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Protein Molecules for Human Health: Nutritional and Functional Insights

edited by

Carla Susana Correia Pereira

and

Maria Gabriela Leichtweis

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: proteins; protein quality; nutritional quality; functional properties; sustainable sources

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Analytical Methods for Safety and Quality Control of Functional Food

edited by

Yawen Zeng

and Yongxin She

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; food analytical methods; food safety; food quality; functional food production; GC-MS; volatile components

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Nature-Inspired Drug Discovery

edited by

Stefano D’Errico

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: nature-inspired drug discovery; natural products; bioinspired medicinal chemistry; biomimetic synthesis; natural product-inspired scaffolds; semi-synthetic compounds; chemical biology; structure– activity relationships (SARs); molecular recognition; marine natural products; plant- and microbial-derived scaffolds; nucleic acid-targeting ligands; enzyme and receptor modulation; computational drug design

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

Advances in European Electrochemistry

edited by

Agnieszka Nosal-Wiercińska

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrode processes; “ cap-pair” effect; electrodes; electrode materials modifications; (bio)electroanalytical applications; double layer interface; adsorption; electrocatalysis; supercapacitor; batteries; fuel cell; voltammetry; electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)

Quinoline and Quinazoline Derivatives: A Valuable Prospect for Drug Discovery

edited by

Leyla Yurttas

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: quinoline; isoquinoline; quinolone; quinazoline; quinazolinone; biological evaluation; chemotherapeutic molecules; anticancer activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Current Development of Asymmetric Catalysis and Synthesis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jiaxi Xu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: asymmetric synthesis; asymmetric catalysis; transition metal-catalyzed asymmetric catalysis and synthesis; organocatalyzed asymmetric catalysis and synthesis; enzyme-catalyzed catalysis and synthesis; kinetic resolution; theoretical investigations into asymmetric catalysis and synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Decoding Structures from Molecules to Crystals/Solutions: Characterization and Computational Simulations

edited by Baoshan Wang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular geometries and bonding; synthesis and catalysis; spectroscopy analysis; solvation effect; chemical bond; computational chemistry; molecular design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Structure)

Amphiphilic Molecules, Interfaces and Colloids: 3rd Edition

edited by

Plamen Tchoukov

and Khristo Khristov

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: emulsions; foams; sols; gels; amphiphilic molecules; self-assembled structures; phase behavior; surface forces; intermolecular forces; adsorption; rheology; design of functionalized colloids; thin liquid films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry)

Catalytic Materials from Wastes for Environmental Pollution Control

edited by

Jorge Sambeth

, Maria Victoria Gallegos and Franco Dubois

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste valorization; heterogeneous catalysis; environmental remediation; circular economy; sustainable energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Carbon Nanomaterial Chemistry: A Tribute to Prof. Randy L. Vander Wal

edited by

Bindu Antil

and

Constantine D. Stalikas

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: the chemistry of carbon nanomaterials; carbon/metal oxide; carbon material characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)

Fungal Biotechnology: Discovery, Biosynthesis, and Translation

edited by

Bita Zaferanloo

and Shoji Maehara

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: fungal metabolites; fungal natural products; secondary metabolites; bioactive compounds; endophytic fungi; host– fungus interactions; purification; structure elucidation; LC– MS/MS; spectroscopy; dereplication; biosynthetic pathways (chemical perspective); biocatalysis; semisynthesis; plant growth promotion; bioprocessing; biocontrol agents; biomaterials

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

Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis of Chiral Molecules

edited by

Yangxue Liu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: asymmetric synthesis; asymmetric catalysis; chiral catalyst; chiral functional materials; chiral separations; chiral resolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Biohybrid Nanocomposites: When Nature and Nanotechnology Merge to Offer Novel Biomaterials

edited by

Si Amar Dahoumane

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: bionanocomposites; scaffolds; nanoparticles; surface functionality; sustainability; synthesis; properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)

Characterization and Instrumental Analysis of Aroma-Active Compounds in Fermented Food and Beverage, the Third Edition

edited by

Yanping L. Qian

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentation; fermented food production; fermented food flavor; aroma characterization; gas chromatography– mass spectrometry/olfactory (GC-MS/O); sensorial properties; HS-SPME; stir bar and thin-film sorptive extraction

