
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Iron Complexes as Models of [FeFe] Hydrogenases submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open
Keywords: iron complexes; proton and electron transfer; activation of small molecules; metal– ligand cooperativities; synthesis and reactivity; electrochemistry; catalytic activity; mechanism determination; structure-reactivity relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Copper(II) Complexes and Their Properties
edited by Matjaž Kristl and Brina Dojer
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open
Keywords: coordination chemistry; copper(II) complexes; crystal structure; thermal analysis; magnetic properties; antitumor drugs; antibacterial agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coordination Chemistry)
Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Challenges and Prospects in Energy Conversion
edited by Peisen Liao
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal– organic framework; energy conversion; electrocatalysis; gas adsorption; photocatalysis; electronic structure regulation; scalable synthesis
Single Atom Catalysts
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: single-atom catalysts; interfacial sites; synthetic method; heterogeneous catalysis; selectivity; stability
Advances in MetalAir Batteries: From Materials to Progress in Scalability submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: zinc– air battery; aluminum– air battery; lithium– air battery; defect engineering; oxygen reduction reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; gel polymer electrolytes; solid polymer electrolytes; bifunctional electrocatalysts; battery cycle life; failure analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Applications and Future Trends for Novel Copper Complexes
edited by William Castro
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 22553 | Submission Open
Keywords: copper complexes; catalytic; bio-inorganic; industrial; environmental; medical; microbiological
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coordination Chemistry)
Advances in Metal Ion Research and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5848 | Submission Open
Keywords: water treatment; metal complexes; metal ion detection; surface interactions; nanomaterial design; catalytic mechanisms; biomedical applications; ligand-metal interactions; environmental remediation  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Novel Coordination and Organometallic Complexes
edited by Alan R. Cabrera
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5748 | Submission Open
Keywords: coordination complexes; organometallic chemistry; homogeneous catalysis; synthesis of metal complexes; structural characterization; photophysical properties; medicinal applications; OLED/LEEC emitters
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)
Metal-Catalyzed Cross-Couplings
edited by Gang Hong and Xinjin Li
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2627 | Submission Open
Keywords: cross-coupling; electrochemistry; photocatalysis; radical reactions; CDC; oxidative coupling; C-H functionalization; metal catalysis; magnetoredox reaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)
Metal Carbonates—from Amorphous Carbonates to Carbonate Complexes
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2436 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal carbonates; amorphous calcium carbonates; calcium carbonate polymorphs; carbonate complexes; inorganic carbonate salts; CO2 exchange
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Functional Inorganic Biomaterials for Molecular Sensing and Biomedical Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1895 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural characterization of inorganic biomaterials; light-responsive inorganic biomaterials; biocompatibility of inorganic biomaterials; molecular imaging; therapeutic applications of inorganic biomaterials; inorganic biomaterial-based medical devices; wound healing and regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Application of Transition Metal Complexes in Biomedical and Chemical Fields
edited by , and Xiao Yao
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1830 | Submission Open
Keywords: transition metal complexes; synthesis; mechanistic insights; structure-activity; electronic; optical; catalysis; biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)
State-of-the-Art Inorganic Chemistry in Japan
edited by Yuichi Shimazaki and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1680 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis; structure; reactivity; activity; chemical properties; physical properties; applications; inorganic compounds; inorganic complexes; inorganic materials
New Semiconductor Materials for Energy Conversion, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1385 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor materials; energy conversion; low-bandgap materials; solar cells; thermoelectric generators; light-emitting diodes (LEDs); photovoltaics; energy harvesting; material science; multifunctional semiconductors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Recent Advances in Solid-State Batteries
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage devices; solid-state batteries; solid electrolytes; interface engineering; electrode materials
Nanocomposites for Photocatalysis, 2nd Edition
edited by , and Naouel Hezil
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12470 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalytic materials; photocatalysis technology; wastewater treatment; water disinfection; air purification; hydrogen production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Novel Photo(electro)catalytic Degradation
edited by Potlako J. Mafa
