25th Anniversary of IJMS: Advances in Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026
Special Issue Editors
2. Laboratory of Renewable Energies-Photovoltaics, R&D National Institute for Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter –INCEMC–Timisoara, Str. Dr. Aurel Podeanu 144, 300569 Timișoara, Romania
Interests: quantum physical chemistry; nanochemistry; reactivity indices and principles; electronegativity; density functional theory; path integrals; enzyme kinetics; QSAR; epistemology and philosophy of science
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Interests: molecular structural dynamics; protein structural dynamics; time-resolved scattering; time-resolved spectroscopy; X-ray liquidography; femtochemistry; ultrafast phenomena
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Interests: micro and nano polymer com-posites; energy storage; lithi-um-ion batter-ies; anode and cathode mate-rials; separator membranes; sustainable batteries, printable bat-teries, dielectric properties
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS), this Special Issue highlights recent advances in physical chemistry and chemical physics at the molecular level. Over the past decades, breakthroughs in quantum mechanics, time-resolved spectroscopy, single-molecule spectroscopy, computational modeling, and artificial intelligence have deepened our understanding of molecular structures, dynamics, and interactions. Key developments include ultrafast processes in excited states, reaction dynamics involving ions and radicals, photochemical transformations in molecular systems, and AI-driven predictions of reaction outcomes and molecular properties. These insights pave the way for novel theoretical frameworks and experimental techniques, such as advanced vibrational and optical spectroscopy, enhanced by machine learning algorithms, to probe molecular behaviors with unprecedented precision.
We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore molecular-scale phenomena, including reaction kinetics, electronic properties, and thermodynamic equilibria, while emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches bridging theory, experiment, and AI methodologies.
This collection aims to showcase the evolving landscape of molecular sciences, fostering innovations that align with IJMS's legacy.
Dr. Mihai V. Putz
Prof. Dr. Hyotcherl Ihee
Dr. Carlos Miguel Costa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- molecular dynamics
- quantum chemistry
- spectroscopic techniques
- supramolecular interactions
- computational modeling
- AI in chemistry
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