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Environmental Pollutants and Oxidative Stress Chemistry

edited by

Leobardo Manuel Gomez-Olivan

and Gustavo Axel Elizalde-Velázquez

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental pollutants; oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species (ROS); antioxidant defense; redox chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Advances in Photosynthesis and Electrosynthesis of Organic Compounds

edited by

Zheng Fang

and Changsheng Wang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

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

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

Application of Chitosan and Hyaluronan

edited by

Katarína Valachová

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2633 | 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)

Organometallic Photochemistry: A Commemorative Special Issue Honoring Professor Alistair Lees

edited by

Shih-Sheng Sun

and

Gebremariam Wubie

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: photochemistry and photophysics; supramolecular photochemistry; excited state processes; photocatalysis; sensors and probes; photofunctional materials

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

Gemini Surfactant Application Studies

edited by Iwona Kowalczyk and

Bogumil E. Brycki

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: gemini surfactants; biological activity; physicochemical analysis; smart material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

New Approaches in the Synthesis of Organophosphorus Compounds

edited by

Jakub Adamek

and

Jacek Nycz

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: organophosphorus chemistry; P-compounds; reactivity of P-compounds; P-C bond formation; phosphorus-based organocatalysis; phosphonium-based ionic liquids (PILs); mitochondria-targeted triphenylphosphonium-based compounds; bisphosphonates; neutralization of P-compounds; chemical warfare agents; structure elucidation of P-compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Bioactive Natural Products and Derivatives

edited by Xiaoxiao Huang and

Yuanqiang Guo

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1962 | Submission Open

Keywords: new natural product discovery; natural product derivatives; bioactivities and mechanisms of action of natural products; application; new methods and technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioorganic Chemistry)

N,O,S-Donor Ligands and Metal Complexes: From Structural Characterization to Biological and Catalytic Applications

edited by

Barbara Morzyk-Ociepa

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1217 | Submission Open

Keywords: N; O; S-donor ligands; metal complexes; catalysis; coordination chemistry; biomimetics; structural characterization; spectroscopy; DFT; theoretical modeling; biomedical applications; industrial processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Supramolecular Strategies in Medicine and Environmental Science

edited by

Ana Cristina Faria Ribeiro

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 447 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyclodextrins; hyaluronic acid; therapeutic; drug delivery; supramolecular

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)

Magnetic Resonance in Food Analysis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Luiz Alberto Colnago

and

Flávio Vinícius Crizóstomo Kock

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open

Keywords: NMR spectroscopy; relaxometry; pulse sequences; molecular interactions; diffusion; imaging; foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Density Functional Theory (DFT): From Conceptual Developments to Practical Applications

edited by

Gerardo M. Casañola-Martin

Yoan Hidalgo-Rosa

, Manuel Treto-Suárez and

Karel Mena-Ulecia

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: density functional theory (DFT) methods; Ab initio molecular dynamics; elucidation of detection mechanisms; electronic structure and binding energies; catalysis and photocatalysis; optical properties and excited-state dynamics; DFT benchmarking and perspectives; molecular descriptors based on density functional theory.

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

Applied Chemistry in Europe, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rosa Iacovino

and Gianluca D'Abrosca

submission deadline 16 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-materials; environmental chemistry; chemical synthesis; green chemistry; theoretical chemistry analytical methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Exploring the Antioxidant Activity of Natural Extracts: New Findings and Potential Food- and Non-Food-Related Applications

edited by

Victoria V. Volkis

submission deadline 26 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 647 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural antioxidants; superfruits; specialty crops; polyphenols; flavonoids; tannins; anthocyanins; carotenoids; vitamins; phytochemistry; extraction techniques; processing; functional food; sustainable technology; technical applications; antifouling; obesity; inflammation; diabetes; cosmetics; pharmaceuticals; environmental protection; material science; radical scavenging; nutraceuticals

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

Plant and Animal Bioreactors: Insights into Bioactive Molecules for Therapeutic Innovation

edited by

Katarzyna Wiktorska

and

Agata Kućko

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1493 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant bioreactors; animal bioreactors; bioproduction; plant metabolites; plant hormones; biologics; biosimilars; drug research and development; nutraceuticals; plant engineering; pharmaceutical biotechnology; agricultural biotechnology; bioactive molecules

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

Stress-Related Biomarkers: Analytical Methods and Their Applications

edited by

Hiroyuki Kataoka

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1306 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarkers; stress hormones; advanced glycation end-products; mental and physical stress; oxidative stress; glycation stress; Immunological stress; fatigue; aging; lifestyle-related diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Edible and Biodegradable Films for Sustainable Food Packaging

edited by

Jun Liu

and Huimin Yong

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 159 | 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)

