Spectroscopic Techniques in Molecular Sciences

Dear Colleagues,

Spectroscopy continues to be a powerful tool in molecular sciences, providing valuable information regarding the structure, dynamics, interactions, and functions of molecules. Recent advancements in instrumentation, increased sensitivity, high resolution, and integration of multiple spectroscopic techniques make it possible to investigate molecular phenomena in a variety of applications with high accuracy.

This Special Issue seeks to bring original research and high-quality reviews on the latest applications and innovations of spectroscopic techniques relevant to molecular sciences. We welcome contributions that highlight how spectroscopy advances the understanding of chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, and materials systems—from small molecules to macromolecular complexes.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Structural elucidation using UV-Vis, fluorescence, IR, Raman, THz, NMR, XPS, and MS;
• Time-resolved and ultrafast spectroscopy techniques applications in chemistry, biophysics, and pharmaceutics;
• Spectroscopic studies of molecular recognition, binding, and conformational change;
• Spectroscopic approaches for revealing the photophysical properties of drug delivery systems;
• Spectroscopy in reaction monitoring, catalysis, electrochemistry, and materials research;
• Coupled spectroscopic and computational methods;
• AI-enhanced spectroscopic data analysis.

This Special Issue aims to support researchers looking to utilize modern spectroscopic tools in both fundamental and applied studies.

Dr. Angela Staicu
Guest Editor

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