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This collection highlights our most downloaded* chemistry research papers published in 2022. Featuring authors from around the world, these papers highlight valuable research from an international community.

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Comparison of bacterial filtration efficiency vs. particle filtration efficiency to assess the performance of non-medical face masks

• Henrietta Essie Whyte
• Yoann Montigaud
• Jérémie Pourchez

Black pepper and tarragon essential oils suppress the lipolytic potential and the type II secretion system of P. psychrophila KM02

• Natalia Tomaś
• Kamila Myszka
• Łukasz Wolko

GC–MS and molecular docking analyses of phytochemicals from the underutilized plant, Parkia timoriana revealed candidate anti-cancerous and anti-inflammatory agents

• Laldinfeli Ralte
• Laldinliana Khiangte
• Y. Tunginba Singh

A highly accurate metadynamics-based Dissociation Free Energy method to calculate protein–protein and protein–ligand binding potencies

• Alexey Ishchenko
• David Langley

Application of texture analysis methods for the characterization of cultured meat

• Jacobo Paredes
• Diego Cortizo-Lacalle
• Mercedes Vila

Anticancer, antioxidant, antiviral and antimicrobial activities of Kei Apple ( Dovyalis caffra ) fruit

• Husam Qanash
• Reham Yahya
• Abdelghany T. M.

Evaluation of the anti-SARS-CoV-2 properties of essential oils and aromatic extracts

• Daniel Jan Strub
• Michał Talma
• Marcin Drąg

Affinity2Vec: drug-target binding affinity prediction through representation learning, graph mining, and machine learning

• Maha A. Thafar
• Mona Alshahrani

Heat inactivation of clinical COVID-19 samples on an industrial scale for low risk and efficient high-throughput qRT-PCR diagnostic testing

• Oona Delpuech
• Julie A. Douthwaite

Assessment of quality of alcohol-based hand sanitizers used in Johannesburg area during the CoViD‐19 pandemic

• Puleng Matatiele
• Bianca Southon
• Boitumelo Kgarebe

Controlled synthesis of graphene oxide/silica hybrid nanocomposites for removal of aromatic pollutants in water

• Amr Abdelkhalek
• Mona Abd El-Latif
• Marwa Showman

Innovative method for CO 2 fixation and storage

• Kenji Sorimachi

Computational prediction of the molecular mechanism of statin group of drugs against SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis

• Dipanjan Ghosh
• Debabrata Ghosh Dastidar

Non-covalent SARS-CoV-2 M pro inhibitors developed from in silico screen hits

• Giacomo G. Rossetti
• Marianna A. Ossorio
• Thanos D. Halazonetis

Identification of potent inhibitors of NEK7 protein using a comprehensive computational approach

• Mubashir Aziz
• Syeda Abida Ejaz
• Jamshed Iqbal

Inactivation of various variant types of SARS-CoV-2 by indoor-light-sensitive TiO 2 -based photocatalyst

• Ryuichi Nakano
• Akira Yamaguchi
• Masahiro Miyauchi

Label-free prediction of cell painting from brightfield images

• Jan Oscar Cross-Zamirski
• Elizabeth Mouchet
• Yinhai Wang

Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of Acid Blue dye using CdS/TiO 2 nanocomposite

• Preeti Singh
• Won-Chun Oh

Comparison of chemical compounds and their influence on the taste of coffee depending on green beans storage conditions

• Magdalena Zarebska
• Natalia Stanek
• Artur Porada

The superior photocatalytic performance and DFT insights of S-scheme CuO@TiO 2 heterojunction composites for simultaneous degradation of organics

• Hesham Hamad
• Mohamed M. Elsenety
• Shaimaa Elyamny

Recent advances in removal of Congo Red dye by adsorption using an industrial waste

• Maria Harja
• Gabriela Buema
• Daniel Bucur

Two-step screening method to identify α-synuclein aggregation inhibitors for Parkinson’s disease

• Makoto Hideshima
• Yasuyoshi Kimura
• Kensuke Ikenaka

Identification of potential edible mushroom as SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor using rational drug designing approach

• Debanjan Sen
• Bimal Debnath
• Vijay H. Masand

Selecting molecules with diverse structures and properties by maximizing submodular functions of descriptors learned with graph neural networks

• Tomohiro Nakamura
• Shinsaku Sakaue
• Satoru Iwata

Experimental and theoretical study on the corrosion inhibition of mild steel by nonanedioic acid derivative in hydrochloric acid solution

• Ahmed A. Al-Amiery
• Abu Bakar Mohamad
• Mohd S. Takriff

Design optimization of a magnesium-based metal hydride hydrogen energy storage system

• Puchanee Larpruenrudee
• Nick S. Bennett
• Mohammad S. Islam

Steel slag as low-cost catalyst for artificial photosynthesis to convert CO 2 and water into hydrogen and methanol

• Caterina Fusco
• Michele Casiello
• Lucia D’Accolti

WIN site inhibition disrupts a subset of WDR5 function

• Andrew J. Siladi
• William P. Tansey

The role of surface chemistry on CO 2 adsorption in biomass-derived porous carbons by experimental results and molecular dynamics simulations

• Mobin Safarzadeh Khosrowshahi
• Mohammad Ali Abdol
• Ahad Ghaemi

SARS-CoV-2 potential drugs, drug targets, and biomarkers: a viral-host interaction network-based analysis

• Mohamed A. Maher

Grape seed proanthocyanidin extract inhibits DNA and protein damage and labile iron, enzyme, and cancer cell activities

• Hosam M. Habib
• Esmail M. El-Fakharany
• Wissam H. Ibrahim

Green synthesis of bimetallic Ag/ZnO@Biohar nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline, antibacterial and antioxidant activities

• Mohamed Hosny
• Manal Fawzy
• Abdelazeem S. Eltaweil

A high-performance electrochemical aptasensor based on graphene-decorated rhodium nanoparticles to detect HER2-ECD oncomarker in liquid biopsy

