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Progress in Nanomaterials for Pollutant Removal
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1211 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; high surface area; surface modification; high removal efficiency; emerging contaminants; single and/or binary mixture; adsorption; degradation
Organosulfur and Organoselenium Chemistry II
edited by Ming Wang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 37760 | Submission Open
Keywords: organosulfur; organoselenium; synthesis; transformation; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Featured Papers in Organometallic Chemistry—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 27123 | Submission Open
Keywords: organometallic chemistry; complexes; metals; metal–carbon bonding; main group metals; transition metals; lanthanides; catalysis; ligands; metal chemistry; phosphines; N-heterocyclic carbenes; bipyridines; homogeneous catalysis; cross-coupling; bond activation; ancillary ligands; photoredox catalysis; asymmetric catalysis; crystallography; spectroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)
Photocatalytic Materials and Photocatalytic Reactions, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17817 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysts; carbon neutral; charge carrier separation; photocatalytic mechanism; photoredox reaction; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photochemistry)
Research Progress and Application of Natural Compounds—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17301 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; primary and secondary metabolites; bioactive compounds; bioactive peptides; anticancer natural products; flavonoids; drug design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Small-Molecule Drug Design and Discovery
edited by Qiuqin He
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15936 | Submission Open
Keywords: small-molecule drug design; structure-based drug design; fragment-based drug discovery; PROTAC technology; artificial intelligence technology; biological evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Isolation, Analysis, and Biological Activities of Secondary Metabolites Derived from Plants
edited by , Mindaugas Liaudanskas and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14309 | Submission Open
Keywords: isolation; analysis; phytochemical composition; biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Analytical Chemistry in Asia, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12332 | Submission Open
Keywords: analytical chemistry; Asia; HPLC; sample preparation; bioanalysis; mass spectrometry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Applied Chemistry in Europe, 2nd Edition
edited by and Gianluca D'Abrosca
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10038 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-materials; environmental chemistry; chemical synthesis; green chemistry; theoretical chemistry analytical methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)
Vibrational Spectroscopy and Imaging for Chemical Application submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9213 | Submission Open
Keywords: Raman spectroscopy; infrared spectroscopy; Raman image analysis; infrared image analysis; chemometrics; multiway analysis; multivariate curve resolution; alternating least squares; multivariate image analysis; classification; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Advances in Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by Xueen Jia and Ce Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8757 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D nanomaterials; metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); metasurfaces; biosensor; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)
Antibacterial Agents: Present and Future submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 7940 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibacterial resistance; antibacterials; bacteria; bioactive compounds; drug repositioning; drug repurposing; hybrid antibacterials; Infectious diseases; metal complexes; nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)
Molecular, Technological and Nutritional Aspects of Food Fortification and Processing submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6940 | Submission Open
Keywords: food fortification and processing; molecular, technological, and nutritional aspects; food composition, functionality; nutritional quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)
Gold Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6801 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug delivery; gene delivery; imaging and diagnostics; therapeutic agents; tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Wine Chemistry: From Flavor Profiling to Sensory Quality submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6505 | Submission Open
Keywords: wine; volatile organic compounds (VOCs); flavor; aroma; phenolic compounds; chemical composition; sensory; fermentation process
(This special issue belongs to the Section Flavours and Fragrances)
Extraction Techniques for Sample Preparation submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6281 | Submission Open
Keywords: sorbent-based extraction; liquid-based extraction; supercritical- or subcritical-based extraction; HPLC determination; GC determination; LC-MS-based analysis; chemical fingerprinting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Nutritional Properties, Sensory Profile and Bioactive Components of Food, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5808 | Submission Open
Keywords: food analysis; bioactive compounds; sensory characteristics; food composition; functional food ingredients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)
Novel Membranes and Coatings for Biomedical and Food Applications
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5574 | Submission Open
Keywords: model cell membranes; biocompatible and edible coatings; bioactive compounds; nutrients; biomaterials; surface characteristics; dispersion systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)