Flavor Scalping

edited by

Michael G. Kontominas

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: flavor compound absorption; plastic packaging materials; polyolefins; polyethyene terephthalate; product flavor loss; product sensory quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Flavours and Fragrances)

Advances in the Synthesis of Natural Bioactive Compounds

edited by Honglei Liu

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural bioactive compounds; synthesis; biosynthesis

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

Novel Edible Proteins: Strategies for Improving Nutrient Bioavailability

edited by Yaqin Wang and Ndegwa Henry Maina

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 76 | 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)

π-Conjugated Functional Molecules & Polymers

edited by

Shiyong Liu

Guangfu Liao

and

Jiabin Qiu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 32390 | Submission Open

Keywords: π -conjugated functional materials; conjugated porous polymers; covalent organic framework; metal– organic framework; synthetic methodology; aggregation-induced organic emissions; nonlinear optics; light-emitting diodes; organic field effect transistors; organic photovoltaic cells; photocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Bioactive Compounds: Applications and Benefits for Human Health

edited by Sara Baldelli,

Gilda Aiello

and

Mauro Lombardo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13514 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; polyphenols; terpenoids; alkaloids; glucosinolates; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; cardiovascular diseases; bacterial and viral infections; microbiota; neurodegenerative diseases; cancer; sarcopenia; identification; purification; extraction; pre-clinical; clinical

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

Research Progress on Functional Lipids and Their Applications in Health Food Systems

edited by

Zhen Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11379 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid crystallization; lipid oxidation; enzymatic lipid modification; processing; health benefits; structured emulsions; lipid emulsions; lipids capsules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Green Chemistry Approaches to Analysis and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Vasilios Sakkas

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10321 | Submission Open

Keywords: chromatography; mass spectrometry; extraction; green analytical chemistry; emerging contaminants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Adsorbents for Environmental Pollution and Resource Recycling

edited by Wei Wang and Lang Yang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8957 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorption; molecular structure design; environmental pollution; metal enrichment extraction; resource recycling; adsorbent preparation and synthesis; wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Review Papers in Analytical Chemistry, 2nd Edition

edited by

Giorgio S. Senesi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8302 | Submission Open

Keywords: analytical chemistry; analytical spectroscopy; environmental sciences; medical science; forensic science; cultural heritage; food analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

In Silico Methods Applied in Drug and Pesticide Discovery, 3rd Edition

edited by

Ana Borota

Diana Ionela Popescu

and

Gildardo Rivera Sanchez

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8237 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular modeling of small and complex molecules/macromolecules; homology modeling; molecular docking; virtual screening; ADME-Tox; ligand- and structure-based pharmacophore modeling; QSAR/QSPR models; drug/pesticide design; molecular dynamics

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

Design, Synthesis and Applications of Novel Transition Metal Catalysts

edited by Hui Jiang and Junfang Gong

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8207 | Submission Open

Keywords: pincer catalysts; transition metal catalysts; organic synthetic methodologies; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; polymerization; fine chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Organic Molecules in Drug Discovery and Development

edited by

Spyridon Mourtas

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8177 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic chemistry; chemical synthesis; chemical modifications; organic molecules; molecular mechanisms; bioactivity; drug development; drugs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Hypervalent Iodine Chemistry: Promise and Prospects

edited by

Toshifumi Dohi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7369 | Submission Open

Keywords: hypervalent compound; iodine; new reagent and catalyst; new synthetic transformation; synthetic application; the hypervalent iodine-bearing hybrid molecule

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Chemistry of Nucleic Acids: From Structure to Biological Interactions

edited by

Claudia Riccardi

and Federica D'Aria

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7273 | Submission Open

Keywords: nucleic acid structures and function; modified nucleic acids; nucleic acid-targeting ligands; physicochemical studies of nucleic acids; thermodynamics and kinetics of nucleic acid structures; structure– function relationship of nucleic acids; nucleic acid– protein interactions; aptamers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Synthetic Studies Aimed at Heterocyclic Organic Compounds, 2nd Edition

edited by

Lee J. Silverberg

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6752 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocycles; synthesis; methods; medicinal; agricultural

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Advances in Functional Polymers and Their Applications

edited by

Lei Tao

and

Chongyu Zhu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6681 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer; polymerization; post-polymerization modification; multi-component; hydrogel; 3D printing; biomaterials; polymer composite; surface and interface

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)

Novel Metabolism-Related Biomarkers in Cancer

edited by

Maria de Fátima Monginho Baltazar

and

Julieta Alexandra Pereira Afonso

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6520 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer biomarkers; personalized medicine; metabolism; glucose; amino acid; glutamine; lipid; iron

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioorganic Chemistry)