• Mahdi Sadeghi
• Soheila Kashanian
• Elham Arkan

MoS 2 and Fe 2 O 3 co-modify g-C 3 N 4 to improve the performance of photocatalytic hydrogen production

Label-free metabolic and structural profiling of dynamic biological samples using multimodal optical microscopy with sensorless adaptive optics

• Rishyashring R. Iyer
• Janet E. Sorrells
• Stephen A. Boppart

Demonstration of static electricity induced luminescence

• Kazuya Kikunaga
• Nao Terasaki

Multiple-reaction monitoring (MRM) LC–MS/MS quantitation of venlafaxine and its O -desmethyl metabolite for a preclinical pharmacokinetic study in rabbits

• Abdul Aala Fazli
• Bala Krishna Panigrahy
• Nisar Ahmad Khan

Virtual screening, optimization and molecular dynamics analyses highlighting a pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinazoline derivative as a potential inhibitor of DNA gyrase B of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

• Juan Marcelo Carpio Arévalo
• Juliana Carolina Amorim

Impact of temperature, inoculum flow pattern, inoculum type, and their ratio on dry anaerobic digestion for biogas production

• Md Shahadat Hossain
• Tahmid ul Karim
• Mohammad Rakib Uddin

On a high photocatalytic activity of high-noble alloys Au–Ag/TiO 2 catalysts during oxygen evolution reaction of water oxidation

• Anum Shahid Malik
• Taifeng Liu
• Piyasan Praserthdam

LPS-induced lipid alterations in microglia revealed by MALDI mass spectrometry-based cell fingerprinting in neuroinflammation studies

• Martina Blank
• Thomas Enzlein
• Carsten Hopf

Non-linear rheology reveals the importance of elasticity in meat and meat analogues

• Floor K. G. Schreuders
• Leonard M. C. Sagis
• Atze Jan van der Goot

Identification of stomatal-regulating molecules from de novo arylamine collection through aromatic C–H amination

• Yosuke Toda
• Gregory J. P. Perry
• Kei Murakami

Fluorescence and UV/visible spectroscopic investigation of orange and mango fruit juice quality in case of Adama Town

• Muktar Gebishu
• Boka Fikadu
• Krishnaraj Ramaswamy

Synthesis and applicability of reduced graphene oxide/porphyrin nanocomposite as photocatalyst for waste water treatment and medical applications

• Ahmed M. El-Khawaga
• Hesham Tantawy
• Ahmed I. A. Abd El-Mageed

Near-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning-based technique to predict quality-related parameters in instant tea

Structure-based assessment and druggability classification of protein–protein interaction sites

• Lara Alzyoud
• Richard A. Bryce
• Mohammad A. Ghattas

Rosmarinus officinalis L. hexane extract: phytochemical analysis, nanoencapsulation, and in silico, in vitro , and in vivo anti-photoaging potential evaluation

• Nehal Ibrahim
• Haidy Abbas
• Heba A. Gad

Identification of potentially functional circular RNAs hsa_circ_0070934 and hsa_circ_0004315 as prognostic factors of hepatocellular carcinoma by integrated bioinformatics analysis

• Pejman Morovat
• Saman Morovat
• Shahram Teimourian

Synthesis, and docking studies of novel heterocycles incorporating the indazolylthiazole moiety as antimicrobial and anticancer agents

• Nadia T. A. Dawoud
• Doaa R. Lotfy

Effect of preparation methods of CeO 2 on the properties and performance of Ni/CeO 2 in CO 2 reforming of CH 4

• Xavier Djitcheu
• Qijian Zhang

Antidiabetic, antioxidant, and anti-obesity effects of phenylthio-ethyl benzoate derivatives, and molecular docking study regarding α-amylase enzyme

• Nidal Jaradat
• Ahmad Khasati
• Mohammed T. Qaoud

Synthesis of N-Benzylideneaniline by Schiff base reaction using Kinnow peel powder as Green catalyst and comparative study of derivatives through ANOVA techniques

• Narendra Pal Lamba
• Jagdish Prasad

Modular multimodal platform for classical and high throughput light sheet microscopy

• Matteo Bernardello
• Emilio J. Gualda
• Pablo Loza-Alvarez

Trimethyloxonium-mediated methylation strategies for the rapid and simultaneous analysis of chlorinated phenols in various soils by electron impact gas chromatography–mass spectrometry

• Carlos A. Valdez
• Edmund P. Salazar
• Roald N. Leif

The uptake characteristics of Prussian-blue nanoparticles for rare metal ions for recycling of precious metals from nuclear and electronic wastes

• Shinta Watanabe
• Yusuke Inaba

Electrochemical cell recharging by solvent separation and transfer processes

• Yohei Matsui
• Makoto Kawase
• Shohji Tsushima

Performance of graphene-zinc oxide nanocomposite coated-glassy carbon electrode in the sensitive determination of para-nitrophenol

• Riyaz Ahmad Dar
• Gowhar Ahmad Naikoo
• Waqar Ahmed

Triboelectric charging of melt-blown nonwoven filters with high filtration efficiency

Molecular docking assisted biological functions and phytochemical screening of Amaranthus lividus L. extract

• Burhan Durhan
• Emine Yalçın

Ensemble learning from ensemble docking: revisiting the optimum ensemble size problem

• Sara Mohammadi
• Zahra Narimani
• Mohammad Hossein Karimi‐Jafari

Investigating melanogenesis-related microRNAs as disease biomarkers in vitiligo

• Hoda Y. Abdallah
• Noura R. Abdelhamid
• Alia Ellawindy

Antireflective, photocatalytic, and superhydrophilic coating prepared by facile sparking process for photovoltaic panels

• W. Thongsuwan

Polypyrrole/reduced graphene oxide composites coated zinc anode with dendrite suppression feature for boosting performances of zinc ion battery

