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15 January 2026
Molecules | Selected Papers in the “Flavours and Fragrances” Section
1. “Clinical Potential of Essential Oils: Cytotoxicity, Selectivity Index, and Efficacy for Combating Gram-Positive ESKAPE Pathogens”
by Biruk Bayleyegn Belete, Jerome Ozkan, Parthasarathi Kalaiselvan and Mark Willcox
Molecules 2025, 30(19), 3873; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30193873
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/19/3873
2. “Stimulated C2C12 Myotube Headspace Volatile Organic Compound Analysis”
by Tomos G. Rosser, Matthew A. Turner, James C. Reynolds, Nigel R. W. Martin and Martin R. Lindley
Molecules 2024, 29(19), 4527; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29194527
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/19/4527
3. “Bentonite-Clarified White Wine: Linking Clay Physico-Chemical Properties to Protein Removal Efficiency and Wine Matrix Alterations”
by Igor Lukić, Ivana Horvat, Doris Delač Salopek, Tajana Begović, Igor Djerdj, Stjepan Šarić, Vedrana Špada, Josipa Bilić, Igor Palčić, Zoran Užila et al.
Molecules 2025, 30(20), 4117; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30204117
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/20/4117
4. “The Potential of NIR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics to Discriminate Roast Degrees and Predict Volatiles in Coffee”
by Stella Green, Emily Fanning, Joy Sim, Graham T. Eyres, Russell Frew and Biniam Kebede
Molecules 2024, 29(2), 318; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29020318
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/2/318
5. “Sensory Evaluation of Effervescent Nutritional Supplements: Identification and Characterisation of Off-Tastes”
by Thomas Delompré, Christophe Martin, Loïc Briand and Christian Salles
Molecules 2025, 30(4), 854; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040854
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/854
6. “Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) Volatile Compounds Determination by Vacuum-Assisted Sorbent Extraction (VASE)—Selected Aspects”
by Henryk H. Jeleń and Monika Marcinkowska
Molecules 2024, 29(15), 3477; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29153477
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/15/3477
7. “Influence of Honey Varieties, Fermentation Techniques, and Production Process on Sensory Properties and Odor-Active Compounds in Meads”
by Daria Cicha-Wojciechowicz, Natalia Drabińska and Małgorzata Anna Majcher
Molecules 2024, 29(24), 5913; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29245913
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/24/5913
8. “Measuring the Carboxypeptidase and γ-Glutamyltranspeptidase Activities of Lager and Ale Yeasts to Assess Their Impact on the Release of Odorant Polyfunctional Thiols Through Fermentation”
by Coraline Calicis, Romain Christiaens, Natacha Loquet, Margaux Simon and Sonia Collin
Molecules 2025, 30(12), 2491; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30122491
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/12/2491
9. “Use of Botanical Ingredients: Nice Opportunities to Avoid Premature Flavor Instability in Beer”
by Margaux Simon, Hubert Kageruka and Sonia Collin
Molecules 2024, 29(10), 2370; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29102370
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/10/2370
10. “Integrated Characterization of Phoenix dactylifera L. “Fruits and Their Fermented Products: Volatilome, Chemical Traits, and Functional Potential”
by Eloisa Bagnulo, Gabriele Trevisan, Giulia Strocchi, Andrea Caratti, Giulia Tapparo, Giorgio Felizzato, Chiara Cordero and Erica Liberto
Molecules 2025, 30(14), 3029; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30143029
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/14/3029
13 January 2026
Meet Us at the Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conference 2026, 12–13 February 2026, Phitsanulok, Thailand
MDPI will be attending the Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conference 2026, held in Phitsanulok, Thailand, from 12 to 13 February, at booth #C11.
This year, the conference is centered around the theme of “The Global Future of Chemistry with AI”. This internationally recognized event, co-organized by The Chemical Society of Thailand and Naresuan University, takes place at the King Naresuan Exhibition and Convention Center (KNECC), within the university campus in Phitsanulok. This year’s theme reflects an exciting and timely convergence between chemistry and artificial intelligence. AI emerges as a transformative tool in chemical sciences, enabling faster discovery of green materials, intelligent design of sustainable synthesis pathways, and enhanced predictive models for environmental and health safety. As global challenges demand more urgent and innovative solutions, the integration of AI offers a pathway toward more efficient, sustainable, and responsible chemical innovations. To see a list of all the scientific sessions, please refer to https://www.paccon2026.com/datacontent/scientific-sessions.
