Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry aims to serve as an international, peer-reviewed, open-access platform for the dissemination of high-quality research in biointerface science, applied chemistry, and related interdisciplinary areas where chemical principles, materials, and surfaces interact with biological and bio-relevant environments. The journal is committed to advancing scientific knowledge, fostering innovation, and promoting interdisciplinary dialogue across academia, research institutions, and industry.
The primary objective of the journal is to publish original research articles, systematic and critical reviews, short communications, and scholarly perspectives that contribute significantly to the understanding and application of (i) chemical and material interfaces (biointerfaces), (ii) functional and nano-enabled materials for bio- and environmental applications, and (iii) computational and data-driven approaches supporting molecular design, mechanistic insight, and translational relevance.
The journal welcomes studies spanning experimental and theoretical/computational research, including in silico screening, QSAR/QSPR, molecular docking and dynamics, ADMET/toxicity profiling, and first-principles calculations, particularly when supported by clear chemical rationale, validation, and/or experimental corroboration.
Scope of the Journal
The scope of the journal encompasses, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Biointerfaces and surface phenomena in biological and bio-relevant systems
- Nanomaterials, nanotechnology, and functional materials for bioapplications
- Biomaterials, coatings, and surface-modified materials
- Biosensors, biodiagnostics, and analytical detection platforms
- Applied medicinal/pharmaceutical chemistry, including drug delivery systems
- Computational chemistry, in silico pharmacology, QSAR/QSPR, and molecular modeling
- Green and environmental applications of applied chemistry and functional materials
- Corrosion, electrochemistry, adsorption, and interface-driven processes
- Process modeling, kinetics, and engineering aspects relevant to chemical/material systems
The journal encourages submissions employing experimental, theoretical, computational, and interdisciplinary approaches. Studies involving human or animal subjects must comply with internationally recognized ethical standards and must include appropriate ethical approval and informed consent where applicable.
All manuscripts submitted to the journal are subject to a rigorous peer-review process designed to ensure scientific validity, originality, transparency, and reproducibility. The journal adheres to internationally accepted principles of publication ethics and editorial integrity and promotes responsible research reporting and data availability.
By providing unrestricted access to published content, the journal seeks to facilitate the global exchange of scientific knowledge and to support researchers and practitioners addressing contemporary challenges in applied chemistry, biointerface science, and related bio- and environment-oriented technologies.
Detailed Scope
Biointerfaces and Surface Phenomena
- Bio-surface modification, functionalization, and interfacial engineering
- Protein–surface and cell–surface interactions
- Biofilms, biofouling, antimicrobial and anti-adhesion surfaces
- Adhesion phenomena, wettability, and interfacial forces
- Interface spectroscopy and advanced surface/material characterization
- Molecular recognition at interfaces and interface modeling
Functional Materials, Nanomaterials, and Coatings
- Nanoparticles, nanocomposites, and nanostructured materials
- Carbon-based materials (graphene/rGO, carbon dots), MOFs, hybrid systems
- Surface-engineered materials and polymeric/hybrid coatings
- Optical, electronic, dielectric, and antimicrobial functional materials
- Tribological and corrosion-related coatings and surface treatments
Biosensors, Biodiagnostics, and Analytical Platforms
- Electrochemical, optical, and surface-based sensing platforms
- Ion-selective electrodes, aptasensors, and modified electrodes
- Ambient and rapid diagnostic/monitoring methods
- Analytical chemistry approaches relevant to bio- and environmental matrices
Medicinal, Pharmaceutical, and Bioactive Chemistry
- Bioactive small molecules, natural products, and metal complexes with bioactivity
- Structure–activity relationships and mechanistic chemical insight
- Drug delivery systems (nanoencapsulation, lipid/polymeric carriers, hydrogels)
- Biomaterials for wound healing and biomedical applications
Computational and Theoretical Chemistry for Bio-Applications
- Molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and binding/free-energy approaches
- QSAR/QSPR, virtual screening, ADMET/toxicity profiling
- Network pharmacology and data-driven (including ML-assisted) approaches
- DFT and first-principles studies on molecules, materials, and interfaces
- Topological indices and chemoinformatics metrics with chemical interpretability
Green and Environmental Applications of Applied Chemistry
- Green synthesis and environmentally benign catalytic approaches
- Adsorption/photocatalysis for pollutant removal and water treatment
- Materials for remediation, desalination, and environmental sensing
- Bio-based adsorbents, biomass valorization, and sustainable materials
- Ecotoxicology of (nano)materials and environmental impact considerations
Modeling, Processes, and Engineering Aspects
- Practical kinetics and modeling of chemical/material systems
- CFD, transport phenomena, and reactor/process studies with clear chemical relevance
- Scale-up/scale-down considerations for materials and applied processes