• Sonti Khamsanga
• Hiroshi Uyama
• Prasit Pattananuwat

Propagation of antibiotic resistance genes during anaerobic digestion of thermally hydrolyzed sludge and their correlation with extracellular polymeric substances

• Nervana Haffiez
• Seyed Mohammad Mirsoleimani Azizi
• Bipro Ranjan Dhar

High adsorption capacity of phenol and methylene blue using activated carbon derived from lignocellulosic agriculture wastes

• Haitham M. El-Bery
• Moushira Saleh
• Safinaz M. Thabet

Microporous hierarchically Zn-MOF as an efficient catalyst for the Hantzsch synthesis of polyhydroquinolines

• Sayed Mohammad Ramish
• Arash Ghorbani-Choghamarani
• Masoud Mohammadi

BODIPY nanoparticles functionalized with lactose for cancer-targeted and fluorescence imaging-guided photodynamic therapy

• Duy Khuong Mai
• Chanwoo Kim
• Ho-Joong Kim

Detection and identification of drug traces in latent fingermarks using Raman spectroscopy

• Mohamed O. Amin
• Entesar Al-Hetlani
• Igor K. Lednev

Zeolite-based monoliths for water softening by ion exchange/precipitation process

• A. Campanile

In vitro antioxidant extracts evaluation from the residue of the Hevea brasiliensis seed

• Giovanna Oleinik
• Priscila Paola Dario
• André Lazarin Gallina

Physicochemical and biological analysis of river Yamuna at Palla station from 2009 to 2019

• Pankaj Joshi
• Akshansha Chauhan
• Yuei-An Liou

Thermo-electrochemical redox flow cycle for continuous conversion of low-grade waste heat to power

• Jorrit Bleeker
• Stijn Reichert
• David A. Vermaas

Efficient oil–water separation coating with robust superhydrophobicity and high transparency

• Rongrong Zhang

Effect of serum sample storage temperature on metabolomic and proteomic biomarkers

• Marco Colombo
• R. Neil Dalton

Urine metabolomics links dysregulation of the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway to inflammation and severity of COVID-19

• Joseph P. Dewulf
• Manon Martin
• Johann Morelle

Nonequilibrium band occupation and optical response of gold after ultrafast XUV excitation

• Pascal D. Ndione
• Sebastian T. Weber
• Baerbel Rethfeld

Agro-active endo-therapy treated Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca -infected olive trees assessed by the first 1 H-NMR-based metabolomic study

• Chiara Roberta Girelli
• Mudassar Hussain
• Francesco Paolo Fanizzi

Tropomyosin micelles are the major components contributing to the white colour of boiled shellfish soups

• Takashi Akihiro
• Hideki Ishida

Essential oil-mediated biocompatible magnesium nanoparticles with enhanced antibacterial, antifungal, and photocatalytic efficacies

• Diksha Pathania
• Sunil Kumar
• Ajit Khosla

Desalination at ambient temperature and pressure by a novel class of biporous anisotropic membrane

• Mohammed Rasool Qtaishat
• Mohammed Obaid
• Noreddine Ghaffour

Effect of electron and X-ray irradiation on microbiological and chemical parameters of chilled turkey

• Ulyana Bliznyuk
• Valentina Avdyukhina
• Dmitry Yurov

Collagen-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles as a sustainable catalyst for spirooxindole synthesis

• Shima Ghanbari Azarnier
• Maryam Esmkhani
• Shahrzad Javanshir

Two-dimensional biphenylene: a promising anchoring material for lithium-sulfur batteries

• Hiba Khaled Al-Jayyousi
• Muhammad Sajjad
• Nirpendra Singh

Nanostrucutured MnO 2 -TiN nanotube arrays for advanced supercapacitor electrode material

• Xiuchun Yang

Recovery of polyphenols from distillery stillage by microwave-assisted, ultrasound-assisted and conventional solid–liquid extraction

• Wioleta Mikucka
• Magdalena Zielinska
• Izabela Witonska

Melanin is a plenteous bioactive phenolic compound in date fruits ( Phoenix dactylifera L.)

• Muneeba Zubair Alam
• Tholkappiyan Ramachandran
• Afaf Kamal-Eldin

Dual detection high-speed capillary electrophoresis for simultaneous serum protein analysis and immunoassays

• Prabhavie M. Opallage
• Miyuru De Silva
• Robert C. Dunn

An integrated analysis and comparison of serum, saliva and sebum for COVID-19 metabolomics

• Holly-May Lewis
• Melanie J. Bailey

Robust LC3B lipidation analysis by precisely adjusting autophagic flux

• Martina P. Liebl
• Sarah C. Meister
• Viktor Lakics

Novel chalcone-derived pyrazoles as potential therapeutic agents for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

• Natalia Maciejewska
• Mateusz Olszewski
• Maciej Baginski

3pHLA-score improves structure-based peptide-HLA binding affinity prediction

• Didier Devaurs
• Lydia E. Kavraki

Structure of alumina glass

• Hideki Hashimoto
• Yohei Onodera

Coherent surface-to-bulk vibrational coupling in the 2D topologically trivial insulator Bi 2 Se 3 monitored by ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy

• Yuri D. Glinka
• Tingchao He
• Xiao Wei Sun

Inhibition of the hexamerization of SARS-CoV-2 endoribonuclease and modeling of RNA structures bound to the hexamer

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Chitosan-EDTA-Cellulose network as a green, recyclable and multifunctional biopolymeric organocatalyst for the one-pot synthesis of 2-amino-4 H -pyran derivatives

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• Mohammad G. Dekamin
• Hamidreza Fanimoghadam

Facile fabrication of ternary MWCNTs/ZnO/Chitosan nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and antibacterial activity

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The impact of incorporating Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteriocin with inulin and FOS on yogurt quality

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• 1 5 Tips for Writing Chemistry Research Papers
• 2 Chemical Engineering Research Topics
• 3 Organic Сhemistry Research Topics
• 4 Іnorganic Сhemistry Research Topics
• 5 Biomolecular Сhemistry Research Topics
• 6 Analytical Chemistry Research Topics
• 7 Computational Chemistry Research Topics
• 8 Physical Chemistry Research Topics
• 9 Innovative Chemistry Research Topics
• 10 Environmental Chemistry Research Topics
• 11 Green Chemistry Research Topics
• 12.1 Conclusion

Do you need a topic for your chemistry research paper? Are you unsure of where to start? Don’t worry – we’re here to help. In this post, we’ll go over a series of the best chemistry research paper topics as well as Tips for Writing Chemistry Research Papers on different topics. By the time you finish reading this post, you’ll have plenty of ideas to get started on your next research project!

