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Research on Crystal Structures of Metal Complexes

edited by

Takashiro Akitsu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 701 | Submission Open

Keywords: coordination chemistry; metal complexes; organic ligands; crystal structure analysis; structural chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Chemistry)

Advances in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and Novel Applications

edited by

Adriana Arigò

Petr Česla

and

Emanuela Trovato

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 639 | Submission Open

Keywords: HPLC; mass spectrometry; fundamentals; stationary phase; artificial intelligence; sampling; sample preparation; hyphenation; hyphenated techniques; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Functional Biomaterials—Structure, Function, and Applications

edited by

Feng Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 628 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue regeneration; drug delivery; hierarchical scaffolds; dynamic hydrogels; hybrid nanocomposites; bioactive components; targeted therapeutics; personalized medicine; biomedical engineering

Design and Synthesis of Antiviral Drugs Targeting Enzymes of Emerging RNA Viruses

edited by

Angela Corona

and

Antonio Lupia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 626 | Submission Open

Keywords: antivirals; RNA viruses; viral replication; drug design; enzyme inhibitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Valorization of Biomass and Bioplastics for Recovery of Value-Added Products

edited by

Abid Hussain

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 578 | Submission Open

Keywords: valorization; biological; biodegradable; polymer; agricultural; residue; food; waste; lignocellulosic; biomass; bioplastic; electrochemical; catalytic; hybrid; biorefined; microbial; enzymatic; conversion; depolymerization; separation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Edible and Biodegradable Films for Sustainable Food Packaging

edited by

Jun Liu

and Huimin Yong

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 553 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food packaging; coating; film; natural polymers; characterization; structure; physicochemical property; functional property; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Biocatalysis and Biotransformation in Natural Product Chemistry

edited by

Andrey Moacir do Rosario Marinho

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 520 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotransformation; secondary metabolites; bioactivity; bioconversion; natural products; biotechnology; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)

Emerging Functional Materials for Next-Generation Optoelectronic Devices

edited by

Kavya Keremane

and Bed R. Poudel

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 394 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional materials; perovskites; quantum materials; two-dimensional (2D) materials; organic/inorganic semiconductors; interface engineering; light–matter interaction; computational and machine learning-driven materials design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Synthesis of Natural Compounds and Derivatives

edited by Fanie van Heerden and Mamoalosi Selepe

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; synthesis; total synthesis; semi-synthesis; derivatives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)

Chirality: The Molecular Key to Structure, Function and Future Materials

edited by Aras Kartouzian

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure–function relations; chiroptical spectroscopy; natural products; enantioselective synthesis; molecular machines; origin of life; optically active materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Synthesis and Properties of Hyperbranched Polymers and Dendrimers

edited by

Ivan Gitsov

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open

Keywords: hyperbranched polymers; dendrimers; branched macromolecular architectures; functionalization strategies; controlled polymer synthesis; structure–property relationships; nanomedicine applications; advanced polymer characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)

Chemical Profiling, Structural Characterization and Bioactivity of Natural Extracts: Towards Standardized Identification

edited by

Armando Zarrelli

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; weeds; natural extracts; phytochemical profiling; plant secondary metabolites; antioxidant and antimicrobial activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)

Computational and Integrated Strategies for Natural-Product-Derived Antimicrobials

edited by

Pankaj Pandey

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; antimicrobial discovery; computational strategies; molecular modeling; molecular dynamics; machine learning; chemoinformatics; structure–activity relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational and Theoretical Chemistry)

Advanced Oxidation and Nanotechnology Treatment Methods of Pollutants

edited by

Changbo Zhang

, Weijie Xue and

Wenyu Huang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced oxidation technology; heavy metal pollution; emerging contaminants; pollutant remediation; nanotechnology; micro-nano plastics; toxicity; water treatment; perfluorinated compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Essential Oils: Extraction, Separation and Biological Activities, 2nd Edition

edited by

Laura De Martino

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open

Keywords: essential oils; extraction; separation; bioactive compounds; bioactivities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)

Organometallic Complexes of Platinum-Group Metals: Synthesis, Structure, and Function

edited by

Hadley S. Clayton

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open

Keywords: platinum-group metals; organometallic complexes; bioinorganic chemistry; catalysis; structural chemistry; computational chemistry; metal clusters; medicinal applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)

