Synthesis and Functional Applications of Organochalcogen Compounds
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: organic synthesis; organochalcogens; pillararene; supramolecular chemistry; sustainable synthesis
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Interests: organic synthesis; organochalcogens; heterocycles; catalysis; supramolecular chemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Organochalcogen compounds, in particular organosulfur, organoselenium and organotellurium derivatives, have emerged as a versatile class of molecules with growing relevance across organic synthesis, catalysis, medicinal chemistry, materials science and redox biology. Their unique electronic and structural characteristics enable remarkable reactivity and make them powerful tools in the development of new synthetic methodologies, functional materials, redox-active frameworks and biologically active agents, among others. Recent advances have highlighted their potential in designing selective catalysts, photofunctional architecture, therapeutic candidates and environmentally friendly synthetic transformations, reinforcing the importance of continued exploration in this promise field.
This Special Issue on “Synthesis and Functional Applications of Organochalcogen Compounds” is seeking high-quality contributions that advance the fundamental understanding, synthetic innovation and development of chalcogen-containing molecules. Topics include, but are not limited to, novel synthetic approaches to achieve organochalcogen compounds; mechanistic studies and reactivity exploration; applications in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis; photochemical and electrochemical functionalization; design of biologically active or therapeutic organochalcogen agents; development of chalcogen-based materials, sensors, fluorophores and redox modulators; green and sustainable synthesis involving sulfur, selenium or tellurium; hybrid systems integrating organochalcogens with heterocycles, macrocycles, quinones or functional frameworks and emerging applications in energy storage, optoelectronics and chemical biology.
Dr. Vanessa Nascimento
Dr. Pâmella Cordeiro
Dr. Luana da Silva Gomes
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- organochalcogens
- synthetic methodologies
- redox activity
- catalysis
- functional materials
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