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7 November 2025
Molecules | Recruiting Section Editor-in-Chief for the “Computational and Theoretical Chemistry” Section


Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049) is recruiting the Section Editor-in-Chief for the Section “Computational and Theoretical Chemistry”.

Molecules is the leading international, peer-reviewed, open access journal of chemistry, published semimonthly online by MDPI. The International Society of Nucleosides, Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids (IS3NA), the Spanish Society of Medicinal Chemistry (SEQT) and the International Society of Heterocyclic Chemistry (ISHC) are affiliated with Molecules and their members receive a discount on the article processing charges.

Section Editors-in-Chief are leaders in their particular field, and are responsible for ensuring the scientific quality of a particular Section of a journal. The Section Editor-in-Chief is expected to oversee the growth and development of the journal Sections and their Board Members. The initial term for this position is 2 years, and it entails the following roles:

  • Acting as an ambassador for the journal, MDPI and open access publishing;
  • Making scientific decisions about the scope of their Section;
  • Inviting distinguished scientists to join the Editorial Board;
  • Suggesting topics for Special Issues;
  • Providing support and guidance to Editorial Board Members and editorial staff when required;
  • Maintaining oversight of the editorial process for individual manuscripts in their Section (mainly by making the final decision regarding whether a paper can be published after undergoing peer review and revisions);
  • Understanding, leading and upholding MDPI’s peer review guidelines and ethics guidelines.

If you are interested in becoming an Editor-in-Chief for this Section of Molecules, recommending potential candidates, or requesting further information, please contact the Molecules Editorial Office (molecules@mdpi.com) with the following two files attached:

  • A full academic CV;
  • A short cover letter that details your interest and enthusiasm for the position.

We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

Molecules Editorial Office

6 November 2025
Molecules丨Recruiting Section Editor-in-Chief for the “Electrochemistry” Section


Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049) is recruiting the Section Editor-in-Chief for the Section “Electrochemistry”.

Molecules is the leading international, peer-reviewed, open access journal of chemistry, published semimonthly online by MDPI. The International Society of Nucleosides, Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids (IS3NA), the Spanish Society of Medicinal Chemistry (SEQT) and the International Society of Heterocyclic Chemistry (ISHC) are affiliated with Molecules and their members receive a discount on the article processing charges.

Section Editors-in-Chief are leaders in their particular field, and are responsible for ensuring the scientific quality of a particular Section of a journal. The Section Editor-in-Chief is expected to oversee the growth and development of the journal Sections and their Board Members. The initial term for this position is 2 years, and it entails the following roles:

  • Acting as an ambassador for the journal, MDPI and Open Access publishing;
  • Making scientific decisions about the scope of their Section;
  • Inviting distinguished scientists to join the Editorial Board;
  • Suggesting topics for Special Issues;
  • Providing support and guidance to Editorial Board Members and editorial staff when required;
  • Maintaining oversight of the editorial process for individual manuscripts in their Section (mainly by making the final decision regarding whether a paper can be published after undergoing peer review and revisions);
  • Understanding, leading and upholding MDPI’s peer review guidelines and ethics guidelines.

If you are interested in becoming an Editor-in-Chief for this Section of Molecules, recommending potential candidates, or requesting further information, please contact the Molecules Editorial Office (molecules@mdpi.com) with the following two files attached:

  • A full academic CV;
  • A short cover letter that details your interest and enthusiasm for the position.

We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

Molecules Editorial Office

4 November 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #28 - WSF11, Nobel Laureates, Proofig AI, Romania Summit, STM and FBF

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

Highlights from the 11th World Sustainability Forum in Barcelona

I’m pleased to share some highlights from the 11th World Sustainability Forum (WSF 11), held in Barcelona on 2–3 October 2025 under the theme Sustainable and Resilient Cities.

Why WSF matters

The WSF series is a flagship initiative for MDPI and is supported by the MDPI Sustainability Foundation. It serves as a transdisciplinary platform for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to engage on sustainability challenges. WSF is now held annually as part of our commitment to maintain momentum in the sustainability discourse.

This year’s Barcelona edition focused on urban resilience, landscape design, and social community impact in the sustainability space. Over 48 hours of sessions, we brought together leading minds across disciplines to translate vision into practice. With participants from 53 countries across all continents, WSF 11 was truly global in scope.

“WSF is now held annually as part of our commitment to maintain momentum in the sustainability discourse”

What made WSF 11 especially successful (from my vantage point) was the level of positive engagement with our participants. Chief editors, researchers, and attendees repeatedly told me how professionally executed the event was, highlighting the high energy, logistical smoothness and quality of MDPI’s event management. That kind of recognition from peers really builds our reputation as more than just a publisher, but as a convener of meaningful scientific dialogue.

Our conferences are a form of experiential marketing as they create memorable and immersive connections between a brand and attendees. These positive associations build promotion and brand loyalty, ultimately impacting the MDPI’s trust and reputation for the better.