Phytochemical Wisdom: Traditional Medicinal Plants for Anti-Infective Drug Discovery
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5417 | Submission Open
Keywords: traditional medicinal plants; anti-infective agents; antimicrobial resistance (AMR); medicinal chemistry; phytochemicals; natural product drug discovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Synthesis, Identification and Biological Evaluation of Novel Natural and Derivative Products
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4883 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic synthesis; natural products; theoretical calculation; DFT; structure identification; biological evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Advances in Electrochemical Nanocomposites submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3968 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocomposites; electrocatalysis; electrochemical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)
Synthesis, Properties and Application of Five- and Six-Membered Heterocycles submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3918 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterocycle synthesis; transition-metal catalysis; multicomponent reactions; structural characterization; computational chemistry; pharmacological activity; functional materials; benzofused heterocycles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Identification, Isolation, and Analysis of Phytochemicals from Plant-Derived Products
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3858 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; structural identification; composition analysis; plant products; pharmacological experiment; herbal medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Compounds and Extracts from Plant Sources
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3561 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; plants; extracts; botanicals; metabolites; functional foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Green Synthesis and Environmental Application of Biomass-Based Materials
edited by Congyu Zhang and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3478 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; biochar; functional material; environmental application; green synthesis; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)
Emerging Drug Targets: New Challenges for the Medicinal Chemist
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3423 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug repurposing; drug repositioning; drug design; target validation; molecular modeling; interaction studies; organic synthesis; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Advances in Medicinal Chemistry for Age-Related Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3249 | Submission Open
Keywords: age-related diseases; neurodegenerative diseases; cardiovascular diseases; bioactive molecules; biomolecules; synthesis; computational studies; medicinal chemistry; chemical biology; drug discovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Application of Natural Products in the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3185 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; neurovascular and neurodegenerative diseases; neuroprotection; bioactive compounds; drug discovery; molecular mechanisms; multi-target therapy; neuroinflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Design and Preparation of New Metal Catalysts for Functional Organic Compounds Synthesis
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2970 | Submission Open
Keywords: transition metal complexes; hybrid catalysts; nanocatalysts; single-atom catalysts; sustainable organic synthesis; natural products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)
Chemistry and Applications of Compounds Containing Quinoline or Isoquinoline Structure submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2797 | Submission Open
Keywords: quinoline; isoquinoline; synthesis; molecular structure; alkaloids; fluorescence; green chemistry; crystal structure; structure–activity relationship; antitumor agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Innovative Green and Photochemical Approaches for Sustainable Organic Synthesis
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2715 | Submission Open
Keywords: green chemistry; photochemistry; dual catalysis; photooxidation protocols; sustainable chemistry; material science; sustainable synthesis; green solvents; flow photochemistry; organic synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Advances in Electrochemical Sensors
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2669 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical sensor; modified electrodes; photoelectrochemical sensor; wearable sensor; environmental monitoring; food safety analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)
Natural Ingredient-Based Cosmeceutical: Advances and Applications in Cosmetics Chemistry submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2662 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural ingredients; cosmeceuticals; cosmetic chemistry; bioactive compounds; plant extracts; skin health; anti-aging; antioxidants; cosmetic formulation; innovative technologies in cosmetology; safety and toxicology; photoprotection; marine-derived actives; biopolymers; sustainable cosmetics; nano-delivery systems; dermal applications; functional skincare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Biological Activity of Metal Complexes: Design and Characterization Strategies submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2534 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal complexes; biological activity; metallodrugs; anticancer: antibacterial; antiviral; antiparasitic: delivery methods; biophysical characterization; DFT; docking
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Chemistry)
Phytochemicals as Promising Molecules in Acute and Chronic Neurodegeneration
