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Molecules runs special issues to create collections of papers on specific topics. The aim is to build a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors who are experts in the subject and oversee the editorial process for papers. Papers published in a Special Issue will be collected together on a dedicated page of the journal website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Exclusive Feature Papers in Physical Chemistry
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 37 articles | Viewed by 38239 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry)
Cannabinergic Ligands: Chemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutic Potential
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 9 articles | Viewed by 36539 | Submission Open
Keywords: Cannabinoid receptor modulators; Endocannabinoid enzyme inhibitors; Endogenous/exogenous cannabinoids; Prostaglandins; Pain; Inflammation; CNS disorders; Cardiometabolic disorders; Glaucoma; Cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Computational Strategy for Drug Design
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 20 articles | Viewed by 33792 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational biology; bioinformatics; drug development; computation-aided drug discovery; target identification; rational drug design; lead optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational and Theoretical Chemistry)
Advances in the Theoretical and Computational Chemistry submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 22 articles | Viewed by 32190 | Submission Open
Keywords: Chemical reactivity; Reaction mechanisms; Potential energy surface exploration methods: ab-initio; monte-carlo; and meta molecular; dynamics; Non-covalent interactions effects; Solvent effects; Electron transfer and redox processes; Photochemical reactions; Reaction forces analysis; Reactivity prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational and Theoretical Chemistry)
Wastewater Treatment: Functional Materials and Advanced Technology submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 30 articles | Viewed by 32105 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; water environment; functional materials; advanced technology; regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)
Volatile Compounds and Smell Chemicals (Odor and Aroma) of Food—Second Edition
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 12 articles | Viewed by 25187 | Submission Open
Keywords: food volatilome; aroma profiling and fingerprinting; flavor and off-flavor; food quality decay; food processing; headspace analysis technology; gas chromatography; mass spectrometry; e-nose; cross-modal interactions; molecular sensory science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Flavours and Fragrances)
Polymeric Systems Loaded with Natural Bioactive Compounds submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19450 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer– natural drug systems; polyphenols; polymer– drug conjugates; biomaterials; drug delivery; natural bioactive compounds; active targeting; omega 3 fatty acids; carotenoids; vitamins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Natural Compounds for Disease and Health submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 14 articles | Viewed by 18820 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; phytochemistry; structure– activity relationship; mechanism of action; anti-aging; cancer; cardiovascular diseases; digestive diseases; endocrine disorders; immune diseases; infections; inflammation; liver diseases; metabolic diseases; musculoskeletal diseases; neurodegenerative diseases; pain; psychiatric diseases; renal diseases; respiratory diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Natural Products as Antimicrobial Agents: From Extraction to Therapeutic Applications
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17919 | Submission Open
Keywords: Natural antimicrobial agents; “ One health” ; Antimicrobial resistance; Neglected infectious diseases; Mechanisms of action
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Greener Ionic Liquids
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16509 | Submission Open
Keywords: Ionic liquids; Biobased ionic liquids; Ecotoxicity; Cytotoxicity; Physicochemical characterization; Biobased Ionic liquid applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Liquids)
Key Role of Natural Bioactive Compounds in Health and Diseases submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 15 articles | Viewed by 16442 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural bioactive compounds; health and disease; functional foods; plant extracts; fruits and vegetables; extraction and chemical characterization; by-products as a source of natural bioactive compounds; oxidative stress and inflammation; mechanisms of action
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Halogen-Controlled Synthesis of Useful Organic Molecules
edited by and Cheng-Pan Zhang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15127 | Submission Open
Keywords: Halogens; Halogen-based reagents; Hypervalent compound; New synthetic transformation; Selective transformation; Unique halogenated substrates; Bioactive compounds; Organic materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Recent Advance in Transition Metal Complexes and Their Applications
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 13 articles | Viewed by 15006 | Submission Open
Keywords: transition metals; applications; organic synthesis; atom/group transfer; C-H bond activation/functionalization; pharmaceuticals and natural products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)
New Developments and Emerging Trends in Microwave Technology for Chemical Synthesis submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14949 | Submission Open
Keywords: Microwave heating; Inorganic synthesis; Organic synthesis; Nanomaterials; Sustainability; Materials screening; Applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)
2D Nanomaterials and Composites for Energy and Environmental Sustainability submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 12 articles | Viewed by 14681 | Submission Open
Keywords: film processes; flexible substrates; carbon capture and conversion; nano-electronics and devices; ink-jet printing; nanostructured permanent magnets; carbon-based nanomaterials; membrane separation; solar cells; photonic materials; OLED; polymer-based nanocomposites; gas capture; H2 storage and conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)
