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  • Crystal polymorphism

    This Collection aims to showcase research on small molecule and crystalline framework polymorphism, with a focus on applications in pharmaceutical and materials sciences, as well as state-of-the-art techniques for the prediction, analysis, and characterisation of polymorphs.
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      Submission status: Open Deadline: 31 October 2025
    • Advances in single-atom catalysis

      This Collection highlights experimental and theoretical advances in the design, preparation, characterization, mechanistic understanding and application of single-atom catalysts.
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        Submission status: Open Deadline: 31 January 2026
      • Chemical modification of proteins

        This cross-journal Collection highlights advances in methods for chemical protein modification.
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          Submission status: Open Deadline: 31 March 2026
        • Multinuclear Complexes and Inorganic Clusters

          This cross-journal Collection invites manuscripts that highlight advances in the fundamentals and applications of multinuclear complexes and small inorganic clusters.
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            Submission status: Open Deadline: 31 March 2026
          • Synthesis in flow

            This Collection welcomes the submission of primary research Articles, Comments, Perspectives, and Reviews on the latest advancements in flow synthesis, as well as automation, artificial intelligence, and reactor engineering etc.
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              Submission status: Open Deadline: 31 January 2026
            • Electrochemical separations

              This cross-journal Collection welcomes original research and commentary on all facets of electrochemical separations, from materials design to system characterization, scale-up, and analysis.
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                Submission status: Open Deadline: 08 March 2026
              • Electroreduction of activated nitrogen compounds

                By fostering a deeper understanding of nitrogen electroreduction, this Collection aims to advance the development of sustainable and scalable processes to balance the nitrogen cycle and decarbonize chemical manufacturing.
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                  Submission status: Open Deadline: 30 November 2025
                • Sustainable waste management through polymer upcycling

                  This Collection invites innovative research that transforms waste into new materials or products in smart, energy efficient, scalable and eco-friendly ways through polymer upcycling.
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                    Submission status: Open Deadline: 04 February 2026
                  • Advances in Liquid Crystal Elastomers

                    In this cross-journal Collection between Nature Communications, Communications Materials, Communications Chemistry, and Scientific Reports we welcome contributions on the latest advancements in Liquid-Crystal Elastomer (LCE) materials investigating LCE design, multi-responsive LCEs, and applications using LCE systems.
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                      Submission status: Open Deadline: 01 February 2026
                    • Experimental and computational methodology in structural biology

                      This cross-journal Collection highlights methodological developments in instrument design, sample preparation, data acquisition, data analysis, interpretation and integration from different techniques.
                        Collection
                        Submission status: Open Deadline: 31 January 2026

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