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Advances in Analytical Strategies to Study Cultural Heritage Samples, 2nd Edition

edited by

Maria Luisa Astolfi

and

Maria Pia Sammartino

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1922 | Submission Open

Keywords: sample preparation; trace elements; multi-element analysis; spectrometric techniques; organic compounds; authenticity; chemical characterization; biological remains; pigments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Heterogeneous Catalysts: Synthesis and Application

edited by Binghui Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1808 | Submission Open

Keywords: controllable catalyst synthesis; catalyst characterizations; DFT; structure-performance study; fine chemicals catalysis; green catalytic process

Advances in the Formulation of Nanocarriers for Healthcare and Environmental Applications

edited by

Patrizia Formoso

and

Rita Muzzalupo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1741 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery systems; nanomedicines; nanotechnologies in agrifood and livestock fields; nanocarriers for target-specific pollutant capture; sustainable nanocarriers for environmental management and remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Rare-Earth Metal Compounds

edited by

Thomas Schleid

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1562 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis; crystal structure; luminescence; magnetism; catalysts; optical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Chemistry)

Discovery of Bioactive Ingredients from Natural Products, 5th Edition

edited by

Simona Fabroni

Krystian Marszałek

and

Aldo Todaro

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1548 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive constituents; phytoextract; biological activity; natural products; natural compounds; marine compounds; herbals; phytochemicals

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

A Perspective on Novel Electrochemical Capacitors and Batteries

edited by

Pei Hu

, Yuyu Li and Peng Yu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1507 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrode material; battery electrochemistry; primary battery and secondary battery; fuel cell; supercapacitor; solid-state battery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)

Extraction, Analysis and Biological Activity Studies of Compounds from Natural Products—Second Edition

edited by

Junghyun Kim

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1475 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; bioactive compounds; extraction; bioactivities; metabolic disorders; analytical data; processing methods; phytoestrogens

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

Characterization, and Protective Effects on Metabolic Syndrome of Functional Components in Food

edited by

Qian Zhou

and

Marcin A. Kurek

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1472 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic syndrome; functional food; obesity; type 2 diabetes; polyphenols; polysaccharides; bioactive peptides

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Plant Foods Ingredients as Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals III

edited by

Maria Ciudad-Mulero

Patricia Morales

and

Virginia Fernández-Ruiz

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1441 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutraceuticals; functional foods; plant ingredients; phytochemicals; health claims; in vitro and in vivo studies

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

Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents and Other Green Solvents: The New Lights for Extraction and Valorization of Bioactive Phytochemical Compounds

edited by

Duangjai Tungmunnithum

and

Zhijian Tan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1438 | Submission Open

Keywords: green solvents; NaDES; extraction; valorization; bioactive phytochemical compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Novel and Emerging Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Production and Decontamination of Pollutants

edited by

Vempuluru Navakoteswara Rao

, Jun-Mo Yang and

M. Mamatha Kumari

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1420 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic/photo electrocatalytic materials; surface-interface engineering; preparation methods; hydrogen generation; degradation of aqueous and gaseous pollutants; CO2 sequestration and nitrogen fixation; disinfection; antimicrobial; nitrogen fixation; mechanistic aspects

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photochemistry)

Ligands and Conformational Changes in Receptors

edited by

Meng Cui

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1367 | Submission Open

Keywords: receptor-ligand interactions; protein dynamics; structure-based drug discovery; molecular dynamics simulations; GPCRs; molecular basis of receptor activation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Multifunctional Natural Ingredients in Skin Protection and Care

edited by

Katarzyna Gaweł-Bęben

and

Anna Nowak

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1314 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; natural compounds; biological activity; cosmetics; antioxidant; anti-aging; skin lightening; UV protection

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

The Latest Trends in Catalyst Immobilization II

edited by

Alessandra Puglisi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1282 | Submission Open

Keywords: immobilized catalysts; solid support; organocatalysis; metal catalysis; biocatalysis; enzymes; recyclable catalyst; smart materials; sustainable process; flow chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Ferrocene and Related Iron Complexes: Synthesis, Reactivity and Applications

edited by

Eike Bauer

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1197 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Chemistry)

Innovative Materials for Sustainable Food Packaging: Chemistry, Design, and Applications

edited by

Jun Liu

and Juan Kan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1192 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; polysaccharides; proteins; lipids; coating; film; characterization; structure; physicochemical property; functional property; application