The following MDPI journals will be represented:
- Molbank;
- Chemistry;
- Reactions;
- Molecules;
- Oxygen;
- AI Chemistry;
- Purification;
- Methane;
- Inorganics;
- AppliedChem;
- Chemosensors;
- Catalysts.
Our representatives, Dr. Krit Inthajak and Dr. Siriporn Tantiwatcharothai, are eager to answer your questions and address any inquiries you may have.
If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.paccon2026.com/.
9 January 2026
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in December 2025
We have expanded our open access portfolio with eight new journals publishing their inaugural issues in December 2025, as well as three journal transfers. These additions span physical sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, environmental and Earth sciences, medicine and pharmacology, and public health and healthcare. We extend our sincere thanks to the Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and Editorial Board Members who are shaping these journals’ direction. All journals uphold 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.
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Founding Editor-in-Chief(s) |
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Dr. Elisa Felicitas Arias, Université PSL, France |
atomic clocks; time and frequency metrology; GNSS systems; relativity and relativistic timekeeping; fundamental physics in space | |
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Prof. Dr. José F.F. Mendes, University of Aveiro, Portugal |
complex systems; network science; nonlinear dynamics and chaotic behaviour; information theory and complexity; computational complexity | |
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Prof. Dr. Roberto Morandotti, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique—Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications (INRS), Canada |
light generation; light sources and applications; light control and measurement; human responses to light; lighting design | |
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Prof. Dr. Savvas A. Chatzichristofis, Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus |
generative AI and large language models in education; multimodal and embodied AI; personalization and adaptive systems; assessment, feedback, and academic integrity; learning analytics | |
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Prof. Dr. Jon Andoni Duñabeitia, Universidad Nebrija, Spain |
cognitive psychology; cognitive neuroscience; psycholinguistics; applied linguistics; experimental psychology | |
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Prof. Dr. Caiwu Fu, Wuhan University, China; Prof. Dr. Longxi Zhang, Peking University, China |
cultural practices; cultural theory; cultural policy; cultural heritage; transregional and transnational cultural flows| |
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Dr. Ghassem R. Asrar, iCREST Environmental Education Foundation, USA |
biosphere interactions, processes, and sustainability; ecosystem science and dynamics; biodiversity conservation; global change and environmental adaptation; biogeochemical cycles | |
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Dr. Giuseppe Mulè, University of Palermo, Italy |
cardiorenal syndromes; chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease; cardiorenalmetabolic syndrome; hypertension and diabetes in relation to the abovementioned syndromes; diagnostic techniques | |
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Transferred Journals |
Editor-in-Chief |
Journal Topics (Selected) |
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Prof. Dr. Peter Matt, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (LUKS), Switzerland |
cardiology; cardiovascular and aortic surgery; cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology; congenital heart disease and pediatric cardiology; cardiovascular regenerative and reparative medicine | |
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Prof. Dr. Oana Săndulescu, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania; National Institute for Infectious Diseases “Prof. Dr. Matei Bals”, Romania |
infectious diseases across clinical and public health domains; epidemiology of communicable diseases; clinical microbiology and applied virology; vaccinology and immunization; host–pathogen interactions and immunity | |
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Dr. Roxana Elena Bohiltea, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania |
public health; disease prevention; screening and early detection; lifestyle interventions and health education; digital and innovative prevention | |
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).