Porous Materials in Adsorption and Catalysis

edited by

Lotfi Boudjema

and

Xinwen Guo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; metal–organic frameworks; adsorption; catalysis; separation; molecular simulation; surface chemistry; thermodynamics; environmental applications; energy materials; interfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Functional Nanomaterials for Biosensors and Biomedicine Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Liqiang Luo

and Xiaoqiang Liu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanomaterials; biosensors; biomedicine; drug delivery; biotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Synthesis of Biologically Active Compounds as Potential Antitumor, Antimalarial and Antituberculosis Drugs

edited by

Sandra Gemma

and Anna Ramunno

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycobacterium tuberculosis; non-tubercular mycobacteria; targeted anticancer therapy; Plasmodium falciparum; antimicrobial resistance; phenotypic screening; rational drug design; computational studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Advances in Photosynthesis and Electrosynthesis of Organic Compounds

edited by

Zheng Fang

and Changsheng Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemistry; electrosynthesis; continuous flow electrochemistry; process intensification; green synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cross-Field Chemistry)

Advances in Biodegradable Polymeric Systems for Skin and Mucosal Applications

edited by

Barbara Jadach

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymers; biocompatibility; skin/mucosa interactions; hydrogels; polymeric films; biomedical application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Design, Structural Analysis and Applications of Metal–Organic Frameworks

edited by

Pengyan Wu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal–organic frameworks; sensor; photo-catalysis/catalysis; gas storage/capture; biomedical, environmental and energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Development of Nanomaterial-Based Adsorbents: Design, Performance and Applications

edited by

Nilay Baylan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; separation; nano-adsorbent fabrication; characterization; optimization; water treatment; advanced nano-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)

Structural Characteristics, Bioactivities and Mechanisms of Food-Derived Functional Compounds

edited by Juan Kan, Dan Chen and Chao Tang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open

Keywords: food-derived bioactive compounds; structural characterization; structure–activity relationship; antioxidant activity; anti-inflammatory activity; antimicrobial mechanisms; functional foods; nutraceuticals; bioavailability; polysaccharides; polyphenols; peptides; flavonoids; carotenoids; biotransformation; molecular mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Advanced Electrocatalysts: Design, Characterization, and Applications in Sustainable Conversion Reactions

edited by Bruno Manzolli Rodrigues

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; nanostructured catalysts; atomically dispersed catalysis; sustainable catalysis; oxygen reduction reaction (ORR); oxygen evolution reaction (OER); CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR); biomass conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)

Protein Kinase Inhibitors: Progress, Challenges and New Horizons

edited by

Simona Rapposelli

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein kinase inhibitors; lipid-kinase inhibitors; small-molecule drugs; heterocyclic compounds; allosteric inhibition; covalent inhibitors; medicinal chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Interaction Between Biomacromolecules and Dietary Antioxidants—Characterisation and Physiological Significance

edited by

Miloš Šunderić

Nikola Gligorijević

and

Olgica Nedic

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein–ligand interaction; food matrix; dietary antioxidants; spectroscopic methods; molecular docking; cell culture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Metal-Catalyzed Organic Transformations: Expanding Horizons in Synthetic Methodology—2nd Edition

edited by Chen Chen and

Haibo Ge

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open

Keywords: multicomponent reactions; transition metal catalysis; organometallic chemistry; electrosynthesis; photocatalysis; green organic synthesis; bioactive molecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Novel Inhibitors Toward Targeted Therapy

edited by

Elisa Nuti

and Bocheng Wu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: undruggable targets; medicinal chemistry; biochemical/biophysical/computational target validation; target therapy; molecular glue and target chimeras

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Application of Metabolomics for Food and Beverages Analysis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Marilena Dasenaki

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open

Keywords: targeted and untargeted metabolomics; food and beverage quality and safety; food authenticity; chemical characterization of foods and beverages; metabolic profiling; metabolic fingerprinting; analytical methodologies; advanced chemometric techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

The Role of Plant Extracts in Human Health

edited by

Kazim Sahin

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; phytochemicals; polyphenols; flavonoids; terpenoids; alkaloids; carotenoids; nutraceuticals; functional foods; molecular mechanisms; oxidative stress; inflammation; gut microbiota; bioavailability; metabolomics; nutrigenomics; precision nutrition; chronic disease prevention; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)

Recent Research on Thermal-Conductivity Polymers

edited by Luis Marcelo Lozano-Sánchez and

Yanfei Xu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermally conductive polymers; thermal management; polymer composites; phonon transport; high thermal conductivity fillers; anisotropic heat transfer; interface engineering; advanced manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)

