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Advances in Forensic Toxicokinetics: Poisoning Biomarker Profiling, Antemortem and Postmortem Analysis

edited by

Zhe Chen

, Dan Zhang,

Keming Yun

and Zhiwen Wei

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 507 | 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)

Recent Advances in Medicinal Chemistry in Asia

edited by

Peng Zhan

and Jinfei Yang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 469 | 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 453 | 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)

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 428 | 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 424 | 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)

Advances in Food Proteins

edited by

Przemysław Kowalczewski

and

Matteo Bordiga

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 421 | 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)

Functional Compounds and Advanced Delivery Systems in Cosmetic Science

edited by

Kenji Sugibayashi

and

Hiroaki Todo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 400 | 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 388 | 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

Xin Liu

Yongbiao Hua

and Yueshuang Mao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 378 | 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

edited by

Afang Zhang

Cun-Yue Guo

and

Xiaolei Sun

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 377 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; electronic materials; hydrogels; intelligent materials; polymer composites; supramolecular materials; energy materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Covalent Organic Frameworks for Energy Storage

edited by Madagonda M Vadiyar

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 374 | 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)

Adventures in Bioinorganic Chemistry

edited by

Gianantonio Battistuzzi

Erika Ferrari

and

Alessandro Paradisi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 374 | 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)

Molecular Chemistry of Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents

edited by

Santiago Aparicio

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 363 | 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)

Preparation, Performance and Application of Nano Functional Materials

edited by

Ana Rovisco

and

Ana Pimentel

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 363 | 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)

Bioactive Compounds in Food and Plants: Phytochemical Analysis, Structural Elucidation, Biological Properties and Therapeutic Potential

edited by

Adele Cutignano

and

Giulia De Simone

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 363 | 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)

The Electrochemical Oxidation of Small Organic Molecules

edited by

Jelena D. Lović

and

Sanja Stevanovic

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 353 | 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,

Daniel Gyamfi Amoako

, Anou Somboro and

Elliasu Salifu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 343 | 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)

Advances in Selenium Catalysts and Antioxidants—2nd Edition

edited by Arai Kenta and

Michio Iwaoka

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 342 | 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)

Advanced Polymeric and Small-Molecule Materials for Photovoltaics: Design, Synthesis and Functional Properties

edited by Agnieszka Katarzyna Pająk and

Sonia Kotowicz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 331 | 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)

Plant-Derived Natural Products: Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties

edited by Dimitar Bojilov and

Ivayla Dincheva

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 326 | 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

edited by

Míchel Frédérich

and

Gilles Degotte

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open

Keywords: Plasmodium; natural products; infectious diseases; drug discovery; antimalarial; Apicomplexa

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

Green Extraction and Advanced Characterization Methods for Bioactive Compounds in Food and By-Products

edited by

Gerasopoulos Dimitrios

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 312 | 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)

Organic Supramolecular Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications: Design, Synthesis, Assembly, and Property Regulation

edited by

Ruilong Sheng

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 310 | 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)

Wide-Bandgap (WBG) Semiconductors: Advancements in Synthesis, Surface Engineering and Applications

edited by

Wei Hu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 307 | 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)

Conformational Analysis of Organic Compounds and Biomolecules

edited by Clément Denhez and Hassan Khartabil

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 306 | 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)

Perovskite Materials for Application in Sustainable Energy Technologies

edited by Ndzondelelo Bingwa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskites; renewable energy; photocatalysis; biofuels; hydrogen; metal oxides; heterogeneous catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advances in Analytical Chemistry: Unlocking the Potential of Natural Products

edited by

José Sousa Câmara

and

Rosa Perestrelo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 303 | 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

Angela Sardo

and

Ida Orefice

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open

Keywords: microalgae; macroalgae; high-value compounds; bioactivity; nutraceuticals; cosmeceuticals; pharmaceuticals; human health

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

Recent Progress in Quantum Dots: Synthesis and Emerging Applications

edited by

Kevin Critchley

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; nanomaterials; colloidal synthesis; surface functionalization; optical properties; sensing; quantum dot applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)

Organic Molecules: Molecular Structure, Photochemical Properties, and Computational Studies

edited by Jun Gao and

Shmuel Zilberg

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic photochemistry; excited-state dynamics; photoredox catalysis; singlet fission; energy and electron transfer; computational photochemistry; quantum chemical calculations; structure–property relationships; photofunctional materials

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

Potential of Natural Products as Drug Leads Possessing Antioxidant, Antiaging and Anticancer Properties, 2nd Edition

edited by

Justyna Stefanowicz-Hajduk

and

Anna Hering

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; plant extracts; plant secondary metabolites; oxidative stress; tumor; skin; aging; phytochemistry

