Chemistry Science

Chemical sciences play a pivotal role in technological transformation and sustainable global development. The rapid advancement of green energy, precision medicine, AI-driven discovery, and circular economy has created an urgent demand for innovative chemical principles, sustainable processes, and high-performance molecular systems. In response to this momentum, the Chemistry Science Section of this journal provides a dedicated platform for rigorous, peer-reviewed, high-impact research that advances both fundamental chemical understanding and real-world applications.

The core intention of this section is to bridge theoretical chemistry with translational impact. We welcome contributions across the full spectrum of chemical research, including molecular design, green synthesis, catalysis, advanced characterization, and interdisciplinary integration with AI and materials science. Special emphasis is placed on studies demonstrating atomic-level precision, energy efficiency, environmental benignity, and chemical solutions addressing global challenges such as carbon neutrality and disease treatment.

The scope of this section encompasses all sub-disciplines of chemistry and their interdisciplinary intersections, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
• Quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics simulations, density functional theory (DFT), and ab initio calculations.
• Molecular modeling, computational thermodynamics and kinetics, and structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Theoretical studies on reaction mechanisms, catalysis, and material property prediction.
2. Analytical Chemistry
• Chromatography, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and mass spectrometry techniques and their advancements.
• Sample preparation methodologies, trace analysis, and sensor development for environmental, food, and biomedical applications.
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of complex matrices, including natural products, pollutants, and biological samples.
3. Physical Chemistry
• Thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, surface chemistry, and colloid and interface science.
• Photochemistry, radiation chemistry, and electrochemistry, including energy conversion and storage processes.
• Study of chemical systems under extreme conditions (e.g., zero-gravity, high temperature, and pressure).
4. Organic Chemistry
• Synthesis and characterization of organic molecules, including natural products, pharmaceuticals, and functional organic materials.
• Catalytic organic reactions, green organic synthesis, and asymmetric synthesis.
• Supramolecular chemistry, host-guest chemistry, and molecular recognition.
5. Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry
• Synthesis, structure, and properties of inorganic compounds, coordination complexes, and organometallic materials.
• Study of allotropes of elements (e.g., phosphorus) and their applications in advanced materials.
• Inorganic catalysis, solid-state chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry.
6. Polymer and Macromolecular Chemistry
• Synthesis and characterization of polymers, copolymers, and biopolymers.
• Functional polymer materials, including antimicrobial coatings and biodegradable systems.
• Polymer processing, polymer blends and composites, and polymer physics.
7. Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
• Biomolecular chemistry, enzyme kinetics, and the chemistry of proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids.
• Drug discovery and development, including lead compound identification, optimization, and preclinical evaluation.
• Natural product chemistry, phytochemistry, and the development of therapeutic agents from natural sources.
8. Food Chemistry
• Chemical composition, nutritional properties, and quality control of food products.
• Antioxidant activity of food ingredients and food preservation technologies.
• Food safety analysis, including detection of contaminants and additives.
9. Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental fate and transport of pollutants, including pesticides, heavy metals, and organic contaminants.
• Development of green technologies for pollution remediation, including adsorption-based and sustainable treatment strategies.
• Sanitization technologies for food and environmental applications.
10. Materials Chemistry
• Design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced functional materials, including nanoparticles, ceramics, and composites.
• Study of material properties (e.g., optical, electrical properties of doped bismuth niobate pyrochlore) and their applications.
• Sustainable materials, energy materials (e.g., for batteries and fuel cells), and smart materials.
11. Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactivity
• Nuclear reactions, radioisotope applications, and radiation chemistry.
• Radioactive waste management and environmental impact assessment of nuclear materials.
12. Industrial and Green Chemistry
• Petrochemical and industrial processes, including process optimization and exergy assessment.
• Green chemistry principles, sustainable catalysis, and waste minimization in industrial production.
• Techno-economic assessment of chemical processes and development of environmentally sustainable industrial technologies.