WSF 11: By the numbers

Here’s a quick snapshot of WSF 11’s scale and reach:

  • 181 registrations across global participants.
  • 8 keynote speakers and 5 invited speakers.
  • 144 abstracts accepted (over 355 submitted), resulting in 75 short talks and 69 posters.
  • 53 countries were represented across all continents, making it a truly international event.
  • First time that we ran parallel sessions for WSF (an ambitious program).
  • A dedicated awards ceremony to honour outstanding sustainability research: World Sustainability Award (WSA) x 2 winners, and Emerging Sustainability Leader Award (ESLA) x 3 winners.

Interviews with our World Sustainability Award Winners

One of the most rewarding parts of WSF is recognizing researchers whose work advances sustainability in powerful ways. In our Blog series, Daniella Maritan-Thomson (Content Specialist, MDPI) interviewed the two winners of the World Sustainability Award, Professor Dr. Stuart Pimm and Dr. Abdelbagi M. Ismail, who offered insights to the human side of sustainability research, the people behind the data, and the stories behind the science.

Prof. Stuart Pimm, whose decades of conservation work make him a leader in biodiversity preservation, reflected on his WSF Award experience and research in this interview: [Interview: Prof Stuart Pimm]

Dr. Abdelbagi M. Ismail, an expert in crop improvement and winner of the WSF Award, shares his journey and perspectives here: [Interview: Dr Abdelbagi M. Ismail]

“Our conferences create memorable and immersive connections”

Emerging Sustainability Leader Award winners


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Prof. Dr. Vhahangwele Masindi, Dr. Katya Rhodes, and Prof. Dr. Myriam Ertz (left to right).

We also recognized three recipients of the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award: Prof. Dr. Vhahangwele Masindi, Dr. Katya Rhodes, and Prof. Dr. Myriam Ertz, for their contributions as early-career researchers advancing sustainability through innovation, impact, and academic excellence across the field.

What this means for MDPI

  1. Building our global identity in events
    WSF is a marquee MDPI event, not just a gathering, but a statement of how we wish to position ourselves in the global sustainability ecosystem. The positive feedback helps us build on our approach for future editions, so that we remain a reference point for quality, relevance, and engagement.
  2. Expanding capacity across offices
    The success of WSF 11 in Barcelona’s would not have happened without great teamwork from Basel, Barcelona, Romania, the UK, and the APAC Conference team. Thanks to everyone for their work to bring this ambitious event to life.
  3. Supporting MDPI’s mission
    At this event, I had the opportunity to present on MDPI's role in Open Access, sustainability publishing, and the intersection of science and policy. WSF is not only about the science; it’s also a platform for us to position MDPI as a thought leader and a collaborator in shaping the future of sustainable research.

I look forward to the WSF momentum as we work towards WSF 12 in Hong Kong, which is scheduled for August 2026.


MDPI Colleagues at the 11th World Sustainability Forum in Barcelona, Spain, 2–3 October 2025.

Impactful Research

Celebrating 2025 Nobel Laureates who have published with MDPI

October is always an inspiring month in science. It’s when the world turns its attention to the Nobel Prize announcements, recognizing discoveries that have changed how we understand the world.

Over the years, many distinguished researchers who have received the Nobel Prize have chosen to publish their work with MDPI. These are scientists whose breakthroughs have shaped entire fields of research, and who have entrusted our Open Access journals to share their findings with the world.

“The work we support can be world-class and world-changing”

Congratulations to the 2025 Laureates

Dozens of Nobel Laureates have published in our journals: as at 2024, more than 40 laureates had contributed over 115 articles across more than 35 MDPI journals. Congratulations to the three 2025 Nobel prize-winners who have published with MDPI during their careers. Below are links to their MDPI publications and announcements for further reading:

These connections strengthen our mission to make research freely available and ensure that transformative ideas reach the widest possible audience.

Publishing at the leading edge of knowledge

The privilege of hosting such contributors resonates deeply with our editorial teams. It shows that top-tier scientific work has a home at MDPI, which builds our visibility in the research community. It signals that our publishing model, our editorial workflows, and our commitment to Open Access are respected at the very highest levels of science. It also gives our authors, reviewers, editors and staff the message that the work we support can be world-class and world-changing.

Publishing at the leading edge of knowledge isn’t just about individual papers – it’s about the ecosystem of support, transparency, and accessibility that makes discovery possible. Let’s continue to build a publishing platform and provide a service that attracts and enables both everyday research and the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

Inside MDPI

Strengthening Research Integrity: MDPI partners with Proofig AI

I’m pleased to share that MDPI has entered a multi-year partnership with Proofig AI, a leader in AI-driven proofing and integrity software for scientific publishing. This follows the success of our pilot program, in which Proofig AI proved highly effective in detecting duplicated, altered, and manipulated images across biomedical submissions.

Safeguarding the credibility of the research we publish

Research integrity is at the core of MDPI’s mission. The life sciences, in particular, face increasing risks of image-related issues due to advanced editing tools and generative AI. By integrating Proofig AI into our workflows, we improve our ability to detect issues early, reduce post-publication corrections, and safeguard the credibility of the research we publish.