There are many different subfields of chemistry, so it can be tough to find interesting chemistry topics to write about. If you’re struggling to narrow down your topic, we’ll go over lists of topics in multiple fields of study.

Doing research is important to help scientists learn more about the world around us. By researching different compounds and elements, we can learn more about how they interact with one another and how they can be used to create new products or improve existing ones.

There are many different topics that you can choose to research in chemistry. Here are just a few examples:

• The history of chemistry and how it has evolved over time
• How different chemicals react with one another
• How to create new compounds or improve existing ones
• The role of chemistry in the environment
• The health effects of different chemicals

5 Tips for Writing Chemistry Research Papers

Once you have chosen a topic for your research paper , it is important to follow some tips to ensure that your paper is well-written and accurate. Here are a few tips to get you started:

• Start by doing some background research on your topic. This will help you understand the basics of the topic and give you a good foundation to build your paper on.
• Make sure to cite all of the sources that you use in your paper. This will help to show where you got your information and will also help to add credibility to your work.
• Be sure to proofread your paper before you submit it. This will ensure that there are no errors and that your paper is clear and concise.
• Get help from a tutor or friend if you are struggling with your paper. They may be able to offer helpful advice or feedback.
• Take your time when writing your research paper . This is not a race, and it is important to make sure that you do a good job on your research.

By following these tips, you can be sure that your chemistry research paper will be a success! So what are you waiting for? Let’s go over some of the best research paper topics out there.

Chemical Engineering Research Topics

Chemical Engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the design and application of chemical processes. If you’re wondering how to choose a paper topic, here are some ideas to inspire you:

• How to create new alloy compounds or improve existing ones
• The health effects of the food industry chemicals
• Chemical engineering and sustainable development
• The future of chemical engineering
• Chemical engineering and the food industry
• Chemical engineering and the pharmaceutical industry
• Chemical engineering and the cosmetics industry
• Chemical engineering and the petrochemical industry
• Biocompatible materials for drug delivery systems
• Membrane technology in water treatment
• Development of synthetic fibers for industrial use

These are just a few examples – there are many more possibilities out there! So get started on your research today. Who knows what you might discover!

Organic Сhemistry Research Topics

Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-containing molecules. There are many different organic chemistry research topics that a student could choose to focus on and here are just a few examples of possible research projects in organic chemistry:

• Investigating new methods for synthesizing chiral molecules
• Studying the structure and reactivity of carbon nanotubes
• Investigating metal complexes with organometallic ligands
• Designing benzene derivatives with improved thermal stability
• Exploring new ways to control the stereochemistry of chemical reactions
• Studying the role of enzymes in organic synthesis
• Investigating new strategies for combating drug resistance
• Developing new methods for detecting explosives residues
• Studying the photochemistry of organic molecules
• Studying the behavior of organometallic compounds in biological systems
• Synthetic routes for biodegradable plastics
• Catalysis in organic synthesis
• Development of non-toxic solvents

Іnorganic Сhemistry Research Topics

Inorganic Chemistry is the study of the chemistry of materials that do not contain carbon. Unlike other chemistry research topics, these include elements such as metals, minerals, and inorganic compounds. If you are looking for inorganic chemistry research topics on inorganic chemistry, here are some ideas to get you started:

• How different metals react with one another
• How to create new alloys or improve existing ones
• The role of inorganic chemistry in the environment
• Rare earth elements and their applications in electronics
• Inorganic polymers in construction materials
• Photoluminescent materials for energy conversion
• Inorganic chemistry and sustainable development
• The future of inorganic chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry and the food industry
• Inorganic chemistry and the pharmaceutical industry
• Atomic structure progressive scale grading
• Inorganiс Сhemistry and the cosmetics industry

Biomolecular Сhemistry Research Topics

Biomolecular chemistry is the study of molecules that are important for life. These molecules can be found in all living things, from tiny bacteria to the largest animals. Researchers who work in this field use a variety of techniques to learn more about how these molecules function and how they interact with each other.

If you are looking for essential biomolecular chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• The structure and function of DNA
• Lipidomics and its applications in disease diagnostics
• The structure and function of proteins
• The role of carbohydrates in the body
• The role of lipids in the body
• How enzymes work
• Protein engineering for therapeutic applications
• The role of biochemistry in heart disease
• Cyanides and their effect on the body
• The role of biochemistry in cancer treatment
• The role of biochemistry in Parkison’s disease treatment
• The role of biochemistry in the immune system
• Carbohydrate-based vaccines

The possibilities are endless for someone willing to dedicate some time to research.

Analytical Chemistry Research Topics

Analytical Chemistry is a type of chemistry that helps scientists figure out what something is made of. This can be done through a variety of methods, such as spectroscopy or chromatography. If you are looking for research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• How food chemicals react with one another
• Mass spectrometry
• Microplastics detection in marine environments
• Development of sensors for heavy metal detection in water
• Analytical aspects of gas and liquid chromatography
• Analytical chemistry and sustainable development
• Atomic absorption spectroscopy methods and best practices
• Analytical chemistry and the pharmaceutical industry in Ibuprofen consumption
• Analytical chemistry and the cosmetics industry in UV protectors
• High-throughput screening methods in pharmaceutical analysis
• Dispersive X-ray analysis of damaged tissues

Analytical chemistry is considered by many a complex science and there is a lot yet to be discovered in the field.

