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Chemical Composition and Functional Properties of Food By-Products

edited by

Renata Różyło

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3020 | Submission Open

Keywords: food by-products; chemical composition; functional properties; antioxidant activity; sustainable food processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

New Advances in Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, 2nd Edition

edited by

Elisabeth Eppard

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2826 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiopharmacy/radiopharmaceuticals; radiochemistry; radionuclide therapy; theranostics; PET; SPECT; tadiolabeling techniques; radionuclide production; nuclear medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Recent Progress in Environmental Analytical Chemistry

edited by

Tony Venelinov

and

Stefan Tsakovski

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2816 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental monitoring; water, air and soil pollution; pollution analysis; environmental toxicity; analytical chemistry; chemometrics; method development for analysis of environmental compartments; method validation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Catalysis in Organic Chemistry: A Themed Issue Dedicated to Professor Johannes G. de Vries

edited by Sergey Tin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2807 | Submission Open

Keywords: homogeneous catalysis; enantioselective catalysis; transformation of renewable resources; industrial catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Heterocycles in Medicinal Chemistry, 4th Edition

edited by

Josef Jampilek

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2617 | Submission Open

Keywords: drugs; heterocycles; pharmacophore; drug design; computer study; synthesis; analysis; natural compounds; carbohydrates; physicochemical properties; ADMET; biological screening; chemical biology; biological chemistry; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Current Research in Wine Chemistry and Analysis

edited by

Elisavet Bouloumpasi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2467 | Submission Open

Keywords: wine chemistry; analytical methods; sensory properties; phenolic compounds; fermentation chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Physical–Chemical Interactions and Composition–Structure–Property Modifications During Food Processing

edited by

Emilia Janiszewska-Turak

Anna Gramza-Michałowska

and

Karolina Szulc

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2358 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure; food; thermal properties; chemical composition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Algal Biomolecules for Food and Pharmaceutical Innovations: Extraction, Characterization and Applications

edited by Renu Geetha Bai

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2334 | Submission Open

Keywords: algal biotechnology; biomass valorization; bioavailability evaluations; advanced extraction and purification techniques; functional and nutraceutical properties

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

Plasmonic Metal Nanoparticles: From Synthesis to Major Applications

edited by

Vladimir V. Kitaev

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2295 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal nanoparticles and nanoclusters; plasmonic metal nanoparticles; metal nanocomposites; shape-selected synthesis; size-selected synthesis; functional properties; high-resolution electron microscopy; surface plasmon resonance; interfacial properties; surface modification; catalysis; plasmonics; surface-enhanced Raman scattering; biomedical sensing; environmental sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry)

Natural Bioactive Compounds: Antioxidant Properties and Associated Biological Activities

edited by

Nguyen Van Quan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2286 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; bioactive compounds; antioxidant activity; biological activities; chemical analysis; structure-function relationships; advanced extraction methods

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

Essential Oils and Their Derivatives: Characterization, Biological Activity and Application

edited by

Noura Ahmed

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2273 | Submission Open

Keywords: essential oils; aromatic plants; natural products; bioactive compounds; biological activities; pharmacology of volatiles; structure elucidation; isolation techniques

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

Phenolic Compounds: Chemistry and Health Benefits

edited by

Mirela Kopjar

and

Josipa Krezić

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2243 | Submission Open

Keywords: phenolic compounds; polyphenols; antioxidant activity; bioactivity; extraction techniques; chemical characterization; stability; bioavailability; functional foods

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

Effect of Natural Products in the Cancer Therapy Mechanism—2nd Edition

edited by

Maciej Tarnowski

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2166 | Submission Open

Keywords: anticancer activities; therapeutic potential of plants; phytochemicals; natural products; apoptosis; metastasis; angiogenesis; molecular mechanisms; alkaloids; terpenoids; polyphenols

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Analyses and Applications of Phenolic Compounds in Food—3rd Edition

edited by

Ana Teresa Sanches-Silva

and

Oscar Núñez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2064 | Submission Open

