Inorganic Chemistry in Europe 2025
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 121
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Interests: coordination chemistry with sulfur, selenium, and tellurium ligands; bioorganometallic chemistry: [FeFe]-hydrogenase mimics; electrocatalytic and photocatalytic H2 evolution; medicinal inorganic chemistry; prebiotic chemistry
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Interests: biological inorganic chemistry; discovery and development of new therapeutic anticancer or antibacterial formulation; drugs activation (anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antibiotics or antithyroid) with main group elements; structure activity relationship (SAR); intracellular components (DNA-Enzymes-Mitochondrion) interaction of with drugs or new formulations; in vitro cells’ and microbes’ screening; in vivo testing of the toxicity and genotoxicity; study of the molecular mechanism of action; activation of apoptosis mechanism; enzymes inhibitory study; encapsulated formulations into micelles, hydrogels or natural resins with enhanced bioactivity; active medical devices (anti-microbial conduct lens, medical gauzes for wound healing, active antimicrobial packages for medical usage, etc); anti-thyroid drugs mechanism of action ex vivo
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of inorganic chemistry is poised for transformative advancements in the coming years, driven by its interdisciplinary nature and expanding applications in energy, medicine, and materials science. With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computational chemistry, researchers will accelerate the discovery of novel inorganic materials, including next-generation catalysts for sustainable energy production, advanced superconductors, and high-performance semiconductors. Bioinorganic chemistry will continue to revolutionize medicine, contributing to the development of metallodrugs, imaging agents, and biomimetic materials for targeted therapies. The ongoing quest for greener and more efficient chemical processes will fuel innovations in catalysis, particularly in carbon capture, hydrogen storage, and water-splitting technologies for clean energy solutions. Nanotechnology and solid-state chemistry will play pivotal roles in designing smart materials with enhanced functionalities, from self-healing coatings to high-capacity batteries for electric vehicles. As inorganic chemistry bridges the gap between fundamental research and industrial applications, it will remain at the forefront of addressing global challenges, ensuring a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.
Inorganic chemistry has played a crucial role in shaping modern industry, with groundbreaking applications spanning catalysis, materials science, energy, and medicine. The development of coordination chemistry by Alfred Werner in the early 20th century laid the foundation for metal–ligand interactions, influencing fields such as bioinorganic chemistry and pharmaceuticals. The advent of organometallic chemistry, marked by the development of carbonyl chemistry by Walter Hieber and the discovery of ferrocene in 1951 by Geoffrey Wilkinson and Ernst Otto Fischer, revolutionized industrial catalysis, paving the way for processes like olefin polymerization. The introduction of Ziegler–Natta catalysts in 1963 enabled large-scale polymer production, significantly impacting the plastics industry. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, advancements in inorganic chemistry facilitated the development of high-performance superconductors, lithium-ion batteries, and fuel cell technologies, driving innovation in renewable energy. Nobel Prizes have recognized these contributions, with Alfred Werner (1913) for coordination chemistry, Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta (1963) for polymerization catalysts, Henry Taube (1983) for electron transfer in coordination complexes, and Richard Schrock, Yves Chauvin, and Robert Grubbs (2005) for olefin metathesis, a breakthrough in green chemistry. The field continues to evolve, with modern applications focusing on nanotechnology, biomimetic materials, and sustainable chemical processes, ensuring its pivotal role in addressing future global challenges
This Special Issue of the journal Molecules, entitled “Inorganic Chemistry in Europe 2025" will cover a selection of recent research and review articles in the field. Inorganic chemistry has important applications in various areas, including energy, medicine, and material science. More specifically, the applications of inorganic chemistry include novel inorganic materials, next-generation catalysts for sustainable energy production, advanced superconductors, high-performance semiconductors, nanotechnology and solid-state chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, imaging agents, and biomimetic materials for targeted therapies.
This Special Issue will feature original research articles, reviews, and perspectives. Moreover, the research in this field brings together stakeholders from different disciplines, i.e., chemists, biologists, pharmacists, engineers, computer scientists, etc. The readers of this Special Issue will gain an appreciation for the evolution of applications in the field of bioinorganic chemistry.
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Weigand
Prof. Dr. Sotiris K Hadjikakou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- inorganic chemistry (main group and transition metal chemistry)
- coordination and organometallic chemistry
- bioinorganic chemistry
- sustainable catalysis and green chemistry
- nanotechnology and smart materials
- energy storage and conversion
- metallodrugs and imaging agents
- computational chemistry and AI in material science
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