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Venoms and Toxins: From Isolation to Therapeutic Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1255 | Submission Open
Keywords: venoms and toxins; snake venom; venomics; purification; peptides; proteins; therapeutic applications; pharmacological characterization; biomedical applications; biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)
Advancements in Electrochemistry and Corrosion Protection
edited by Houyi Ma
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1212 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion electrochemistry; materials degradation; corrosion protection; chemical conversion layers; coatings; inhibitors; electrode corrosion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)
Chitosan-Based Materials for Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1209 | Submission Open
Keywords: chitin; chitosan; chitosan modification; chitosan-based drug delivery systems; chitosan nanoparticles; chitosan for biomedical use; chitosan biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Exploring Organic Synthesis in Green Chemistry: From Catalytic Reactions to Advanced Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1152 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic synthesis; green chemistry; catalysis (heterogeneous, homogeneous, enzymatic); microwave synthesis; sonochemistry; green solvents (water, NADES, ILs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Recent Progress in Theoretical and Experimental Chemical Thermodynamics
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1129 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical thermodynamics; theoretical innovation; experimental methods; characterization techniques; multi-scale simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry)
Advanced Fluorescent Probes for Bioimaging and Environmental Sensing
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1055 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal ions; anions; phosphates; fluorescence; aldehydes; phosphorescence; sensitive detection; analytical methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Molecular Liquids in Europe
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1053 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular liquids; liquid structure; intermolecular interactions; thermophysical properties; phase behavior; transport properties; spectroscopy; molecular simulation; theoretical modeling; ionic liquids; deep eutectic solvents; multicomponent liquid systems; sustainable solvents; European research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Liquids)
Novel Two-Dimensional Energy-Environmental Materials; 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1025 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional energy materials and heterostructures; solar cells and photodetectors; thermoelectric materials; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; energy storage materials; environmentally friendly materials; environmental pollution remediation; synthesis and preparation methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Macromolecules, Particles, and Colloids in Ionic Liquids: Structure, Stability, and Function
edited by Qi Han, Zhengfei Chen and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 989 | Submission Open
Keywords: ionic liquids; macromolecules; colloids; self-assembly; nanoparticles; green solvents; soft matter
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Liquids)
Innovative Catalysts and Multimodal Strategies for Water Remediation
edited by Lucyna Bilińska, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 946 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured catalysts; thin-film catalysts; transition metal and carbon-based catalysts; advanced oxidation processes (AOPs); electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs); photocatalysis; catalytic ozonation; novel catalysts for water remediation; wastewater treatment; functional material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)
Bioactive Compounds in Foods and Their By-Products: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 943 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; food by products; circular economy; phenolics; glucosinolates; carotenoids; dietary fiber; extraction technologies; nanoencapsulation; functional foods; nutraceuticals; sustainability; biotransformation; food waste valorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)
Neuroreceptors in Medicinal Chemistry: Opioid Receptors and Beyond
edited by , Szabolcs Dvoracsko and Joshua Lutz
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 921 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroreceptors; g-protein coupled receptors; central nervous system; drug discovery; medicinal chemistry; structure–activity relationship (sar); opioids; biased agonism; low intrinsic efficacy ligands; allosteric modulators; computational medicinal chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Antioxidant, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Natural Plants, 2nd Edition
edited by Zofia Niziol-Lukaszewska and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 828 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidant activities; anti-inflammatory activities; extraction methods; isolation of active compounds; biological activity; cosmetic application; plant extracts; natural compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Advanced Membrane Materials for Water Treatment
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 821 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced membranes; water treatment; membrane materials; nanocomposites; desalination; wastewater reuse; antifouling; mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs); emerging contaminants; membrane fabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)
Metal Recovery from Waste Polymetallic Materials
edited by Ewa Rudnik
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 785 | Submission Open
Keywords: extractive metallurgy; hydrometallurgy; solvometallurgy; leaching; ion separation; metal recovery; industrial waste; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)
Novel Drug Delivery Systems: From Material Design to Biomedical Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 739 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart materials; biocompatible polymers; nanocarriers; hydrogels; inorganic nanoparticles; scaffolds for drug delivery; targeted drug delivery; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Study on Extraction and Chemical Constituents of Natural Extracts, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 728 | Submission Open
