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Analytical Techniques for Environmental Research: Progress and Perspective

edited by

Agnese Giacomino

and

Paolo Inaudi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: traditional contaminants; emerging contaminants; speciation; characterization; spectroscopy; voltammetry; food; environmental matrices; new analytical methods and techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Photocatalytic Generation of Heterocycles

edited by Zuxiao Zhang and

Gianfranco Favi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic; cyclization; heterocycles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

The Influence of Organic Compounds on Electrode Processes

edited by

Agnieszka Nosal-Wiercińska

and Andrzej Leniart

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemistry; electroanalysis; electrode processes; “ cap-pair” effect; electrode modifications; electrochemical detection; (bio)electroanalytical applications; double layer interface; self-organizing layers conductive polymers; corrosion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Heteroaromatic Compounds: Design, Synthesis and Biological Activity

edited by

Ioannis Kostakis

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: heteroaromatic compounds; drug design; synthesis; small molecules; in silico study; natural compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

The Discovery of Novel Anti-tumor Drugs

edited by

Peiju Qiu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: antitumor molecules; molecular mechanisms; chemotherapeutic agents; targeted therapies; immunomodulators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Research of Organic Chemicals for Biological Applications-Volume Ⅱ

edited by

Claudia Sorbi

and

Pasquale Linciano

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal chemistry; organic chemistry; organic synthesis; biological targets; therapeutics; drug design; drug analysis; pharmaceutical analysis

Natural Colorants in Food Chemistry

edited by

Ricardo Calhelha

and Custódio Miguel Lobo Roriz

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural colorants; emerging extraction processes; bioactivities; industrial application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Crocus sativus L. Extract and Its Constituents: Chemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutic Potential, 2nd Edition

edited by

Nikolaos Pitsikas

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: Crocus sativus L.; biological targets; pharmacology; therapeutic approaches

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

Functional Carbon Nanomaterials/Composites: From Design, Synthesis to Chemical Applications

edited by

Xinghao Hu

, Shihyeong Kim and Mengmeng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; sensors; actuators; energy storage; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)

Kinase Inhibitors for Anticancer Therapies

edited by

Jayalakshmi Sridhar

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein kinase inhibitors; medicinal chemistry; cancer; antitumor agents; small molecules; drug design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioorganic Chemistry)

Organoantimony Chemistry

edited by Renhua Qiu and

Longzhi Zhu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimony chemistry; organostibines; C– Sb bond formation; organometallic chemistry; utilization of antimony resources; removal of antimony contaminants; bioactive antimony compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Asymmetric Organic Synthesis in Drug Design and Catalysis

edited by Zsolt Rapi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: enantioselective synthesis; chiral catalysis; chiral auxiliaries; active pharmaceutical ingredient; pharmaceutical intermediate

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

Synthesis of Anticancer Compounds

edited by

Maria João Queiroz

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: design; synthesis; heterocycles; anti-cancer compounds; anti-tumor evaluation; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

The Future of Natural Macromolecule Materials: From Fundamental Research to Real-World Applications

edited by

Meng He

and Chengshuang Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel natural macromolecule extraction processes or technologies; natural macromolecule dissolution; novel natural macromolecule-based material structure design; novel natural macromolecule characterization method; preparation of natural macromolecule derivatives or their composites; the applications of natural macromolecule materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Fluorinated Compounds: Access to Building Blocks and Their Transformation

edited by Fabien Toulgoat

submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1432 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluorine chemistry; organic synthesis; building blocks; organofluorinated compounds; new synthetic methods; medicinal chemistry; materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Bioactive Small Molecules: Design, Synthesis, and Applications

edited by

Albert Gandioso

and

Francesco Maione

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10439 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Cutting-Edge Research for Photopolymerization

edited by

Frédéric Dumur

and

Jacques Lalevee

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4329 | Submission Open

Keywords: Photopolymerization; Photopolymers; Photoredox catalysis; Organic dyes; Photoinitiators; LED; Coatings; inks; composites; 3D printing/stereolithography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)

Metal-Catalyzed Organic Transformations: Expanding Horizons in Synthetic Methodology

edited by Chen Chen

submission deadline 29 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6109 | Submission Open

Keywords: multicomponent reactions; transition metal catalysis; organometallic chemistry; electrosynthesis; photocatalysis; green organic synthesis; bioactive molecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Advances in Natural Products and Their Biological Activities

edited by

Irwin Rose Alencar Menezes

Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho

Almir Gonçalves Wanderley

and

Jaime Ribeiro-Filho

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 85 articles | Viewed by 238825 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemical; natural product; phytotherapy; medicinal plants; biological activity pharmaceutical formulations; biological activity; pharmacological or toxicology effects

