Current Microwave Chemistry

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Aims and Scope:
Current Microwave Chemistry is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes important contributions describing advances in the use of the microwave in the fields of chemistry, biology, medicine, biomedical science, and engineering. The journal covers microwave-assisted synthesis of novel organic, organometallic and inorganic molecules or complexes, kinetics and mechanistic studies of microwave-induced chemical reactions and potential use of microwave irradiation in the fields of drug discovery, green chemistry, catalysis and industrial process development. It is the premier source of microwave related information for chemists, biologists, pharmacologists and engineers in both industry and academia. Besides microwave chemistry, the journal also covers following key areas of electrochemistry, photochemistry and sonochemistry:

Electrochemistry:
  • Analytical Electrochemistry
  • Bioelectrochemistry
  • Corrosion Science
  • Electrocatalysis
  • Energy Conversion and Storage
  • Environmental Electrochemistry
  • Industrial Electrochemistry
  • Magnetoelectrochemistry
  • Nanoelectrochemistry
  • Organic Electrochemistry
  • Photoelectrochemistry
  • Physical Electrochemistry
  • Solid-State Electrochemistry
  • Theoretical and Computational Electrochemistry

Photochemistry:
  • Atmospheric and Space Photochemistry
  • Biological and Medicinal Photochemistry
  • Environmental and Atmospheric Photochemistry
  • Industrial and Applied Photochemistry
  • Inorganic and Organometallic Photochemistry
  • Nanophotochemistry
  • Organic Photochemistry
  • Photoinduced Charge Transfer
  • Solar Energy Conversion
  • Supramolecular and Material Photochemistry
  • Theoretical and Computational Photochemistry
  • Ultrafast and Laser Photochemistry

Sonochemistry:
  • Environmental Sonochemistry
  • Sonocatalysis
  • Sonoelectrochemistry
  • Sonoluminescence
  • Sonomechanics
  • Sonophysical Studies
  • Sonoprocessing
  • Synthetic Sonochemistry
  • Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction
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Editor-in-Chief:

  • Vladimir K. Ivanov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry
    Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry
    Moscow
    Russia

ISSN: 2213-3356 (Print)

eISSN: 2213-3364 (Online)

Special Issues With Active Call for Papers

Submission closes on: Jul 27, 2026
Microwave Systems for Health, Diagnostics and Smart Sensing

Microwave technology has the advantages of being non-invasive, having high penetration, and real-time monitoring. This special issue focuses on microwave theory, application, and sensing systems that integrate intelligent algorithms, covering areas of physiological indicator monitoring based on electromagnetic characteristics, tumor microwave imaging diagnosi,s and wearable microwave sensor device design. It explores the cross-innovation of microwave technology with artificial intelligence and flexible electronics, which provides a new paradigm for non-invasive health monitoring and precision medicine. see more

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Guest Editor(s): Dr. Xiaohuan Zhao
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Weidong Hu,Dr. Xiong Wang,Dr. Chen Yang
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Submission closes on: Jul 04, 2026
Frontier Research and Applications of Metasurfaces and Deep Learning

Metasurfaces, as two-dimensional materials, achieve precise control over electromagnetic waves by designing meta-atom structures to shape wavefronts, control polarization, and manipulate anomalous refraction. These capabilities show great potential in fields such as optical communication, holographic imaging, and information encryption. With the growing complexity of application demands, the introduction of deep learning has opened new pathways for metasurface design. It can quickly explore meta-atom parameters that meet specific responses, facilitating inverse design of metasurfaces. On the... see more

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Guest Editor(s): Dr. Lei Zhu
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Qingsheng Zeng,Dr. Jianfei Zhang
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Submission closes on: Dec 31, 2025
Advances in Drug Delivery Carriers Used in Microwave-Assisted Reactions for Enhanced Therapeutics and Diagnostic Purposes

Microwave irradiation technology has numerous applications in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and the development of nanocarriers. To date, microwave-assisted reactions have garnered significant attention in synthesizing drug delivery carriers. Considering the advantages of microwave-assisted reactions, such as high percentage yield, shorter reaction time, and compound purity, microwave-assisted technology holds promise in developing nanoparticles as a drug delivery system with improved physicochemical characteristics and bioavailability. This issue will discuss the synthesis, characterization, and application of microwave-assisted reactions... see more

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Guest Editor(s): Dr. Yudhistira Tesla
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Advances in Microwave-Assisted Synthesis: Innovations and Applications

Microwave-assisted synthesis has emerged as a pivotal technique in modern chemistry, offering enhanced reaction rates, improved yields, and reduced energy consumption. This thematic issue aims to capture the latest innovations in microwave-assisted synthesis, highlighting its transformative impact on various chemical disciplines, including organic synthesis, materials science, pharmaceuticals, and environmental chemistry. The scope encompasses recent advancements in microwave technology, novel synthetic methodologies, and practical applications that demonstrate the efficiency and versatility of microwave-assisted processes. In light... see more

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Guest Editor(s): Dr. Ehsan Barati
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Zohreh Sarikhani,Dr. Arwa Ali Khudaysh
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