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Synthesis and Application of Luminescent Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by Binbin Chen
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10279 | Submission Open
Keywords: luminescent materials; synthesis design; optical mechanism; promising applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Metal Complexes Containing Bioactive Ligands: Structure and Biological Evaluation
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8910 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive ligands; transition metal complexes; dft; molecular dynamics; cytotoxicity; antioxidant activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Transition Metal Catalysts: Design, Synthesis and Applications
edited by Wanli Zhang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5824 | Submission Open
Keywords: transition metal; catalysis; methodology development; organic synthesis; biological system; homeostasis; therapeutic development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)
Advances in Electrodes and Electrolyte Engineering for High-Performance Zn Batteries and Supercapacitors
edited by Zhixiao Xu and Wenjing Deng
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4750 | Submission Open
Keywords: aqueous energy storage; zinc batteries; zinc supercapacitors; electrolyte engineering; dendrite-free zinc anode; Mn-based cathode; V-based cathode; cathode dissolution inhibition; electrolyte engineering; solvation structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
State-of-the-Art Inorganic Chemistry in Italy submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4643 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis; structure; reactivity; activity; chemical properties; physical properties; applications; inorganic compounds; inorganic complexes; inorganic materials
Carbon-Based Hybrid Materials for Environmental and Energy Applications
edited by , Hak Yong Kim, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3933 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon-based materials; energy applications; environmental remediation; electrochemical storage; catalytic performance; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Novel Catalysts for Photoelectrochemical Energy Conversion
edited by and Xia Long
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3085 | Submission Open
Keywords: photoelectrochemical water splitting; carbon dioxide reduction; photoelectrochemical catalyst; dynamic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Mixed Metal Oxides, 3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 800 | Submission Open
Keywords: multifunctional metal oxides; catalysts; microstructure; physical properties; nanoparticles; nanoclusters; nanocomposites; solid-state chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Halogen and Chalcogen Bonding in Crystal Design
edited by Teresa Olszewska, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open
Keywords: halogen bonding; chalcogen bonding; crystal engineering; material science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Single-Atom Catalysis: Advances in Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
edited by Kangkang Sun
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: single-atom catalysis (SAC); synthesis strategies; characterization techniques; catalytic applications; structure– activity relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)
Advances in Inorganic–Organic Composite Photocatalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by and Xiaoqiang Zhan
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2752 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysts; inorganic– organic composites; photocatalysis; Solar fuels production; pollutant degradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Featured Papers in Inorganic Materials 2025 submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8654 | 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)
New Trends in Vanadium Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Medicinal Chemistry, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4784 | Submission Open
Keywords: vanadium compounds; vanadium chemistry; vanadium biological inorganic chemistry; vanadium-based drugs; vanadium biochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Crystalline Porous Materials for Environment and Sensing
edited by Raquel Gavara and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4398 | Submission Open
Keywords: crystalline porous materials; zeolites; MOFs; COFs; metal organic cages; mesoporous silica; pollutants; environmental remediation; sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Carbon Nanomaterials for Advanced Technology, 2nd Edition
edited by Ben McLean and Alister Page
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4054 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; advanced technology; graphene; carbon nanotube; nanodiamond; functional applications; materials science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Inorganics Emerging Investigators Themed Collection 2024/2025 submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3917 | Submission Open
Keywords: coordination chemistry; inorganic solid-state chemistry; bioinorganic chemistry; organometallic chemistry; inorganic materials; energy storage and conversion
Metal-Based Compounds: Relevance for the Biomedical Field, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3630 | Submission Open
Keywords: transition metal complexes; biomolecules interactions; enzyme mimics; therapeutic platforms; diagnosis agents; biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Advances in Metallic Nanoparticles for Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Control
edited by Eduardo Padilla-Camberos and Angélica Sofía González-Garibay
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3576 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical and biological synthesis of metallic nanoparticles; characterization and optimization of nanoparticles; antibiofilm activities of metallic nanoparticles; microbial biofilms; biofilm inhibition; prevention of biofilm formation; biofilms in medical devices and food equipment; biofilm infections
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Boron-Based Low-Dimensional Nanoclusters and Nanomaterials
edited by Wanlu Li and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3157 | Submission Open
Keywords: boron; low-dimension; nanoclusters; nanomaterials; prediction and synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Innovative Electrode Chemistry for Next-Generation Electrochemical Energy Storage
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3036 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical energy storage; innovative electrode chemistry; advanced electrode materials; high-performance energy storage devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Physicochemical Characterization of 2D Materials
edited by and Martina Vrankić
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2616 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; structure– property relationships; physicochemical properties materials synthesis; thin films; graphene
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry for Catalytic and Biomedical Applications
edited by , Viviana Reyes-Márquez and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1973 | Submission Open
Keywords: coordination complexes; organometallic complexes; homogeneous catalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; metallic biocatalysts; metallodrugs; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coordination Chemistry)
Preparation and Application of Transparent Ceramics
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1181 | Submission Open
Keywords: inorganic transparent ceramic; polycrystalline ceramics; nanocomposite ceramics; optical materials; sintering densification; optical properties; sintering techniques
Feature Papers in Bioinorganic Chemistry 2025
edited by , and Xuncheng Su
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 267 | 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)