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

Photocatalytic Materials and Photocatalytic Reactions

edited by

Sugang Meng

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 22 articles | Viewed by 26931 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysts; carbon neutral; charge carrier separation; photocatalytic mechanism; photoredox reaction; nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photochemistry)

Innovative Adsorbents for Pollutant Removal: An Overview of Current Research

edited by

Grégorio Crini

Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro

Corina Bradu

Lorenzo Antonio Picos Corrales

and

Lee D. Wilson

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 22437 | Submission Open

Keywords: Adsorption; Agricultural wastes; Biomass; Biosorption; Cosmetics; Cyclodextrins polymers; Dyes; Emerging pollutants; Fluorides; Forestry residues; Hybrid nanomaterials; Ionic liquids; Metal– organic frameworks; Metalloids; Metals; Microencapsulation; Molecular recognition; Molecularly imprinted polymers; Nanofibers; Nanosponges; Nanotubes; Non-conventional adsorbents; Organic contaminants; Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; Personal care products; Pesticides; Pharmaceuticals; Polysaccharides; Radionuclides; Rare earth elements; Stimuli-responsive polymers; Supramolecular chemistry; Wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Chemistry and Health: Nitrogen Heterocycle Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry

edited by

Costel Moldoveanu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 18441 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocycles; azines; azoles; anticancer; anti-tuberculosis; antimicrobial; growth factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Exclusive Feature Papers on Molecular Structure

edited by

Chan Kyung Kim

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 17 articles | Viewed by 16607 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Structure)

Curcumin and Its Derivatives

edited by

Erika Ferrari

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15643 | Submission Open

Keywords: curcumin; curcuminoids; synthesis; drug delivery systems; theoretical calculations; hybrid materials; sensors

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

Antimicrobial Properties of Natural Products (Volume Ⅱ)

edited by

Raphaël E. Duval

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14458 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; antimicrobials properties; bacteria; virus; fungi

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

Molecular Structure of Minerals

edited by

Dun Wu

, Yuhang Gao and Guangqing Hu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14269 | Submission Open

Keywords: mineral element composition; mineral spectroscopy; genetic mechanism of minerals; high-pressure minerals; mineral surface– interface interaction; utilization of mineral resources

(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Structure)

Novel Biochemical Processes for Treatment and Valorization of Wastes and Biomass

edited by

Georgia Antonopoulou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13967 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste/biomass; valorization; biochemical processing; feedstocks; biocatalysts; life cycle analysis; biochemical approach

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

New Advances in Deep Eutectic Solvents

edited by Iuliia V. Voroshylova and Elisabete Ferreira

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 13563 | Submission Open

Keywords: green chemistry; natural compounds; sustainable processes; solvents; electrolytes; extraction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Applications and Method Developments of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy and Hyperpolarized Magnetic Resonance Techniques

edited by

Nicholas Whiting

and

Youngbok Lee

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13519 | Submission Open

Keywords: hyperpolarized magnetic resonance; parahydrogen; dynamic nuclear polarization; optical pumping; contrast agents; low field

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Phytochemicals from Diet and Medicinal Plants: Chemical Diversity, Delivery Systems and Bioactivity

edited by

Bo Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13433 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; chemical structure; chemical modification; synthesis; delivery systems; bioactivities; metabolism

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

Modern Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Yuanyuan Zhu and

Yanmin Jia

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13070 | Submission Open

Keywords: modern materials; batteries; supercapacitors; solar cells; catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Medicinal Value of Natural Bioactive Compounds and Plant Extracts II

edited by

Magdalena Wójciak

Marcin Feldo

and

Ireneusz Sowa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 13014 | Submission Open

Keywords: secondary plant metabolites; plant extracts; biological activity; polyphenols; alkaloids; in vitro; in vivo and clinical study; cosmetology; ethnopharmacology; isolation and structure elucidation of plant metabolites

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

Plant Secondary Metabolites with Health Effects: Discovery and Engineering

edited by

Giuseppe Dionisio

and

Vittorio Calabrese

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12640 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant secondary metabolites with health benefits; biochemical pathways engineering; phenolics and flavonoids; terpenoids; alkaloids; sterols; saponins; tannins; genome editing; CRISPR/Cas9; cis-genesis