Molecular Insights into Soft Materials

edited by Xiaoyun Yan,

Shu Wang

, Changxia Shi, Shucong Li and

Jianxun Ding

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1141 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; gel; plastics; elastomer; fiber; composite

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)

Analytical Chemistry Presents with State-of-the-Art Molecular Recognition and Interaction, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yiyang Dong

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1135 | Submission Open

Keywords: ambient ionization; visualization; mass profiling; chromatography; microfluidics; biosensors; omics research; aptamers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Molecular Simulation and Applied Catalysis in CO₂ Utilization

edited by

Ning Ai

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1135 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 capture; CO2 utilization; molecular simulation; applied catalysis; catalyst design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Synthesis and Applications of Fluorescent Probes

edited by

Anna Barattucci

Chiara Maria Antonietta Gangemi

and

Paola Bonaccorsi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1124 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic synthesis; organic fluorescent probe; fluorophores; sensors; bioimaging; photosensitizers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Extraction and Analysis of Natural Products in Food—2nd Edition

edited by

Amenta Margherita

and

Valeria Guarrasi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1110 | 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)

Chemical Composition and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Essential Oils

edited by

Gianfranco Fontana

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1097 | Submission Open

Keywords: essential oils; anti-inflammatory activity; chemo-prevention; natural products; inflammation cascade

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

Heterogeneous Catalysis for Sustainability and Carbon-Neutrality

edited by Ruiyang Qu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1049 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; catalytic materials; renewable energy; sustainable development; carbon-neutrality

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

Natural Medicines: Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities: 2nd Edition

edited by

Youbo Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1047 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extract; natural products; pharmacology; analysis

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

Zeolites and Mesoporous Materials: Properties and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Łukasz Kuterasiński

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1041 | Submission Open

Keywords: crystalline aluminosilicates; zeolites; mesoporous materials; synthesis; structure; catalysis spectroscopy (IR; NMR etc.); modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Intelligent and Active Biobased Packaging Materials

edited by

Sabina Galus

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1035 | Submission Open

Keywords: active packaging; intelligent packaging; edible films; edible coatings; biopolymers; smart packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)

Hybrid O/I Sol–Gel-Derived Nanocomposites Systems for Advanced Functional Applications

edited by

Giulio Malucelli

and

Aurelio Bifulco

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 995 | Submission Open

Keywords: sol– gel processes; hybrid O/I systems; interfaces in hybrid O/I systems; characterization of hybrid O/I systems; mechanical behavior; thermal behavior; fire behavior; wettability behavior; shape memory effect; advanced functional applications of hybrid O/I systems; sustainability in Hybrid O/I systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Antiproliferative Activities of Natural and Synthetic Compounds

edited by

Daniel Pereira Bezerra

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 983 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer research; natural products; synthetic compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Chemical Profiling of Plant Extracts with Antioxidant Activity: Identification of Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Marcos Soto-Hernández

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 978 | Submission Open

Keywords: flavonoids; phenolic acids; terpenoids; anthocyanins; antioxidant activity; chemical profiling

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

Computational Study of Planar Clusters and Materials

edited by

Jinchang Guo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 910 | Submission Open

Keywords: planar cluster; chemical bonding; planar material; aromaticity; stability; adsorptive property

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

Exploring Heterocyclic Compounds: Design, Synthesis, and Their Role in Cancer, Antimicrobial Activity, and COVID-19 Treatment

edited by

Sameh Abdelwahed

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 899 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocyclic compounds; cancer treatment; COVID-19 treatment; drug design; drug synthesis; molecular targets; antiviral agents; immunomodulation; targeted therapy; drug resistance; multi-target agents; medicinal chemistry; structure-activity relationship (SAR); computational modeling; pharmaceutical development; oncology; SARS-CoV-2; therapeutic agents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Modeling Interactions between Macrocyclic Cage Molecules and Substances of Chemical/Pharmacological Interest

edited by

Todor Dudev

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 861 | Submission Open

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

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

Recent Developments in Cross-Coupling Reactions

edited by Ramesh Katla and

Y. V. D. Nageswar

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 860 | Submission Open

Keywords: cross-coupling reactions; C-S cross-coupling reactions; C-Se cross-coupling reactions; C-N cross-coupling reactions; C-O cross-coupling reactions; microwave-mediated cross-coupling reactions; metal-catalyzed reactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Applications of Advanced Oxidation Processes for Water Treatment-Second Edition

edited by

Marcello Brigante

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 851 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental chemistry and photochemistry; water treatment; advanced oxidation processes; reaction mechanisms; pollutant fate and degradation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Green Synthesis and Environmental Catalysis

edited by Xingyun Li and Xiao Liu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 831 | Submission Open