9 January 2026
Molecules | Featured Papers from the First Half of 2025 in the “Bioorganic Chemistry” Section
1. “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: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/939
2. “Roles of Post-Translational Modifications of Transcription Factors Involved in Breast Cancer Hypoxia”
by Logan Seymour, Niyogushima Nuru, Kaya R. Johnson, Jennifer Michel Villalpando Gutierrez, Victor Tochukwu Njoku, Costel C. Darie and Anca-Narcisa Neagu
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 645; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030645
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/645
3. “Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE)-Inhibitor Activity of Novel Peptides Derived from Porcine Liver and Placenta”
by Nicholas A.Pearman, Gordon A. Morris and Alan M. Smith
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 754; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030754
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/754
4. “Synthesis of 2-Deoxyglycosides with Exclusive β-Configuration Using 2-SAc Glycosyl Bromide Donors”
by Yang-Fan Guo, Tian-Tian Xu, Guo-Hui Zhang and Hai Dong
Molecules 2025, 30(1), 185; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30010185
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/1/185
5. “The HELP-UnaG Fusion Protein as a Bilirubin Biosensor: From Theory to Mature Technological Development”
by Paola Sist, Ranieri Urbani, Federica Tramer, Antonella Bandiera and Sabina Passamonti
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 439; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030439
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/439
6. “Towards Cytotoxic Derivatives of Cafestol”
by Niels V.Heise, Marie Kozubek, Sophie Hoenke, Senta Ludwig, Hans-Peter Deigner, Ahmed Al-Harrasi and René Csuk
Molecules 2025, 30(11), 2291; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30112291
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/11/2291
7. “HER2 in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Evolution of the Therapeutic Landscape and Emerging Drugs—A Long Way to the Top”
by Pamela Trillo Aliaga, Gianluca Spitaleri, Ilaria Attili, Carla Corvaja, Elena Battaiotto, Panagiotis Agisilaos Angelopoulos, Ester Del Signore, Antonio Passaro and Filippo de Marinis
Molecules 2025, 30(12), 2645; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30122645
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/12/2645
8. “Chemical and Enzymatic Synthesis of DisialylGb5 and Other Sialosides for Glycan Array Assembly and Evaluation of Siglec-Mediated Immune Checkpoint Inhibition”
by Kuo-Shiang Liao, Yixuan Zhou, Cinya Chung, Chih-Chuan Kung, Chien-Tai Ren, Chung-Yi Wu, Yi-Wei Lou, Po-Kai Chuang, Balázs Imre, Yves S. Y. Hsieh et al.
Molecules 2025, 30(11), 2264; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30112264
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/11/2264
9. “Synthesis and Characterization of Glyco-SAMs on Gold Nanoparticles: A Modular Approach Towards Glycan-Based Recognition Studies”
by Sebastian Kopitzki and Joachim Thiem
Molecules 2025, 30(18), 3765; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30183765
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/18/3765
10. “Sucrose-Based Macrocycles: An Update”
by Sławomir Jarosz and Zbigniew Pakulski
Molecules 2025, 30(13), 2721; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30132721
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/13/2721
9 January 2026
Molecules | Featured Papers from the First Half of 2025 in the “Cross-Field Chemistry” Section
1. “Caffeine as an Active Molecule in Cosmetic Products for Hair Loss: Its Mechanisms of Action in the Context of Hair Physiology and Pathology”
by Ewelina Szendzielorz and Radoslaw Spiewak
Molecules 2025, 30(1), 167; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30010167
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/1/167
2. “Modern Approaches in Organic Chromofluorescent Sensor Synthesis for the Detection of Considered First-Row Transition Metal Ions”
by Samina Aslam, Iram Kousar, Sadia Rani, Isra Zainab, Sadia Bristy and Rachid Skouta
Molecules 2025, 30(6), 1263; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30061263
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/6/1263
3. “Bioethanol Steam Reforming for Hydrogen Production over Ni-Cr/SBA 15: Influence of Metal Loading and Ni/Cr Ratio”
by Pedro J. Megía, Lourdes García-Moreno, Arturo J. Vizcaíno, José A. Calles and Alicia Carrero
Molecules 2025, 30(6), 1206; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30061206
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/6/1206
4. “Polythiophene/Ti3C2TX MXene Composites for Effective Removal of Diverse Organic Dyes via Complementary Activity of Adsorption and Photodegradation”
by Young-Hwan Bae, Seongin Hong and Jin-Seo Noh
Molecules 2025, 30(6), 1393; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30061393
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/6/1393
5. “The Versatility of NADES Across Applications”
by David S. Freitas, Artur Ribeiro, Artur Cavaco-Paulo and Carla Silva
Molecules 2025, 30(19), 3862; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30193862
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/19/3862
6. “Exploitation of Apulian Salicornia europaea L. via NADES-UAE: Extraction, Antioxidant Activity and Antimicrobial Potential”
by Francesco Limongelli, Antonella Maria Aresta, Roberta Tardugno, Maria Lisa Clodoveo, Alexia Barbarossa, Alessia Carocci, Carlo Zambonin, Pasquale Crupi, Manuela Panić, Filomena Corbo et al.
