Thermodynamics, Structure, and Intermolecular Interactions in Solutions

Dear Colleagues,

The key issues of structural evolution and intermolecular interactions in molecular thermodynamics, statistical thermodynamics, and molecular self-assembly play important roles in a range of multidisciplinary fields such as chemistry, materials science, crystal engineering, pharmaceutical science, environmental science, and earth science. Robust discussion on the evolution of molecular structures and intermolecular interactions in solution has already resulted in vast leaps in science and technology, and will undoubtedly lead to further insights and open new horizons in relation to molecular thermodynamics and phase transition mechanisms and kinetics.

Therefore, we encourage scientists to submit papers describing fundamental studies devoted to thermodynamics and phase transitions at the molecular level. The manuscripts might relate to, but are by no means limited to, the following topics:

1. Experimental, theoretical, or combined perspective views on molecular thermodynamics or molecular simulation in organic, inorganic or physical chemistry;
2. The exploitation of different experimental techniques (NMR, IR, Raman, UV-vis spectroscopy, etc.) for the characterization of intermolecular interactions or solution species;
3. Physical interpretations or molecular insights into the molecular self-assembly process.

For this Special Issue, we invite scientists working in different experimental and theoretical fields to contribute their work in order to achieve deeper insight into the issues of structural evolution, intermolecular interactions in molecular thermodynamics, statistical thermodynamics, and molecular self-assembly processes.

Dr. Shijie Xu
Dr. Tao Li
Guest Editors

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