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

Cutting-Edge Separation and Detection Approaches in Pharmaceutical Analysis

edited by

Małgorzata Dołowy

and

Małgorzata Jeleń

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: new active pharmaceutical ingredients; drug synthesis; drug analysis; in silico methods in pharmaceutical analysis; artificial intelligence techniques in drug design; separation techniques in pharmaceutical analysis; QSAR and QSPR methods in drug design and analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Microwave and Ultrasound Technologies in Chemical Reactions

edited by

Qinglong Xie

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: microwave chemistry; sonochemistry; process intensification; reaction mechanisms; organic synthesis; synergistic effects; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Halogen-Controlled Synthesis of Useful Organic Molecules—Second Edition

edited by Cheng-Pan Zhang and

Toshifumi Dohi

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: halogens; halogen-based reagents; hypervalent compound; new synthetic transformation; selective transformation; unique halogenated substrates; bioactive compounds; organic materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Preparation, Properties, and Applications of Functional Cellulose Composites

edited by Frank Wendler and

Jalel Labidi

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; functionalization; composites; man-made fibers; filaments; technical fibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Applied Chemistry in Asia, 2nd Edition

edited by Lihua Wang and

Xuebing Zhao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 161 | 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)

Preparation and Applications of Cellulose-Based Materials

edited by Xiaran Miao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; cellulose extraction; pretreat; crystal structure characterization; chemical modification; TEMPO oxidation; homogenization; nanocellulose; CNF/CNC/BNC; nanocomposites; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Evaluation of Metal-Based Compounds and Their Advanced Delivery Systems

edited by

Eleftherios Halevas

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal inorganic chemistry; metallodrugs; drug delivery systems; bioinorganic chemistry; nanomedicine; metal-based therapeutics; targeted therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Materials for Wastewater Treatment: Design and Performance

edited by

Vusumzi E. Pakade

and

Julien Vieillard

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: scale-up; advanced materials; adsorption; biomaterials; water treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Synthesis and Applications of Magnetic Nanocomposites

edited by Jérôme Depeyrot and Guilherme Gomide

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetism; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; colloidal dispersions; advanced design and synthesis; energy transition; life science (drug delivery and magnetohyperthermia); water remediation; multiscale structure and self assembly

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)

The Application of Nanomaterials in Drug Delivery

edited by

Maria Antònia Busquets

and

Anna Karewicz

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; drug delivery; nanocarrier synthesis; chemical functionalization; surface engineering; stimuli-responsive systems; supramolecular interactions; computational design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Magnetic Composite: Structures, Properties, and Potential Applications

edited by

Selcuk Atalay

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic composites; multifunctional materials; structure– property relationships; interface engineering; hybrid and nanostructured composites; electromagnetic and sensing applications; energy harvest; advanced functional materials; magnetoelectric materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Macrocyclic Molecules: Unveiling Structure, Function, and Theory

edited by

Todor Dudev

and Stiliyana Pereva

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: macrocyclic molecules; cyclodextrins; bambusurils; calixarenes; DFT/ab initio calculations; molecular dynamics simulations

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

Design and Functionalization of Semiconductor Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis

edited by Virgínia Ferreira and

Olinda Monteiro

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; semiconductor nanoparticles; nanomaterials; heterogeneous catalysis; green photo-catalytic reactions; energy conversion; photo-assisted redox processes; pollutants photodegradation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Sustainable Technologies and Green Biomass Applications in Cosmetics and Environmental Protection

edited by

Daniela Şuteu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; green technologies; cosmetic applications; environmental applications; sustainable impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Current Trends and Challenges in Biosensors for Medical Applications

edited by Zhanmin Liu and Qiming Chen

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosensing chemistry; molecular recognition; analytical chemistry; chemical transduction; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Separation and Detection Methods: Analytical Advances for Food and Food Components

edited by

Małgorzata Dołowy

and

Małgorzata Jeleń

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: macro and micronutrients; food analysis; food quality control methods; in silico methods in food analysis; artificial intelligence techniques in food analysis and design; separation techniques in food analysis; QSAR and QSPR methods in food study

