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Advances in nature-inspired nanotechnologies for a safer and sustainable food future
Sustainable Food Technology
Call for papers
Closing date: 28 July 2026
Chemistry for sustainability: emerging solutions across energy, materials and food systems
Sustainable Energy & Fuels
Call for papers
Closing date: 31 March 2027
Chemistry for sustainability: emerging solutions across energy, materials and food systems
RSC Sustainability
Call for papers
Closing date: 31 March 2027
Light–nano matter interactions
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
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Closing date: 22 January 2027
New principal investigators: a spotlight on recent appointees
Energy Advances
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Porous materials for applications in sustainable energy and environmental technologies
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Call for papers
Closing date: 09 March 2027
Single-atom catalysts for sustainable energy and environmental applications
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Call for papers
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Special issue in memory of Professor Robert Schurko
RSC Mechanochemistry
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Closing date: 20 January 2027
Sustainable aviation fuel production and assessment
Sustainable Energy & Fuels
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Closing date: 30 September 2026