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

Food Sustainability: Promising By-Products for Valorization—2nd Edition

edited by

Rita Carneiro Alves

and

Maria Beatriz Prior Pinto Oliveira

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12039 | Submission Open

Keywords: food sustainability; by-product composition; bioactivities; potential applications; innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Advances in Pharmaceutical Analytical Technologies

edited by

Alexis Oliva

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10877 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmaceutical; quality by design; design of experiments; analytical method; validation; development and optimization; quality control samples

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Green Analytical Methods for Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, and Environmental Analysis

edited by

Kuniyoshi Shimizu

and

Asmaa Kamal El-Deen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9970 | Submission Open

Keywords: green analytical chemistry; pharmaceutical; contaminants; sample preparation; green solvents; solid-phase microextraction; dispersive liquid– liquid microextraction; ionic liquids; deep eutectic solvents; supramolecular solvents; nanomaterials; carbon dots; sensors; micellar liquid chromatography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Heterocyclic Compounds: Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry Applications

edited by

Maria Novella Romanelli

and

Silvia Dei

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9719 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal chemistry; heterocycles; organic synthesis; natural products; pharmacophore; artificial intelligence; CNS drugs; antibacterial agents; antiviral drugs; anticancer agents; enzyme modulators; receptor modulators; ion channel modulators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Virgin Olive Oil: Processing, Byproducts, Quality Control, and Nutraceutical Profile II

edited by

Lorenzo Cecchi

and

Maria Bellumori

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8603 | Submission Open

Keywords: virgin olive oil quality authentication; byproduct management; volatile compounds; phenolic compounds; sensory analysis; health-promoting properties; biological activity; authentication of origin; innovative extraction processes

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

Molecular Reactivity: Theoretical Study and Interpretation of Experimental Results—2nd Edition

edited by

Marzio Rosi

and

Stefano Falcinelli

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 8509 | Submission Open

Keywords: potential energy surface; molecular reaction dynamics; theoretical chemistry ab initio calculations; combustion; astrochemistry; astrobiology; atmospheric chemistry; catalysis; calculation of kinetic parameters; modeling dust and icy grain structures and properties; modeling processes at the grain surfaces

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

Synthesis and Applications of Novel Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials in Catalysis

edited by Lu Lu and

Xingcai Wu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8354 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; electrocatalysis; energy storage; carbon nanomaterials; photocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)

The Way Forward in MXenes Materials

edited by

Tej B. Limbu

and Asif Shahzad

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8330 | Submission Open

Keywords: MAX phase; 2D MXene; MXene derivatives; fluoride-free synthesis; energy storage; EMI; photovoltaic cell; catalysis; water purification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Synthesis, Characterization and Theoretical Study of Corrosion Inhibitors

edited by

Sourav Kr. Saha

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8328 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion inhibition; corrosion inhibitor; theoretical simulation; electrochemistry; thin film; surface characterization; coating

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Chemical Research on Photosensitive Materials

edited by Shengjie Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7615 | Submission Open

Keywords: photosensitive materials; photochromic materials; photoluminescence materials; photothermal materials; photovoltaic materials; photocatalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Extraction, Purification, Structural Analysis, Biological Evaluation, and Molecular Mechanisms of Dietary Bioactive Compounds from Natural Resources

edited by

Chao Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7480 | Submission Open

Keywords: isolation and purification; bioactive compounds; bioactive; molecular mechanism; structure– activity relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Biomass-Based Value-Added Bioactive Products: Recovery and Valorization

edited by Ajit Kumar Passari and

Dimitris P. Makris

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7290 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactives; biomass; extraction; phytochemicals; waste valorization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Fluorescence Probes as Disease Molecular Diagnosis

edited by

Xiaojun Ren

and Dongdong Su

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7222 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluorescence probes; biomarker; fluorescence imaging; molecular diagnosis; nucleic acid amplification; prognosis; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Applications of Solvent Extraction and Absorption for Metal Recovery

edited by

Qingjun Guan

and Zhenyue Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7156 | Submission Open

Keywords: solvent extractant; leaching; eco-friendly processes; strategic and critical metals; adsorption; separation; wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Tracing the Fate of Microplastics from Daily Activities to Environments

edited by

Jieun Lee

and

Sanghyun Jeong

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6873 | Submission Open

Keywords: microplastics; microplastics monitoring; microplastics fate; nanoplastics; microplastics degradation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Interplay between Computational and Experimental Photochemistry

edited by

Diego Sampedro

and Raúl Losantos

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5896 | Submission Open

Keywords: photochemistry; photophysics; computational studies; photoreactivity; excited state; spectroscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photochemistry)

Featured Reviews in Organic Chemistry 2024

edited by

Roman Dembinski

and

Nessan Kerrigan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5792 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

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