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2477 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; nutrients; morphology; transmission electron microscopy; autophagy; proteasome; neurodegeneration; central nervous system; peripheral nervous system; sensory organs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Rare Earth Luminescent Materials and Complexes: Structure, Properties and Applications
edited by , and Vladimira S. Videva
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2426 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare earth elements; lanthanide complexes; luminescent materials; photophysical properties; upconversion; downshifting; coordination compounds; hybrid materials; optical materials; bioimaging; photonics; sensing; nanomaterials; structure–property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photochemistry)
Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of Organometallic Compounds
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2225 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalytic activity; synthesis and reactivity; spectroscopy; reaction mechanism; structural and spectroscopic characterization; turnover number (abbreviated TON); electrochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Advances in Sustainable and Functional Bio-Based Porous Materials for Environmental Remediation
edited by and Yufei Nan
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based materials; porous structure; adsorption of heavy metals/organics/dyes/microplastics; sustainable processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Marine Plant Metabolites as a Source of Novel Bioactive Agents: Isolation and Applications submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1978 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine algae; aquatic plants; bioactive metabolites; extraction and isolation techniques; natural product characterization; bioproducts and biofuels; cell metabolism; pharmacological targets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Advances in Microplastics and Nanoplastics Analysis, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1895 | Submission Open
Keywords: microplastics; nanoplastics; monitoring; analytical methods; ecotoxicological assays
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Vitrimers submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1546 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitrimers; covalent adaptive networks; dynamic exchangeable linkages; recyclability; reshapeability; self-healing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Microwave-Assisted Rapid Preparation and Processing of Nanostructured Materials and Their Applications
edited by and Hanping Yu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1537 | Submission Open
Keywords: microwave; synthesis; preparation; processing; nanostructured materials; nanomaterials; nanostructures; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microwave Chemistry)
Indole Derivatives: Synthesis and Application 3rd edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1537 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic synthesis; natural products; heterocyclic compounds; ring cyclisations; metal complexes; organometallic compounds; polymers; molecular rearrangements; biological activity
Valorization of Agri-Food By-Products for Disease Prevention: Extraction, Characterization and Translational Potential submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1488 | Submission Open
Keywords: agri-food by-products; bioactive compounds; health promotion; green extraction; circular bioeconomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)
Bioactive Molecules for Targeted Cancer Therapy
edited by and Robert A. Falconer
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1467 | Submission Open
Keywords: enzymatic inhibitors; fragment-based discovery; chemical biology; covalent ligands; payloads; prodrug; (poly)peptide conjugates; antibody–drug conjugates; computational chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Extraction and Analysis of Natural Products in Food—4th Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1445 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; extraction methodologies: green impacts and sustainability; separation and purification techniques; agri-food byproducts; natural bioactive compounds; food ingredients; industrial application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Chiral Molecules
edited by José Luis Olivares-Romero
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1420 | Submission Open
Keywords: asymmetric catalysis; new chiral catalyst; stereoselective synthesis of natural products and analogs; chiral auxiliaries and reagents; computational and mechanistic studies of chiral processes; stereochemical characterization (e.g., ECD, VCD, NMR, XRD); chirality in pharmaceutical development (ADMET, enantioselective binding); enantioselective recognition, sensors, and separation technologies; chiral materials in optoelectronics, polymers, and supramolecular chemistry; green and sustainable strategies for chiral synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Natural Pigments and Colorants in Food: Sources, Stability and Applications
edited by , Jarosław Wyrwisz, Małgorzata Moczkowska-Wyrwisz and Sabina Karp-Paździerska
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1295 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural colorants; anthocyanins; carotenoids; betalains; chlorophylls; encapsulation; stability; food applications; biopolymer interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)
Porous Materials for Environmental Pollutant Adsorption and Degradation
edited by and Orsina Verdeş
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 1089 | 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)
Transition Metal Complexes in Cancer Therapy: Beyond Platinum
edited by Wai Lun Man
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1027 | Submission Open
Keywords: anticancer drugs; transition metal complexes; inorganic chemistry; medicinal chemistry; chemotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cross-Field Chemistry)
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