Molecules 2025, 30(16), 3367; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30163367
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/16/3367
7. “Influence of Electrolyte Composition on the Semiconductor–Electrolyte Interface (SEI) Built-In for Enhanced Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Processes”
by Bartłomiej Leks, Aleksandra Parzuch, Nabila Nawaz, Justyna Widera-Kalinowska, Krzysztof Bienkowski and Renata Solarska
Molecules 2025, 30(4), 885; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040885
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/885
8. “Impact of a Palladium(II)-tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine Complex on Normal Cells: Toxicity and Membrane Interaction”
by Hanna Pruchnik, Katarzyna Solarska-Ściuk, Anita Dudek and Aleksandra Włoch
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 476; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030476
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/476
9. “Dependency of Catalytic Reactivity on the Characteristics of Expanded Graphites as Representatives of Carbonaceous Materials”
by Do Gun Kim, Seong Won Im, Kyung Hwan Ryu, Seoung Ho Jo, Min Gyeong Choe and Seok Oh Ko
Molecules 2025, 30(11), 2275; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30112275
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/11/2275
10. “Nickel-Rich Cathodes for Solid-State Lithium Batteries: Comparative Study Between PVA and PIB Binders”
by José M. Pinheiro, Beatriz Moura Gomes, Manuela C. Baptista and M. Helena Braga
Molecules 2025, 30(14), 2974; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30142974
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/14/2974
9 January 2026
Molecules | Featured Papers from the First Half of 2025 in the “Analytical Chemistry” Section
1. “Pesticides in Honeybee Products—Determination of Pesticides in Bee Pollen, Propolis, and Royal Jelly from Polish Apiary”
by Agata Swiatly-Blaszkiewicz, Agnieszka Klupczynska-Gabryszak, Eliza Matuszewska-Mach, Joanna Matysiak, Everaldo Attard, Dariusz Kowalczyk, Aleksandra Adamkiewicz, Bogumiła Kupcewicz and Jan Matysiak
Molecules 2025, 30(2), 275; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30020275
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/275
2. “Three-Dimensional Electrosorption for Pharmaceutical Wastewater Management and Sustainable Biochar Regeneration”
by Nuria Bernárdez-Rodas, Emilio Rosales, Marta Pazos, Óscar González-Prieto, Luis Ortiz Torres and M. Ángeles Sanromán
Molecules 2025, 30(7), 1435; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30071435
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/7/1435
3. “Mineral Composition Analysis of Red Horse-Chestnut (Aesculus × Carnea) Seeds and Hydroalcoholic Crude Extract Using ICP OES”
by Veronica D’Eusanio, Andrea Marchetti, Mirco Rivi, Lorenzo Morelli, Paolina Scarponi, Luca Forti and Lorenzo Tassi
Molecules 2025, 30(4), 819; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040819
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/819
4. “Exploring the Influence of Toasting Levels, Grain Sizes, and Their Combination on the Volatile Profile of Tempranillo Red Wines Aged in Quercus petraea Barrels”
by Mikel Landín Ross-Magahy, Leticia Martínez-Lapuente, Belén Ayestarán and Zenaida Guadalupe
Molecules 2025, 30(6), 1293; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30061293
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/6/1293
5. “AQbD-Based UPLC-ELSD Method for Quantifying Medium Chain Triglycerides in Labrafac™ WL 1349 for Nanoemulsion Applications”
by Alessio Gaggero, Viktoria Marko, Dalibor Jeremic, Carolin Tetyczka, Philippe Caisse and Jesús Alberto Afonso Urich
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 486; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030486
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/486
6. “Development and Validation of Targeted Metabolomics Methods Using Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for the Quantification of 235 Plasma Metabolites”
by Kangkang Xu, Franz Berthiller, Barbara U. Metzler-Zebeli and Heidi E. Schwartz-Zimmermann
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 706; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030706
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/706
7. “Chromatographic and Spectroscopic Analyses of Cannabinoids: A Narrative Review Focused on Cannabis Herbs and Oily Products”
by Céline Duchateau, Caroline Stévigny, Jehan Waeytens and Eric Deconinck