Keywords: green synthesis; clean production; heterogeneous catalyst; environmental catalysis; CO2 conversion; water purification; VOCs oxidation; tail gas treatment

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

Advanced Functional Nanomaterials in Medicine and Health Care

edited by Dorota Katarzyna Flak, Tomasz Zalewski,

Marta Joanna Woźniak-Budych

and Łucja Przysiecka

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 793 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug and nucleic acid delivery; imaging/contrast agent delivery; theranostic nanoparticles; nanovaccines; personalised medicine; targeted therapy; nanobiotechnology; nanodevice; regenerative medicine; biosafety/biocompatibility of nanomaterials; stability of nanomaterials in biological fluids; nanotoxicology; pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; nanoinformatics and nanomodelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Biomass Materials in Materials Chemistry: Preparation and Characterization, 2nd Edition

edited by

Caiqin Qin

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 748 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass material (including chitosan; chitin; starch; and biomass waste); catalyst; food packing; coating and film; adsorption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Wine Sensory Faults: Origin, Prevention and Removal, 2nd Edition

edited by

Fernando M. Nunes

Fernanda Cosme

and

Luís Filipe-Ribeiro

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 660 | Submission Open

Keywords: wine sensory quality; wine faults; chemical and microbiological origin; fining agents; technological solution to improve wine stability; wine stability; wine stability tests

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

Analytical Chemistry in Agriculture Application: 2nd Edition

edited by

Changwen Du

and

Yunlei Xianyu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 494 | Submission Open

Keywords: agricultural products; crop health; soil and water; proximal sensing; bio-sensing; modern spectroscopic technology; machine learning algorithms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Wine Chemistry: Flavor and Quality

edited by Veronica Sanda Chedea

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 481 | Submission Open

Keywords: wine; volatile organic compounds (VOCs); flavor; aroma; phenolic compounds; chemical composition; sensory; fermentation process

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Development and Application of Environmentally Friendly Surfactants

edited by Christina Vakh

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open

Keywords: surfactants; green analysis; synthesis of sustainable surfactants; application of sustainable surfactants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Application of Computational Studies for Elucidation of Protein Structure and Function

edited by

Takeshi Kikuchi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open

Keywords: simulation; artificial intelligence; bioinformatics; sequence analysis; protein assembly; drug discovery; theory

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Phytochemical Analysis and Bioactivity Screening of Medicinal Plants for Drug Discovery

edited by

Sergio Faloni de Andrade

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemistry; bioactivity screening; natural products; biological activity; drug discovery

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

Isolation, Identification, and Applications of Bioactive Compounds from Marine Plants

edited by

Francesco Balestri

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine plant; bioactive compounds; metabolite purification; drug discovery; therapeutic target

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

Porous Organic Materials: Design and Applications: Volume II

edited by

Yan’an Gao

and Qi Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: topology design; synthesis; structure— function correlation; adsorption and separation; catalysis; energy storage and conversion; mass transportation; biological application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Narrow-Band Organic Materials: Chemical Synthesis, Theoretical Calculations and OLEDs Application

edited by

Zixing Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)

Chemical Research on Novel Packaging Materials

edited by

Jacek Nowaczyk

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: packaging materials; renewable resources; environmental degradation; natural polymers; innovative packaging; packaging waste management; material properties; packaging processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Computational Approaches in Antimicrobial and Antiviral Drug Discovery: Deciphering Drug Binding and Molecular Mechanisms

edited by

Mattia Falconi

Alice Romeo

and Simone La Frazia

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular docking; virtual screening; molecular dynamics simulations; artificial intelligence; antimicrobial or antiviral activity; computational drug discovery; molecular mechanisms; experimental assays

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

Recent Advancements in Semiconductor Materials

edited by

Dazheng Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: element semiconductor; inorganic compound semiconductor; organic compound semiconductor; semiconductor material design; semiconductor material growth; semiconductor material characterization; semiconductor materials for optoelectronic devices; semiconductor materials for electronic devices; semiconductor materials for sensors; semiconductor materials for novel devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Chemistry)

Application of Photoelectrochemical Sensors in Analytical Chemistry

edited by Guosong Lai

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoelectrochemical sensors; photoactive materials; mechanism of photocurrent generation; electron/hole separation; charge transfer; photoelectric sensing strategy; molecular recognition; biochemical analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

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