Pilot outcomes

  • Successful detection of duplicated confocal and histology images, even when altered to disguise similarities.
  • Early results showed a significant drop in post-publication image manipulation flags year-on-year.
  • Positive feedback from editors and staff highlighted the tool’s ease of use and reliability.

Dr. Dror Kolodkin-Gal (co-founder and CEO of Proofig AI) said: 

“The MDPI team conducted a highly professional and carefully monitored pilot, achieving excellent results in detecting problematic images.

Their fast and effective integration process was impressive, and we are excited to contribute to this important collaboration.”

Sanita Meijere (IT Product and Project Manager, MDPI), shared:

“For more than a year, we’ve tested all the available image manipulation detection tools. Proofig AI’s quality and ease of use, alongside positive feedback from our internal users, made their software a clear stand-out.

We’re thrilled to be moving forward with this partnership, ensuring we do our utmost to protect MDPI’s biomedical journals. Using this advanced image proofing software reaffirms MDPI’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in research integrity.”

Raising the bar for integrity

This partnership sets a new benchmark for quality control in biomedical publishing.

As Tim Tait-Jamieson (Head of Publication Ethics, MDPI), explains:

“The life sciences are disproportionately affected by research integrity issues, making vigilance in this field especially critical. This is driven, in part, by the increasing sophistication of image editing software and generative AI.

Whether accidental or deliberate, image manipulation can have a lasting impact on credibility. By integrating Proofig AI into our editorial workflows, we strengthen our ability to detect scientific misconduct early and reduce post-publication amendments.”

Faster and more accurate quality control

Proofig will automatically flag potentially problematic images during submission checks, giving our editors more confidence in the integrity of manuscripts and freeing up time to focus on editorial decisions. The tool will also reduce the burden of manual checks, while supporting faster and more accurate quality control. This partnership reinforces MDPI's reputation as a publisher that takes integrity seriously and continues to invest in tools to support authors, editors, and reviewers alike.

A big thank-you to all colleagues who supported the pilot and rollout. You can read more in our MDPI Blog post.

Coming Together for Science

The MDPI Romania Summit 2025

On 21–22 October, I had the pleasure of joining our colleagues in Bucharest for the MDPI Romania Summit 2025. The event was organized by our Romania Marketing team, with support from colleagues across our Romanian offices. It brought together academics, policymakers, and collaborators to discuss the country’s evolving research landscape.

Over two days, we welcomed more than 30 participants, including Editorial Board Members, Guest Editors, and policy-makers from the Romanian research and education sectors, including representatives from the Romanian Academy and the National Commission for the Accreditation of Academic Titles (CNATDCU).

The discussions and presentations reflected the strength and growth of Romania’s research community and its active engagement in Open Access publishing.

“The discussions and presentations reflected the strength and growth of Romania’s research community”

Romania’s role in Open Access

Romania loves Open Access and has emerged as one of MDPI’s most engaged national research communities. The numbers speak for themselves:

  • 67% of all publications in Romania were Open Access in 2024.
  • MDPI accounts for 39% of the country’s total OA publications (14,779 in 2024).
  • Over the last five years (2020–2024), Romanian institutions published over 33,000 papers with MDPI.
  • There are 460 active Editorial Board Members from Romania, including 8 Chief Editors.
  • 29 institutions are part of our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), with 8 new members joining in 2025.

These numbers reflect the trust and reliable partnership we have built with the Romanian academic community.

Highlights from the Summit

The program covered a wide range of topics from MDPI’s achievements and updates to our editorial processes, peer-review quality, AI in publishing, IOAP and Open Access funding models, and publication ethics.

Agenda Highlights:

  • MDPI Introduction, Performance & Achievements, and Collaboration with Romania – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI).
  • Trust the Process: Editorial Workflow and Quality in Publishing – Dr. Liliane Auwerter (Scientific Review Group).
  • Publication Ethics at MDPI: Safeguarding the Integrity of the Published Scholarly Record – Diana Cristina Apodaritei (Research Integrity Specialist).
  • Institutional Partnerships – Becky Castellon (Institutional Partnerships Manager, MDPI).
  • AI in Publishing and MDPI's Actions – Sanita Meijere (AI Product Manager).
  • Closing Remarks – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI).

Participants shared feedback and ideas for future collaborations, including organizing author workshops, possible conference collaborations, and strengthening our engagement with national institutions such as the Ministry of Education and Research and the National Council of Romanian Rectors.

As Acad. Dr. Nicolae-Victor Zamfir, Vice President of the Romanian Academy, noted during the discussions:

“The organization of the event is very timely, because MDPI is a publishing house in full development and expansion. The opinion of researchers is important for increasing the quality of published works.”

A collaborative future

Events like this remind us how essential it is to engage locally and listen directly to the voices of our editors, authors, and institutional partners. They help us build relationships, improve our understanding of the local market, and align our shared goals in advancing Open Access and research quality.

Thank you to everyone involved, especially our Romania Marketing team, who organized the event, and to all colleagues who continue to build relationships with our academic communities around the world.

Thank you!