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 490; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030490
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/490
8. “A Novel Liquid Chromatographic Time-of-Flight Tandem Mass Spectrometric Method for the Determination of Secondary Metabolites in Functional Flours Produced from Grape Seed and Olive Stone Waste”
by Achilleas Panagiotis Zalidis, Natasa P. Kalogiouri, Ioannis Mourtzinos, Dimitris Sarris and Konstantinos Gkatzionis
Molecules 2025, 30(7), 1527; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30071527
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/7/1527
9. “Structural and Quantitative Analysis of Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) and Para-Phenylenediamines (PPDs) by Direct Analysis in Real Time Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometry (DART-IM-MS)”
by Calum Bochenek, Jack Edwards, Zhibo Liu and Chrys Wesdemiotis
Molecules 2025, 30(13), 2828; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30132828
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/13/2828
10. “A Comprehensive Analysis of Non-Thermal Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Citrus Peel Waste Through a One-Factor-at-a-Time Approach”
by Matthew A. Xuereb, Georgios Psakis, Karen Attard, Frederick Lia and Ruben Gatt
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 648; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030648
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/648
9 January 2026
Molecules | Featured Papers from the First Half of 2025 in the “Food Chemistry” Section
1. “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: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/800
2. “Aromatic Herbs as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: An Overview of Their Antioxidant Capacity, Antimicrobial Activity, and Major Applications”
by Leontina Grigore-Gurgu, Loredana Dumitrașcu and Iuliana Aprodu
Molecules 2025, 30(6), 1304; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30061304
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/6/1304
3. “Exploring the Potential of Chitosan–Phytochemical Composites in Preventing the Contamination of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria on Food Surfaces: A Review”
by Nguyen Thi Doan, Nguyen Van Quan, La Hoang Anh, Nguyen Dang Duc and Tran Dang Xuan
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 455; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030455
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/455
4. “Prebiotic Effects of α- and β-Galactooligosaccharides: The Structure-Function Relation”
by Ina Ignatova, Alexander Arsov, Penka Petrova and Kaloyan Petrov
Molecules 2025, 30(4), 803; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040803
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/803
5. “New Insights and Strategies in the Nutritional Reformulation of Meat Products Toward Healthier Foods”
by Pablo Ayuso, Pascual García-Pérez and Gema Nieto
Molecules 2025, 30(12), 2565; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30122565
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/12/2565
6. ““Pepper”: Different Spices, One Name—Analysis of Sensory and Biological Aspects”
by Pierina Díaz-Guerrero, Sofia Panzani, Chiara Sanmartin, Chiara Muntoni, Isabella Taglieri and Francesca Venturi
Molecules 2025, 30(9), 1891; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30091891
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/9/1891
7. “Variation in Linseed Oil Composition: Impact of Cultivar, Cultivation System, and Year of Cultivation”
by Grzegorz Dąbrowski, Małgorzata Tańska, Sylwester Czaplicki, Tadeusz Sadowski, Bogumił Rychcik, Marta K. Kostrzewska, Zofia Antoszkiewicz and Iwona Konopka
Molecules 2025, 30(4), 875; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040875
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/875
8. “Valorization of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) Pomace Using Unconventional Carbohydrate Carriers for Beverage Obtainment”
by Anna Michalska-Ciechanowska, Jessica Brzezowska, Nancy Nicolet, Kamil Haładyn, Wolfram Manuel Brück, Aleksandra Hendrysiak and Wilfried Andlauer
Molecules 2025, 30(1), 141; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30010141
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/1/141
9. “Whey Protein Enzymatic Breakdown: Synthesis, Analysis, and Discovery of New Biologically Active Peptides in Papain-Derived Hydrolysates”
