Advances in Radiation Chemistry: Mechanisms, Modeling, and Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical and Molecular Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: water radiolysis; early events in radiobiology; free radicals; radioprotectors/antioxidants; FLASH radiotherapy; Monte Carlo multi-track chemistry simulations; water chemistry in water-cooled nuclear reactors; supercritical water
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Interests: water radiolysis; early events in radiobiology; radical chemistry; Monte Carlo multi-track chemistry simulations; FLASH radiotherapy; water chemistry in water-cooled nuclear reactors; supercritical water
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Radiation chemistry, the study of chemical transformations induced by ionizing radiation, remains a dynamic and rapidly evolving field with broad applications, spanning next-generation nuclear reactors, FLASH radiotherapy, radiation processing of materials, environmental remediation, and space science. Understanding how radiation generates reactive species and drives chemical reactions is critical for both fundamental science and practical applications. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for the latest research and developments in both fundamental and applied radiation chemistry.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the formation, dynamics, and reactivity of primary and secondary radicals; radiolysis of aqueous and non-aqueous systems; linear energy transfer (LET) and dose-rate effects; mitigation strategies for oxidative stress in biological systems; and radiation-driven transformations in biological, industrial, and environmental contexts.
A particular focus of the Special Issue is the integration of advanced modeling approaches, such as Monte Carlo track-chemistry simulations, molecular dynamics, and kinetic modeling, with experimental investigations. These computational and theoretical techniques are increasingly essential for predicting radiation-induced chemical yields, understanding track-structure effects, assessing material behavior under extreme conditions, and developing radioprotective strategies.
By combining experimental, theoretical, and applied perspectives, this Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of radiation-driven chemistry and foster cross-disciplinary collaborations. We anticipate that the collected works will serve as a valuable reference for academic researchers, engineers, and applied professionals seeking to harness or mitigate the chemical effects of ionizing radiation.
Prof. Dr. Jean Paul Jay-Gerin
Dr. Jintana Meesungnoen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ionizing radiation
- radiolysis
- pulse radiolysis
- radiation-induced chemistry
- free radicals
- reactive oxygen species (ROS)
- Monte Carlo track-chemistry simulations
- track chemistry
- kinetic simulations
- supercritical water radiolysis
- nuclear reactors
- corrosion mitigation
- FLASH radiotherapy
- radiation-induced DNA damage
- radioprotectors
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