A special thank-you to the Romanian Marketing team and all colleagues behind the scenes who made this Summit such a success. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. We look forward to building on this momentum with future Summits in Europe and beyond.

Closing Thoughts

STM and FBF 2025: Connecting Through Science and Publishing


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Constanze Schelhorn (Head of Indexing, MDPI) at STM Conference, Frankfurt, 14 October 2025.

On 13–14 October, I attended the STM Frankfurt Conference 2025, my fourth visit to the Frankfurt event, and it continues to be one of the most valuable gatherings in our industry.

The STM meeting brings together the publishing community and key opinion leaders to speak on current trends and challenges shaping our industry.

This year’s theme – “Science Diplomacy: What is it and How Does it Work?” – unpacked the growing intersection of science, policy, and publishing.

Discussion topics ranged from what is science diplomacy and how publishers can contribute to global collaboration to how science communication can help maintain trust during an era of disruption.

I was joined by Dr. Constanze Schelhorn, our Head of Indexing, who met with representatives from Scopus, Web of Science, Digital Science, ProQuest, and other partners. These meetings give us a chance to share feedback on our collaborations, learn about new updates being developed, and build our relationships with indexing bodies.

“The STM meeting brings together the publishing community and key opinion leaders”

STM also provides a space to connect with industry peers, as I did with colleagues from Elsevier, Frontiers, Clarivate, Sage, and STM itself, reinforcing MDPI’s engagement within the broader publishing community. It was also nice to bump into some former colleagues and see them continuing to grow in their publishing careers.

At the Frankfurt Book Fair


The MDPI booth at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair.

Following STM, I spent the next day at the Frankfurt Book Fair (15–19 October) – one of the largest and most influential events in the publishing world.

It’s always inspiring to see the scale and energy of this global gathering, which spans everything from books and education to digital innovation and academic publishing.

We set up an MDPI booth to host discussions with partners, vendors, and researchers.

The Fair ran into the weekend, with colleagues from several MDPI departments attending to represent the company and connect with the scholarly community.


Events like STM and FBF are a nice reminder of how dynamic and interconnected our industry is, and how important it is for MDPI to continue taking part in global conversations about science, communication, and the future of publishing.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

31 October 2025
Meet Us at the 2025 National Polymer Academic Paper Conference of the Chinese Chemical Society, 22–26 November 2025, Guangzhou, China


Conference: 2025 National Polymer Academic Paper Conference of the Chinese Chemical Society
Date: 22–26 November 2025
Location: Guangzhou, China

MDPI is pleased to announce that it will be participating in the 2025 National Polymer Academic Paper Conference of the Chinese Chemical Society, a leading academic event in the field of polymer science. This conference will be held from 22 to 26 November 2025, in Guangzhou, China, organized by the Polymer Division of the Chinese Chemical Society and co-hosted by the South China University of Technology.

We welcome you to visit MDPI at booth #D32 for engaging discussions and exclusive offers. Do not miss our special booth activity!

Simply check in at our booth to spin the prize wheel and win a variety of MDPI gifts. Join us for a fun and rewarding experience!

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to contact us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you at booth #D32 and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about this event, please visit the following link: https://www.polymerchina.com.cn/?page=550428&j.

21 October 2025
Molecules | Selected Papers on Rare Earth Element


1. “Rare Earths—The Answer to Everything”
by Thomas Behrsing, Victoria L. Blair, Florian Jaroschik, Glen B. Deacon and Peter C. Junk
Molecules 2024, 29(3), 688; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29030688
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/3/688

2. “Catalytic Activity of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in Advanced Oxidation Processes of Wastewater Pollutants: A Review”
by Lorenzo Saviano, Antonios Apostolos Brouziotis, Edith Guadalupe Padilla Suarez, Antonietta Siciliano, Marisa Spampinato, Marco Guida, Marco Trifuoggi, Donatella Del Bianco, Maurizio Carotenuto, Vincenzo Romano Spica et al.
Molecules 2023, 28(17), 6185; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28176185
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/17/6185

3. “Green Extractants in Assisting Recovery of REEs: A Case Study”
by Dorota Kołodyńska, Katarzyna Burdzy, Steffi Hunger, Andreas Aurich and Yongming Ju
Molecules 2023, 28(3), 965; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28030965
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/3/965

4. “Innovative Integrated Model of Industrial Wastewater Treatment with the Circular Use of Cerium Compounds as Multifunctional Coagulants: Comprehensive Assessment of the Process and Environmental and Economic Aspects”
by Paweł Lejwoda, Barbara Białecka, Anna Śliwińska, Piotr Krawczyk and Maciej Thomas
Molecules 2025, 30(16), 3428; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30163428
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/16/3428

5. “Neurotoxicity of Lanthanum Salts: A Narrative Review of Mechanistic Insights from Cellular and Animal Models”
by Tudor Mihai Magdas, Constantin Bodolea, Claudia Gherman, Ariana Raluca Hategan, Dana Alina Magdas, Maria David, Roxana Denisa Capras and Gabriela Adriana Filip
Molecules 2025, 30(18), 3748; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30183748
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/18/3748