Keywords: pharmacological effects; extracts from plants, fungus, and other living organisms; chemical constituents; isolation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Recent Advances in Energy Storage Systems: From Materials Innovation to Practical Applications
edited by Dezhi Chen, Junfei Liang and Hongying Quan
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 722 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage; molecular design; electrode materials; electrolyte chemistry; interfacial redox chemistry; ion transport mechanisms; structure–property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)
Latest Advancements in the Antioxidant Effect of Polyphenolic Compounds in Plants submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 693 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyphenols; antioxidants activity; plants; functional food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Preparation, Performance and Application of Nano Functional Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 691 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-functional materials; nanostructures; synthesis and fabrication; metal and metal oxide nanomaterials; composite nanomaterials; surface modification; catalysis and energy applications; sensing and bioengineering; sustainable nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Advances in Forensic Toxicokinetics: Poisoning Biomarker Profiling, Antemortem and Postmortem Analysis
edited by , Dan Zhang, and Zhiwen Wei
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 650 | Submission Open
Keywords: forensic toxicokinetics; postmortem redistribution (PMR); poisoning biomarker screening; toxicant detection; multi-omics; analytical toxicology; degradation kinetics; metabolite profiling; medicolegal investigation; artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Next-Generation Molecular Diagnostics: Mass Spectrometry-Based Omics Insights into Complex Disease Architectures
edited by and Simona Viglio
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 619 | Submission Open
Keywords: proteomics; metabolomics; mass spectrometry-based; molecular diagnostics; biomarkers; disease heterogeneity; systems biology; precision medicine; integrative analysis; complex diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Wood-Based Composite Materials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 564 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood-based composites; lignocellulosic polymers; materials chemistry; bio-based adhesives; lignin; cellulose modification; nanocellulose; hybrid materials; interfacial interactions; polymer–wood composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Harnessing Nature’s Chemical Diversity: Innovations in Isolation, Identification, and Synthesis—2nd Edition
edited by Niko Radulović and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 493 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural product chemistry; phytochemistry and essential oils; isolation and structural elucidation; chromatographic techniques (GC, HPLC, etc.); mass spectrometry (GC-MS, LC-MS, etc.); NMR spectroscopy; analytical chemistry; synthetic and semi-synthetic methods; bioactive compounds and biological activity; medicinal and aromatic plants; chemotaxonomy; chemical ecology and plant defense mechanisms; biotechnological applications; structure–activity relationships (SAR); biomimetic synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Recent Advances in Medicinal Chemistry in Asia
edited by and Jinfei Yang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 486 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug design; drug discovery; lead compounds; anticancer agents; antiviral agents; antidiabetic agents; CNS agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Novel Edible Proteins: Strategies for Improving Nutrient Bioavailability
edited by Yaqin Wang and Ndegwa Henry Maina
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 470 | Submission Open
Keywords: proteins; nutrient; bioavailability; protein modification; fermentation; chemistry; digestion; digestibility; anti-nutritional factors; health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)
Indole Derivatives: Recent Advances in Synthesis and Medicinal Applications
edited by Nurullah Saracoglu and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 469 | Submission Open
Keywords: indole derivatives; heterocyclic compounds; medicinal chemistry; organic synthesis; drug discovery; bioactive molecules; natural products; pharmaceutical chemistry; synthetic methodologies; anticancer agents; antimicrobial compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Advances in Food Proteins submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 463 | Submission Open
Keywords: food proteins; plant-based proteins; alternative proteins; protein functionality; bioactive peptides; protein–protein interactions; food processing; nutritional quality; sustainable food systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)
Biological Properties of Extracts and Essential Oils from Plants of the Lamiaceae Family: An Updated Perspective submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 440 | Submission Open
Keywords: lamiaceae family; essential oils; plant extracts; secondary metabolites; bioactive properties; anti-inflammatory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Advanced Interfaces in Energy Storage Devices: From Computational Insights to Experimental Innovations
edited by Diego E. Galvez-Aranda
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 431 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational modeling; DFT; molecular dynamics; solar cells; fuel cells; battery; machine learning; ab initio
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Functional Compounds and Advanced Delivery Systems in Cosmetic Science submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 423 | Submission Open
Keywords: cosmetic chemistry; bioactive ingredients; natural extracts; anti-aging compounds; skin barrier function; antioxidants; peptides in cosmetics; nanotechnology in skincare; sustainable formulation; dermal delivery systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Advancements in Organic Boron Chemistry
edited by Xiaodong Yin
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open