Computational Chemistry Research Topics

Computational chemistry is a way to use computers to help chemists understand chemical reactions. This can be done by simulating reactions or by designing new molecules. If you are looking for essential chemistry research topics in computational chemistry, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Molecular mechanics simulation
• Machine learning applications in predicting molecular properties
• Reaction rates of complex chemical reactions
• Designing new molecules: how can simulation help
• The role of computers in the study of quantum mechanics
• How to use computers to predict chemical reactions
• Using computers to understand organic chemistry
• The future of computational Chemistry in organic reactions
• The impacts of simulation on the development of new medications
• Combustion reaction simulation impact on engine development
• Quantum-chemistry simulation review
• Simulation of protein folding and misfolding in diseases
• Development of algorithms for chemical synthesis planning
• Applications of Metal-Organic Frameworks in water sequestration and catalysis

Computers are cutting-edge technology in chemical research and this relatively new field of study has a ton yet to be explored.

Physical Chemistry Research Topics

Physical chemistry is the study of how matter behaves. It looks at the physical and chemical properties of atoms and molecules and how they interact with each other. If you are looking for physical chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Standardization of pH scales
• Structure of atom on a quantum scale
• Bonding across atoms and molecules
• The effect of temperature on chemical reactions
• The role of light in in-body chemical reactions
• Chemical kinetics
• Molecular dynamics in confined spaces
• Quantum computing for solving chemical problems
• Studies on non-Newtonian fluids in industrial processes
• Surface tension and its effects on mixtures
• The role of pressure in chemical reactions
• Rates of diffusion in gases and liquids
• The role of entropy in chemical reactions

Here are just a few samples, but there are plenty more options! Start your research right now!

Innovative Chemistry Research Topics

Innovative chemistry is all about coming up with new ideas and ways to do things. This can be anything from creating new materials to finding new ways to make existing products. If you are looking for ground-breaking chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Amino acids side chain effects in protein folding
• Chemistry in the production of nanomaterials
• The role of enzymes in chemical reactions
• Photocatalysis in 3D printing
• Avoiding pesticides in agriculture
• Combining chemical and biological processes
• Gene modification in medicinal chemistry
• The role of quantum mechanics in chemical reactions
• Astrochemical research on extraterrestrial molecules
• Spectroscopy signatures of pressurized organic components
• Development of smart materials with responsive properties
• Chemistry in space: studying chemical reactions in microgravity
• Utilization of CO2 in chemical synthesis
• Use of black soldier fly carcasses for bioplastic production using extracted chitin
• Bioorthogonal chemistry for molecule synthesis inside living systems

If you need a hand, there are several sites that also offer research papers for sale and can be a great asset as you work to create your own research papers.

Whatever route you decide to take, good luck! And remember – the sky’s the limit when it comes to research! So get started today and see where your studies may take you. Who knows, you might just make a breakthrough discovery!

Environmental Chemistry Research Topics

Environmental Chemistry is the study of how chemicals interact with the environment. This can include anything from the air we breathe to the water we drink. If you are looking for environmental chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Plastic effects on ocean life
• Urban ecology
• The role of carbon in climate change
• Air pollution and its effects
• Water pollution and its effects
• Chemicals in food and their effect on the body
• The effect of chemicals on plant life
• Earth temperature prediction models
• Effects of pharmaceuticals in aquatic environments
• Atmospheric chemistry and urban air quality
• Bioremediation techniques for oil spill cleanup
• Regulatory and environmental impact of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFA) substances
• Comparison of chemical regulation impacts like PFA with historical cases such as lead in fuel

A lot of research on the environment is being conducted at the moment because the environment is in danger. There are a lot of environmental problems that need to be solved, and research is the key to solving them.

Green Chemistry Research Topics

Green chemistry is the study of how to make products and processes that are environmentally friendly. This can include anything from finding new ways to recycle materials to developing new products that are biodegradable. If you are looking for green chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Recycling and reuse of materials
• Developing biodegradable materials
• Improving existing recycling processes
• Green chemistry and sustainable development
• The future of green chemistry
• Green chemistry and the food industry
• Lifecycle assessment of chemical processes
• Green chemistry and the pharmaceutical industry
• Development of catalysts for green chemistry
• Green chemistry and the cosmetics industry
• Alternative energy sources for chemical synthesis

A more environmentally friendly world is something we all aspire for and a lot of research has been conducted on how we can achieve this, making this one of the most promising areas of study. The results have been varied, but there are a few key things we can do to make a difference.

Controversial Chemistry Research Topics

Controversial chemistry is all about hot-button topics that people are passionate about. This can include anything from the use of chemicals in warfare to the health effects of different chemicals. If you are looking for controversial topics to write about , here are some ideas to get you started:

• The use of chemicals in warfare
• Gene modification in human babies
• Bioengineering
• How fast food chemicals affect the human brain
• The role of the government in regulating chemicals
• Evolution of cigarette chemicals over time
• Chemical effects of CBD oils
• Ethical issues in genetic modification of organisms
• Nuclear energy: risks and benefits
• Use of chemicals in electronic waste recycling
• Antidepressant chemical reactions
• Synthetic molecule replication methods
• Gene analysis

Controversial research papers often appear in the media before it has been peer-reviewed and published in a scientific journal. The reason for this is that the media is interested in stories that are new, exciting, and generate a lot of debate.

Chemistry is an incredibly diverse and interesting field, with many controversial topics to write about. If you are looking for a research topic, consider the examples listed in this article. With a little bit of effort, you are sure to find a topic that is both interesting and within your skillset.

