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Virgin Olive Oil: Processing, Byproducts, Quality Control, and Nutraceutical Profile—3rd Edition

edited by

Carlotta Breschi

Lorenzo Cecchi

and

Maria Bellumori

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1182 | Submission Open

Keywords: virgin olive oil quality authentication; byproduct management; volatile compounds; phenolic compounds; sensory analysis; health-promoting properties; biological activity; authentication of origin; innovative extraction processes

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

Exclusive Feature Papers on Molecular Structure, 2nd Edition

edited by

Chan Kyung Kim

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1122 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular structure; chemical bonding; molecular clusters; molecular similarity; protein structure prediction; quantum chemistry; spectroscopy; molecular dynamics simulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Structure)

Natural Products Biosynthesis: Present and Perspectives

edited by Dae-Yeon Suh

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1113 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products biosynthesis; secondary metabolism; biosynthetic pathway; enzyme mechanism; synthetic biology; bioinformatics; phylogenomics; genome mining

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

5th Anniversary of Applied Chemistry Section

edited by

Shaojun Yuan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1077 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied chemistry; new molecules and natural materials; solar energy and photo-electro-catalysis; analytical methods and techniques; electrochemistry and energy; biodegradable materials and medicines; environment and green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Mesoporous Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage

edited by Shuge Dai and

Cunyue Guo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 946 | Submission Open

Keywords: mesoporous materials; energy storage; electrocatalyst; water splitting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Methods and Applications of Cycloaddition Reactions

edited by

Agnieszka Łapczuk

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 842 | Submission Open

Keywords: cycloaddition reactions; organic synthesis; quantum– chemical calculations; cycloaddition in medicinal chemistry; cycloaddition in polymer chemistry; cycloaddition in materials science; bioactive compounds; click chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Chromatography—The Ultimate Analytical Tool, 3rd Edition

edited by

Victoria Samanidou

and

Natasa Kalogiouri

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 743 | Submission Open

Keywords: chromatography; high-performance liquid chromatography; ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography; gas chromatography; two-dimensional gas chromatography; two-dimensional liquid chromatography; paper chromatography; liquid chromatography; preparative chromatography; supercritical fluid chromatography; thin-layer chromatography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Application of Chitosan and Hyaluronan

edited by

Katarína Valachová

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 659 | Submission Open

Keywords: hyaluronan; chitosan; functionalized hyaluronan and chitosan; hyaluronan and chitosan derivatives; medicinal applications; polysaccharides; reactive oxygen species; tissue engineering; biodegradable; biological properties; medicine; cosmetics; food industry; water treatments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Antioxidant, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Natural Plants

edited by Zofia Niziol-Lukaszewska and Aleksandra Ziemlewska

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 603 | 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)

Antibody/Peptide–Drug Conjugates: Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Andreas Tzakos

, Xiaochun Hu and Siyao Liu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open

Keywords: peptide– drug conjugates; antibody– drug conjugates; peptide-based diagnostics; peptide-based theranostics; rational design; cancer research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Proton-Conducting Crystalline Porous Materials

edited by Gang Li and Zhiqiang Shi

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); covalent– organic frameworks (COFs); hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs); porous materials; proton conduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry Techniques in the Discovery of Cancer Biomarkers

edited by

Adrian Arendowski

and

David Aebisher

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarkers; cancers; diagnostics; mass spectrometry; metabolites; nuclear magnetic resonance; proteins; spectroscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory Activities and Skin Protective Potential of Extractions from Natural Plants

edited by Gerardo Magela Vieira-Júnior and

Paulo Michel Pinheiro Ferreira

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; anti-inflammatory; skin protection; phenolic compounds; extracts derived from plants; natural products

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

Natural Dyes for the Textile and Leather Industries—for the Future’s Sustainability

edited by

Ricardo Calhelha

Sandrina A. Heleno

and

Isabel P. Fernandes

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural dyes; textile and leather industries; extraction methodologies; pigment characterization; new dye to fiber binding agents and strategies; bioactive properties; industrial applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Colorants)

Design and Application of Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Frameworks (HOFs)

edited by

Peng Li

and Zhangjing Zhang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks; gas storage and separation; catalysis; sensing; drug-delivery; host– guest chemistry; stimulus-responsive behaviors; bio-hybrid organic frameworks; HOF composite materials; crystal structure prediction (CSP)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