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

Bioactive Potential and Applications of Natural Compounds

edited by

Marija Lesjak

and

Diandra Pintać Šarac

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; bioactive molecules; phytochemical composition; agri-food waste; drug development; nutraceuticals; functional foods; analytical techniques; phytochemistry; bioactivity; industrial applications; cosmetic applications

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

Photoactive Compounds: From Dye Design to Advanced Probes and Photosensitizers

edited by Janina Kabatc-Borcz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: photosensitizer; initiator; photosensitive materials; probes; dye

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photochemistry)

Indole Derivatives: Recent Advances in Synthesis and Medicinal Applications

edited by Nurullah Saracoglu and

Jorge A. R. Salvador

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 258 | 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)

Biomolecular NMR: Current Advances and Future Directions

edited by

Igor Zhukov

and

Emilia Sikorska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: multidimensional NMR spectroscopy; solid-state NMR; metabolomics; pharmaceutical studies; structural analysis of proteins and peptides in solution; 19F NMR; IDP proteins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Research Advances on New Drugs and Drug Targets in Melanoma

edited by

Paula Wróblewska-Łuczka

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: melanoma; new drugs; drug targets; mechanism of action; substances with anti-melanoma potential

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Isolation and Identification of Natural Products

edited by

Maria Rosário Bronze

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; isolation; structure elucidation; chromatography; NMR; mass spectrometry; bioactive compounds; sustainable extraction

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

Emerging Two-Dimensional Materials for Photonic and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by Ursel Bangert

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; photonic properties; optoelectronic properties; quantum and theoretical modeling; atomic scale structural properties; functionalizing 2D materials for applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Heterocycles for Drugs and Pesticides: Design, Synthesis, and Applications

edited by Hong Dai

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocycles; drug design; pesticides; structure–activity relationship; virtual screening; biological evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Emerging Strategies in Thermocatalysis and Electrocatalysis for Carbon Dioxide Valorization

edited by

Georgios Kyriakou

and

Alexandros Katsaounis

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon dioxide valorization; CO₂ conversion; CO₂ activation; catalyst design; renewable energy integration; sustainable fuels and chemicals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Glycoderivatives: From Glycomimetics to Glycosidic Scaffolds and Beyond

edited by

Barbara La Ferla

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: glycomimetics; glycosidic scaffolds; inhibitors; drugs; glyco-tools; diagnostics; glycopolymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Biological NMR Spectroscopy: A Themed Issue in Honor of the Many Contributions of Prof. Dr. Robert Powers

edited by

Valérie Copié

and Leo L. Cheng

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological NMR spectroscopy; protein structure–function; protein dynamics; rational drug design; NMR metabolomics; bioinformatics; computational modeling; best practices in metabolomics research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Encapsulation of Natural Bioactive Compounds: Advanced Techniques and Applications

edited by

Kevser Karaman

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; encapsulation; delivery systems; food applications

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

Current Advances in the Discovery and Development of New Therapies against Cancer, 2nd Edition

edited by

Benjamin Pineda

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; solid tumor; leukemia; central nervous system; tumor; drug discovery; therapy; nanotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Electrochemical CO₂ Reduction: Recent Progress and Prospects

edited by Siraj Sultan and Guangjin Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical CO2 reduction; carbon capture and utilization; electrocatalysts; electrolyzers; CO2 conversion efficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)

Green Pharmaceutical Formulation: Recent Advances in Deep Eutectic Solvents

edited by

Estefanía Zuriaga Marco

and

Estela Sanguesa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep eutectic solvents; drug delivery; controlled release; drug permeability; pharmaceutical formulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Basic and Functional Properties of Biopolymer-Based Systems

edited by

Joanna Kruk

and

Michał Pancerz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible biopolymers; cosmetics; biopolymer films and coatings; gels; emulsions; biopolymer interactions; functional properties; basic characteristics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)

Food Chemistry in China

edited by

Yong-Jiang Xu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: food chemistry; bioactive compounds; functional foods; food safety; flavor chemistry; food colloids; extraction technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Insights into Chemical Looping Technology

edited by Liyan Sun and

Ruming Pan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical looping; redox chemistry; oxygen carriers; hydrogen production; CO2 capture; reaction mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Next-Generation Proteomics: Methods, Technologies, and Translational Opportunities

edited by

Goran Mitulović

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: proteomics; mass spectrometry; protein identification; quantitative proteomics; bioinformatics; analytical techniques; single-cell proteomics; metaproteomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

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