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Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Novel Coordination and Organometallic Complexes
edited by Alan R. Cabrera
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11463 | 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)
Novel Ceramics and Refractory Composites submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9308 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced ceramics; refractory composites; ultra-high temperature ceramics; nanostructured ceramics; additively man-ufactured ceramics; multifunctional composites; microstructure-property relationship; thermal performance; sustainable processing; smart refractories; machine learning; computational modeling; simulation-based design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Copper(II) Complexes and Their Properties
edited by Matjaž Kristl and Brina Dojer
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3781 | 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)
Novel Metal Matrix Composite Materials
edited by , and Huanhuan Liu
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1545 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal composites; magnetic metals; metal oxides; metal functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Coordination and Organometallic Complexes for Catalytic Polymerization and Electrocatalytic Performance
edited by Yu Pan and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1185 | 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)
Inorganic Polymers, Metal–Organic Frameworks, and Their Derivatives as Catalysts
edited by and Pedro A. Aguirre
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 421 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal–organic frameworks; heterogeneous catalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; green chemistry; material science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)
Synthesis and Application of Metal Complexes in Medicine
edited by Milena R. Kaluđerović and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal complexes; biological activity; bioinorganic chemistry; coordination compounds; structure–activity relationships; redox mechanisms; biomolecular interactions; medicinal inorganic chemistry; organometallic compounds; molecular modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Advances in Thermoelectric Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by Marco Fronzi and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9385 | 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)
Carbon Nanomaterials for Advanced Technology, 2nd Edition
edited by Ben McLean and Alister Page
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10584 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; advanced technology; graphene; carbon nanotube; nanodiamond; functional applications; materials science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Advanced Inorganic Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Catalysis Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10492 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis; composite; nanoparticles; band gap; electron transfer; characterization; electrochemistry; applications of catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Multifunctional Composites and Hybrid Materials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6363 | Submission Open
Keywords: multifunctional materials; inorganic composites; hybrid materials; nanocomposites; inorganic–organic hybrids; interface engineering; structure–property relationships; hierarchical materials; functional interfaces; advanced inorganic materials; energy-related materials; catalytic materials; environmental materials; smart and responsive materials; multiscale characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Functional Inorganic Biomaterials for Molecular Sensing and Biomedical Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4805 | 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 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4684 | 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 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4418 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis; structure; reactivity; activity; chemical properties; physical properties; applications; inorganic compounds; inorganic complexes; inorganic materials
Inorganic Nanomaterials for Catalysis and Energy Storage
edited by Denny Gunawan
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3348 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; catalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells; hydrogen production; hydrogen storage; carbon dioxide reduction; biomass conversion; plastic valorization; air purification; water treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Structure and Properties of Atomically Precise Metal Clusters
edited by , and Zhen Lei
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1108 | Submission Open
Keywords: atomically precise metal clusters; ligand-protected metal clusters; heterometallic clusters and alloy nanoclusters; superatoms and magic-sized nanostructures; stimuli-induced structural transformations; chiral clusters and chiroptical properties; luminescent clusters; excited-state dynamics; metal cluster-based catalysis; cluster-based functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Recent Research in Electrochemical Water Splitting
edited by Hyunmin Kim
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 356 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid oxide cells; anion-exchange membrane water electrolysis; perovskite oxides; electrochemical water splitting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Biological Activity of Metal Complexes, 2nd Edition
edited by Vinay K. Sharma
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 288 | 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)
Advances in Metal Ion Research and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10481 | 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)
Inorganics Emerging Investigators Themed Collection submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9163 | Submission Open
Keywords: coordination chemistry; inorganic solid-state chemistry; bioinorganic chemistry; organometallic chemistry; inorganic materials; energy storage and conversion
Recent Research and Application of Amorphous Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5448 | 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)
Metal Carbonates—from Amorphous Carbonates to Carbonate Complexes
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5414 | 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)
Electron Emission and Related Phenomena from Inorganic Compound Surfaces
edited by , and Na Zhang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4956 | 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)
Inorganic Thermoelectric Materials: Advances and Applications
edited by Chengjin An
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4612 | 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)
Advances in Metal-Based Anticancer Drugs submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2849 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; metallodrugs; anticancer agents; antiproliferative activity; biomolecules; metal complexes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Feature Papers in Bioinorganic Chemistry 2026
edited by , and Xuncheng Su
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2261 | Submission Open
Keywords: metalloenzymes; metal-based drugs; iron–sulfur cluster; anticancer agents; biomineralization; metal-binding proteins; radiopharmaceuticals; bioavailability of metal ions; carbon monoxide dehydrogenase; bio-organometallic chemistry; the role of metal ions in biology and medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Nonlinear Optical Materials: Design and Application
edited by Chi Zhang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open
Keywords: metalloorganic compounds; carbon-based materials—graphene, carbon nanotubes; transition metal sulfides and oxides; perovskites, metal halides; MXene-based materials; nanoclusters/nanoparticles: nanogold, nanosilver clusters; inorganic–organic hybrid materials; inorganic hybrid composite materials; metal complexes; two-dimensional heterojunctions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Advanced Electrocatalysis Materials Design: Innovations and Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 351 | 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)
Synthesis and Applications of Metallofullerenes
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open
Keywords: fullerenes; metallofullerenes; endohedral fullerenes; nanomaterials; nanoelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Development of Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open
Keywords: aqueous zinc-ion batteries; interfacial engineering; anode protection; cathode development; dendrite suppression
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Novel Research on Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by Zixuan Liu, and Deyu Wang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9116 | Submission Open
Keywords: inorganic; energy storage material; battery; supercapacitor–battery hybrid; electrode material; electrolyte; casing material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Novel Inorganic Coatings and Thin Films
edited by and Antonio Riul, Jr.