Recent Advances in Food Microbiology Control
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 10 articles | Viewed by 13733 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial systems; microbial risk assessment; food microbiological control technology; rapid methods for microbial detection; food shelf-life; food preservation technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)
Recent Trends of Functional Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 11 articles | Viewed by 13642 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; implants and wearable devices; drug delivery and therapeutic efficacy; biosensors and bioelectronics; biocompatible and toxicity; bio-imaging and diagnostics; healthcare devices; theranostic platforms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Chemistry)
Functionalized Metal–Organic Frameworks for Sensing and Catalytic Application
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13519 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal– organic frameworks; functionalization; sensing; catalysis; carbon dioxide conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Multitargeting Agents for Alzheimer's Disease submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13464 | Submission Open
Keywords: Alzheimer’ s disease; polypharmacology; drug discovery; rational design; chemical synthesis; natural products; structure– activity relationships; multi-target-directed molecules; repositioning; neuroprotectants; chemoinformatics; molecular modeling; hybrid molecules; biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Inventive Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Applications submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13181 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterial; scaffold; hydrogels; biofabrication; cell culture; tissue engineering; drug delivery; biocompatibility; organ development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Bioorganic Chemistry in Europe: When Organic Chemistry Meets Molecular Biology submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13164 | Submission Open
Keywords: Heterocycles  ; Organic synthesis  ; Bioactive compounds; Drug discovery  ; Novel therapeutic targets  ; Molecular modeling  ; Innovative therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioorganic Chemistry)
Innovative Therapeutic Applications of Natural Compounds and Nature-Inspired Small Molecules submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13079 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Peptide and Protein Chemistry: Design, Synthesis, and Applications
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 10 articles | Viewed by 12976 | Submission Open
Keywords: peptide synthesis; chemical protein synthesis; protecting groups; protein ligation; solid-phase peptide synthesis; protein semi-synthesis; bioconjugation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)
Inorganic Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12842 | Submission Open
Keywords: Fluorescent; magnetic; radioactive; and plasmonic nanoparticles; Inorganic nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery; cancer treatment; etc.; Pharmacokinetics and biodistribution for the development of inorganic nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Applied Analytical Chemistry
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12121 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Chemistry of Essential Oils: The Incredible Wealth of Plants
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11020 | Submission Open
Keywords: Essential oils; Natural products; Biosynthesis; Extraction; Ecoextraction; Chemical analysis; Microwave; Biological activities; Secondary metabolites; Flavors and fragrances; Cosmetics; Neutraceutics; Biocontrol; Human and animal drugs; Hemi-synthesis; Valorization; Industrial by-products; Life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Innovative Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10951 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-ion batteries; supercapacitors and hybrid capacitors; solar cells; catalysts; clean energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Design and Application Based on Versatile Nano-Composites
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10777 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanosheets; composites; preparation; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)
Analysis of Phytochemical Components submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10760 | Submission Open
Keywords: secondary metabolites analysis; column chromatography; HPLC; MS; NMR; analytical bio-testing; immunoassay analysis; plant metabolomics; separation methods; purity check; impurities analysis; degradation products analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Biomolecules from Essential Oil Bearing Plants: Biological and Industrial Applications II submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10629 | Submission Open
Keywords: essential oils; biomolecules; chemical composition; extraction and isolation; GC-MS; LC-MS/MS; QTOF; biological activities; in silico; biotechnology; biofuels; pesticides; antimicrobial resistance; plant secondary metabolites; chemical ecology; phytotherapy; traditional herbal medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Innovative Adsorbents for Water Treatment
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 11 articles | Viewed by 10594 | Submission Open
Keywords: water treatment; adsorption; innovative adsorbents; advanced adsorption processes; hybrid adsorption processes; desorption; regeneration of adsorbents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Ultrafast Dynamics in Chemical Processes submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10432 | Submission Open
Keywords: Femtosecond time-resolved spectroscopy; Molecular dynamics; Solar energy conversion; Computational photochemistry; Protein dynamics; Excited state chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photochemistry)
Bioelements and Bioactive Metabolites of Natural Origin—Health-Promoting Applications submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10272 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural bioactive substances; bioelements; extrats from natural products; mycochemistry; mycelial cultures; prohealth impact on humans; prohealth impact on farm animals; antioxidant activity; antidepresant; anti-inflammatory; anti-cancer; immunostimulatory; prebiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
