Organic Materials Call for Papers

Upcoming Organic Materials Focus Sections open for submissions are listed below!

General Guidelines

• If you intend to submit a manuscript, please inform the corresponding (guest) editor first, remembering to include the title of your manuscript and the article type (e.g. Review, Short Review, or Original Article).
• Upon approval by the (guest) editor, you may submit your manuscript according to the author instructions.
• Please include the title of the Focus Sections and the corresponding editor during the submission process.

Upcoming Focus Sections

Organic Electrochemical Transistors
Hu Chen, Wan Yue, Xiaozhang Zhu
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It is customary for us to embark on focus issues that illuminate cutting-edge areas of research. In this vein, we are poised to unveil a compilation that delves deeply into the expansive domain of Organic Electrochemical Transistors (OECTs). The significance of OECTs lies in their unparalleled versatility and adaptability. They offer a bridge between biology and electronics, paving the way for next-generation biosensors and bioelectronics, with applications ranging from real-time health monitoring to neural interfacing. Moreover, their low-power operation and compatibility with flexible substrates hold the promise of revolutionizing wearable and implantable technologies. This curated collection aims to spotlight the recent strides made in this field, encompassing an array of topics such as pioneering designs and synthetic methodologies for OECTs, exhaustive physical and chemical explorations of their structures and properties, as well as their diverse applications across a multitude of disciplines.

Deadline for submissions: 31^st March 2024 

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Synthetic Extracellular Matrices
Pol Besenius, Laura Russo
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Synthetic extracellular matrices (ECMs) mimics act as functional biomaterials and can be applied in 3D in vitro cultures, functional organoids, tissue engineering or even regenerative medicine. Compared to natural biopolymeric building blocks, synthetic ECM mimics offer molecular and macromolecular design of physico-chemical parameters, biomolecular information and mechancial properties from bottom up. In this focus issue, we highlight state of the art contributions from this quickly developing research field. Three key aspects are covered:
1) fundamental properties of ECM mimics, correlating chemical, structural and dynamic features,
2) synthetic methodologies and conjugation strategies to generate functional scaffolds with tailorable properties
3) integration and study of binding epitopes and the use of biomolecular motifs to induce and modulate cell fate.

Deadline for submissions: 31^st October 2023 

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Organic Batteries
Satish Patil, Ognjen Miljanic, Alexandru Vlad, Deepak Gupta 
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Batteries are an integral part of implementing renewable energy. Over the next century, batteries will become ubiquitous. The exponential demand for batteries will lead to a substantial sustainability problem.  In this regard, searching for electroactive organic molecules could pave the way for next-generation batteries. Using organic materials for battery electrodes makes it possible to recycle them sustainably. This special issue aims to cover the latest advances in organic batteries and provide a platform for discussions and collaborations among organic chemists and experts in electrochemistry.

The topic of interest for this issue includes, but are not limited to, Redox flow battery, Supercapacitors, organic electrolytes, polymer membranes for redox flow battery and, in general, organic electrode materials for batteries.

Deadline for submissions: 30^th November 2023 

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Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs)
Xiaozhang Zhu
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This Focus Issue of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) aims to showcase the recent advances in this research field, including but not limited to novel design and synthetic methodologies of COFs, physical and chemical investigation on structures and properties, various multidisciplinary applications.

Deadline for submissions: 31^st October 2023

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3D Printing in Organic Materials
Chenfeng Ke, Ron Smaldone, and Michael Mastalerz
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3D printing has revolutionized the way we manufacture objects. Recently, the application of 3D printing technology to organic materials has opened up exciting new possibilities for fields such as medicine, biotechnology, and environmental sustainability.

This issue aims to cover the latest advances in the field and to provide a platform for discussion and collaboration among experts.

The topics of interest for this issue include, but are not limited to: Bioprinting and tissue engineering using organic materials, 3D printing of biodegradable and sustainable materials, 3D printing of organic electronic devices, 3D printing of organic photovoltaics and solar cells, 3D printing of organic optoelectronics and sensors, 3D printing of organic batteries and energy storage devices, 3D printing of organic membranes and filters for water purification, 3D printing for catalytic applications, Organic Materials for 3D printing

Deadline for submissions: 31^st August 2023

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Soluble Graphene Nanoarchitectures
Michael Mastalerz, Akimitsu Narita and Zhaohui Wang
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This Focus Issue aims to cover the recent research progress in organic synthesis, characterization, and application of soluble graphene nanoarchitectures, ranging from nanographene molecules and graphene nanoribbons to π-extended helicenes, cycloarenes, carbon nanobelts, and other related polycyclic compounds, including those with hetero- and/or non-hexagonal rings and peripheral functionalization.

Deadline for submissions: 31^st December 2023