In order to be a good researcher, it is important to be able to think critically and solve problems. However, innovation in chemistry research can be challenging. When thinking about how to innovate, it is important to consider both the practical and theoretical aspects of your research. Additionally, try to build on the work of others in order to create something new and unique. With a little bit of effort, you are sure to be able to find a topic that is both interesting and within your skillset.

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This very interesting case provides excellent learning opportunities in relation to vitamin D metabolism and clinical decision-making. It highlights the enormous amount of investigational data that diagnosticians can access in modern healthcare and the fact that sometimes making a working diagnosis is simpler when less information is at hand.

The patient presented with symptomatic hypercalcemia, not driven by parathyroid hormone excess. In the absence of hyperthyroidism or biochemical evidence of a plasma cell dyscrasia, the raised 25-hydroxyvitamin D in a person taking a vitamin D supplement suggested the correct diagnosis: hypervitaminosis D. The complicating factor here related to the unexpected finding of a significantly raised 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D concentration on immunoassay. This measurand is typically found to be low, normal, or only slightly elevated in hypervitaminosis D ( 1 ).

Finding a significantly abnormal and unexpected result triggered further testing, and, in this instance, the patient was investigated with plain radiography, computed tomography imaging, and positron emission tomography along with specialized biochemical and immunological testing. Eventually, LC-MS/MS testing revealed that the highly abnormal 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D result was spurious, probably relating to assay cross-reactivity with other vitamin D metabolites.

In the complex modern world of medical diagnostics, it is often refreshing to go back to basics and the idea of Occam’s razor, which, loosely speaking, dictates that a simple explanation for a particular situation is often the most satisfactory explanation. In instances where detailed investigations are required, there is a tendency among requestors of laboratory tests to view the output from laboratories as infallible. In such instances, when laboratory results deviate significantly from what is expected, requestors and laboratorians should have a high index of suspicion that something unusual is at play—for example, sample mix-up or, as in this case, interference with an immunoassay.

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Chemistry Research Topics: A List of 150 Winning Ideas

A chemistry science student conducts research works that are associated with their interests and seeks to study different chemical phenomena or reactions within their fields.

A top-notch research topic is an essential foundation of a good research paper. A good research paper carries the potential to boost your academic grades. On the contrary, a poorly written research paper can severely affect your grades. Most chemistry students often end up making the same mistake of choosing the wrong chemistry research topics for their papers. It significantly affects the quality of their academic grades.

Read our blog to dig deeper to get the best research topics for chemistry. We are sure this article will be helpful for you. We have prepared lists of more than 150 exciting chemistry research topics. These topics will help you attain the highest grades and enjoy your research process simultaneously.

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Organic Versus In- Organic Chemistry

Chemistry is an old age of science for which human knowledge has enhanced over the past decades. It was in the 17 th century when scientists discovered that there are in total two branches of chemistry: organic chemistry and in- organic chemistry.

Now, for a better understanding let us explore the differences between these two branches of chemistry.

Both of these fields include analytical laboratory techniques to analyze the behavior of different compounds within their disciplines.

Before moving forward to the topics selection, we suggest you to have a look at this guide for creating or choosing the ideal chemistry research topic.

Noteworthy Guidance for Selecting a Successful Chemistry Research Topic:

Indeed selecting chemistry research topics is not easy, but it’s not impossible, is it? Well, obviously, no. All you need is some expert help with chemistry research topics. But first, whilst you are in your selection phase, narrow down the chemistry research topics and select the topics that are:

• Interesting to you : Interesting research topics are your way to a successful research paper. Avoid selecting tedious, dull and difficult topics; choose a chemistry topic for which you have good knowledge and understanding.
• Analytical:  Before selecting your topic, make sure it’s analytical. Read previous scholarly articles to understand the thought process of renowned scientists. Thinking about analytical chemistry research topics would improve the credibility of your research paper.
• Researchable : conduct background research for your chemistry topics. It will help you to structure a strong foundation for your research paper. Popular topics are always helpful for making a successful paper. You can get numerous authorized content regarding popular topics. However, to draft a unique research paper, include some new studies and hypotheses on that topic.
• Supporting references and materials:  Make sure your research topic has enough reliable sources. Before selecting your research topic, see if it consist well- trusted books, article or journals.
• Following university guidelines:  Before choosing your chemistry research topics, you must analyze whether your topic follows the university writing requirements or not. An impactful research paper includes all the essential norms acknowledged by the scientific community.

List of 150 Enticing Chemistry Research Topics

Here we go! In this section, we have created the best chemistry research topics in a nutshell.

Let’s have a look at some of the best chemistry research topics. Select the one that’s best for you and get started with your research work. For a better understanding, we want you to read every topic thoroughly and then decide what works best for you.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!

Organic Chemistry Research Topics

Organic chemistry is a vast study area that studies carbon-containing molecules. This field contains various organic chemistry research topics to write and study about in this area. To draft an impressive chemistry research topic, invest your time and energy in conducting the prerequisite research first.

Here are just a few of the best organic chemistry science research topics for you to consider:

• Investigation of the recent advancements in the methods for synthesizing chiral molecules
• Studying the electronic structure and chemical reactivity of carbon nanotubes
• Define and explain the oil in a nutshell
• Chlorination of phenol
• Exploring the preparations and properties of metal complexes with organometallic ligands
• Towards rational crafting of benzene derivatives with improved thermal stability
• Exploring the new ways of molecular reaction dynamics
• Learning stereochemistry in organic compounds
• A handbook on learning the isomerism types in organic compounds
• Nucleophiles: reactions of nucleophiles with ethylenic substrates
• Conceptive research on nucleophiles
• Discovery of aniline dyes
• The ups and downs of nucleic acids stability
• Process modelling for hydrocarbon fuel conversion
• Exploring the new C-O electrophiles in cross-coupling reactions
• New directions toward structure formation and stability
• Regulations of nitrogen compounds in water
• A review of the effect of alcohols on micro-organisms
• Snow pollution management in urban areas
• Exploring the effects of cell-surface sugars on health, illness, and aging

Inorganic Chemistry Research Topics

Inorganic chemistry deals with in-organic compounds which consist of ionic bases into them. Excluding carbon, all the other elements mentioned in the periodic table are included in inorganic chemistry. It includes inorganic compounds such as minerals, metals, etc. But let us not dive into the details and leave that part to your research paper.