by Michał Czelej, Katarzyna Garbacz, Tomasz Czernecki, Kamila Rachwał, Jacek Wawrzykowski and Adam Waśko
Molecules 2025, 30(7), 1451; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30071451
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/7/1451
10. “The Multifaceted Health Benefits of Broccoli—A Review of Glucosinolates, Phenolics and Antimicrobial Peptides”
by Celia María Curieses Andrés, José Manuel Pérez de la Lastra, Elena Bustamante Munguira, Celia Andrés Juan and Eduardo Pérez-Lebeña
Molecules 2025, 30(11), 2262; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30112262
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/11/2262
7 January 2026
Molecules | Feature Papers from the First Half of 2025 in the “Inorganic Chemistry” Section
1. “Chitosan-Based Schiff Bases (CSBs) and Their Metal Complexes: Promising Antimicrobial Agents”
by Domenico Iacopetta, Alessia Catalano, Jessica Ceramella, Annaluisa Mariconda, Assunta D’Amato, Paola Checconi, Stefano Aquaro, Pasquale Longo and Maria Stefania Sinicropi
Molecules 2025, 30(2), 207; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30020207
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/207
2. “Mononuclear Aluminum–Fluoride Ions, AlFx(+/−)—Study of Plausible Frameworks of Complexes with Biomolecules and Their In Vitro Toxicity”
by Anja Pavlovič, Larisa Janžič, Lucija Sršen, Andreja Nataša Kopitar, Kathleen F. Edwards, Joel F. Liebman and Maja Ponikvar-Svet
Molecules 2025, 30(2), 389; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30020389
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/389
3. “ALD-Deposited Hydroxyl-Rich NiOx to Enhance SAM Anchoring for Stable and Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells”
by Fengming Guo, Xuteng Yu, Yuheng Li, Yong Chen, Chi Li, Chunming Liu and Peng Gao
Molecules 2025, 30(6), 1299; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30061299
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/6/1299
4. “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
5. “Beyond Spin Crossover: Optical and Electronic Horizons of 2,6-Bis(pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine Ligands and Complexes”
by Yuliia Oleksii and Abdelkrim El-Ghayoury
Molecules 2025, 30(6), 1314; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30061314
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/6/1314
6. “Anions of α-Amino Acids as (O,N)-Donor Ligands in Si-, Ge- and Sn-Coordination Chemistry”
by Anne Seidel and Jörg Wagler
Molecules 2025, 30(4), 834; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040834
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/834
7. “Crystal Structures of d-Lyxono-1,4-lactone and Its O-Tosyl Derivative”
by Anna Sosnowska, Jarosław Chojnacki, Justyna Samaszko-Fiertek, Janusz Madaj and Barbara Dmochowska
Molecules 2025, 30(2), 287; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30020287
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/287
8. “Can We Unambiguously Define the Dipole Moment of Molecules in the Condensed Phase?”
by Imre Bakó and Szilvia Pothoczki
Molecules 2025, 30(7), 1539; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30071539
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/7/1539
9. “Luminescent Iridium–Terpyridine Complexes with Various Bis-Cyclometalated Ligands”
by Ko Ikeda, Natsumi Yano, Makoto Handa and Yusuke Kataoka
Molecules 2025, 30(1), 193; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30010193
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/1/193
10. “Searching for New Gold(I)-Based Complexes as Anticancer and/or Antiviral Agents”
by Paola Checconi, Annaluisa Mariconda, Alessia Catalano, Jessica Ceramella, Michele Pellegrino, Stefano Aquaro, Maria Stefania Sinicropi and Pasquale Longo
Molecules 2025, 30(8), 1726; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30081726
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/8/1726
7 January 2026
Molecules | Feature Papers from the First Half of 2025 in the “Applied Chemistry” Section
1. “Self-Supporting Sn-Based Carbon Nanofiber Anodes for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries”
by Jingjie Xie and Lan Xu
Molecules 2025, 30(8), 1740; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30081740
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/8/1740
2. “Surface-Engineered MoOx/CN Heterostructures Enable Long-Term SF6 Photodegradation via Suppressed Fluoridation”
by Wenhui Zhou, Boxu Dong, Ziqi Si, Yushuai Xu, Xinhua He, Ziyi Zhan, Yaru Zhang, Chaoyu Song, Zhuoqian Lv, Jiantao Zai et al.
