Molecules | Noteworthy Review Articles Published in 2024–2025
Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049) is fully open access. We highlight selected review articles from 2024–2025, covering bioactive compounds, nanomaterials, analytical techniques, and biomedical research. These works summarize recent advances and future perspectives across the chemical sciences. We invite you to explore the noteworthy review articles below:
1. “Application of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy in Characterization of Green Synthesized Nanoparticles”
by Sylwia Pasieczna-Patkowska, Marcin Cichy and Jolanta Flieger
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 684; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030684
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/684
2. “A Comprehensive Guide to Enzyme Immobilization: All You Need to Know”
by Marina Simona Robescu and Teodora Bavaro
Molecules 2025, 30(4), 939; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040939
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/939
3. “A Comprehensive Review of Bioactive Tannins in Foods and Beverages: Functional Properties, Health Benefits, and Sensory Qualities”
by Fernanda Cosme, Alfredo Aires, Teresa Pinto, Ivo Oliveira, Alice Vilela and Berta Gonçalves
Molecules 2025, 30(4), 800; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040800
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/800
4. “The Role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor as an Essential Mediator in Neuronal Functions and the Therapeutic Potential of Its Mimetics for Neuroprotection in Neurologic and Psychiatric Disorders”
by Tadahiro Numakawa and Ryutaro Kajihara
Molecules 2025, 30(4), 848; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040848
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/848
5. “Zinc Toxicity: Understanding the Limits”
by Hannah Schoofs, Joyce Schmit and Lothar Rink
Molecules 2024, 29(13), 3130; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29133130
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/13/3130
6. “Chitosan and Its Derivatives as Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery”
by Ranu Biswas, Sourav Mondal, Md Ahesan Ansari, Tanima Sarkar, Iustina Petra Condiuc, Gisela Trifas and Leonard Ionut Atanase
Molecules 2025, 30(6), 1297; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30061297
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/6/1297
7. “Bioactive Compounds from Guava Leaves (Psidium guajava L.): Characterization, Biological Activity, Synergistic Effects, and Technological Applications”
by Hoang Duy Huynh, Parushi Nargotra, Hui-Min David Wang, Chwen-Jen Shieh, Yung-Chuan Liu and Chia-Hung Kuo
Molecules 2025, 30(6), 1278; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30061278
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/6/1278
8. “Plant-Derived Terpenoids: A Plethora of Bioactive Compounds with Several Health Functions and Industrial Applications—A Comprehensive Overview”
by José S. Câmara, Rosa Perestrelo, Rui Ferreira, Cristina V. Berenguer, Jorge A. M. Pereira and Paula C. Castilho
Molecules 2024, 29(16), 3861; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29163861
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/16/3861
9. “Artifacts and Anomalies in Raman Spectroscopy: A Review on Origins and Correction Procedures”
by Ravi teja Vulchi, Volodymyr Morgunov, Rajendhar Junjuri and Thomas Bocklitz
Molecules 2024, 29(19), 4748; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29194748
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/19/4748
10. “Nanomaterials for Energy Storage Systems—A Review”
by Habeeb Mohammed, Md Farouq Mia, Jasmine Wiggins and Salil Desai
Molecules 2025, 30(4), 883; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040883
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/883
11. “Recent Advances in Antibacterial Coatings to Combat Orthopedic Implant-Associated Infections”
by Seref Akay and Anan Yaghmur
Molecules 2024, 29(5), 1172; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29051172
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/5/1172
12. “Compounds Involved in the Invasive Characteristics of Lantana camara”
by Hisashi Kato-Noguchi and Midori Kato
Molecules 2025, 30(2), 411; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30020411
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/411
13. “The Iodine/Iodide/Starch Supramolecular Complex”
by Szilard Pesek and Radu Silaghi-Dumitrescu
Molecules 2024, 29(3), 641; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29030641
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/3/641
14. “Dual Inhibitors of Acetylcholinesterase and Monoamine Oxidase-B for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease”
by Ayesha Asim, Michał K. Jastrzębski and Agnieszka A. Kaczor
Molecules 2025, 30(14), 2975; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30142975
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/14/2975
15. “Pectin-Based Active and Smart Film Packaging: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advancements in Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Smart Colorimetric Systems for Enhanced Food Preservation”
by Nurul Saadah Said and Won Young Lee
Molecules 2025, 30(5), 1144; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30051144
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/5/1144
16. “The Impact of the CB2 Cannabinoid Receptor in Inflammatory Diseases: An Update”
by Volatiana Rakotoarivelo, Thomas Z. Mayer, Mélissa Simard, Nicolas Flamand and Vincenzo Di Marzo
Molecules 2024, 29(14), 3381; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29143381
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/14/3381
17. “Can Plant Extracts Help Prevent Hair Loss or Promote Hair Growth? A Review Comparing Their Therapeutic Efficacies, Phytochemical Components, and Modulatory Targets”
by Joon Yong Choi, Min Young Boo and Yong Chool Boo
Molecules 2024, 29(10), 2288; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29102288
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/10/2288
18. “Glycosylation Modulates the Structure and Functions of Collagen: A Review”
by Igor Tvaroška
Molecules 2024, 29(7), 1417; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29071417
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/7/1417
19. “Bio-Based Surfactants and Biosurfactants: An Overview and Main Characteristics”
by Gloria Romero Vega and Paola Gallo Stampino
Molecules 2025, 30(4), 863; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040863
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/863
20. “An Overview of Cannabidiol as a Multifunctional Drug: Pharmacokinetics and Cellular Effects”
by Nadia Martinez Naya, Jazmin Kelly, Giuliana Corna, Michele Golino, Ariel H. Polizio, Antonio Abbate, Stefano Toldo and Eleonora Mezzaroma
Molecules 2024, 29(2), 473; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29020473
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/2/473
21. “The Impact of Glycolysis and Its Inhibitors on the Immune Response to Inflammation and Autoimmunity”
by Beata Pająk, Rafał Zieliński and Waldemar Priebe
Molecules 2024, 29(6), 1298; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29061298
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/6/1298
22. “Analysis of Structures of SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Bound with Ligands Unveils Structural Features for Inhibiting the Enzyme”
by Ann Varghese, Jie Liu, Bailang Liu, Wenjing Guo, Fan Dong, Tucker A. Patterson and Huixiao Hong
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 491; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030491
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/491
23. “Overview of Recent Advances in Rare-Earth High-Entropy Oxides as Multifunctional Materials for Next-Gen Technology Applications”
by Stjepan Šarić, Jelena Kojčinović, Dalibor Tatar and Igor Djerdj
Molecules 2025, 30(5), 1082; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30051082
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/5/1082
24. “Molecular Subtypes and Targeted Therapeutic Strategies in Small Cell Lung Cancer: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives”
by Daoyuan Huang, Jingchao Wang, Li Chen, Weiwei Jiang, Hiroyuki Inuzuka, David K. Simon and Wenyi Wei
Molecules 2025, 30(8), 1731; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30081731
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/8/1731
25. “Metal–Flavonoid Interactions—From Simple Complexes to Advanced Systems”
by Paulina Katarzyna Walencik, Renata Choińska, Ewelina Gołębiewska and Monika Kalinowska
Molecules 2024, 29(11), 2573; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29112573
Available online: http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/11/2573