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Preparation and Application of Novel Perovskite Catalysts

edited by Baofang Jin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite-type oxides; doping; high performance; remarkable resistance; thermal stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Feature Papers in Food Chemistry—3rd Edition

edited by

Tristan Richard

and

Mirella Nardini

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: food chemistry; functional food; ingredients; bioactivity; antioxidants; food safety and health; food processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Phytochemical Profiling, Bioactivity, Biotechnology Studies and Practical Applications of Medicinal and Cosmetic Plants

edited by

Agnieszka Szopa

Magdalena Anna Malinowska

and

Ekaterina-Michaela Tomou

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant metabolites; plant biotechnology; bioactive natural compounds; natural products metabolomics; pharmacological activity of natural compounds; cosmetic applications of natural compounds; isolation of natural compounds; essential oils; biological activity of natural compounds; in vitro approach; in vivo approach; clinical investigations; ethnopharmacological indications; ethnobotanical indications; technology of cosmetic formulations; skin permeability; irritating potential; agricultural practices

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

A New Perspective on the Determination and Removal of Pollutants in the Environment

edited by

Urszula Kotowska

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic pollutants; toxic metals; wastewater; natural environment; determination methods; phytoremediation; adsorption; microplastic; toxicity; environmental risk

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Advanced Oxidation/Reduction Processes in Water Treatment

edited by Fuxiang Tian and Yuqiong Gao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced oxidation processes; advanced reduction processes; disinfection byproducts; hybrid treatment processes; micropollutant removal; emerging contaminant removal

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds: Spectroscopic, Crystallographic and Computational Studies

edited by

Juan Castillo

and Diana Becerra Córdoba

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal chemistry; organic chemistry; analytical chemistry; heterocyclic compounds; spectroscopic analysis; crystal structure; biological activity; computational analyses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Metal-Based Molecular Photosensitizers: From Design to Applications

edited by

Yao Sun

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: photosensitizers; molecular metal complexes; metal-organic complexes; metal-organic frameworks; photodynamic therapy

Organic Synthesis of Nitrogen-Containing Molecules

edited by

Guigen Li

and Guofu Zhong

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: asymmetric synthesis; N-heterocycles; noncyclic amino compound; amino compound; new synthetic methodologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Research Progress on the Processing and Modification of Lipid Compounds in Food

edited by

Zhen Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid crystallization; lipid oxidation; enzymatic lipid modification; processing; health benefits; nutritional lipids; synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Chemical Design and Synthesis of Antimicrobial Drugs

edited by Ma Su and

Diana I.S.P. Resende

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial drugs; rational design; drug resistance; ESKAPE pathogens; structure– activity relationship; advanced skeleton

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Novel Perspectives on Metal Halide Luminescent Materials

edited by

Zhongning Chen

and Liang-Jin Xu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: low dimensional organic– inorganic hybrids; metal halides hybrids; optoelectronic properties; luminescent mechanism; light-emitting diodes; scintillators; circularly polarized luminescence; anti-counterfeiting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organometallic Chemistry)

The Impact of Metal Complexes with Active Small Molecules in Biological Systems

edited by

Hanna Lewandowska

and

Karolina E. Wójciuk

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal complexes; active small molecules; biological systems; signaling and regulatory functions; DNA-targeted therapy; new drugs and therapies; cellular therapeutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Chemistry)

Green Chemistry Strategies for the Production of Biofuels and Biochemicals from Biomass

edited by

Maryline Abert-Vian

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: green chemistry; biomass; biorefinery; bioeconomy; byproduct

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)

Boron Chemistry and Applications

edited by Liang Xu and Yu Wei

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: boron-based materials; boron-based catalysts; boronyl synthons; boron neutron capture therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Research Progress of Antioxidant Compounds in Foods and Beverages

edited by

Weichun Pan

and

Junfeng Yin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical compounds; identification; process development; foods; beverages

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Heterocyclic Chemistry with Applications (Second Edition)

edited by Hachemi Kadri and

Fawaz Aldabbagh

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocycles; medicinal chemistry; natural products; organic synthesis; synthetic methods; drug discovery; nucleosides; biologically active heterocycles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Current Research Status of Metal-Organic Frameworks and Covalent Organic Frameworks

edited by Teng Zhang and Wenju Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas separation; gas storage; catalyst; chemical sensing; biological application; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Recent Progress in Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering for Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Intermediates

edited by

Yu-Cai He

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: biochemical engineering; biocatalysis and biotransformation; biosynthesis and metabolic engineering; bioprocess and biosystem engineering; combination catalysis; synthetic biology approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)