6. “Voltammetry in Determination of Trace Amounts of Lanthanides—A Review”
by Malgorzata Grabarczyk, Marzena Fialek and Edyta Wlazlowska
Molecules 2023, 28(23), 7755; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28237755
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/23/7755

7. “Exploring Optimization of Zeolites as Adsorbents for Rare Earth Elements in Continuous Flow by Machine Learning Techniques”
by Óscar Barros, Pier Parpot, Isabel C. Neves and Teresa Tavares
Molecules 2023, 28(24), 7964; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28247964
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/24/7964

8. “Utilizing Deep Eutectic Solvents in the Recycle, Recovery, Purification and Miscellaneous Uses of Rare Earth Elements”
by Francisco Jose Alguacil
Molecules 2024, 29(6), 1356; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29061356
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/6/1356

9. “Enhanced Tribodegradation of a Tetracycline Antibiotic by Rare-Earth-Modified Zinc Oxide”
by Dobrina Ivanova, Hristo Kolev, Bozhidar I. Stefanov and Nina Kaneva
Molecules 2024, 29(16), 3913; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29163913
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/16/3913

10. “Synthesis and Characterisation of Phosphino-Aryloxide Rare Earth Complexes”
by Elias Alexopoulos, Yu Liu, Alex W. J. Bowles, Benjamin L. L. Réant and Fabrizio Ortu
Molecules 2024, 29(23), 5757; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29235757
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/23/5757

11. “Recovery of Nd3+ and Dy3+ from E-Waste Using Adsorbents from Spent Tyre Rubbers: Batch and Column Dynamic Assays”
by Miguel Nogueira, Inês Matos, Maria Bernardo, Filomena Pinto, Isabel Fonseca and Nuno Lapa
Molecules 2025, 30(1), 92; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30010092
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/1/92

12. “Porous Single-Crystalline Rare Earth Phosphates Monolith to Enhance Catalytic Activity and Durability”
by Wenting Li, Lingting Ye, Chaoyang Tu and Kui Xie
Molecules 2025, 30(2), 331; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30020331
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/331

13. “Magnetically Diluted Dy3+ and Yb3+ Squarates Showing Relaxation Tuning and Matrix Dependence”
by Rina Takano and Takayuki Ishida
Molecules 2025, 30(2), 356; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30020356
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/356

14. “A Photocontrolled Molecular Rotor Based on Azobenzene-Strapped Mixed (Phthalocyaninato)(Porphyrinato) Rare Earth Triple-Decker”
by Wenxin Lu, Tiantian Mu, Yuehong Zhang, Bo Chen, Huantao Guo, Luyang Zhao, Peng Wang and Yongzhong Bian
Molecules 2025, 30(2), 326; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30020326
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/326

15. “Synthesis and Photoluminescent Properties of Dy3+-Doped and Dy3+/Eu3+ Co-Doped 50ZnO:40B2O3:5WO3:Nb2O5 Glass”
by Margarita Milanova, Aneliya Yordanova, Lyubomir Aleksandrov, Reni Iordanova and Petia Petrova
Molecules 2025, 30(10), 2229; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30102229
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/10/2229

20 October 2025
Molecules | Media Cooperation with Seasonal Workshops Series—“Autumn Workshop” 3rd Edition Advanced & Intelligent Polymers, 4 December 2025, Benguerir, Morocco

MDPI’s Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049) is proud to establish a media partnership cooperation with the Autumn Workshop 3rd Edition “The Ambiance Workshop”!

Building on the success of the previous two editions, the Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat-RC) is pleased to announce that the Autumn Workshop “The Ambiance Workshop” will once again take place on 4 December 2025, at the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Benguerir, Morocco. Under the theme of Advanced & Intelligent Polymers, this workshop will cover thermosets, self-healing polymers, vitrimers, and intelligent polymers, exploring the latest advances in these innovative materials. Special emphasis will be placed on their potential for sustainable applications and their role in achieving enhanced performance across diverse fields.

The Ambiance Workshop will provide engaging presentations and networking opportunities that are open to Ph.D. students, postdoctoral fellows, scientists, researchers, and professionals in the fields of Chemistry, Materials Science, and Engineering, and will be set on a hybrid format (remote and in-person).

For more information, please visit the following link: https://susmat.um6p.ma/autumn-workshop-2025-26/.

17 October 2025
MDPI Webinar | Quantum Mechanics and Open Access 2025, 27 October 2025


Welcome to our webinar series themed “Quantum Mechanics and Open Access”, organized in recognition of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025).

This year marks a historic milestone—the centenary of the birth of quantum mechanics, a field that has transformed our understanding of the universe and continues to drive innovation across physics, chemistry, computing, and beyond. It is both a moment of reflection on a century of extraordinary breakthroughs and an opportunity to envision the next hundred years of discovery.

Our theme highlights not only the profound scientific achievements of the past but also the vital role that open knowledge plays in shaping the future of research. Open access ensures that discoveries are shared, collaborations are strengthened, and progress in quantum science remains a truly global endeavor.

