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Women’s Special Issue Series: AppliedChem

A special issue of AppliedChem (ISSN 2673-9623).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 February 2026) | Viewed by 2800

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Alessandra Biancolillo

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Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Via Vetoio, 67100 Coppito, L’Aquila, Italy
Interests: chemometrics; analytical chemistry; spectroscopy; chemometric method-development
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Dr. Vicky Caponigro

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Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano (SA), Italy
Interests: chemometrics; chromatography; mass spectrometry; spectroscopy; hyperspectral imaging
Dr. Caterina Durante

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Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi 103, 41125 Modena, Italy
Interests: chemometrics; chromatography; spectroscopy; mass spectroscopy; environments; food authenticity
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Dr. Barbara Benedetti

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Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Genoa, 16146 Genoa, Italy
Interests: chromatography; mass spectrometry; design of experiments; chemometrics; passive sampling; sample preparation; green analytical chemistry
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recognition of the significant contributions made by individuals who identify as women in applied chemistry, we are launching a Special Issue titled “Women’s Special Issue Series: AppliedChem”. This Special Issue will feature innovative research led by women scientists from around the world. Our aim is to honor and promote their scientific achievements while fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive research environment.

We welcome submissions of original research articles, reviews, and short communications across all areas of applied chemistry. While we particularly encourage contributions where the lead author or key contributors identify as women, submissions are open to researchers of all genders. This Special Issue seeks to provide a platform that recognizes and supports excellence in the chemical sciences and contributes to greater gender representation within the scientific community.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Chemometrics and data-driven chemistry;
  • Spectroscopic and chromatographic methods;
  • Sustainable and green chemistry;
  • Analytical chemistry and sensor development;
  • Food chemistry and nutritional analysis;
  • Catalysis and chemical reactivity;
  • Functional and smart materials;
  • Environmental chemistry;
  • Electrochemistry and applied nanotechnology;
  • Industrial applications and process chemistry.

We hope this Special Issue will not only showcase outstanding research but also inspire and empower future generations of women scientists in applied chemistry.

Dr. Alessandra Biancolillo
Dr. Vicky Caponigro
Dr. Caterina Durante
Dr. Barbara Benedetti
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. AppliedChem is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Women’s Special Issue Series

This Special Issue is part of AppliedChem’s Women’s Special Issue Series, hosted by women editors for women researchers. The Series advocates the advancement of women in science. We invite contributions to the Special Issue whose lead authors identify as women. The submission of articles with all-women authorship is especially encouraged. However, we do welcome articles from all authors, irrespective of gender.

Keywords

  • women in science
  • chemometrics
  • spectroscopy
  • chromatography
  • green chemistry
  • analytical chemistry
  • sensor development
  • food chemistry
  • catalysis
  • environmental chemistry