Bioactive Compounds from Traditional Medicinal Plants: Extraction, Identification, and Health Implications

edited by

Maria Celeiro

and

Carmen Garcia-Jares

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; polyphenols; secondary metabolites; traditional medicinal plants; extraction; green chemistry; characterization; health implications

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

Novel Porous Materials for Environmental Applications

edited by

Isabel Correia Neves

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel porous materials; heterogeneous catalysis; adsorption; energy; water treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Modern Trends in Bioactive Heterocyclic Chemistry

edited by

Pei Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocyclic chemistry; design; synthesis; bioactivity; mechanism of action

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Novel Biomaterials for Image-Guided Drug Delivery

edited by

Bing Guo

and

Shubham Roy

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Submission Open

Keywords: image-guided drug delivery; targeting; molecular imaging probes; theranostics; medical imaging; image-guided therapy; biomaterials; nanoparticles; nanocomposites; polymers; magnetic resonance imaging; near-infrared imaging; photoacoustic imaging; computed tomography; X-ray imaging; SPECT

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Peptide Chemistry: Recent Trends and Advancements

edited by Fajie Chen and

Alicja Kluczyk

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Submission Open

Keywords: peptide synthesis; cyclic peptide; peptide ligation; peptide stapling; peptide library; peptide therapy; structure and activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Novel Two-Dimensional Energy-Environmental Materials

edited by

Guangzhao Wang

, Ning Wang and Xiangkai Kong

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional energy materials and heterostructures; solar cells and photodetectors; thermoelectric materials; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; energy storage materials; environmentally friendly materials; environmental pollution remediation; synthesis and preparation methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Innovative Chemical Approaches in Food Safety, Food Analysis, and Food Quality

edited by

Shahzad Zafar Iqbal

, Bilal Ahmed and

Elisabetta Torregiani

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; food analysis (GC; HPLC; MS); edible food packaging; nanomaterials; food authentication; food fraud

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)

Analytical Chemistry in Forensic Science

edited by

Igor Lednev

and Brooke Weinger Kammrath

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: forensic science; analytical chemistry; trace evidence; criminalistics; toxicology; CSI; crime scene investigation; crime scene; evidence; microscopy; raman spectroscopy; infrared spectroscopy; vibrational spectroscopy; fingerprint; fingermark; questioned documents; ballistics; firearms; toolmark; forensic pathology; anthropology; serology; forensic entomology; DNA typing; illicit drugs; gunshot residue; explosives; arson; ignitable liquids; biological stain; body fluid; phenotypic profiling; time since deposition

Antioxidant Activity of Plant Phenolics, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dimitrios Kouretas

and

Zoi Skaperda

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; plants; phytochemical compounds; polyphenols; oxidative stress; natural products; bioactive compounds; herbs; biomarkers

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

Cyclization Reactions in the Synthesis of Heterocyclic Compounds

edited by

Yanping Zhu

and Anxin Wu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocyclic compounds; cyclization reactions; cycloaddition reactions; synthetic methodology; diversity and complexity; natural product; photo/electro-catalyzed reactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Battery Chemistry: Recent Advances and Future Opportunities, the Second Edition

edited by

Liwen Tan

and

Jianjun Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemistry; surface/interface chemistry; electrocatalytic reaction; oxygen reduction reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; quantum chemistry; materials chemistry; rechargeable batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrochemistry)

Carbon Materials in Materials Chemistry—2nd Edition

edited by

Giuseppe Cirillo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; hybrid materials; chemical functionalization; sensing materials; materials for biomedical applications; nanoelectronics; mechanical reinforcement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Proton-Conducting Crystalline Porous Materials

edited by Gang Li and Zhiqiang Shi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); covalent– organic frameworks (COFs); hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs); porous materials; proton conduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

The Machine Learning, Applications in the Discovery of New Bioactive Molecules, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rita Guedes

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; computer-aided drug design; ligand-based approaches; structure-based approaches; in silico compound profiling; virtual screening; ADMET property evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Functional Composite Materials

edited by

Boon Peng Chang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional composites; material innovation; enhanced properties; nanotechnology; smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Study on Preparation and Application of Environmental Purification Materials

edited by Zhihua Xu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1120 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental purification; functional materials; advanced oxidation technology; nano/meso-catalyst; photothermal catalysis; pollutant removal