We are delighted to bring together a distinguished group of speakers, researchers, and practitioners who will share their insights on how open access is transforming the way we communicate, collaborate, and innovate in quantum science.

Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey of science, openness, and collaboration. We look forward to engaging in discussions and to collectively imagining the quantum future together.

Date: 27 October at 12:00 p.m. CET | 7:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 868 2457 9603

Register now for free.

Program:

Speaker

Presentation Title

Time in CET

Time in CST (Asia)

 

MDPI Introduction

12:00–12:10  p.m.

7:00–7:10  p.m.

Dr. Filipe Menezes

“Understanding Protein Language: Developing an AI Model to Understand the Chemistry of Non-bonded Interactions”

12:10–12:30  p.m.

7:10–7:30  p.m.

Dr. Olalla Castro-Alvaredo

“Entanglement Measures in Many-Body Quantum Systems”

12:30–12:50  p.m.

7:30–7:50  p.m.

Prof. Andreas Fring

“Ghost Free Higher Time-Derivative Theories”

12:50–1:10  p.m.

7:50–8:10  p.m.

Prof. Dr. Steve Scheiner

“Advances in Understanding Noncovalent Interactions through Quantum Chemistry”

1:10–1:30  p.m.

8:10–8:30  p.m.

 

Q&A Session

1:30–1:45  p.m.

8:30–8:45  p.m.

 

Closing of Webinar

1:45–2:00  p.m.

8:45–9:00  p.m.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic and institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

  • Dr. Filipe Menezes, Institute of Structural Biology, Helmholtz Munich, Oberschleißheim, Germany;
  • Dr. Olalla Castro-Alvaredo, Department of Mathematics, City St George's, University of London, London, England;
  • Professor Andreas Fring, Department of Mathematics, City St George's, University of London, Northampton Square, London, UK;
  • Prof. Dr. Steve Scheiner, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA.

15 October 2025
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in September 2025


Nine new journals covering a range of subjects launched their inaugural issues in September 2025. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.

We extend our sincere thanks to all Editorial Board Members for their commitment and expertise. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, ensuring impactful open access scholarship.

Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.

Journal

Founding Editor-in-Chief

Journal Topics (Selected)

Prof. Dr. Joseph G. Grzywacz,

San José State University, USA

Editorial | view inaugural issue

family formation and dynamics; family relationships; family diversity and structure; family processes; family challenges; global perspectives of family |

view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. Chengkuo Lee,

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Editorial | view inaugural issue

AIoT sensing technologies; distributed AI and federated learning; AI-enhanced edge analytics; sensor fusion in edge computing; low-power AI sensing; security and privacy in edge-AI systems; AI-driven optimization of IoT networks |

view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. Steven Paul Nistico,

Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Editorial | view inaugural issue

aesthetics; reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery; dermatology; oral and maxillofacial surgery; surgical procedures; non-surgical procedures |

view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. Mauro Tonelli,

University of Pisa, Italy

Editorial | view inaugural issue

plasma physics and technology; atomic and molecular physics; nuclear physics; quantum physics and technology; dielectrics, ferroelectrics, and multiferroics; semiconductor physics and devices; engineering physics; material physics; biophysics|

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Prof. Dr. Sergej M. Ostojic,

University of Agder, Norway;
University of Pécs, Hungary

Editorial | view inaugural issue

biochemical research methods; biochemistry and molecular biology; cell biology; clinical and medicinal chemistry; clinical neurology; endocrinology and metabolism; medicine, general and internal; nutrition and dietetics; toxicology |

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Prof. Dr. Michele Nappi,

University of Salerno, Italy

Editorial | view inaugural issue

foundations and advancements in multimedia technologies; computational social media analytics; human–AI interaction in social contexts; multimedia understanding and generation for social insight; ethics, fairness, and privacy in multimedia systems |

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Prof. Dr. Philippe Gorce,

Toulon University, France

Editorial | view inaugural issue

ergonomic design and evaluation of workspaces, tools, and equipment; biomechanical analysis and ergonomic interventions for musculoskeletal health; cognitive workload assessment and management; human-computer interaction (HCI) and user experience (UX) research; ergonomic wearables; AI-driven ergonomic assessment tools; neuroergonomics |

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Prof. Dr. Ronald Charles Sims,

Utah State University, USA

Editorial | view inaugural issue

bioresources; bioproducts; bioenergy and biofuels; environmental protection; public health protection; biological waste treatment; biomass transformation; circular bioeconomy; bio-based materials and chemicals; bioresidues |

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Prof. Dr. M. Jamal Deen,

McMaster University, Canada

Editorial | view inaugural issue

device design and engineering; circuit design and system integration; applications and emerging technologies; materials and fabrication innovations; testing, reliability, and standards |

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We would like to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. If you would like to create more new journals, you are welcome to send an application here, or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com).

15 October 2025
Meet Us at the 4th International Electronic Conference on Catalysis Sciences (ECCS 2026), 22–24 September 2026


We are excited to announce the 4th International Electronic Conference on Catalysis Sciences (ECCS 2026) organized by MDPI’s Catalysts (ISSN: 2073-4344, Impact Factor: 4.0, Citescore: 7.6), which will be held from 22 to 24 September 2026, CEST.

