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Special Issues

Molecules publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.

The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Bioactive Compounds in Food: Extraction and Characterization

Guest Editors: Michał Halagarda, Sascha Rohn
Viewed by 113

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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New Synthetic Drugs of Abuse

Guest Editors: Helena Gaspar, Nuno da Rosa Neng
Viewed by 50

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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Bioactive Natural Products: The Potential Sources of New Drugs

Guest Editors: Sanah Nkadimeng, Gerda Fouchè
Viewed by 120

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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Heterocycles: Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation, 4th Edition

Guest Editors: Edward Krzyżak, Piotr Świątek
1 article | Viewed by 99

Deadline: 31 May 2026

Open for Submission

Novel Drugs for Anticancer Therapy

Guest Editor: Maciej Wnuk
Viewed by 18

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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

Guest Editor: Renu Geetha Bai
Viewed by 48

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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Metal–Organic Cages: Synthesis and Applications

Guest Editor: Simona Nica
Viewed by 44

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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

Guest Editors: Ana Teresa Sanches-Silva, Oscar Núñez
Viewed by 92

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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Photoactive Compounds: From Dye Design to Advanced Probes and Photosensitizers

Guest Editor: Janina Kabatc-Borcz
Viewed by 40

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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Advanced Fluorescent Probes for Bioimaging and Environmental Sensing

Guest Editor: David G. Churchill
Viewed by 43

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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

Guest Editor: Noura Ahmed
Viewed by 165

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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Chitosan-Based Materials for Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications

Guest Editors: Mahwash Mukhtar, Rita Ambrus
Viewed by 32

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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