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7338 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysts; photocatalysis; photoelectrocatalysis; photo-Fenton; mechanisms; organic pollutants; inorganic contaminants; water treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Synthesis, Structural Analysis and Biological Activity of Metal Complexes submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6210 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal complexes; biological activity; therapeutic applications; structural analysis; metal– biomolecule interactions; medicinal inorganic chemistry; anticancer agents; antimicrobial activity; antiviruses activity; neurodegenerative disease management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Advances in Thermoelectric Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by Marco Fronzi and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4944 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric materials energy conversion; greenhouse gas reduction; thermal transport; thermal conductivity; two-dimensional materials and nanoalloys; machine learning; theoretical and experimental methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Luminescent and Photoluminescent Properties of Hybrid Halide Materials
edited by Shuai Zhang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1998 | Submission Open
Keywords: Mn-based hybrid halides; Cu-based scintillators; Ce-based luminescent materials; X-ray scintillation; photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY); hybrid material design; machine learning in material optimization; high-throughput screening; structure-property relationships; advanced imaging technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Advances in Polyoxometalate Chemistry: Structure, Synthesis, and Applications
edited by , Yaru Gong and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1788 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyoxometalate; metal– oxygen clusters; crystal structure; self assembly; photo-/electro-/thermal catalysis; magnetic; energy storage/conversion; antibacterial/antiviral; hybrid materials; photoluminescence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coordination Chemistry)
Advances in Metal-Based Anticancer Drugs submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1578 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; metallodrugs; anticancer agents; antiproliferative activity; biomolecules; metal complexes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
New Advances into Nanostructured Oxides, 3rd Edition
edited by and Tatiana Rodriguez-Flores
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1357 | Submission Open
Keywords: adsorption; Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs); aerogels; biomaterials; biomedicine; catalysis; controlled transport and/or release; drug-delivery systems; electrocatalysis; energy storage and production; environmental remediation; functional coatings; heterogeneous catalysis; inorganic chemistry; magnetic materials; membrane and separation technology; mesoporous materials; metal oxides; microporous materials; mixed-metal oxides; monoliths; nanocomposites; photocatalysis; sensing; smart materials; sol– gel; solid-state characterization; stimuli-responsive materials; surface functionalization; templating processes; thin films; wastewater treatments; zeolites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Rare-Earth Luminescent Materials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1038 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare-earth luminescence; phosphors; material synthesis; crystal structure; energy transfer processes; spectroscopic properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Inorganic Thermoelectric Materials: Advances and Applications
edited by Chengjin An
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1000 | Submission Open
Keywords: inorganic thermoelectrics; energy conversion; waste-heat recovery; figure of merit (ZT); Seebeck coefficient; thermal conductivity; electrical conductivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Novel Materials in Li–Ion Batteries, 2nd Edition
edited by and Yinyi Gao
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 997 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium– ion battery; new material; solid electrolyte; lithium– air battery; computational materials science; molecular dynamics; machine learning; multiscale simulation and optimization; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Recent Advances in Sustainable Ceramic Matrix Composites
edited by Edén A. Rodríguez
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 973 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramic matrix composites; sustainability; advanced ceramics; high-temperature materials; recycling; green manufacturing; microstructure; performance optimization; aerospace applications; energy materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Metal Catalyst Discovery, Design and Synthesis, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalyst design; computer-aided design and modeling; machine learning; biomimetic catalysts; catalysis; machine learning; reaction pathways; synthesis; atomic-level characterization; main group metals; transition metals; synergy between theory and experiment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Recent Progress in Perovskites
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10919 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite materials; hybrid perovskites; inorganic perovskites; stability and degradation; optoelectronic devices; photovoltaics; LEDs; catalysis; energy storage; interface engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Novel Catalysts for Photoelectrochemical Energy Conversion
edited by and Xia Long
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4197 | Submission Open
Keywords: photoelectrochemical water splitting; carbon dioxide reduction; photoelectrochemical catalyst; dynamic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Mixed Metal Oxides, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2814 | Submission Open
Keywords: multifunctional metal oxides; catalysts; microstructure; physical properties; nanoparticles; nanoclusters; nanocomposites; solid-state chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Sustainable Electrode Materials for Energy Storage
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: alkali metal-ion batteries; dual-ion batteries; electrolytes; electrode/electrolyte interphase; sustainable electrode materials; solid-state batteries; supercapacitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
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