Keywords: organoboron compounds; synthesis; structural elucidation; spectroscopic studies; functional materials; catalysis and biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Advanced Materials for Gaseous Pollutant Removal
edited by , and Yueshuang Mao
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open
Keywords: gaseous pollutant removal; catalysis; adsorption; sustainable remediation; environmentally friendly materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Materials Chemistry in China, 3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; electronic materials; hydrogels; intelligent materials; polymer composites; supramolecular materials; energy materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Adventures in Bioinorganic Chemistry submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 387 | Submission Open
Keywords: metalloenzymes; enzymatic catalysis; metal-binding proteins; metal-based drugs; radiopharmaceuticals; bioavailability of metal ions; metal trafficking; metallomics; metal signalling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Chemistry)
Bioactive Compounds in Food and Plants: Phytochemical Analysis, Structural Elucidation, Biological Properties and Therapeutic Potential submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal plants; food; food waste; plant by-products; bioactive metabolites and lipids; NMR spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Covalent Organic Frameworks for Energy Storage
edited by Madagonda M Vadiyar
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: covalent organic frameworks; synthesis and characterization; energy storage; supercapacitors; aqueous batteries; zinc-ion batteries; charge storage mechanisms; ex situ/in situ characterizations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Molecular Chemistry of Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 381 | Submission Open
Keywords: ionic liquids; deep eutectic solvents; molecular interactions; hydrogen bonding; nanostructuring; thermophysical properties; solvation phenomena; molecular simulation; green solvents; sustainable chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Liquids)
The Electrochemical Oxidation of Small Organic Molecules submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous electrocatalysis; organic molecules; surface electrochemistry; nanomaterials; material characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)
Molecular Dynamics in Structure-Based Drug Discovery: Structure, Function, and Selectivity
edited by Hezekiel M. Khumalo, , Anou Somboro and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug discovery; structural biology; molecular docking; molecular dynamics simulations; network pharmacology; X-ray crystallography; medicinal chemistry; virtual screening; drug–target interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational and Theoretical Chemistry)
Advanced Polymeric and Small-Molecule Materials for Photovoltaics: Design, Synthesis and Functional Properties
edited by Agnieszka Katarzyna Pająk and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic semiconductors; conjugated polymers; small molecules; inorganic/organic hybrid materials; photonics and optoelectronics; photovoltaics; third-generation solar cells; dye-sensitized solar cells; perovskite solar cells; bulk-heterojunction solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Advances in Selenium Catalysts and Antioxidants—2nd Edition
edited by Arai Kenta and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 347 | Submission Open
Keywords: selenoenzyme models; selenosugars; biomimetics; reactive oxygen species; nanoparticles; chalcogen bond; catalytic reactions; organoselenium compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Plant-Derived Natural Products: Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties
edited by Dimitar Bojilov and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; plant extracts; antioxidants; chemical composition; secondary metabolites; polyphenols; oxidative stress; free radicals; bioactive compounds; homeostasis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Natural Compounds and Chemical Compounds with Antimalarial Activity submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open
Keywords: Plasmodium; natural products; infectious diseases; drug discovery; antimalarial; Apicomplexa
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Organic Supramolecular Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications: Design, Synthesis, Assembly, and Property Regulation
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open
Keywords: supramolecular nanobiomaterials; biomedical applications; organic supramolecular chemistry; polymer synthesis; bioimaging and biosensing; organic–inorganic hybrid nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Conformational Analysis of Organic Compounds and Biomolecules
edited by Clément Denhez and Hassan Khartabil
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular dynamics; steric strain; protein folding; binding affinity; rotational barriers; molecular recognition; computational modeling; drug design; conformational sampling; energetic landscapes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Structure)
Green Extraction and Advanced Characterization Methods for Bioactive Compounds in Food and By-Products submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; food matrices; extraction methods; process optimization; green and sustainable solvents; characterization techniques; stability assessment; bioavailability; delivery systems; functional foods; nutraceuticals; composition–functionality relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)
Wide-Bandgap (WBG) Semiconductors: Advancements in Synthesis, Surface Engineering and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 321 | Submission Open
Keywords: wide-bandgap semiconductors; gallium oxide; Ga2O3; diamond; aluminum nitride; AlN; surface engineering; semiconductor devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)
Advances in Analytical Chemistry: Unlocking the Potential of Natural Products submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; isolation techniques; quality control; spectroscopy; chromatography; analytical methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Microalgae and Macroalgae and Their Bioactive Molecules for Human Health
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open
Keywords: microalgae; macroalgae; high-value compounds; bioactivity; nutraceuticals; cosmeceuticals; pharmaceuticals; human health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
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