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Current Topics in Chemistry

Aims and Scope:
Current Topics in Chemistry publishes original research articles, letters, reviews/mini-reviews, and guest-edited thematic issues dealing with various topics related to chemistry.

Current Topics in Chemistry journal is not limited to a specific aspect of the field but is instead devoted to a wide range of subfields. Articles of a multi-disciplinary nature are particularly welcome. Articles of interdisciplinary nature are particularly welcome. Submissions in the following areas are of special interest to the readers of this journal:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Bioanalytical chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioelectrochemistry
  • Bioinorganic Chemistry
  • Bioorganic Chemistry
  • Carbohydrate Chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry of Cultural Heritage
  • Education in Chemistry
  • Electrochemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Ethics of Chemistry
  • Geochemistry
  • Green Chemistry
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology
  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Organometallic Chemistry
  • Photochemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Phytochemistry
  • Polymer chemistry
  • Protein and Peptide Chemistry
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Sensors and Biosensors
  • Space Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy
  • Supramolecular Chemistry
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Editor-in-Chief:

  • Luigí CampanellaDepartment of Chemistry
    University of Roma La Sapienza
    Rome
    Italy

ISSN: 2950-4023 (Print)

eISSN: 2950-4031 (Online)

Special Issues With Active Call for Papers

Submission closes on: Jun 15, 2027
Advanced Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis, Hydrogen Energy, and Environmental Remediation

The development of functional nanomaterials has significantly advanced the fields of sustainable energy and environmental science. Recent progress in nanostructured materials has enabled innovative solutions for photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, hydrogen production and storage, energy conversion, environmental remediation, and related applications. This thematic issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers to present original research articles, reviews, and perspectives on the synthesis, characterization, modification, and practical applications of advanced nanomaterials. Particular emphasis will be... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Pourya Mehdizadeh
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Submission closes on: Mar 04, 2027
Copper: A versatile element for novel scientific horizons

This thematic issue of Current Topics in Chemistry presents distinctive and comprehensive contributions that underscore the pivotal role of copper - one of the most versatile and significant elements - in diverse areas of chemical research, including materials science, bioorganic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and reticular chemistry, as well as broader interdisciplinary domains. This issue brings together groundbreaking studies from leading scientists that highlight innovative applications of copper, enabled by its adaptable coordination capabilities with other... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Nosheen Gothard
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Submission closes on: Jan 18, 2027
Electrochemical Biosensors for Wearable Healthcare: Techniques, Biocompatible Nanomaterials, and Direct/Indirect Detection Strategies

The increasing need for portable medical devices for continuous health monitoring has driven advancements in wearable biosensors. These non-invasive sensors provide real-time physiological tracking, reducing healthcare costs while improving patient outcomes. Integrated into body-worn devices, they collect biofluids—such as sweat, saliva, interstitial fluid, tears, and blood—playing a crucial role in disease diagnosis, health management, and early intervention. Electrochemical biosensors are transforming wearable healthcare with their exceptional sensitivity, miniaturization, portability, and cost-effectiveness. Employing techniques such as... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Giti Paimard
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Submission closes on: Oct 03, 2026
Back to Nature-Nothing beats nature for finding drug leads

Natural products have long served as a rich source of bioactive compounds and remain central to drug discovery. Despite technological advancements such as high-throughput synthesis, combinatorial chemistry, and computer-aided drug design, natural products continue to inspire new drug development due to their structural diversity and wide range of biological activities, including anticancer, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and neuroprotective properties. Their unique chemical frameworks often provide novel mechanisms of action that synthetic libraries cannot easily replicate. Over the... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Japheth Omollo Ombito
Co-Guest Editor(s): Prof. Kibrom G Bedane,Dr. Chi Godloves Fru,Dr. Cynthia M. Mudalungu,Dr. Mark N. Kimani
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