New Functional Materials Based on Natural Polymers Obtained from Renewable Resources submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10154 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; polysaccharides; proteins; films; hydrogels; hybrid materials; 3D porous structures; biomaterials; biopolymer blends; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Research Progress of Surfactants
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10118 | Submission Open
Keywords: surfactants; biosurfactants; mixture; micellization; adsorption; adhesion; wettability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)
Metal Ions in Supramolecular Chemistry: A Themed Issue in Honor of Professor Luigi Fabbrizzi
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10080 | Submission Open
Keywords: supramolecular chemistry; noncovalent interactions; metal-promoted self-assembly; molecular recognition; molecular switches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Chemistry)
Antioxidant, Antimicrobical and Anticancer Activity of Natural Product and Their Derivatives submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10056 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer cells; oxidative stress; mechanism of action; secondary plant metabolites; bacteria strains; phytochemistry; natural products derivatives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Advanced Research of Metal-Organic Frameworks: Design, Synthesis and Applications submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9890 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-organic frameworks; porous materials; reticular chemistry; self-assembly
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Steroid Compounds with Potential Biological Activity
edited by , , and Suzana Jovanović-Šanta
submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9393 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural steroid compounds; semi-synthetic steroid compounds; isolation; structure elucidation; bioactive steroids; physiological activity; metabolism; medicinal chemistry of steroids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)
Recent Advances in Heterocycles Synthesis submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8721 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterocyclic synthesis; saturated heterocycles; aromatic heterocycles; strained heterocycles; catalytic methods; photochemical methods; electrochemical methods; computational methods; asymmetric synthesis; natural products; heterocycles in medicinal chemistry; heterocycles in material science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Antimicrobial Activity of Natural Extracts
edited by , Xingfeng Shao, and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8620 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Advances in Detection of Trace Elements by Analytical Spectroscopy
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 9 articles | Viewed by 8145 | Submission Open
Keywords: analytical spectroscopy; trace elements; ICP; ICP-AES; ICP-MS; LA-ICP-MS; XRF
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Advances in Deep Eutectic Solvents submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7808 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep eutectic solvents; DES-based function materials; extraction; purification; reaction; separation; absorption; theoretical calculation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Liquids)
Nanotechnology in Europe submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7520 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; graphene; nanotubes; polymers; nanostructures; synthesis; functionalization; metal nanoparticles; drug delivery; sensing; light harvesting; solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)
Design, Synthesis and Structure-Activity Relationship of Small-Molecule Inhibitors
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7427 | Submission Open
Keywords: small molecule inhibitors; drug design; structure– activity relationship (SAR); selective inhibitors; multiple target inhibitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioorganic Chemistry)
Computational Studies on the Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Materials
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7275 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular modelling; drug design; lead optimization; molecular descriptors; data-driven medicinal chemistry; drug-target interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational and Theoretical Chemistry)
Essential Oils: Antimicrobial Activities and Food Applications submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6893 | Submission Open
Keywords: essential oils; shelf-life; foodborne bacteria; deterioration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Neuroprotective Agents II
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6831 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroprotection; neuroprotective agents; neuroprotective drugs; neurotherapeutics; neuroapoptosis; neuronal cell death; drug discovery and development; synthetic molecules; natural products; drug targets and mechanisms; central nervous system (CNS) disorders; neurodegenerative diseases; Alzheimer’ s disease (AD); Parkinson’ s disease (PD); amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); dementia; stroke; traumatic brain injury (TBI); spinal cord injury; schizophrenia; drug abuse-induced neurotoxicity (i.e.; methamphetamine overdoses); retinal diseases and glaucoma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Organic Light-Emitting Diodes 3.0 submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6611 | Submission Open
Keywords: OLED; emitters; hosts; device; TADF; high efficiency; lifetime; light extraction; hyperfluorescent; exciplex; OLED for displays and lighting; OLED for medical; deep blue; NIR OLED; flexible; transparent; TTF/TTA; HLCT; AIE; degradation mechanism; candlelight OLED; rhythmic lighting; blue hazards free OLED; sunlight style OLED
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Green and Eco-Friendly Polymers and Materials for a Sustainable Development submission deadline 30 Sep 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6472 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based polymer materials; biodegradable polymers; biocomposites; biomaterials; biomass source; biorefinery concept; ecofriendly materials; green chemistry; natural additives and fillers; novel application of ecofriendly polymers; renewable monomers; renewable resources; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)
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