Molecules 2025, 30(7), 1481; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30071481
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/7/1481
3. “Iridium-Catalyzed Hydrocarboxylation of Olefins with CO2 and H2”
by Yang Li, Ying Wang, Longbo Zhang, Yanru Zhang, Jia Guo, Yanyan Wang, Chenglong Yu, Jun He, Zhenpeng Wang, Juanjuan Han et al.
Molecules 2025, 30(7), 1599; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30071599
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/7/1599
4. “Exploring Salivary Thiocyanate as a Novel Biomarker of Physical Activity Response”
by Christoforos Chrimatopoulos, Kalliopi Papadopoulou, Theodora Tsilouli and Vasilios Sakkas
Molecules 2025, 30(11), 2476; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30112476
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/11/2476
5. “Influence of Electron Transfer Mediators in the Pd(II)-Catalyzed Oxidative Carbonylation of Aniline”
by Andrea Vavasori, Lucio Ronchin, Luca Pietrobon and Sara Bravo
Molecules 2025, 30(9), 2027; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30092027
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/9/2027
6. “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
7. “Luminescent Manganese(II) Iminophosphorane Derivatives”
by Domenico Piccolo, Jesús Castro, Daniele Rosa-Gastaldo and Marco Bortoluzzi
Molecules 2025, 30(6), 1319; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30061319
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/6/1319
8. “Systemic Administration of the Phytochemical, Myricetin, Attenuates the Excitability of Rat Nociceptive Secondary Trigeminal Neurons”
by Sana Yamaguchi, Risako Chida, Syogo Utugi, Yukito Sashide and Mamoru Takeda
Molecules 2025, 30(5), 1019; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30051019
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/5/1019
9. “A Comprehensive Review of the Phenolic Compounds in Dracocephalum Genus (Lamiaceae) Related to Traditional Uses of the Species and Their Biological Activities”
by Izabela Weremczuk-Jeżyna and Izabela Grzegorczyk-Karolak
Molecules 2025, 30(9), 2017; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30092017
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/9/2017
10. “An Activated Glassy Carbon Electrode for Rapid, Simple, and Sensitive Voltammetric Analysis of Diclofenac in Tablets”
by Katarzyna Tyszczuk-Rotko, Aleksy Keller and Aleksandra Liwak
Molecules 2025, 30(12), 2530; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30122530
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/12/2530
11. “The Graphene Oxide/Gold Nanoparticles Hybrid Layers for Hydrogen Peroxide Sensing—Effect of the Nanoparticles Shape and Importance of the Graphene Oxide Defects for the Sensitivity”
by Krystian Pupel, Kacper Jędrzejewski, Sylwia Zoladek, Marcin Palys and Barbara Palys
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 533; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030533
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/533
12. “Gadolinium Complex with Tris-Hydroxypyridinone as an Input for New Imaging Probes: Thermodynamic Stability, Molecular Modeling and Biodistribution”
by Inês Dias, Lurdes Gano, Sílvia Chaves and M. Amélia Santos
Molecules 2025, 30(6), 1295; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30061295
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/6/1295
13. “Indocyanine Green-Loaded Quenched Nanoliposomes as Activatable Theranostics for Cancer”
by Junwoo Lim, Yeojin Yoo and Yongdoo Choi
Molecules 2025, 30(7), 1414; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30071414
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/7/1414
14. “A Novel BODIPY-Zn Complex as Innovative Sonosensitizer for Enhanced Sonodynamic Therapy”
by Jungmin Lee, Soeun Lee, Gihoon Jo, Eunbin Hwang, Junhyoung Lee, Jiyou Han and Hyo Sung Jung
Molecules 2025, 30(7), 1587; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30071587
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/7/1587
15. “Visible-Light-Driven Co3O4/Nb2O5 Heterojunction Nanocomposites for Efficient Photocatalytic and Antimicrobial Performance in Wastewater Treatment”
by Anil Pandey, Santu Shrestha, Rupesh Kandel, Narayan Gyawali, Subas Acharya, Pujan Nepal, Binod Gaire, Vince Fualo and Jae Ryang Hahn
Molecules 2025, 30(12), 2561; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30122561
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/12/2561
7 January 2026
Molecules | Feature Papers from the First Half of 2025 in the “Green Chemistry” Section