Advances in Transition Metal Chalcogenides submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: transition metal chalcogenides; 2D materials; catalysis; energy storage; optoelectronics; nanostructures; MoS2; layered compounds; synthesis; electronic properties
Multi-Metallic Materials as Efficient Electrocatalysts
edited by Miaomiao Liu and Chao Jing
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-metallic materials; synergistic effects; electrocatalysis application; energy storage and conversion; green chemistry; renewable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Metal–Organic Frameworks and Their Derivatives as Catalysts
edited by and Pedro A. Aguirre
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal– organic frameworks; heterogeneous catalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; green chemistry; material science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)
Novel Metal Matrix Composite Materials
edited by , and Huanhuan Liu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal composites; magnetic metals; metal oxides; metal functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Biological Activity of Metal Complexes
edited by Vinay K. Sharma
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9862 | 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)
Inorganic Photocatalysts for Environmental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3459 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalyst; photodegradation; conversion efficiency; environmental remediation; photoelectrochemistry; crystal structure; surface states; photoelectrochemical water splitting; photoelectrochemical CO2 reduction; photoelectrochemical reforming; photocatalytic materials for wastewater treatment and air pollution control; design of photoelectrochemical process and cell; characterization techniques on the performance of photoelectrochemical systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
State of the Art and Progress in Metal–Hydrogen Systems, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3389 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal hydride; hydrogen; interstitial hydride; ionic hydride; complex hydride; organic hydride; hydrogen storage; hydrogen diffusion; thermochemical energy storage; solid-state batteries; solid-state electrolyte; extreme conditions; physisorption; chemisorption; nanoconfinement; nanoporous materials; kinetics; thermodynamics; ab initio model; catalysis; electrochemical reaction; energy storage; crystal structures; surface and interface effects; hydrogen production; hydrogen purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Rational Design of Pharmacologically Active Metal-Based Compounds, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-based drugs; nanomaterials; design and synthetic strategies; theoretical and experimental characterization; biological evaluation; pharmacological properties; mechanism of action; structure– activity relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Recent Research and Application of Amorphous Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 238 | 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-Based Photocatalysts: From Synthesis to Applications
edited by Qiansu Ma, Xiang Sun and Jie Ming
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-based photocatalysts; hydrogen evolution reaction (HER); charge carrier separation; photocatalyst design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Halide Perovskites for Energy Applications
edited by Najim Tahiri
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: halide perovskites; energy conversion efficiency; optoelectronic applications; photovoltaic and photocatalytic applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Innovative Organic–Inorganic Composites for Energy Storage and Conversion submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic– inorganic composites; electrostatic energy storage; nanogenerators; thermal management; energy harvester; aerogels
Coordination and Organometallic Complexes for Catalytic Polymerization and Electrocatalytic Performance
edited by Yu Pan and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 111 | 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)
Advanced Electrocatalysis Materials Design: Innovations and Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 101 | 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)
Revolutionary Magnetic Materials
edited by and Yuanzhao Wu
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular magnets; multiferroics; spintronics; nanomagnetism; magnetocalorics; flexible magnetics; computational magnetism; hard magnets; bio-magnetism; quantum magnetism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry)
Development of Nanocomposite Materials for Environmental Remediation and Biomedical Application
edited by , and Sanjun Fan
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12428 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposite materials; nanostructured carbon; environmental remediation; biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series in “Featuring Ligands and Their Applications in Coordination Chemistry”, 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7341 | Submission Open
Keywords: design and synthesis of ligands; ligand– metal complexes; non-innocent ligands; privileged ligand platforms; bioactive ligands; metal– ligand complex catalysts; metal– ligand multiple bond; chiral ligands; ambidentate ligands; bulky ligands; binucleating ligands; peptidic ligands; ligand– metal complexes with protein; ligand– metal complexes with nucleic acids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coordination Chemistry)
Novel Inorganic Coatings and Thin Films
edited by and Antonio Riul, Jr.
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2209 | 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 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1970 | Submission Open
Keywords: • Synthesis; • Metal-based drugs; • DNA/serum albumin proteins; • Small molecules; • Interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Supramolecular Chemistry: Prediction, Synthesis and Catalysis
edited by Wanlu Li and Liping Xu
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1689 | Submission Open
Keywords: supramolecular catalysis; molecular recognition; non-covalent interactions; predictive modeling; host-guest complexes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)
Electron Emission and Related Phenomena from Inorganic Compound Surfaces
edited by , and Na Zhang
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1380 | 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)
Advanced Inorganic Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Catalysis Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 985 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis; composite; nanoparticles; band gap; electron transfer; characterization; electrochemistry; applications of catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
Copper(II) Complexes and Their Properties
edited by Matjaž Kristl and Brina Dojer
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 168 | 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)
Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Challenges and Prospects in Energy Conversion
edited by Peisen Liao
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal– organic framework; energy conversion; electrocatalysis; gas adsorption; photocatalysis; electronic structure regulation; scalable synthesis
Single Atom Catalysts
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: single-atom catalysts; interfacial sites; synthetic method; heterogeneous catalysis; selectivity; stability
Advances in MetalAir Batteries: From Materials to Progress in Scalability submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: zinc– air battery; aluminum– air battery; lithium– air battery; defect engineering; oxygen reduction reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; gel polymer electrolytes; solid polymer electrolytes; bifunctional electrocatalysts; battery cycle life; failure analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials)
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