Keywords: phenolics; extraction; identification; applications in food matrix

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Application of Analytical Methods in Food, Drug, and Natural Products Research: 3rd Edition

edited by

Alessandra Biancolillo

and

Angelo Antonio D'Archivio

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2048 | Submission Open

Keywords: food characterization; food quality check; natural products’ characterization; natural products’ properties; novel analytical methods in food/natural products analysis; drugs characterization; drugs quality check

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

New Achievements and Challenges in Food Chemistry, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jie Chen

and Qiuming Chen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2032 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing innovations; alternative proteins; bioactive compounds; food safety; food storage; flavor chemistry; food enzyme design; AI-assisted technologies; novel analytical methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Pharmacological Bioassays of Secondary Metabolites of Medicinal Plants

edited by

José L. Martínez

and

Luigi Milella

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1946 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmacology of medicinal plants; pharmacology of natural products; medicinal plants; mechanisms of action (cardiovascular, nervous system, digestive, etc.); active principles in diseases (Parkinson's, cancer, ulcers, etc.); isolation and bioassays of medicinal plant extracts

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

Advances in Amylases, 2nd Edition

edited by

Stefan Janecek

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1818 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzyme; alpha-amylase enzyme; starch and glycogen; gut microbiome oriented study

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioorganic Chemistry)

Antibacterial Agents from Natural Source, 3rd Edition

edited by

Carlos H. G. Martins

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1740 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; antibacterial activity; anti-virulence; bioactive molecules; mechanisms and applications; biological activity; drug development; antibacterial peptides

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

Bioactive Phytochemicals from Plants: Pharmacological and Therapeutic Applications

edited by

Maria das Graças Almeida

and

Jefferson Romáryo Duarte da Luz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1646 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive phytochemicals; medicinal plants; natural products; pharmacological activity; therapeutic applications; antioxidant compounds

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

Advances in Organic Materials for Energy, Optoelectronics, and Electronics

edited by

Tersilla Virgili

and

David Lidzey

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1225 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic semiconductors; perovskites; solar cells; LEDs; lasers; microcavities; photodetectors; optoelectronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Innovative Analytical Approaches for the Isolation and Characterization of Drugs, Metabolites and Natural Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Evroula Hapeshi

and

Magda Psichoudaki

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1202 | Submission Open

Keywords: analytical chemistry; chromatography; extraction; green chemistry; bioactive compounds; drugs; metabolites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Porous and Nanoporous Materials in Heterogeneous Catalysis, 2nd Edition

edited by Angela Martins

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1137 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous and nanoporous materials; heterogeneous catalysts; hierarchical materials; bifunctional catalysts; catalyst supports; zeolites; zeotypes; carbon materials; MOFs; mesoporous silicas

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Chemical Composition and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Essential Oils, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gianfranco Fontana

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1087 | Submission Open

Keywords: essential oils; anti-inflammatory activity; chemo-prevention; natural products; inflammation cascade

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

Molecular Modeling: Advancements and Applications, 4th Edition

edited by

Teobald Kupka

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1059 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum mechanics; molecular mechanics (MM); molecular dynamics (MD); semi-empirical calculations; ab initio methods; post-Hartree–Fock methods; density functional theory (DFT); software development; achieving chemical accuracy; thermochemistry and reactivity; interaction energy; covalent bonding and non-covalent interactions; large molecular systems; IR, Raman, and NMR; drug design; nanomaterials and nanotechnology; material sciences

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

Chitosan-Based Materials for Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications

edited by

Mahwash Mukhtar

and

Rita Ambrus

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 988 | 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)

Zeolites and Mesoporous Materials: Properties and Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by Łukasz Kuterasiński

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 964 | Submission Open

Keywords: crystalline aluminosilicates; zeolites; mesoporous materials; synthesis; structure; catalysis spectroscopy (IR, NMR, etc.); modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Venoms and Toxins: From Isolation to Therapeutic Applications

edited by

Luis Alberto Ponce-Soto

and

Tomohisa Ogawa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 894 | 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)

