Molecular Insights into Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Photochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 418
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce a Special Issue of Molecules dedicated to the exploration of the mechanisms behind bioluminescence and chemiluminescence. These natural and synthetic light-emitting processes continue to intrigue scientists due to their complex chemistry and wide-ranging applications in fields such as bioimaging, analytical chemistry, and environmental monitoring.
This Special Issue aims to compile cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of the molecular and chemical pathways responsible for light emission in biological and chemical systems. We invite you to contribute original research articles, comprehensive reviews, or short communications that shed light on the structural, kinetic, and dynamic aspects of luminescent reactions. We warmly welcome contributions that encompass both experimental investigations and theoretical analyses to shed light on these fascinating phenomena.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Detailed mechanistic studies of bioluminescent enzymes and substrates or chemiluminescent systems;
- Synthesis and characterization of novel chemiluminescent or bioluminescent compounds;
- Photophysical and photochemical analysis of luminescent systems;
- Innovative applications of bioluminescence and chemiluminescence in sensing, imaging, and beyond;
- Theoretical and computational studies on chemiluminescence and bioluminescence;
- Engineering of enhanced luminescent proteins and materials.
I strongly believe that your expertise in this field would make a significant contribution to this collection. All manuscripts will undergo rigorous peer review to ensure the highest scientific quality.
For manuscript preparation and submission guidelines and deadlines, please visit the Molecules website. I am looking forward to your valuable contributions to this illuminating field of research.
Prof. Dr. Stefan Schramm
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioluminescence
- chemiluminescence
- chemical mechanism
- luminescence
- photophysics
- photochemical processes
- bioluminescent enzymes
- luminescent sensing and imaging
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