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8008 | 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)
Evaluation of the Potential Biological Activity of Metallo-Drugs, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 7518 | Submission Open
Keywords: • Synthesis; • Metal-based drugs; • DNA/serum albumin proteins; • Small molecules; • Interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
New Semiconductor Materials for Energy Conversion, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5334 | 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)
Structure and Component-Designed Functional Materials for Electrochemical Application
edited by Jing Xu and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4144 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid/composite materials; derived materials; advanced structure materials; biomass carbon materials; electrochemical; energy storage and conversion; electrode and electrolyte; interface regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Recent Advances in Sustainable Ceramic Matrix Composites
edited by Edén A. Rodríguez
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2260 | 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)
Sustainable Metal Catalysis for Green Chemical Transformations
edited by Gang Hong
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1330 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable catalysis; green chemistry; earth-abundant metals; metal catalysis; organometallic chemistry; catalytic mechanisms; photoredox catalysis; electrocatalysis
Coordination Chemistry of Polyphosphines
edited by Maria Esther Garcia Fernandez
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: linear polyphosphines; tipodal polyphosphines; linear aminophosphines; tripodal aminophosphines; homonuclear complexes; heteronuclear complexes; reactivity; biomolecules; X-ray structures; NMR spectroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coordination Chemistry)
Inorganic Thin Films: Design, Preparation and Application submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: inorganic thin films; materials synthesis; thin film deposition; semiconductor materials; nanostructured materials; surface engineering; functional coatings; microfabrication; materials characterization; applied materials science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Progress on Ferroelectric Materials
edited by Lixiang Rao and
submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; data-driven materials discovery; automated experimentation; inverse design; materials databases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Feature Papers in Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry 2026
edited by , and Weiqing Huang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5602 | Submission Open
Keywords: inorganic solid-state chemistry; inorganic solid-state synthesis; inorganic solid-state characterization; inorganic solid-state properties; inorganic solid-state theory; inorganic solid-state applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Preparation and Application of Transparent Ceramics
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4120 | Submission Open
Keywords: inorganic transparent ceramic; polycrystalline ceramics; nanocomposite ceramics; optical materials; sintering densification; optical properties; sintering techniques
New Advances into Nanostructured Oxides, 3rd Edition
edited by and Tatiana Rodriguez-Flores
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4014 | 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)
Luminescent and Photoluminescent Properties of Hybrid Halide Materials
edited by Shuai Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3505 | 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)
Novel Materials in Li–Ion Batteries, 2nd Edition
edited by and Yinyi Gao
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2307 | 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)
State-of-the-Art Inorganic Chemistry in Germany, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2147 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis; structure; reactivity; activity; chemical properties; physical properties; applications; inorganic compounds; inorganic complexes; inorganic materials
Featured Papers in Inorganic Materials 2026 submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1513 | Submission Open
Keywords: adsorption; advanced (green) synthesis; battery materials and batteries; bio-inspired materials; biomaterials and biomedicine; catalysis; carbon dioxide storage and conversion; electrochemistry; energy and materials recovery from industrial waste; energy production; energy storage devices; environmental remediation; fuel cells; hybrid materials; hydrogen storage; ionic conductivity; magnetic materials; mechanochemical synthesis and mechanocatalysis; metal oxides; nano-composites; nanomaterials; photo(electro)catalysis; photovoltaics; renewable energy; recycling of waste materials; sensing; smart materials; stimuli-responsive materials; surface modification; sustainable materials and technologies; technologies for (clean) energy production; thin films; value-added inorganic materials from waste; water splitting; water treatment technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Feature Papers in Organometallic Chemistry 2026 submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1170 | Submission Open
Keywords: organometallic compounds; transition metals; lanthanides; actinides; main group elements; organometallic compounds in catalysis; organometallic compounds as molecular emitters; organometallic compounds in bio-imaging; organometallic compounds in electroluminescence; organometallic compounds in sensing; organometallic compounds in energy conversion; organometallic compounds in light harvesting; organometallic compounds in magnetism; organometallic compounds in photonics; organometallic compounds in coordination polymer; organometallic compounds in metal–organic framework; organometallic compounds in materials science; organometallic compounds in supramolecular chemistry and in crystal engineering; computational/theoretical organometallic chemistry; AI in organometallic chemistry; further areas for development and new perspectives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)
Design and Application of Magnetic Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1025 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic materials; permanent magnets; soft magnetic materials; magnetic nanoparticles; magnetic thin films; magnetocaloric materials; spintronics; magnetic anisotropy; micromagnetic simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Sustainable Electrode Materials for Energy Storage
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 378 | 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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