Recent Progress in Theoretical and Experimental Chemical Thermodynamics

edited by

Tao Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 882 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical thermodynamics; theoretical innovation; experimental methods; characterization techniques; multi-scale simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry)

Zeolites and Related Nanoporous Materials: Green Supports for Molecules

edited by

Nevenka Rajić

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; zeolites; selective catalysts; zeolite-like materials; molecule selectivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Exploring Organic Synthesis in Green Chemistry: From Catalytic Reactions to Advanced Applications

edited by

Ignacio López-Coca

and

Carlos Javier Duran-Valle

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 745 | 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)

Innovative Catalysts and Multimodal Strategies for Water Remediation

edited by Lucyna Bilińska,

Yongchang Sun

and

Aleksandra Kędzierska-Sar

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | 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)

Macromolecules, Particles, and Colloids in Ionic Liquids: Structure, Stability, and Function

edited by Qi Han, Zhengfei Chen and

Tamar Greaves

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 699 | Submission Open

Keywords: ionic liquids; macromolecules; colloids; self-assembly; nanoparticles; green solvents; soft matter

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Liquids)

Probiotics and Other Functional Microorganisms in Food Quality and Nutrition

edited by

Monika Kordowska-Wiater

and Adam Staniszewski

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 691 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; functional microorganisms; starter cultures; functional food; food quality; nutrition; food biotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Advanced Fluorescent Probes for Bioimaging and Environmental Sensing

edited by

David G. Churchill

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 688 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal ions; anions; phosphates; fluorescence; aldehydes; phosphorescence; sensitive detection; analytical methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Study on Extraction and Chemical Constituents of Natural Extracts, 2nd Edition

edited by

Francesco Epifano

Salvatore Genovese

and

Serena Fiorito

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 656 | 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)

Antioxidants from Natural Plants: Chemistry, Bioactivity, and Applications

edited by

Zoi Vasiliki Skaperda

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 626 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; oxidative stress; natural plants; botanicals; polyphenols

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

Extractions and Biological Activities of Medicinal Plants

edited by

Valentina Pavic

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 599 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; plant extracts; bioactive compounds; antioxidant activity; antimicrobial activity; phytochemicals

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

Metal Recovery from Waste Polymetallic Materials

edited by Ewa Rudnik

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 573 | Submission Open

Keywords: extractive metallurgy; hydrometallurgy; solvometallurgy; leaching; ion separation; metal recovery; industrial waste; recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Antioxidant, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Natural Plants, 2nd Edition

edited by Zofia Niziol-Lukaszewska and

Martyna Zagórska-Dziok

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 547 | 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)

Advancements in Electrochemistry and Corrosion Protection

edited by Houyi Ma

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 535 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion electrochemistry; materials degradation; corrosion protection; chemical conversion layers; coatings; inhibitors; electrode corrosion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)

Advances in Natural Products for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity

edited by

Liqing Zang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 529 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; diabetes; obesity; metabolic syndrome; bioactive compounds; zebrafish; molecular mechanisms; drug screening

(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 513 | 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)

Novel Two-Dimensional Energy-Environmental Materials; 2nd Edition

edited by

Guangzhao Wang

Saverio Latorrata

, Ning Wang and

Andrea Basso Peressut

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 446 | 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)

Novel Edible Proteins: Strategies for Improving Nutrient Bioavailability

edited by Yaqin Wang and Ndegwa Henry Maina

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 408 | 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)

Recent Advances in Medicinal Chemistry in Asia

edited by

Peng Zhan

and Jinfei Yang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 397 | 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)

Next-Generation Molecular Diagnostics: Mass Spectrometry-Based Omics Insights into Complex Disease Architectures

edited by

Paolo Iadarola

and Simona Viglio

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 391 | 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)

Biological Properties of Extracts and Essential Oils from Plants of the Lamiaceae Family: An Updated Perspective

edited by

Maria da Graça Costa Miguel

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 351 | 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 349 | 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

edited by

Kenji Sugibayashi

and

Hiroaki Todo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 336 | 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)

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