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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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Polymer Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications III submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11775 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric scaffolds; natural and synthetic polymers; scaffold fabrication techniques; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; additive manufacturing processes; hydrogels; nano- and microfibers; porous materials; polymer–cell interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)
Aptamer Generation and Bioapplication
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10870 | Submission Open
Keywords: aptamer; aptasensor; SELEX; post-SELEX; real-world bioapplication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Plant Foods Ingredients as Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals II submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10685 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)
Medicinal Value of Natural Bioactive Compounds and Plant Extracts submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10510 | Submission Open
Keywords: secondary plant metabolites; plant extracts; biological activity; polyphenols; alkaloids; in vitro; in vivo and clinical study; cosmetology; ethnopharmacology; isolation and structure elucidation of plant metabolites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Extraction and Application of Nutrients and Functional Compounds from Food submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10126 | Submission Open
Keywords: proteins; food grade; extraction; dietary fiber; carbohydrates; vitamins and minerals; polyphenols; carotenoids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)
Advances in Biosensing Materials for the Design of Smart Interfaces
edited by , Francesca Santoro and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10054 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; biosensors; nanostructures; bioengineering; bioelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Advances on the Application of N-O Bond Compounds
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9139 | Submission Open
Keywords: cycloaddition; cyclization; N-O bond cleavage; N-functionalization; O-functionalization; difunctionalization; N-O reduction; N-O oxidation; aza-heterocycle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Quality Control of Bee Products: Functional and Chemical Properties submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8987 | Submission Open
Keywords: Apis mellifera; probiotic potential; antiviral potential; fermented bee products; heavy metals; bioactive compounds; validated methods; biological activities; pesticides; antibiotics; microorganisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)
Discovery of Bioactive Ingredients from Natural Products IV submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8936 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive constituents; phytoextract; biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Computational and Theoretical Studies on Isomeric Organic Compounds submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 11 articles | Viewed by 8920 | Submission Open
Keywords: structure and energetic stability of isomeric systems; isomeric transformations in the gas phase; solution; and biopolymers; proton transfer and/or HB formation; metal cation adducts; effects of ionization; kinetic and thermodynamic properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational and Theoretical Chemistry)
Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Chemistry
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8619 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)
Research of Organic Chemicals for Biological Applications submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8494 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal chemistry; organic chemistry; organic synthesis; biological targets; therapeutics; drug design; drug analysis; pharmaceutical analysis.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Smart Polymeric Micro/Nanomaterials submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 10 articles | Viewed by 8488 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymers; responsive polymers; sensors; actuators; optical materials; shape memory materials; self-healing materials; micro/nanofluidic materials; battery materials; nanocarriers; separation matrices; bioconjugates; cell culture substrates
(This special issue belongs to the Section Macromolecular Chemistry)
Novel Natural Compounds in Treatment of Diabetes
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8416 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; extracts and isolated compounds; diabetes mellitus; complications prevention; prophylaxis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Protein Folding, towards the Comprehensive Understanding from Various Aspects
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 13 articles | Viewed by 8190 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein 3D structure formation; evolution; bioinformatics; computational and experimental techniques; folding disease; function; protein folding in vivo
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Biology)
Recent Advances in Nanomaterial Synthesis
edited by , Hongxing Dong and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 9 articles | Viewed by 8136 | Submission Open
Keywords: far-from equilibrium synthesis; green chemistry; synthesis automation; machine learning; synthesis optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Nanomaterials for Electrocatalytic Applications
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8040 | Submission Open
Keywords: Electrocatalysis; Amperometric sensors; Oxygen reduction reactions; Hydrogen evolution and hydrogen oxidation reactions; Chemically modified electrodes; Nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanochemistry)
Cotton Research on Molecular Levels: From Biosynthesis Chemistry to End-Product Utilization
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7956 | Submission Open
Keywords: cotton; fiber; cottonseed; biosynthesis; cotton chemistry; cotton breeding; post-harvest utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Deep Eutectic Solvents: Properties and Applications as Green Solvents submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7936 | Submission Open
Keywords: eutectic solvents; natural deep eutectic solvents; therapeutic deep eutectic solvents; physicochemical and thermodynamic properties; extraction and separation; catalysis; organic synthesis; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)
Exploring Non-bonded Interactions in Macromolecular Chemistry submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7685 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-bonded interactions; model van der Waals systems; intermolecular forces; protein-ligand interactions; computational chemistry; drug discovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Structure)
Nanotechnology and Novel Drug Delivery Systems
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7344 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; drug delivery; functional materials; manufacturing; in vivo fate; physiological barrier; bioavailability; biodistribution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Study on Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Action of Natural Medicines
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7328 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Small-Molecule Inhibitors of Tubulin Polymerization: Recent Advances
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7200 | Submission Open
Keywords: tubulin inhibitors; drug resistance; chemotherapy; targeted therapies; microtubules; tubulin; polymerization dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Feature Papers in Food Chemistry—2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7183 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidant; oxidative stress; beverages; food; lipid oxidation; probiotics; carbohydrates; bioactive compounds; metabolomic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)
Functional Foods: Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidants and Anti-inflammatory Activities submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6883 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; bioactive compounds; antioxidants; anti-inflammatory; nutraceuticals; isolation of bioactives; interactions of bioactives; food matrix; bioaccessibility; bioavailability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Chemistry)
Development of Analytical Methodologies for Selective Extraction, Separation, Identification, and Purification of Valuable Compounds submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6843 | Submission Open
