Exclusive Feature Papers in Colorants 2026
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Colorants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 195
Editor
Interests: dendrimers; polymers; dye chemistry; fluorescence; photophysics; textile; bioactivity; antibacterial materials and coatings; smart materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue, “Exclusive Feature Papers in Colorants 2026”, highlights the continuing evolution of colorant science as a vibrant and interdisciplinary field within modern chemistry and materials science. Beyond their conventional role as visual agents, colorants are increasingly recognized as functional molecular systems with applications spanning biomedicine, smart materials, sensing, and energy technologies.
This Special Issue aims to showcase high-quality contributions that advance the design, synthesis, and application of dyes and pigments, with emphasis on molecular innovation, tunable properties, and performance in complex environments. Particular attention is devoted to sustainable and environmentally responsible strategies, as well as to the development of colorants with enhanced optical, electronic, and biological functionalities.
We especially welcome studies at the interface of classical day chemistry and emerging research areas, including biosystems, multifunctional materials, stimuli-responsive architectures, and photodynamic inactivation. Contributions addressing structure–property relationships, advanced characterization techniques, and novel application concepts are strongly encouraged. By bringing together cutting-edge research, this Special Issue seeks to highlight the expanding role of colorants as active and versatile components in addressing current scientific and technological challenges.
Prof. Dr. Ivo Grabchev
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- colorants
- dyes and pigments
- sustainable chemistry
- functional materials
- photosensitive compounds
- photodynamic inactivation
- organic electronic materials
- nanomaterials
- sensors
- energy applications
- structure–property relationships
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