ECCS 2026 has been designed to closely align with the innovative new section structure of the journal. We sincerely invite the participation of all interested researchers and academics in exchanging ideas, engaging in fruitful collaboration, and making the new edition of this conference a success.

Conference Chairs:

  • Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Baglio, National Research Council, Messina, Italy;
  • Prof. Dr. Raffaella Mancuso, University of Calabria, Cosenza, Italy;
  • Prof. Dr. Maria A. Goula, University of Western Macedonia, Western Macedonia, Greece;
  • Prof. Dr. Gonzalo de Gonzalo, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.

Topics of Interest:

S1. Catalytic Materials;
S2. Environmental Catalysis;
S3. Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis;
S4. Biocatalysis;
S5. Biomass Catalysis;
S6. Industrial Catalysis;
S7. Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry;
S8. Catalysts Synthesis and Characterization.

Important dates:

Deadline for abstract submission: 22 May 2026;
Notification of acceptance: 22 June 2026;
Deadline for registration: 16 September 2026.

Guide for Authors:

Please submit your abstract at the following link by 22 May 2026: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1549.

Please use the following link to register for the event for FREE by 16 September 2026: https://sciforum.net/event/ECCS2026?section=#registration.

For details regarding Abstract Submissions and Poster and Slide Submissions you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section of the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/ECCS2026?section=#instructions.

Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award:

  • Each winner will receive a certificate and a prize of CHF 200;
  • Number of winners: 5.

For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact eccs2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at ECCS 2026!

14 October 2025
Molecules | Selected Papers on Metal–Organic Frameworks


We are delighted to celebrate the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded to Prof. Omar M. Yaghi, Prof. Susumu Kitagawa and Prof. Richard Robson.

We are honored to share that Prof. Omar M. Yaghi previously published a perspective article in Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049) titled “Covalent Organic Frameworks—Organic Chemistry Beyond the Molecule”. This publication has earned widespread praise and positive feedback from our readers.

To celebrate this milestone, we have selected some of our top papers on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for you to read:

1. “Synthesis and Characterisation of Multivariate Metal–Organic Frameworks for Controlled Doxorubicin Absorption and Release”
by Ahmed Ahmed, Andrey Bezrukov, Debobroto Sensharma, Ciaran O’Malley, Michael J. Zaworotko, Davide Tiana and Constantina Papatriantafyllopoulou
Molecules 2025, 30(9), 1968; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30091968
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/9/1968

2. “Mechanochemical Synthesis of MOF-303 and Its CO2 Adsorption at Ambient Conditions”
by Sylwia Głowniak, Barbara Szczęśniak, Jerzy Choma and Mietek Jaroniec
Molecules 2024, 29(11), 2698; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29112698
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/11/2698

3. “Co-Immobilization of Laccase and Mediator into Fe-Doped ZIF-8 Significantly Enhances the Degradation of Organic Pollutants”
by Zixuan Li, Qinghong Shi, Xiaoyan Dong and Yan Sun
Molecules 2024, 29(2), 307; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29020307
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/2/307

4. “Fabrication Methods of Continuous Pure Metal–Organic Framework Membranes and Films: A Review”
by Qinglei Xing, Xiangyou Xu, Haoqian Li, Zheng Cui, Binrui Chu, Nihao Xie, Ziying Wang, Peng Bai, Xianghai Guo and Jiafei Lyu
Molecules 2024, 29(16), 3885; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29163885
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/16/3885

5. “Investigation of the Sensing Properties of Lanthanoid Metal–Organic Frameworks (Ln-MOFs) with Terephthalic Acid”
by Denitsa Elenkova, Yana Dimitrova, Martin Tsvetkov, Bernd Morgenstern, Maria Milanova, Dimitar Todorovsky and Joana Zaharieva
Molecules 2024, 29(15), 3713; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29153713
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/15/3713

6. “Host–Guest Metal–Organic Frameworks-Based Long-Afterglow Luminescence Materials”
by Zhi-Chen Zhang, Zhi-Gang Gu and Jian Zhang
Molecules 2024, 29(13), 2989; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29132989
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/13/2989

7. “[BMIM][X] Ionic Liquids Supported on a Pillared-Layered Metal–Organic Framework: Synthesis, Characterization, and Adsorption Properties”
by Yaiza Martín-García, Jesús Tapiador, Gisela Orcajo, Juan Ayala and Ana B. Lago
Molecules 2024, 29(15), 3644; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29153644
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/15/3644

8. “Transition Metal Chelation Effect in MOF-253 Materials: Guest Molecule Adsorption Dynamics and Proposed Formic Acid Synthesis Investigated by Atomistic Simulations”
by Meng-Chi Hsieh, Wei-Lun Liang, Chun-Chih Chang and Ming-Kang Tsai
Molecules 2024, 29(13), 3211; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29133211
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/13/3211