Keywords: biotechnology; analytical methodologies; extraction; separation; and purification processes; waste and by-product valorization; bioactive compounds; innovative industrial products and processes; socioeconomically and environmental sustainability; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Novel Therapeutic Targets and Potential Drugs for Inflammatory Disease
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6743 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular targets; bioactive compounds; biomarkers; cell-specific interventions; inflammatory mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Multitarget Ligands in Drug Discovery
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6575 | Submission Open
Keywords: multitarget ligands; drug discovery and evaluation; cancers; Alzheimer’ s disease; cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; diabetes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Theranostic Radiopharmaceuticals
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6366 | Submission Open
Keywords: theranostic; radiopharmaceutical; PET imaging; SPECT imaging; therapy; diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Targeted Radionuclide Diagnosis and Therapy of Prostate Cancer—From Basic Research to Clinical Perspectives
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6281 | Submission Open
Keywords: prostate cancer; PSMA-targeting ligands; radioligands; radiopharmaceuticals; radiotheranostics; nanoparticle-based radiopharmaceuticals; targeted radioimaging and radiotherapy; nuclear medicine; medical oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Advances in Density Functional Theory (DFT) Calculation submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6280 | Submission Open
Keywords: DFT; theoretical and computational chemistry; new functional materials; calculations of new materials and catalysts; characterization of the catalytic materials; non-covalent interactions (NCI); biological activities; electronic proprieties; kinetics and catalysis; QTAIM
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational and Theoretical Chemistry)
A Themed Issue Dedicated to Professor Carsten Bolm—Sulfoximines and Related Sulfur Compounds and Their Biological Applications submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6267 | Submission Open
Keywords: sulfoximines; sulfonimidamides; sulfondiimines; sulfonamides; sulfones; organosulfur compounds; medicinal chemistry; crop protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Advances in the Applications of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5958 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface-enhanced Raman scattering; enhancement; applications; nanoparticles; plasmons
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Chemical-Based Removal of Heavy Metal Ions from Wastewater submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5893 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater; industrial wastewater; heavy metals; precipitation methods; sulfide; thiocarbonate; trimercapto-s-triazine; toxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Chemistry)
Advances in Carbon-Based Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5378 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; energy storage and transfer; electrode materials; carbon-based nanomaterials; carbon-based composite materials; porous carbon materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Chemistry)
Nano-Based Drug Delivery and Diagnostics: Innovation and Applications submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5247 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology; nano-based approaches; therapy; diagnostics; drug delivery; nanomedicine; targeted drug delivery; diagnostic approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Recent Advances in the Discovery of Biologically Relevant Small Molecules submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4976 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug discovery; small molecules; natural compounds; biological evaluation; molecular docking; drug repositioning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Medicinal Chemistry in China II submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4856 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug design; drug discovery; lead compounds; anticancer agents; antiviral agents; antidiabetic agents; CNS agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Semiconductor Nanomaterials for Advanced Applications submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4802 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor; heterogeneous catalysis; photocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis; AOPs; photovoltaics; electrocatalysis; fuel cell applications; electronic and optoelectronic devices; sensors; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photochemistry)
Recent Advances in Organic Synthesis Related to Natural Compounds
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4759 | Submission Open
Keywords: total synthesis; natural compounds; semi-synthesis; alkaloids; carbocycles; scaffolds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
New Trends in Protein and Peptide Extraction and Separation Techniques
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4733 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein extraction  ; peptide extraction  ; protein depletion  ; multidimensional chromatography; fast HPLC  ; ultrafast HPLC  ; monolithic columns; stationary phases  ; electrophoresis; gel-electrophoresis  ; MALDI imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioorganic Chemistry)
Photocatalytic Materials and Photocatalytic Reactions
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4720 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysts; carbon neutral; charge carrier separation; photocatalytic mechanism; photoredox reaction; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photochemistry)
LC-MS in Bioactive Molecules Study submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4507 | Submission Open
Keywords: liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry; multidimensional chromatography; mass spectrometry scan method; Ion-mobility mass spectrometry; computational data processing; isomers differentiation; collision cross section prediction; online bioactivity screening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
Current Developments in Continuous-Flow Organocatalysis submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4291 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable processes in organic chemistry; continuous-flow chemistry; immobilization of organocatalysts; heterogenous organocatalysis; asymmetric synthesis; microreactors and mesoreactors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
The Development of Bioactive Compounds Based on Naturally Occurring Compounds
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4203 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; bioactivity evaluation; target identification; structure determination; metabolic diseases; cancer; infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources: Discovery, Evaluation and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4183 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compound; natural product; isolation; synthesis; structural elucidation; bioactivity evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Small Molecule Hybrids for Anticancer and Antiviral Therapy submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3801 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid compounds; bioconjugation; anticancer agents; small-molecule engineered hybrids; antiviral activity; drug development; chemical design and synthesis; biological activity; drug resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Design, Synthesis, and Evaluation of Anticancer Drugs submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3703 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer drug synthesis; plant-derived natural drugs; structure- based drug designing; in silico drug discovery; developing new assays for drug discovery; screening of specific target molecules; peptide drug conjugation; antibody drug conjugation; aptamer drug conjugation; small molecules; apoptosis; ferroptosis; cuproptosis; autophagy; necroptosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinal Chemistry)
Advances of Heterocyclic Chemistry in Antibacterial and Antifungal
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3393 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterocyclic chemistry; heterocyclic pesticides; design; synthesis; bioactivity; mechanism of action
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Chemistry)
Neuroprotective Potential of Bioactive Natural Compounds in Oxidative Stress Conditions III submission deadline 31 Oct 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3344 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidative stress; natural antioxidants; neuroprotection; metal homeostasis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
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