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Efficient Removal of Fe and Cu from Industrial Wastewater Using Calcium Oxide and Polymeric Flocculants: Performance and Economic Assessment
by Theeba Rajasegran, Shafreeza Sobri, Santheraleka Ramanathan and Kalaimani Markandan
AppliedChem 2026, 6(2), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/appliedchem6020024 - 2 Apr 2026
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Industrial wastewater containing heavy metals such as iron (Fe) and copper (Cu) remains a major environmental concern in Malaysia, since industrial effluents significantly contribute to national water pollution loads. Without proper treatment, these contaminants can accumulate in the ecosystem and pose long term [...] Read more.
Industrial wastewater containing heavy metals such as iron (Fe) and copper (Cu) remains a major environmental concern in Malaysia, since industrial effluents significantly contribute to national water pollution loads. Without proper treatment, these contaminants can accumulate in the ecosystem and pose long term risks to human health and aquatic life. This study evaluates the performance, sludge characteristics, and cost implications of alkaline precipitation using sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and calcium oxide (CaO) in the presence and absence of a polymeric flocculant (SW204) for heavy metal removal. Experimental findings reveal that both NaOH and CaO effectively removed heavy metals, where NaOH achieved removal efficiencies of 91.6% for Fe and 93.5% for Cu, while CaO removed 98.9% of Fe and 99.17% of Cu. The addition of polymer improved the treatment efficiency where removal up to 99.73% Fe and 99.80% Cu was achieved with the CaO and polymer system. Settling time improved drastically from 30 min when using NaOH to 2 min when using CaO and the polymer system, indicating the formation of denser and more compact flocs. The specific gravity and sludge weight also increased by approximately 4% with polymer addition, which may influence the disposal costs. Economic analysis revealed that CaO treatment is substantially more cost-effective than NaOH, yielding savings of approximately RM 15.77 per m−3 of effluent treated. Therefore, the combination of CaO and polymers provided the best balance of removal efficiency, settling performance, and cost reduction. The findings support the use of CaO-based systems as sustainable, high-efficiency alternatives for industrial wastewater treatment, all of which aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Full article
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The Selection of Optimal Drying and Grinding Techniques to Maximize Polyphenol Yield from Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) Powder Extracts
by Tea Bilušić, Zoran Zorić, Ivana Šola, Zvonimir Marijanović, Marita Hvizdak, Kristijan Čalić, Ivana Bočina, Zdenka Pelaić, Danica Sinovčić and Marija Ćosić
AppliedChem 2026, 6(1), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/appliedchem6010010 - 2 Feb 2026
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This study investigated the influence of drying techniques such as convection hot-air drying, vacuum drying, and freeze drying with slow and flash pre-freezing on the total phenolic content and the profile of dominant phenolic compounds in cultivated blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). Although [...] Read more.
This study investigated the influence of drying techniques such as convection hot-air drying, vacuum drying, and freeze drying with slow and flash pre-freezing on the total phenolic content and the profile of dominant phenolic compounds in cultivated blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). Although fresh blueberries exhibited higher total phenolic content (1350.85 mg GAE/100 g), total flavonol glycosides (66.20 mg/100 g), and total anthocyanins (218.23 mg/100 g) compared with dried samples, freeze-dried samples, particularly those subjected to flash pre-freezing, retained higher contents of these components in the dried material compared to other drying techniques. This could be attributed to the microstructural preservation of plant tissue during freeze drying. Furthermore, the study demonstrated that subsequent milling of freeze-dried samples, whether using a knife mill or a ball mill, also affects the availability of bioactive compounds in freeze-dried blueberry powders. The combination of flash pre-freezing followed by ball milling yielded the highest availability of bioactive components in the processed blueberry powder. Full article
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Plant Extracts as Natural Inhibitors of Non-Enzymatic Browning: A Case of Fruits and Fruit-Based Products
by Lusani Norah Vhangani and Jessy Van Wyk
AppliedChem 2025, 5(4), 39; https://doi.org/10.3390/appliedchem5040039 - 11 Dec 2025
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Heat processing in fruit and fruit-based food products is aimed at producing nutritious, shelf-stable, and consumer- appealing food products. However, the processing and prolonged storage conditions employed favour non-enzymatic browning (NEB) reactions. Recent research is aimed at finding natural products to inhibit deleterious [...] Read more.
Heat processing in fruit and fruit-based food products is aimed at producing nutritious, shelf-stable, and consumer- appealing food products. However, the processing and prolonged storage conditions employed favour non-enzymatic browning (NEB) reactions. Recent research is aimed at finding natural products to inhibit deleterious food reactions, with NEB being one of them. This review discusses the role of plant extracts in inhibiting NEB reactions during the processing and storage of fruit and fruit-based products. The review follows a traditional narrative approach, where approximately 100 articles were reviewed by summarising the role of vegetables, fruits, and fruit-based products in the diet, followed by the chemical reactions taking place during processing and storage, with emphasis on the pathways of three types of NEB reactions. We evaluate the prevention of NEB reactions using plant and plant extracts with a focus on the inhibitory mechanisms, as well as limitations, thereof. Encapsulation was also discussed as a possible intervention for the limitations posed by plant extracts. Full article
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