1. “The Role of Ionic Liquids in Textile Processes: A Comprehensive Review”
by Anastasia Anceschi, Claudia Riccardi and Alessia Patrucco
Molecules 2025, 30(2), 353; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30020353
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/353
2. “Machine Learning Descriptors for CO2 Capture Materials”
by Ibrahim B. Orhan, Yuankai Zhao, Ravichandar Babarao, Aaron W. Thornton and Tu C. Le
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 650; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030650
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/650
3. “Chemical Characterization, Lipid Profile, and Volatile Compounds in Chlorella sp. and Spirulina platensis: A Promising Feedstock for Various Applications”
by Lacrimioara Senila, Eniko Kovacs and Cecilia Roma
Molecules 2025, 30(7), 1499; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30071499
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/7/1499
4. “Biopesticide Compounds from an Endolichenic Fungus Xylaria sp. Isolated from the Lichen Hypogymnia tubulosa”
by Fotios A. Lyssaios, Azucena González-Coloma, María Fe Andrés and Carmen E. Díaz
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 470; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030470
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/470
5. “Challenges and Opportunities in Hydrometallurgical Recovery of Germanium from Coal By-Products”
by Ewa Rudnik
Molecules 2025, 30(8), 1695; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30081695
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/8/1695
6. “Influence of Deep Eutectic Solvent Composition on Micelle Properties: A Molecular Dynamics Study”
by Iuliia V. Voroshylova, Elisabete S. C. Ferreira and M. Natália D. S. Cordeiro
Molecules 2025, 30(3), 574; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30030574
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/3/574
7. “Thermal Characterization and Heat Capacities of Seven Polyphenols”
by Iván Montenegro, Carmen Pérez, Begoña González, Ángeles Domínguez and Elena Gómez
Molecules 2025, 30(1), 199; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30010199
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/1/199
8. “Emerging Biochemical Conversion for Plastic Waste Management: A Review”
by Zhongchuang Liu, Siu Hua Chang and Gilles Mailhot
Molecules 2025, 30(6), 1255; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30061255
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/6/1255
9. “Microplastic-Mediated Heavy Metal Uptake in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.): Implications for Food Safety and Agricultural Sustainability”
by Bhakti Jadhav and Agnieszka Medyńska-Juraszek
Molecules 2025, 30(11), 2370; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30112370
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/11/2370
10. “CO2 Reforming of Methane over Ru Supported Catalysts Under Mild Conditions”
by Alexandros K. Bikogiannakis, Andriana Lymperi, Paraskevas Dimitropoulos, Kyriakos Bourikas, Alexandros Katsaounis and Georgios Kyriakou
Molecules 2025, 30(10), 2135; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30102135
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/10/2135
11. “Tailored Carbon Nanocomposites for Efficient CO2 Capture”
by Diana Kichukova, Tsvetomila Lazarova, Genoveva Atanasova, Daniela Kovacheva and Ivanka Spassova
Molecules 2025, 30(11), 2408; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30112408
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/11/2408
12. “Effect of Preparation Conditions of Fe@SiO2 Catalyst on Its Structure Using High-Pressure Activity Studies in a 3D-Printed SS Microreactor”
by Meric Arslan, Sujoy Bepari, Juvairia Shajahan, Saif Hassan and Debasish Kuila
Molecules 2025, 30(2), 280; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30020280
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/2/280
13. “Indium Imidazo[4,5,-b]porphyrins as Photocatalysts for Oxidation of Sulfides”
by Inna A. Abdulaeva, Mikhail A. Filatov, Azhar Kechiche and Alla Bessmertnykh-Lemeune
Molecules 2025, 30(4), 864; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040864
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/864
by Aleksander Hejna, Joanna Aniśko-Michalak, Katarzyna Skórczewska, Mateusz Barczewski, Paweł Sulima, Jerzy Andrzej Przyborowski, Hubert Cieśliński and Mariusz Marć
Molecules 2025, 30(13), 2809; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30132809
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/13/2809










