Enantioselective Synthesis, Enantiomeric Separations and Chiral Recognition II

Dear Colleagues,

The first edition of the Special Issue on "Enantioselective Synthesis, Enantiomeric Separations, and Chiral Recognition" was very rewarding comprising nineteen papers. Thus, due to the great success of this first edition, a second edition for this topic will be edited. 

The importance to obtain pure enantiomers either by enantioseparation or by enantioselective synthesis is well recognized by academics and industries. Currently, the demand for efficient methodologies to obtain chiral bioactive compounds with a high degree of enantiomeric purity requires continuous advances in enantioselective synthesis, chiral analyses, and preparative enantioseparation, as well as in chiral recognition studies. 

The main goals of the second edition of this Special Issue on "Enantioselective Synthesis, Enantiomeric Separations, and Chiral Recognition" include both fundamental studies and applications in a multidisciplinary research field that includes chiral compounds in general. Contributions to this Issue, both in the form of original research or review articles, must have the broad scope to illustrate recent and future trends in methodologies to obtain enantiomers in a highly enantiomeric, pure form; studies of chiral recognition in enantiomeric separations; and studies in pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic and toxicological events. 

Innovative approaches in the field of enantioselective synthesis, chiral analyses via chromatographic methods, the determination of enantiomeric purity, and chiral recognition studies are particularly welcome. Special attention will be paid to enantioseparation via membranes and supercritical fluid chromatography.

Prof. Dr. Maria Elizabeth Tiritan
Prof. Dr. Madalena Pinto
Prof. Dr. Carla Sofia Garcia Fernandes
Guest Editors

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