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Role of Natural Products in Inflammation

edited by

Katarína Bauerová

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; natural compounds; terrestrial plants; marine plants; NF-kB; hemoxygenase and cyclooxygenase pathways

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

Recent Research Progress of Novel Ion Adsorbents

edited by

Elżbieta Grządka

and

Katarzyna Szymczyk

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 700 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of adsorbents; adsorbents regeneration; ionic adsorbates; purification of water; removal of impurities; adsorption mechanisms; desorption; equilibrium data; adsorption isotherms; kinetic models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry)

Research Advances in Organofluorine Chemistry

edited by Jin-Hong Lin

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluorine fluorination reactions; fluorine incorporation; organic fluorine compounds; novel fluorine-containing reagents; fluorination synthetic strategies; fluorine catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

Advances in Chemistry of Cosmetics

edited by

Chang-Gu Hyun

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: melanocytes (melanogenesis); fibroblasts (anti-wrinkles); papilla (hair growth); keratinocytes (skin health); macrophages (inflammation); adipocytes (obesity); natural products; organic synthesis; enzyme inhibitors; molecular docking

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Emulsion Polymerization and Functional Polymer Microspheres

edited by Chengyou Kan and Wei Deng

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: emulsion polymerization; mini emulsion polymerization; dispersion polymerization; suspension polymerization; functionalization; polymer microspheres; microcapsules; characterization; morphology control; structure– property relationship; polymer nanocomposite; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Research Progress of New Antimicrobial Drugs

edited by

Monika Wujec

and

Urszula Kosikowska

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of new antimicrobials; bioactive compounds; antimicrobial derivatives; synthetic and natural compounds; pathogens and opportunistic microbes; prevention and treatment; antibiofilm; discovery of antimicrobials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)

Advanced Analytical Techniques for the Detection and Quantification of Emerging Contaminants

edited by

Maria Christina Nika

and

Dimitrios E. Damalas

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: extraction protocols; method development; determination of emerging contaminants; fate and transformation of contaminants; environmental monitoring; advanced separation techniques; high-resolution mass spectrometry; identification workflows

(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)

Supramolecular Host/Guest Compounds and Their Prospects for Multifunctional Materials

edited by Angela Danil De Namor and Nawal Al Hakawati

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: supramolecular chemistry; host-guest chemistry; macrocycles and cages; self-assembly; supramolecular materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)

Advances in Homogeneous/Heterogeneous Photocatalysis to the Degradation of Pollutants in Water

edited by

Isabella Natali Sora

and

Miray Bekbolet

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3735 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced oxidation processes; heterogeneous photocatalysis; homogeneous photocatalysis; water and wastewater treatment; pollutant abatement; microorganism inactivation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photochemistry)

Functional Crystal Materials: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Shijie Xu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional crystal materials; crystal engineering; structure-property relationship; multi stimulus responsive crystals; artificial intelligence; molecular self-assembly; meso-scale

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

From Atoms to Applications: Computational Design, Prediction, and Simulation of Materials

edited by

Steve Scheiner

and

Nikolay V. Tkachenko

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular modeling; machine learning; materials science; computational techniques; theoretical and computational chemistry; molecular dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry)

Extraction, Identification and Isolation of Chemical Compounds in Natural Matrices, 2nd Edition

edited by

Cristina Caleja

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 476 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; natural matrices; health benefits; industry potential; natural molecules

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

Recent Advances in Organochalcogen Chemistry

edited by

Francesca Mangiavacchi

Damiano Tanini

and

Claudio Santi

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: sulfur; selenium; tellurium; chalcogen bond; materials science; synthetic methodologies; catalysis; heterocycles; biomimetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)

The Chemistry, Bioactivity and Analysis of Essential Oils: Applications for Foods, Drugs and Cosmetics

edited by

Bruna Laratta

Domenico Cautela

and

Francesco Siano

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: essential oils; volatile compounds; bioactivity; extraction methods; innovative and conventional techniques; natural food preservatives; industrial application

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

Exploration of Natural Compounds: Pharmaceutical, Phytochemical and Biological Analyses—2nd Edition

edited by

Louis Pergaud Sandjo

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; structure elucidation; natural-product-based hybrids; herbal formulations; biotransformation; biological properties

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

Plant-Based Food Science: Chemical Composition and Biological Activity

edited by Barbara Soldo and