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Flame-Retardant Composites: Preparation, Characterization and Properties

edited by Zunbin Duan and Rui Li

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame-retardant molecules; flame-retardant composites; nanomaterials; fire safety technology; polymer engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Pyridone Derivatives

edited by

Ata Martin Lawson

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: pyridones; design and synthesis; extraction; semisynthesis; reactivity; fused-pyridones; biological activities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Design and Therapeutic Applications of Nano-, Micro-, and Macro-Capsules

edited by

Bartosz Tylkowski

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: optimization of micro- and nano-encapsulation; encapsulation technologies; capsule; therapeutic applications; medicinal chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Structure and Function Research in Food Chemistry

edited by Nevzat Konar and

Nazlı Kanca

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: food macromolecules; food microstructure; food structure-function relationships; bioactive food compounds; functional food; molecular interactions in food systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Insights into the Catalytic Transformation of C1 Molecules

edited by Yunlei An

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: C1 catalysis; syngas conversion; CO2 utilization; methane activation; methanol conversion; catalyst design; reaction mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Cancer Biomarkers for Detection, Diagnosis and Prognosis

edited by

Yuanyuan Fu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: detection; diagnosis; prognosis; cancer; biomarker; genomic; proteomic; metabolomic; epigenomic; analytical; high-throughput screening; personalized treatment; monitor; predict; identify; validate

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Advanced Oxidation Technologies in Environmental Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Carmen S. D. Rodrigues

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; disinfection; advanced oxidation technologies; homogeneous and heterogeneous processes; pollutants removal; microorganisms inactivation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Carbon-Based Electrochemical Materials for Energy Storage, 2nd Edition

edited by Huicong Xia

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2118 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based nanomaterials; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells; electrochemical reactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)

Application of Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) for Environmental Remediation

edited by Osvaldo Antonio Serra and Ayla Serra

submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); environmental remediation; water treatment; pollutant adsorption; heterogeneous catalysis; photocatalysis; MOF-derived materials; advanced porous materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Ligand Binding to DNA and RNA, 2nd Edition

edited by Dijana Pavlović Saftić and

Marijana Radić Stojković

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 715 | Submission Open

Keywords: DNA/RNA targeting; small-molecule ligands; supramolecular binding; theranostic agents; photodynamic therapy (PDT)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioorganic Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Graphene-Based Materials

edited by

Raffaello Papadakis

and

Grazia Giuseppina Politano

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; graphene oxide; reduced graphene oxide; 2D; energy storage; catalysis; optoelectronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Application of Spectroscopy and Chemometrics in Food Analysis

edited by

Nur Çebi

submission deadline 14 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemometrics; vibrational spectroscopy; FTIR; NIR; Raman; hyperspectral imaging; food authenticity; food integrity; non-destructive analysis; machine learning; multivariate analysis; rapid screening; portable sensors; process monitoring; sustainable food systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Green and Environmentally Friendly Visible-Light- and Transition Metal-Catalyzed Synthesis

edited by

Bogdan Štefane

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6285 | Submission Open

Keywords: green synthesis; sustainable chemistry; transition metal catalysis; light induced transformations; photoredox catalysis; organic synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Protein–Ligand Interactions, 2nd Edition

edited by

Małgorzata Maciążek-Jurczyk

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 837 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein– ligand interactions; binding affinity; protein structure and function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Bioactive Compounds in Food Nutrition: From Source to Health Benefits

edited by

Loredana Mariniello

and

Guangliang Xing

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 816 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; functional foods; extraction and purification; structural elucidation; biological activity; health benefits; nutraceuticals; antioxidants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Quinoline System in Design and Synthesis of New Bioactive Agents

edited by

Andrzej Zięba

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 666 | Submission Open

Keywords: quinoline derivatives; synthesis; analysis; biological activity; ADMET; SAR; hybrid systems; pharmacophore substituents; medicinal chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Chemical Analysis and Bioactivity of Plant Natural Products

edited by

Sabri Erbas

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant metabolite; plant extract; extraction; isolation; biological activities; chemical analysis

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

Advanced Analytical Strategies and Innovative Processing Technologies for Food Quality and Safety

edited by

Perihan Yolci Ömeroğlu

Emmanouil Tsochatzis

and

Marios G. Kostakis

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: food quality and safety assurance; innovative food processing (HPP; PEF; Cold Plasma; etc.); pesticide residue analysis and mitigation; food contaminants; non-targeted analysis (NTA); food contact materials and NIAS analysis; food fingerprinting and authenticity; personalized nutrition and bioactive stability; AI and chemometric modeling in food science; advanced mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS; GC-HRMS)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Microbial Biotransformation of Organic Residues for Sustainable Production of High-Value Bioactive Compounds

edited by

San-Lang Wang

Van Bon Nguyen

and

Thi Hanh Nguyen

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic residues; microbial biotransformation; circular bioeconomy; high-value bioproducts; bioactivity screening

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Recent Advances in the Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries

edited by

Xihong Zu

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: sodium-ion battery; cathode Materials; anode materials; electrolyte; multi-scale computational studies; electrode binder; battery recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

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