Heterogeneous Catalysts: From Synthesis to Application

edited by Milan Kralik

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5196 | 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)

Multifunctional Natural Ingredients in Skin Protection and Care, 2nd Edition

edited by

Anna Nowak

and

Katarzyna Gaweł-Bęben

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4456 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; natural compounds; biological activity; cosmetics; antioxidant; anti-aging; skin lightening; UV-protection

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

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

edited by

Elżbieta Studzińska-Sroka

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4392 | 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)

Extraction, Isolation, and Identification of Bioactive Compounds from Plants

edited by

Gina Rosalinda De Nicola

and

Sabine Montaut

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4084 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; extraction methods; isolation methods; chromatography; chemical characterization; bioactivity; antioxidant; antimicrobial; antiinflammation; bio-guided assay; biopesticides; biostimulants; nutraceuticals

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

Advances in the Application of Nanoparticles in Antimicrobial Research

edited by

Paulina Laura Páez

and

Maria Luisa Saladino

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3976 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanobiomaterials; antimicrobial activity; antimicrobial resistance; photodynamic antimicrobial therapy; innovation; drug delivery; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)

Molecular Docking in Drug Discovery, 2nd Edition

edited by

Eleni Pontiki

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3925 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer aided drug design; drug discovery; molecular docking; structure– activity relationships; drug design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Exclusive Papers of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in “Materials Chemistry”, 2nd Edition

edited by

Baljinder Kandola

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3831 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; nanomaterials; hybrid materials; core-shell materials; thin films; self-assembling systems; hydrogels; sensors and biosensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Porous Carbons for CO₂ Adsorption and Capture

edited by

Guojie Zhang

and Jinsong Shi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3394 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous carbons; carbon nanotubes; graphene oxide; carbon nanomaterials; activated carbons; adsorbents; CO2 adsorption; CO2 capture; physisorption; chemical activation; physical activation; surface functionalization; pore structure design; carbon doping; nitrogen doping; CO2 capture efficiency; CO2 selectivity; direct air capture (DAC); CO2 storage; industrial CO2 capture; carbon capture and utilization (CCU); CO2 adsorption mechanisms; adsorption kinetics; sustainable materials; adsorbent regeneration; machine learning in material design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Chromatography—The Ultimate Analytical Tool, 3rd Edition

edited by

Victoria Samanidou

and

Natasa Kalogiouri

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3165 | 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)

Recent Experimental and Theoretical Advances of Corrosion Protection

edited by

Araceli Espinoza-Vázquez

, Miguel Castro, Guillermo E. Negrón-Silva and

Alan Joel Miralrio Pineda

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3009 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical techniques; synthesis of corrosion inhibitors; molecular dynamics; quantum theoretical modelling; coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)

Application of Analytical Chemistry in Food Science

edited by

Sabrina Moret

Laura Barp

and

José Pinela

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2820 | Submission Open

Keywords: analytical chemistry; food safety; food authenticity; food contaminants; spectroscopic methods; chromatographic techniques; advanced sample preparation; sustainability in food analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Exploring the Applications of Chromatographic Methods in Material Analysis

edited by

Tayssir Hamieh

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2037 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface energy; adsorption; Lewis’ s acid– base parameters; materials and nanomaterials; biomaterials; drugs; pharmaceuticals; carbon fibers; oxides; metals; polymers; copolymers; composites; crystals; plasticizers; explosives; nanoenergetic materials; technology; thermodynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Graphene and Graphene-Related Materials for Energy and Environment: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Saverio Latorrata

and

Andrea Basso Peressut

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1686 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; graphene-related materials; energy applications; fuel cells; capacitors; photocatalysis; adsorption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Chemical Innovations for Sustainable Water and Wastewater Treatment

edited by Mohammed J.K. Bashir

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1586 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced oxidation processes; catalytic degradation; nanomaterials; green chemistry; pollutant mineralization; ionic liquid applications; smart adsorbents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Trends of Drug Synthesis in Medicinal Chemistry

edited by

Cheng-Hua Jin

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1499 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug synthesis; anticancer agents; antimicrobial resistance; green chemistry; AI-driven design; targeted delivery systems; continuous-flow technology; structure– activity optimization; multidisciplinary collaboration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

A New Perspective on the Determination and Removal of Pollutants in the Environment, 2nd Edition

edited by

Urszula Kotowska

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1422 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic pollutants; toxic metals; wastewater; natural environment; determination methods; phytoremediation; adsorption; microplastic; toxicity; environmental risk

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Nano and Micro Materials in Green Chemistry

edited by Ruijin Yu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1411 | Submission Open

Keywords: green chemistry; biosynthesis and green synthesis; nanomaterials and micro-materials; biohybrid materials; nanostructured electrodes; chemical sustainability assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

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