The Comparative Biochemistry of Wax Esters

edited by

Craig Frank

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: wax esters; fatty alcohols; water-resistant; long-chain fatty acids; energy storage; antimicrobial comparative biochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Recent Advances in the Toxicology and Safety of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products

edited by

Elżbieta Studzińska-Sroka

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: toxicity of natural compounds and plant extracts; safety of natural products; drug development; in silico modeling; in vitro study; in vivo study

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

Chemistry and Pediatric Cancer Therapy: Small Molecules and Protein Degraders in Drug Discovery

edited by Gisele Nishiguchi and

Priyanka Samanta

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug design; small molecules; protein; computational medicinal chemistry; anticancer; medicinal chemistry; biomolecular interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Heterogeneous Catalysts: From Synthesis to Application

edited by Milan Kralik

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalyst; acid– base; redox; enzymatic; electrocatalytic; photocatalytic; chemical specialties; characterization methods; mathematical modelling; process design; ecology; safety; economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Cyclodextrins—New Fields of Application and Research for the Benefit of Mankind and the Planet

edited by

Susana Santos Braga

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical applications of CDs; CD-based targeted delivery; CDs as medicines; CDs in gene delivery; CD-MOFs as responsive materials; CDs in regenerative medicine; CD nanoplatforms for diagnostics; CDs in water purification; CDs in soil amelioration; CDs in precious metal recovery; CDs for light harvesting; CDs for energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Hierarchical Organization in Polymeric and Amphiphilic Self-Assembly

edited by Thi Vo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-assembly; amphiphile; polymers; computational modeling; synthesis; material design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)

Multifunctional Materials for Next-Generation Harvesting, Switching, and Storage Devices

edited by

Helena Braga

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectrics; photovoltaics; quantum batteries; memristors; transistors; batteries; capacitors; ferroelectrics; solid electrolytes

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

Recent Advances in Cardiovascular Drug Discovery and Development, 2nd Edition

edited by

Alicja Nowaczyk

and

Grzegorz Grześk

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: active cardiovascular compounds; molecular modelling; structural analysis; drug repurposing; synthesis; novel and promising therapeutic options

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Medicinal Plants

edited by

Yingtong Di

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; anti-cancer activity; anti-inflammatory activity; natural products; modification; derivatives; bioassay

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Naturally Inspired Molecules as Inhibitors in Drug Discovery, 2nd Edition

edited by

Alessandra Bisi

and

Federica Belluti

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; drug design; privileged structures; enzyme inhibition; bioactive compounds; bioinspired compounds; structure– activity relationship (SAR); biological activity; organic synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Charge-Transfer/Biomimetic Coordination Chemistry – Electrochemistry, Photochemistry, Catalysis, Biological Application and Theory

edited by

Frantisek Hartl

and Martin Pižl

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemistry; photochemistry; theoretical calculations; catalysis; biological application; synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Chemistry)

Plasma Technology and Biomedical Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dehui Xu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold atmospheric plasma; non-thermal plasma; reactive species; wound healing; disinfection; hemostasis; dermatological treatment; cancer treatment; molecular mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Research on Food Packaging Materials: Development of Innovative Polymers and Analytical Characterization

edited by

Nicoletta De Vietro

and

Jolanda Palmisani

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging materials; chemical contamination; analytical characterization; food preservative properties; innovative polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Separation Technology and Applications of Functional Natural Products and Pharmaceutical Molecules

edited by Susan L. Bonnet and Chika Ifeanyi Chukwuma

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced chromatography; green separation technologies; purification techniques; supercritical fluid extraction; membrane filtration; natural products; bioactive compounds; active pharmaceuticals; therapeutic applications; sustainable processes

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

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Application of Schiff Base Complexes

edited by

Beata Cristóvao

and

Agata Bartyzel

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: Schiff base; metal complexes; coordination compounds; applications; crystal structure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)

The Chemical Biology of Amyloids in Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by

Xiaohui Wang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: amyloid aggregation; neurodegenerative diseases; anti-amyloid therapeutics; recognition and modulation of amyloid aggregates; amyloid-targeted diagnostics; condensation and liquid– liquid phase separation; amyloid-mediated pathogenesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Innovative Chemical Technologies for Rare Earth Element Processing

edited by Yuefei Zhang and Fang Zhou

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare-earth; weathered crust elution-deposited rare-earth ores; leaching; compound leaching agents; intermolecular interaction