9. “Encapsulation of Gemcitabine on Porphyrin Aluminum Metal-Organic Framework by Mechano-Chemistry, Delayed Drug Release and Cytotoxicity to Pancreatic Cancer PANC-1 Cells”
by Sheriff Umar and Alexander Samokhvalov
Molecules 2024, 29(13), 3189; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29133189
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/13/3189

10. “Understanding Intrinsic Electrochemical Properties of NiCo–Metal–Organic Framework-Derived NiCo2O4 as a Li-Ion Battery Anode”
by Byoungnam Park and Soomin Kim
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 616; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030616
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/616

11. “Modifications and Applications of Metal-Organic-Framework-Based Materials for Photocatalysis”
by Weimin Ma, Liang Yu, Pei Kang, Zhiyun Chu and Yingxuan Li
Molecules 2024, 29(24), 5834; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29245834
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/24/5834

12. “Organic and Metal–Organic Polymer-Based Catalysts—Enfant Terrible Companions or Good Assistants?”
by Milan Králik, Peter Koóš, Martin Markovič and Pavol Lopatka
Molecules 2024, 29(19), 4623; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29194623
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/19/4623

13. “Slowing Down the “Magic Bullet”: Encapsulation of Imatinib in Fe-MOF for Cardiotoxicity Reduction and Improvement in Anticancer Activity”
by Weronika Strzempek, Elżbieta Menaszek, Monika Papież and Barbara Gil
Molecules 2024, 29(16), 3818; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29163818
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/16/3818

14. “Comparison of In Situ and Postsynthetic Formation of MOF-Carbon Composites as Electrocatalysts for the Alkaline Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER)”
by Linda Sondermann, Laura Maria Voggenauer, Annette Vollrath, Till Strothmann and Christoph Janiak
Molecules 2025, 30(2), 208; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30020208
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/208

15. “Zeolitic-Imidazole Framework (ZIF)-Derived ZnO Doped with Ag for Improved Ethanol Sensing Applications”
by Claudio Clemente, Valentina Gargiulo, Luciana Cimino, Giovanni Piero Pepe, Giovanni Ausanio, Ettore Massera and Michela Alfe
Molecules 2025, 30(12), 2611; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30122611
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/12/2611

16. “One-Component Catalytic Electrodes from Metal-Organic Frameworks Covalently Linked to an Anion Exchange Ionomer”
by Riccardo Narducci, Emanuela Sgreccia, Alessio Vincenzo Montella, Gianfranco Ercolani, Saulius Kaciulis, Suanto Syahputra, Emily Bloch, Luca Pasquini, Philippe Knauth and Maria Luisa Di Vona
Molecules 2025, 30(6), 1230; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30061230
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/6/1230

17. “Porphyrin-Based Metal-Organic Framework Materials: Design, Construction, and Application in the Field of Photocatalysis”
by Chuanyin Tang, Xiaoyu Li, Yingxu Hu, Xin Du, Shuo Wang, Bo Chen and Shengjie Wang
Molecules 2024, 29(2), 467; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29020467
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/2/467

18. “Advancements of MOFs in the Field of Propane Oxidative Dehydrogenation for Propylene Production”
by Shu-Ting Li, Ming Ke, Jie Zhang, Yun-Lei Peng and Guangjin Chen
Molecules 2024, 29(6), 1212; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29061212
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/6/1212

19. “Synthesis of α,ω-bis-Mercaptoacyl Poly(alkyl oxide)s and Development of Thioether Cross-Linked Liposome Scaffolds for Sustained Release of Drugs”
by Spyridon Mourtas, Georgios Kourmoulakis, Stavros Kremezis, Pavlos Klepetsanis and Sophia G. Antimisiaris
Molecules 2024, 29(6), 1312; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29061312
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/6/1312

20. “Effect of Functional Group-Modified UiO-66 on the Dehydrogenation of Ammonia Borane”
by Senliang Xi, Dawei Xu, Renzeng Chen, Wenhao Yao, Wenying Wu, Teng Zhang and Liang Yu
Molecules 2025, 30(7), 1487; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30071487
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/7/1487

21. “Modern Catalytic Materials for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction”
by Michał Trębala and Agata Łamacz
Molecules 2025, 30(8), 1656; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30081656
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/8/1656

22. “Efficient Hydrogen Production from Ammonia Using Ru Nanoparticles on Ce-Based Metal–Organic Framework (MOF)-Derived CeO2 with Oxygen Vacancies”
by Wenying Wu, Wenhao Yao, Yitong Liu, Senliang Xi and Teng Zhang
Molecules 2025, 30(11), 2301; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30112301
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/11/2301

23. “Novel Magnetically Recoverable Amino-Functionalized MIL-101(Fe) Composite with Enhanced Adsorption Capacity for Pb(II) and Cd(II) Ions”
by Claudia Maria Simonescu, Daniela C. Culita, Gabriela Marinescu, Irina Atkinson, Virgil Marinescu, Ovidiu Oprea and Nicolae Stanica
Molecules 2025, 30(13), 2879; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30132879
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/13/2879


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