Here are some interesting inorganic chemistry research topics for you:

• A detailed study on how metals react with each other
• Needs trends and new alloys of inorganic chemicals
• Inorganic chemistry and its relationship with the pharmaceutical industry
• Effects of different chemicals and their reactions on the human body
• Past, present, and future of inorganic chemicals
• A conceptive study on inorganic chemistry and its role in the environment
• The future of inorganic chemistry and sustainable development
• The method of creating new alloys and how to improve the existing ones
• Inorganic chemistry and its relationship with the food industry
• The relationship between inorganic chemistry and the cosmetic industry
• Principals of inorganic chemistry: theory, practice, and applications
• Modifications of NaCI structure: why is it salty?
• A detailed study on the formation of sapphires
• The law of multiple proportions
• Different states of matter: on Earth and in the Cosmos
• Hydrodynamics of soft active matter handbook on the effects of sulfuric acid on organic materials
• A comparative study of the difference between organic and inorganic compounds
• Importance of inorganic chemistry
• Explanation of Lewis structures and Electron Dot models

Advanced Physical Topics in Chemistry

These topics are widely focused on advanced physical topics in chemistry. If you are still confused about your chemistry-related research topics, we hope these topic ideas might interest you:

• A concise study on the relationship between chemical reactions and heat
• Introduction and progress in the fields of spectroscopy
• Introduction to quantum chemistry in the age of quantum computing
• Ideas and variations of methods in quantum chemistry
• Recent advancements in mechanistic organic photochemistry
• Definition and standardization of pH measures
• A handbook on the structure of atoms on a quantum scale
• The chemical bonding across atoms and molecules
• The relationship between temperature and chemical reactions
• Introductions and principles of chemical kinetics
• Recent advancements in the role of light in in-body chemical reactions
• The influence of surface tension and its effects on mixtures
• An overview of interfacing of advanced computing in the electron microscope
• Advanced technology paths towards a science of global climate stability
• Catalytic reaction: structure sensitivity and nanoplasmonic probes
• A detailed study on the nanoelectrodes and Sensors

Easy Research Topics in Chemistry

These are a few chemistry research topics that are important and easy simultaneously. So here are some essential chemistry topics which may interest you:

• Introduction to modern liquid chromatography
• Rational molecular design for achieving persistence and reducing toxicity
• Properties of mesoscopic structure at ultrafast time scales
• Climate chemistry: role of chemistry for preserving climate issues
• The chemistry of allergy
• Host-Guest Interactions of Fullerene Fragments
• Lewis structure study

General Chemistry Topics for Research

If you are looking for general chemistry research topics, this section is specifically made for you. Have a look at this section before selecting your chemistry topics. This section comprises various general chemistry topics that are important simultaneously.

• Batteries for vehicular applications: building better batteries
• Conductive polymers as the new established thermoelectric material
• Pesticides use in vegetable production: a survey of American farmers
• The harmful impacts of pesticides on human health
• Explain the fast dynamics of water droplets upon freezing
• What is the reason behind the breakage of freezing rocks
• Formation of cholesterol crystallites
• A meta-analysis of the controversy of steroids
• A meta-analysis on the biological synthesis of cholesterol
• Fritz Haber: as a damned scientist  

Analytical Chemistry Topics for Research

Analytical chemistry studies and identifies matter’s composition, status, determination, and structure. Scientists use analytical chemistry to determine the matter and how much it is helpful in something. So, if you are keen to research analytical chemistry topics, here are some of the great ideas to move forward with your research:

• Introduction to liquid chromatography
• Environmental analytical chemistry
• Identifying chemical reaction hazards in the laboratory
• Introduction to chromatography
• Understanding molecular dynamics and targeted thermostat schemes
• An overview of chiral class drug analysis in forensic laboratories
• Optical enantiomers flaw: symmetry and molecular chirality
• Learning chemical equilibrium with the jigsaw technique
• Application of electrochemical biosensor for toxic detections
• Revisiting qualitative analysis of chemistry
• An overview and an update on the clinical pharmacology of ibuprofen
• Evaluation of Isomerism framework advantages
• Principals and classifications of chromatography
• Exploring multiple time-scale molecular dynamics
• Effects of chemical equilibrium
• The adulteration of drugs
• Rethinking amide bond’s effects in polypeptide field

Innovative Research Topics for Chemistry

Innovative chemistry refers to linking your creative ideas with your chemistry research topics. So, if you were thinking of making a groundbreaking chemistry research paper, here are some chemistry topics to write about:

• Side-chain conformational effects in protein folding
• An overview of thiophene compounds
• Sonochemical synthesis of nanomaterials for green chemistry
• Enzymes and their significance in chemical reactions
• The tragedy with fritz
• The functions of enzymes in maintaining soil health
• Fabrication and application of photocatalysis in 3Dprinting
• Farming with fewer pesticides: health and environmental cost of pesticides
• Cellular transportation of drugs
• The introduction and science of flavonoids
• Black drug intermediates
• Scatter research for chemical and bio-process optimization
• Development of responsive sensors of upconversion nanomaterials
• The philosophy of quantum mechanics: a modern development
• Identifying the significance of astrochemical research on extraterrestrial molecules
• A deep analysis of cellular transport systems in facility logistics
• Evolving medicinal chemistry: fusion of traditional and modern chemistry
• The significance of Meta- organic frameworks
• Monitoring chemical reactions of pressurized organic components
• Deep research on active pharmaceutical ingredients