Lignocellulosic Biomass III

edited by

Alejandro Rodríguez Pascual

Eduardo Espinosa Víctor

and

Carlos Orestes Martin Medina

submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15344 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocomposites; bioeconomy; bioenergy; biofuels; plant biomass; biopolymers; biorefinery; cellulose; wood chemistry; circular economy; lignocellulose conversion; hemicelluloses; lignin; nanocellulose; natural compounds; lignocellulose pretreatment; carbohydrates; biomass valorization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)

Metallic Nanoclusters and Their Interaction with Light

edited by

Ludmila Otilia Cinteza

and

Vlad Neacșu

submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoclusters; photophysics; photocatalysis; imaging; phototherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Anti-Adipogenic and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Natural Products

edited by Youngjae Lee

submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: adipogenesis; inflammation; phytochemicals; flavonoids; polyphenol metabolism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Recent Developments in Metalloenzyme Inhibitors

edited by

Elisa Nuti

and

Doretta Cuffaro

submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug design; metalloenzyme inhibitor; structure-activity relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Biomimetic and Functional Materials for Biomedical and Dental Applications

edited by

Fusun Ozer

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1737 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; functional materials; biomimetic materials; biomimetic; mechanical properties; biomedical; bioengineering; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Current Trends in Materials for Beauty and Health

edited by

Alina Sionkowska

and

Elzbieta Sikora

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: beauty; health; biomaterials; eco-friendly; natural products; cosmetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Porous Materials for Environmental Pollutant Adsorption and Degradation

edited by

Alexandru Popa

and Orsina Verdeş

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: microporous and mesoporous materials; adsorbents; environmental applications; physical and chemical characterizations of materials; carbon capture and utilization (CCU); CO2 adsorption mechanisms; adsorbent regeneration; heterogeneous catalytic reactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Exploring Microorganisms and Their Bioactive Secondary Metabolites: From Nature to Application

edited by

Monika Elżbieta Jach

Ewa Sajnaga

and

Adrian Wiater

submission deadline 26 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; bioactive compounds; microbial secondary metabolites; biological activity; chemical composition; biosynthetic pathways; strategies for discovery; mechanisms of action; biotechnological potential; therapeutic applications

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

Critical Quality Attributes of Natural Products

edited by Luca Giovanni Regazzoni

submission deadline 28 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: critical quality attributes; natural product characterization; bioactive natural compounds; human health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Bioactive and Nutritional Molecules: From Natural Sources to Therapeutic and Health Applications

edited by

Mauro Lombardo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 26083 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive and nutritional molecules; natural therapeutic agents; bioactive compounds

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

Heterocycles in Medicinal Chemistry III

edited by

Josef Jampilek

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 22427 | 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)

Bioactive Molecules Targeting Inflammation Processes in Related Diseases—2nd Edition

edited by

Raluca Maria Pop

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19642 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant bioactive compounds; inflammation; chronic diseases; in vivo; in vitro

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

Chromatographic Methods for Monitoring Food Safety and Quality

edited by

José Bernal del Nozal

and

Ana M. Ares

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15955 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibiotics; bioactive compounds; chromatography; contaminants; food chemistry; food authentication; food safety; food quality; food safety; method validation; microplastics; pesticides; veterinary drugs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Metal Complexes for Optical and Electronics Applications

edited by

Paola Deplano

Flavia Artizzu

and

Luca Pilia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15205 | Submission Open

Keywords: coordination chemistry; metal complexes; transition metals; lanthanides; luminescence; nonlinear optics; photo-switching; conductivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Metal-Catalyzed Organic Transformations: Expanding Horizons in Synthetic Methodology

edited by Chen Chen

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14489 | 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)

Phytochemistry, Human Health and Molecular Mechanisms

edited by Valeria Naponelli and

Elena Ferrari

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12710 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; bioavailability; extraction methods; biological activities; functional applications; nutraceuticals; human metabolism; toxicity; bioactive-gut microbiota relationships

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

Natural Products and Microbiology in Human Health

edited by

Ian Edwin Cock

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11230 | Submission Open

Keywords: traditional medicine; antibiotics; antibiotic natural products; probiotics; novel antimicrobial therapies; microbial toxins; phytochemicals; antibiotic-resistant bacteria; drug potentiation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Recent Research Progress of Novel Ion Adsorbents

edited by

Elżbieta Grządka

and

Katarzyna Szymczyk

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9979 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of adsorbents; adsorbents regeneration; ionic adsorbates; purification of water; removal of impurities; adsorption mechanisms; desorption; equilibrium data; adsorption isotherms; kinetic models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry)

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