Spectroscopic and Spectrometric Techniques for Structural Analysis

Dear Colleagues,

The aim of this Special Issue is to discuss different spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques and their application in structural studies of various compounds and systems. Spectroscopy and spectrometry cover many instrumental techniques which are widely used not only for elucidating structures (new chemical entities, isolated impurities, natural products, fermentation and degradation products, etc.) but also as tools to probe the interactions between various chemical species (macromolecules and their ligands, inclusion complexes, metal complexes etc.), discovering what the molecules look like in three-dimensional space, how they interact with their environment, how they are made and what in their structure is responsible for their biological activity, as well as the physical or chemical properties that they exhibit. All of this can be carried out in solid state, solution and gaseous phase.

In this Special Issue, the emphasis will be placed on technical advancement or novel application of one particular technique, or a combination of several methods, leading to reliable scientific conclusions. Papers can cover the application of spectroscopic methods in different areas of research, such as drug design and development, organic and inorganic synthesis, physical and chemical properties, natural product research and non-target analysis. Molecular modelling articles are welcome if presented in combination with spectroscopic and spectrometric experimental data. The abovementioned techniques can be used in both fundamental and applied research. Both original research and review articles will be considered.

Prof. Dr. Nives Galić
Dr. Ana Čikoš
Guest Editors

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