Controversial Chemistry Topics for Research

Controversial topic includes all those exciting buzzing topics, which make people curious to know more. If you still haven’t found your topic, have a look at these below given controversial chemistry research topics to get started with your research:

• Chemicals in war: the history of chemicals and biological warfare agents
• Interaction between hydrogen and dipole and their functions in protein
• Current concepts of bioengineering
• Association of food chemicals with the human brain
• Production of food flavouring agent
• Modulations of hydrophobic effects
• Hydrophobic interactions
• State’s role in regulating chemicals
• Cigarettes and cigarette smoking: Evolution of chemicals in cigarettes
• The chemical effects and trouble associated with cannabidiol oil
• Bad chemical reactions: the rise and rise of antidepressants
• DNA and decentralization of electrons
• A handbook on
• chemistry and the origin of life
• Chemical warfare ethics
• A structure-based platform for predicting chemical reaction
• Synthetic self-replicating molecules
• The growing danger of bioconjugation chemistry
• Fritz Haber’s experiments in life and death
• Principals and practices of green chemistry

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Biochemical Engineering Topics in Chemistry

Biochemical engineering is an important pillar industry of this century. It is the interdisciplinary combining biotechnology and chemical engineering. So, if you are interested in this field but wondering which topic to choose. We are here to provide our help with  research papers . Here are a few exciting chemistry research topics:

• Thermodynamics in biochemical engineering
• Transmembrane transporters
• An ontology of advanced engineering
• Understanding the mathematical modelling of metabolism
• The harmful effects of food industry chemicals
• The future of biochemical engineering
• Perceptions and developments of epigenetic
• Autophagy: process and functions
• An introduction to the mechanisms of apoptosis
• Mechanisms of tetracycline drugs

Biochemistry Research Topics

While this term might sound obscure, it includes critical fields such as environmental protection, rehabilitation, genetics, use of opioids, etc. If you are keen to analyze more about these subjects, we have selected the ten most essential biochemistry topics. Before selecting the topic, we suggest you read each topic thoroughly and conduct primary research on the selected ones:

• Significance of biochemistry for cancer treatment
• The extraordinary mitochondrion citric acid cycle
• The role of biochemistry in building the immune system
• Epigenetic: the science of probiotic research
• Unravelling the cell metabolism process
• Behavioural study of biochemistry
• Significance of
• biochemistry in heart diseases
• The visible history of the visible sheep: the legacy of dolly the sheep
• Industrial applications and utilization of amino acid
• New therapies for treating hemophilia

Final Thoughts

At last, we hope this article has provided help with selecting chemistry science research topics. We agree that choosing science research topics is difficult, especially when you are supposed to write a paper on chemistry topics. The research topic for chemistry consists of various pertinent sub fields under this domain, but you must focus on that one topic that highlights your skills and knowledge in the best way.

The above-given topics will help you to take a step toward a successful academic career. Interesting chemical research topics can create a strong foothold of your entire work in your research proposal . Highlight the importance of the topic in your research proposal. Elaborate how your research work can create a massive difference in your field, etc.

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NORMAN, OKLA. – University of Oklahoma assistant professor Yuanning Feng, Ph.D. authored an article published in a special edition of Trends in Chemistry , “From mentee to mentor: advice for new principal investigators.” In the article, Feng describes lessons he has learned as a new mentor in his field and from his time as a mentee while pursuing his doctoral degree and working as a postdoctoral fellow.

The article describes three key pairs of factors that make for a strong relationship between mentors and mentees: kindness and helpfulness, communication and collaboration, and patience and tolerance.

Feng received a doctorate in chemistry from Northwestern University where he studied under the supervision of Sir Fraser Stoddart, Ph.D., who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2016, among other significant accolades. During his long tenure as a chemist and academic, Stoddart mentored hundreds of students and postdoctoral researchers. From the moment he first met Stoddart, Feng was struck by how gracious Stoddart was, even with students he did not know. Within the Stoddart Group, says Feng, members work ‘with,’ not ‘for’ Stoddart.

At a conference in 2022, the editor of Trends in Chemistry noticed the strength of mentorship between Stoddart and Feng. When she learned Feng had taken on his own leadership role at OU, she asked Feng to author the paper for the “Emerging Leaders in Chemistry” special issue for the 5th anniversary of Trends in Chemistry and the 50th anniversary of publisher Cell Press.

After joining the faculty at OU in August 2023, Feng spent the last year contemplating the mentorship that was modeled to him. “I learned a lot about how to deal with mentorship from Stoddart, and during the past two semesters, I’ve thought about advice I could offer to the other new faculty members.” Currently, Feng supervises one postdoctoral fellow, two graduate research assistants, and over ten undergraduate students, taking the lessons he learned from Stoddart and applying them in his own research group .

“The high esteem that principal investigators are often held in by members of their laboratories or working groups can create a power imbalance that leads to unhealthy mentorship,” said Feng.

For Feng, mentorship is important for all mentees he works with. He prioritizes their involvement in conferences and helps his students prepare for them and teaches them how to present their research. From helping students improve their writing skills through thorough yet constructive feedback to fostering an environment of positivity and patience, Feng’s dedication to the principles outlined in his article helps him nurture the next generation of scientists being educated at OU.

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University of Oklahoma assistant professor Yuanning Feng, Ph.D. authored an article published in a special edition of Trends in Chemistry describing lessons he has learned as a new mentor in his field and from his time as a mentee while pursuing his doctoral degree and working as a postdoctoral fellow.

App Created to Support Black Prostate Cancer Patients Post-Diagnosis

A University of Oklahoma researcher recently received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to test a newly created mobile app designed to address health disparities among Black men diagnosed with prostate cancer.

University of Oklahoma to Evaluate $36M Federal Grant to Strengthen State’s Early Childhood Systems

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Oklahoma has received a portion of a $36 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate strategies designed to strengthen educational support for Oklahoma’s children, ages birth through five years.

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