Next-Generation Degradation Pathways for Plastics

edited by

Wael S. Hamd

and

Joydeep Dutta

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; Fenton; advanced oxidation; catalytic depolymerization; toxicity studies; reaction by products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Cutting-Edge Electroanalysis and Molecular Electrochemistry

edited by

Milan Sys

, Ivan Švancara and

Mariola Brycht

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open

Keywords: new electrode materials; molecular electrochemistry; structural and mechanistic studies; interfacial electrochemistry; biorecognition layer engineering; latest trends in electroanalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)

Current Analytical Chemistry Procedures in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

edited by

Jędrzej Proch

and

Marta Krzyżanowska

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open

Keywords: archaeometry; multi-technique analysis; in situ analysis; multielement analysis; sample preparation; spectrometric techniques; chromatographic techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Design and Application of Multifunctional Sensing Materials

edited by

Li Fu

and Aiwu Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional sensing materials; chemical sensors; electrochemical biosensors; optical sensing; nanomaterials; graphene-based materials; semiconductor sensors; wearable sensing; biomedical diagnostics; environmental monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Review Papers in Inorganic Chemistry

edited by

Rodica Olar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open

Keywords: coordinative compounds; metallodrug; biological activity; target biomolecule; essential ion; carrier

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Chemistry)

Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis: Innovative Antibacterial Solutions

edited by

Barbara Dmochowska

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open

Keywords: glycosynthesis; structural analysis of carbohydrates; chemical properties of carbohydrates; carbohydrate biology research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Catalysis for Biomass Transformation

edited by

Abderrahim Bouaid

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass conversion, catalysis; bio-based fuels, renewable feedstocks; sustainable chemical processes, biorefineries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Functionalized Nanofiber Materials

edited by

Lifeng Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofiber; electrospinning; sustainability; functionalization; surface and Interface; practical application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Exosomes in Tumor Therapy: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications

edited by

Jun Sik Lee

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: exosomes; tumor therapy; drug delivery; immune modulation; molecular mechanisms; biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Innovations in the Use of Peptides and Proteins for Medical Applications

edited by

Paolo Ruzza

and

Claudia Honisch

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: therapeutic peptide–proteins; peptide synthesis; biophysical study of proteins and peptides; clinical applications; theranostics; drug discovery; drug delivery; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Recent Progress in the Synthesis and Applications of Photocatalysts: Environmental and Energy Applications

edited by Alexandra Ioannidi,

Athanasia Petala

and

Dionissios Mantzavinos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysts; photocatalytic technologies; water and wastewater treatment; degradation of emerging contaminants; hydrogen production; CO₂ reduction; solar-to-chemical energy conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photochemistry)

Advancements and Applications of Organocatalysis in Sustainable Chemistry

edited by

Carmela De Risi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: organocatalysis; synergistic organocatalysis; green synthesis; pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis; polymer synthesis; biomass and feedstock valorization; process intensification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Synergistic Effect in Nanomaterials for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen and Oxygen Conversion

edited by

Ce Han

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; fuel cell catalysts; electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction; hydrogen evolution reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; water splitting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)

Potential of Natural Extracts for Cosmetics

edited by

Elzbieta Sikora

and

Magdalena Anna Malinowska

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural extracts; cosmetic applications; delivery system; pharmacological activity; bioactive compounds; therapeutic potential; medicinal plants; drug discovery; phytochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

The Chemistry of Honey and Other Bee Products: Novel Applications and Quality, 2nd Edition

edited by

Soraia I. Falcão

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: bee products; food; cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications; beehive as a source of functional ingredients; health-promoting food; quality criteria and standards; botanical and geographical origin; target compounds for quality assessment; phenolic compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)

A Closer Look into Advanced Oxidation Processes for Water Remediation

edited by

Seshibe S. Makgato

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced oxidation processes; water remediation; photocatalysis; hydroxyl radicals; emerging contaminants; pharmaceutical pollutants; fenton and photo-Fenton; ozonation; persulfate activation; electrochemical oxidation; catalyst development; reaction kinetics; degradation mechanisms; toxicity assessment; hybrid treatment systems; sustainable water treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Photochemical Attenuation of Contaminants

edited by

Davide Vione

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: contaminants of emerging concern; light-induced processes; photochemical decontamination; water photochemistry; atmospheric photochemistry; photosensitized reactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photochemistry)

Physicochemical and Bioactive Properties of Foods: Structure, Function, and Technological Potential

edited by

Jackline Freitas Brilhante De Sao Jose

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: physicochemical properties; bioactive compounds; food structure; characterization methods; processing technologies; encapsulation; bioavailability; food rheology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

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